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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...
Prosen
Prosen, Scottish HighlandsGlen Prosen is one of the most beautiful of the Angus Glens, on the southernmost edge of the Cairngorms National Park. ...
Crianlarich Youth Hostel
Crianlarich, Scottish HighlandsSet amidst stunning mountains, at the halfway point on the West Highland Way, Crianlarich Youth Hostel is the perfect base for anyone looking to explo...
Inverness Youth Hostel
Inverness, Scottish HighlandsLocated in a quiet neighbourhood a short walk from the city centre, Inverness Youth Hostel offers guests four star VisitScotland accredited hostel acc...
Pitlochry Youth Hostel
Pitlochry, Scottish HighlandsSet in one of the most beautiful parts of Scotland, with stunning views over the town and surrounding area, Pitlochry Youth Hostel is perfectly locate...
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
Cairngorm Lodge, Scottish HighlandsCairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel is a former shooting lodge in the heart of Cairngorms National Park, seven miles from Aviemore with stunning views toward...
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. ...
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...
Hoy
Hoy, Scottish IslandsThe Hoy Centre is set in the beautiful surroundings of Hoy, famous for its magnificent cliff scenery....
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
Edinburgh Central, Scottish LowlandsFive star VisitScotland accredited hostel accommodation in the city centre, close to major transport links and ideally positioned for exploring Scotla...
Glasgow Youth Hostel
Glasgow, Scottish LowlandsGlasgow Youth Hostel offers four star VisitScotland accredited accommodation in a fabulous Victorian townhouse overlooking beautiful Kelvingrove Park ...
Portree Youth Hostel
Portree, Scottish IslandsLocated in the heart of Portree, capital of the Isle of Skye, and one of Scotland’s most popular destinations, Portree Youth Hostel offers a range of ...
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...
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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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