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With an extensive range of private, en-suite and shared rooms at an affordable price, our Edinburgh hostels are the perfect base for you to explore the Fringe Festival!
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With youth hostels across Scotland, we offer great value, flexible accommodation, expert local knowledge and a warm welcome for anyone wishing to experience the real Scotland. From cities to islands, beaches and mountains and all points in between!
With a great mix of private, en-suite and shared rooms, we’re the perfect choice for groups, families and backpackers looking to explore the real Scotland.
All of our youth hostels are VisitScotland accredited.
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Worth a Visit...
Oban Youth Hostel
Oban, Scottish HighlandsSurrounded by miles of beautiful countryside and dramatic coastline, this five star VisitScotland accredited youth hostel is within easy walking dista...
Kirkwall Youth Hostel
Kirkwall, Scottish IslandsFriendly and welcoming, in a quiet location 15 minutes’ walk from the town centre, Kirkwall Youth Hostel is the perfect base for exploring the histori...
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel
Glen Nevis, Scottish HighlandsA five star VisitScotland accredited youth hostel, Glen Nevis offers guests hotel-like accommodation with private en-suite rooms and comfortable share...
Ratagan Youth Hostel
Ratagan, Scottish HighlandsSmall and intimate, Ratagan Youth Hostel is has a stunning lochside location with enviable views towards Skye....
Achmelvich Beach Youth Hostel
Achmelvich Beach, Scottish HighlandsAchmelvich Beach Youth Hostel sits on the NC500, beside a beautiful, sheltered white sandy beach, close to the iconic mountain of Suilven.This small a...
Applecross, Hartfield House
Applecross, Scottish HighlandsHartfield House is a Visit Scotland 4 Star hostel, set back from main North Coast 500 road, nestled amongst the mountainous landscape, shady trees, an...
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 on the Inverga...
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...
Hoy
Hoy, Scottish IslandsThe Hoy Centre is set in the beautiful surroundings of Hoy, famous for its magnificent cliff scenery....
Helmsdale
Helmsdale, Scottish HighlandsOffering a warm friendly welcome for visitors to this remote and beautiful area of Scotland....
Lochranza Youth Hostel
Lochranza, Scottish IslandsSurrounded by hills on three sides, this four star VisitScotland accredited youth hostel sits in an attractive lochside village in the north of the Is...
Loch Ossian Youth Hostel
Loch Ossian, Scottish HighlandsPLEASE NOTE - There is no vehicle access to this hostel. Please leave your car at home! ...
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Aberdeen Youth Hostel
This four-star VisitScotland accredited youth hostel is located in the desirable west end of Aberdeen with excellent transport links to the city centre. Refurbished in 2018 and highly commended by VisitScotland, it’s an ideal choice for leisure and business travellers alike.
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