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 backpackers looking to discover the real Scotland. All of our youth hostels are VisitScotland 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.
Berneray
Berneray, Scottish IslandsBerneray is a beautiful island with a small, friendly community of crofters and fishermen. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Glenbrittle Youth Hostel
Glenbrittle, Scottish IslandsRemotely situated at the foot of the spectacular Cuillin Ridge and surrounded by Skye's rugged beauty, Glenbrittle Youth Hostel has a long tradition o...
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel
Glen Nevis, Scottish HighlandsWe're pleased to announce that Glen Nevis Youth Hostel has reopened after major refurbishment works, and it's looking better than ever!...
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...
Hoy
Hoy, Scottish IslandsThe Hoy Centre is set in the beautiful surroundings of Hoy, famous for its magnificent cliff scenery....
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...
An impressive Victorian villa with a great sea front location and stunning views over the Firth of Lorne to the Inner Hebrides, Oban Youth Hostel is a 5 star VisitScotland accredited hostel.
The hostel is beautifully finished and offers a range of high quality shared accommodation and private en-suite rooms - perfect for groups, families and backpackers this winter!
Discover Oban Youth HostelOur CEO Margo Paterson sat down with Richard Baynes of The Herald to talk about how she become CEO of Hostelling Scotland and also the modernisation and changing times of hostelling.
Read MoreSometimes there’s nothing like jumping in the car and hitting the road.
Read MoreMagical events, shopping and festive fun in the heart of Glasgow!
Read MoreBooking are now being taken for Christmas lunches and dinners at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel this December.
Read MoreIn October we ran a successful pilot project called Mini Explorers.
Read MoreEdinburgh Manager Janet Gagen has lived in the city for seven years and absolutely loves it. She's given us her top tips for what to do in Edinburgh this season.
Read MoreTravel bloggers Wayfaring Kiwi and Watch Me See took a break from city life and visited the Highlands one Autumn weekend.
Read MoreGlasgow’s street art movement is vibrant and here's our pick of the Top 5 murals that make Glasgow…
Read MoreEdinburgh's Christmas is a spectacular, six-week season of festive entertainment in the heart of the capital.
Read MoreOban Winter Festival includes markets, parades, live music and ceilidhs!
Read MoreThe Dundee Mountain Film Festival is the UK’s longest running mountain film festival.
Read MoreYou can support Hostelling Scotland by becoming a member, volunteering or making a donation.
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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