With youth hostels in key locations across Scotland, we offer great value, flexible accommodation, expert local knowledge and a warm welcome for anyone wishing to explore and discover the real Scotland. From cities to islands, beaches and mountains and all points in between! With a great mix of private rooms and shared accommodation, we’re the perfect choice for groups, families and individual travellers looking to discover the real Scotland. All of our youth hostels are Visit Scotland accredited.
More than just a bed for the night!
As a non-profit charity with people and communities at our heart, our charitable youth programmes give young people and families, who otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity, the chance to experience Scotland and develop their skills for life, learning and work.
Aberdeen Youth Hostel
Aberdeen, Scottish HighlandsAberdeen Youth Hostel is located in a quiet residential area on the west side of the Granite City....
Achmelvich Beach Youth Hostel
Achmelvich Beach, Scottish HighlandsAchmelvich Beach Youth Hostel is a traditional, rustic hostel located on the famous NC500 and sitting just 300 metres from a legendary white sandy bea...
Aviemore Youth Hostel
Aviemore, Scottish HighlandsSurrounded by woodland, Aviemore Youth Hostel sits on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park and is just a short walk from Aviemore town centre. It’...
Braemar Youth Hostel
Braemar, Scottish HighlandsBraemar Youth Hostel is an impressive former shooting lodge standing within extensive grounds in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. The youth ...
Broadford Youth Hostel
Broadford, Scottish IslandsEnjoying unrivalled views across Broadford Bay, with the Skye Bridge in the distance, and boasting a central location with good public transport links...
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
Cairngorm Lodge, Scottish HighlandsSitting in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, next to Loch Morlich, seven miles from Aviemore and close to the Cairngorm mountain funicular an...
Crianlarich Youth Hostel
Crianlarich, Scottish HighlandsLocated at the halfway point on the West Highland Way, Crianlarich Youth Hostel sits below a forest in the Strathfillan Glen and provides a welcome re...
Durness Smoo Youth Hostel
Durness Smoo, Scottish HighlandsOn the North Coast 500 and surrounded by wild and spectacular landscape, Durness Smoo offers a relaxed and friendly base to explore the local area. Fr...
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
Edinburgh Central, Scottish LowlandsEdinburgh Central is a 5 star youth hostel located in the heart of Scotland's capital, offering a range of shared accommodation and private rooms, all...
Edinburgh Haddington Place
Edinburgh Haddington Place, Scottish LowlandsAvailable from mid-July to the beginning of September, our Edinburgh Haddington Place Youth Hostel is a modern accommodation complex close to Edinburg...
Edinburgh Metro
Edinburgh Metro, Scottish LowlandsAvailable from mid-July to the beginning of September, Edinburgh Metro Youth Hostel takes over Edinburgh University’s halls of residence on the Cowgat...
Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel
Gairloch Sands, Scottish HighlandsA former hunting lodge, Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel sits on the northern shore of Loch Gairloch with magnificent sea and mountain views....
Glasgow Youth Hostel
Glasgow, Scottish LowlandsSituated in the popular West end of Scotland's largest city, overlooking Kelvingrove Park and Glasgow University, Glasgow Youth Hostel is the perfect ...
Glasgow Metro
Glasgow Metro, Scottish LowlandsGlasgow Metro Youth Hostel opens from late June to the end of August in the Glasgow School of Art’s Margaret Macdonald House just minutes from Glasgow...
Glen Affric Youth Hostel
Glen Affric, Scottish HighlandsGlen Affric Youth Hostel is a unique and remote youth hostel which sits in a wide river valley surrounded by high mountains. Situated eight miles from...
Glenbrittle Youth Hostel
Glenbrittle, Scottish IslandsSituated at the foot of the spectacular Cuillin Ridge and surrounded by Skye's rugged beauty, Glenbrittle Youth Hostel has a long tradition of providi...
Glencoe Youth Hostel
Glencoe, Scottish HighlandsDrive through the Pass of Glencoe, one of Scotland’s most iconic landscapes, and we’re sure your heart will be racing at the prospect of exploring thi...
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel
Glen Nevis, Scottish HighlandsWe're pleased to announce that a major redevelopment project is underway at Glen Nevis Youth Hostel. This is a key part of Hostelling Scotland's long-...
Inverness Youth Hostel
Inverness, Scottish HighlandsInverness has all the elements for a memorable city break, as well as being the perfect start or finish point for the now famous North Coast 500. Our ...
Kirkwall Youth Hostel
Kirkwall, Scottish IslandsWarm and welcoming, Kirkwall Youth Hostel is located in a quiet area on the edge of the Royal Burgh of Kirkwall, close to the historic town and beauti...
Loch Ossian Youth Hostel
Loch Ossian, Scottish HighlandsIf there's one thing you need to do in your lifetime, it's to stay at Loch Ossian Youth Hostel. Not our words - but taken from an article featuring th...
Lochranza Youth Hostel
Lochranza, Scottish IslandsSurrounded by hills on three sides, Lochranza Youth Hostel sits in an attractive lochside village in the north of the Isle of Arran. Close by, on a na...
Newton Stewart Youth Hostel
Newton Stewart, Minnigaff, Scottish LowlandsHoused in an old Victorian schoolhouse, Newton Stewart Youth Hostel is located in a quiet woodland area just five minutes from the picturesque market ...
Oban Youth Hostel
Oban, Scottish HighlandsAn impressive Victorian villa, sitting on a sea front location with stunning views over the Firth of Lorne and to the Inner Hebrides, Oban Youth Hoste...
Perth Youth Hostel
Perth, Scottish LowlandsHosted in the modern residences of Perth College UHI and open from mid-June until the end of August, Perth Youth Hostel offers a choice of single and ...
Pitlochry Youth Hostel
Pitlochry, Scottish HighlandsPitlochry Youth Hostel is located in the quieter part of this small, but very popular Victorian town. Its elevated position provides visitors with stu...
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel
Port Charlotte Islay, Scottish IslandsHoused in a converted whisky warehouse of the former Lochindaal Distillery, spacious and friendly Port Charlotte Youth Hostel sits right beside a safe...
Portree Youth Hostel
Portree, Scottish IslandsPortree Youth Hostel is located in the heart of Portree, capital of the Isle of Skye and one of the most famous destinations in Scotland....
Ratagan Youth Hostel
Ratagan, Scottish HighlandsRatagan Youth Hostel has been described as having one of the best locations in Scotland due to its beautiful loch-side garden and the stony beach dire...
Rowardennan Lodge Youth Hostel
Rowardennan, Scottish LowlandsRowardennan Lodge Youth Hostel sits in an idyllic location on the bonny banks of Loch Lomond with its own jetty, panoramic views across the loch and t...
Stirling Youth Hostel
Stirling, Scottish LowlandsStirling Youth Hostel is just a few minutes’ walk from historic Stirling Castle on its crag, with magnificent views over the surrounding area. Head do...
Tobermory Youth Hostel
Tobermory, Scottish IslandsIn the centre of town, right on the main street, Tobermory Youth Hostel is one of the many brightly painted buildings on the seafront overlooking the ...
Torridon Youth Hostel
Torridon, Scottish HighlandsNestling at the foot of the mountain Liathach, and only a stone's throw from the sea, Torridon Youth Hostel is a great option for all those with an ad...
Ullapool Youth Hostel
Ullapool, Scottish HighlandsFrom its spectacular location on the seafront, Ullapool Youth Hostel offers wonderful, ever-changing views over Loch Broom and the Beinn Dearg mountai...
Applecross, Hartfield House
Applecross, Scottish HighlandsThe Applecross peninsula boasts a breathtakingly beautiful and dramatic landscape. The main township of Applecross (‘a Chomraich’ in Gaelic, which mea...
Berneray
Berneray, Scottish IslandsBerneray is a beautiful island with a small, friendly community of crofters and fishermen. ...
Ben Lomond Bunkhouse
Ben Lomond, Scottish LowlandsAt the foot of Ben Lomond, and close to the West Highland Way, Ben Lomond Bunkhouse is perfect as an overnight stop or for anyone wishing to stay loca...
Birsay
Birsay, Scottish IslandsBirsay Outdoor Centre is in a rural location, just outside Birsay, on the northwest coast of the Orkney mainland. ...
Callander
Callander , Scottish LowlandsCallander is sometimes called 'The Gateway to the Highlands' and Callander Hostel is an iconic building in the town. The many local facilities include...
Campbeltown
Campbeltown, Scottish LowlandsCampbeltown is situated at the end of the beautiful Kintyre Peninsula and is one of the largest towns in Argyll. It nestles in a deep bay sheltered by...
Carrbridge
Carrbridge, Scottish HighlandsSlochd Mhor Lodge is a purpose built hostel offering 4 star comfort in a rural setting four miles outside the picturesque village of Carrbridge in the...
Comrie Croft
Comrie Croft, Scottish LowlandsScotland's award-winning Mountain Biking and Hiking Hostel, the Croft is a farmstead conversion nestled at the foot of a mountain (Ben Chonzie), and a...
Drumnadrochit
Drumnadrochit, Scottish HighlandsSituated in the village of Lewiston within Drumnadrochit, a short distance from Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle, this is a perfect location for activity...
Eday
Eday, Scottish IslandsEday is one of the wildest of the Northern Orkney islands. Wildlife thrives here and an on-island Ranger service offers guided walks and a large numbe...
Fort Augustus
Fort Augustus, Scottish HighlandsA multi-award winning hostel that delivers “Highland Hospitality” at its best. ...
Hoy
Hoy, Scottish IslandsThe Hoy Centre is set in the beautiful surroundings of Hoy, famous for its magnificent cliff scenery....
Helmsdale
Helmsdale, Scottish HighlandsSet in the small scenic village of Helmsdale, halfway between Inverness and John o'Groats. Ideal for cycling, coastal walks, hill walks and bird watch...
Inveraray
Inveraray, Scottish LowlandsOur small and friendly hostel offers self-catering accommodation for guests in both shared and private rooms. It's situated in the pleasant town of In...
Invergarry, Saddle Mountain Hostel
Invergarry, Scottish HighlandsSaddle Mountain Hostel is a small and friendly hostel sleeping up to 24 people. Centrally located in the Great Glen at Invergarry, it's close to the G...
Kirk Yetholm
Kirk Yetholm, Scottish LowlandsNestling below a picturesque village green, Kirk Yetholm Friends of Nature House is a former village school that has been offering hostel-style accomm...
Lerwick, Islesburgh House Hostel
Lerwick, Scottish IslandsHead for Shetland, Britain’s most northerly island, and have an unforgettable holiday in a unique setting. Five-star Islesburgh House Hostel, in the c...
New Lanark, Wee Row Hostel
New Lanark, Scottish LowlandsLocated in the heart of New Lanark World Heritage Site, 'Wee Row' provides a unique hostel experience in the spectacular South Lanarkshire Valley in S...
Newtonmore, Cairngorms Adventure Centre
Newtonmore , Scottish HighlandsCraigower Lodge nestles in a quiet location in Newtonmore, a small village in the Cairngorms National Park, with easy access to the mountains, forests...
Papa Westray, Isle of Orkney
Papa Westray, Scottish IslandsPapa Westray is one of the smallest islands in Orkney, off the far north coast of Scotland. ...
Prosen
Prosen, Scottish HighlandsGlen Prosen is one of the most beautiful of the Angus Glens, on the southernmost edge of the Cairngorms National Park. ...
Rackwick
Rackwick, Scottish IslandsThis comfortable 3 star hostel is located in the scenic Rackwick Valley in the north of Hoy, overlooking Rackwick Bay....
Kershader - Ravenspoint, Isle of Lewis
Kershader, Scottish IslandsRavenspoint is a family-friendly hostel in the heart of South Lochs, an area defined by the crystal clear waters of Loch Erisort to the north and the ...
Rhenigidale, Isle of Harris
Rhenigidale, Scottish IslandsRhenigidale lies at the end of a road in a secluded and peaceful bay on the rugged east coast of Harris. ...
Tongue
Tongue, Scottish HighlandsTongue Hostel is a magnificently situated stone lodge on the shores of the Kyle of Tongue. Once a former hunting and fishing lodge dating back to 1891...
Tomintoul
Tomintoul, Scottish HighlandsSmall and friendly Smugglers Hostel is a converted school building in the picturesque village of Tomintoul, the northern gateway to Cairngorms Nationa...
Behind the classical frontage of historic Erskine Marykirk lies the modern building of Stirling Youth Hostel - a great base from which to explore the many attractions in and around the area. Stirling Castle on its crag is just a few minutes away, but head downhill and you’re soon in the city centre where you can find excellent shopping, cafes, restaurants, bars and nightlife. The Wallace Monument and Bannockburn Visitor Centre are worth a visit to learn about Scottish history and Blair Drummond Safari Park is easily accessible by car for a fun family day out.
View HostelMargo Paterson would make a great youth hostel warden. She’s welcoming and friendly, with just a hint of steel – you would never shirk a chore she set – and she is passionate about hostelling.
Read MoreThis season there is so much to see and do in Scotland’s capital Edinburgh, and in our largest city Glasgow.
Read MoreHostelling Scotland ran a project in partnership with New College Lanarkshire from Monday 16th to Friday 20th April, to offer 6 students on the HNC and HND Travel and Tourism course a fantastic opport...
Read MoreLeave the car at home and take the train to some of our lovely youth hostels. Use the discount on a weekend break to one of our city youth hostels such as Inverness or even our flagship Edinburgh Central. Also, you could take the train up to Oban Youth Hostel and explore the gateway to the isles.
Read MoreExperience Oban and Rowardennan Lodge from the comfort of your armchair
Read MoreIf you’re thinking of hostelling in Scotland, then we have the ultimate bucket list for you to make your trip to Scotland one to remember forever. Here are 5 top places to visit:
Read MoreThink the best time to visit the Isle of Skye is during the summer months? Think again! Kirsty from Portree Youth Hostel tells us why winter is a great time to escape to this this stunning island...
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Read MoreScotland's major music festival returns for a five day event stretched over two great weekends.
Read MoreThe world's largest arts festival, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, returns with lots of acts and activities to keep you entertained throughout the month of August.
Read MoreExplore the stunning autumn woodland setting of Faskally Wood near Pitlochry as Scotland’s premier sound and light experience returns for 2018.
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Find out moreMembership of Hostelling Scotland provides access to all of our youth hostels in Scotland. In addition members can access over 4000 youth hostels in 90 countries around the world.
Find out moreGetting involved with our Hostelling Scotland Volunteer Programme offers you the chance to make a difference, develop new skills and achieve a personal goal.
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