Aberdeen Youth Hostel
About About this 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.
The hostel offers guests comfortable private en-suite rooms as well as spacious shared accommodation with private lockers for those exploring the city on a budget. Guests can opt for a continental breakfast, served daily in our café, or choose to prepare their own food in our well-equipped self-catering kitchen. The café also serves hot and cold drinks and a selection of confectionery and muffins throughout the day.
Relax in the large, bright, bay-windowed lounge, which has a wood-effect stove and wall-mounted television; or in the comfortable quiet room if you’re just looking to chill, chat or read up about Aberdeen’s must-see locations. Other facilities include free WiFi, excellent laundry and drying facilities, secure bike storage and free car parking to the rear of the building.
The hostel also offers meeting facilities for up to 50 with flexible catering packages available; ideal for groups and organisations looking for meeting space close to central Aberdeen.
Our quieter location is a pleasant 20 minute walk along a tree-lined road to Union Street - or hop on the number 11 bus for a short journey to the city centre.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Why stay?
- Exceptional service
- Comfortable private rooms
- Spacious lounge area
Aberdeen Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
Open all year
Reception Hours
07:00 - 02:00
Check in
15:00 - 22:00
Check out
07:00 - 10:00
Access Hours
Access to rooms from 14.00
Amenities
Free Wifi
Private Rooms Available
En Suite Rooms Available
Family Rooms Available
Suitable for Groups
Catering Available
Self Catering Kitchen
Alcohol Licence
Lounge/TV Room
Laundry Room
Drying Room
Luggage Store
Bike Store
Towel Hire Available
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Shopping Nearby
Access with limited mobility
Complimentary Tea and Coffee available in Self Catering Kitchen
Guest Reviews
15/07/19
Excellent, good location, appropriate facilities, neat & tidy.No
09/07/19
A comfortable stay in a beautiful old building with welcoming helpful hosts in an excellent location with a good bus service into Aberdeen city centre & surrounding areas should someone not wish to walk.I. Macleod
03/07/19
A fantastic overnight in a comfortable hostel with lots of character. Staff were cheerful and helpful and the location allows for a peaceful night whilst not having to walk too far to the city centre.HMP
28/06/19
Easy access to the city centre on the frequent bus service is a big plus when visiting the local attractions.Briza
27/06/19
It was a wonderful warm welcome. Room clean und cosy. Beautiful house. Kitchen: everything you need/want. Alltogether: excellent experience. Recommend, and would like to go again.Sibylle
15/06/19
Excellent hostel with good self catering facilities.Alison
03/06/19
A nice place to stay, 25 mins easy walk from the busstation :-)C
23/05/19
We stayed in a private 3 person room and it was lovely and clean with a really good ensuite - amazing shower! Friendly staff, quiet hostel. About a 25 minute walk into town, but there were buses stopping right outside the door.Harriet
10/05/19
I had a good experience in this comfortable hostel.Enee
09/05/19
A lot of thought gone int refurbished building. En Suite means key card not needed.Electric showers easier to use where available.New mattresses comfortable.The Entertainer
07/05/19
A restful stay in a beautiful hostel in the heart of Aberdeenshorty
05/05/19
Been staying here for last 6 years as a group and it's always a great experience!GED
29/04/19
Excellent staff and lovely atmosphere!29/04/19
Very clean and efficient. Stayed with group of 11 and 12 year old. Good amenities and comfortle. Highly recommended.Colin from Edinburgh
23/04/19
Very nice, upgraded and improved hostel. Warm and cosy, good facilities.Angus
22/04/19
Great stay would definitely go back, the staff were excellentPaul
19/04/19
Great value. Very impressed with this particular hostel. You can tell it had been recently refurbished and standard of the room, overall building and decor reflected this. The staff are very friendly and attentive. Easy car parking round the back of the hostel. Would definitely stay again and recommend.David Y
12/04/19
This youth hostel is a hotel like place to stay with really nice staff. It takes you ca. 20 Minuten to get to the city center. The hostel is clean and the kitchen well equipped. We enjoyed our stay and would book again.Anonymous
08/04/19
We really enjoyed our stay at Aberdeen. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was very good and the shower in particular was excellent. Location is nice area and is easy access to city centre either by a 20 minute walk or by bus.James
03/04/19
After a long day of travel, it was really nice to come to this hostel that had a really cosy atmosphere. The rooms were lovely and me and my friend had the room to ourselves which was a bonus!Lena
28/03/19
Linda and all the staff in aberdeen, couldn't be nicer. friendly and welcoming. the accommodation is superb.justin McCormick
09/03/19
I was made to feel welcome as soon as I stepped into reception. The upgrade has made huge difference with its modern and contemporary feel. The showers are hot and clean and the rooms themselves are spacious with the feel of a hotel rather hostel. The staff are warm & friendly and have an in-depth knowledge of whats on in the area.Thanks another great stay at Aberdeen.Penny
25/02/19
Excellent location, quiet spacious ensuite private room with double bed, good value, huge shared kitchen and dining areas, spacious lounge and cafe area.Anonymous
22/02/19
Fantastic room just like in a hotel but for a third of the price! Plus, you can cook for yourself and chat with fellow travelers in the comfy lounges...! It's not really in the city center but it doesn't matter (you can walk or take the bus) and the neighborhood is lovely.Aurélie
28/01/19
An excellent stay in a very grand detached granite building in a quiet area near the city centre. Very spacious hostel with excellent facilities, looking very modern and scrupulously clean after recent refurbishment.kd
28/01/19
Was a bit cold, especially in communal areas. Cold in the dormitory was sorted really quickly with an electric heater which was switched on by staff every afternoon before I arrived back. Much appreciated.Jeamac
22/01/19
Outstanding helpfulness with my many questions from Svetlana and her German ? colleague - sorry can t remember name.no
26/12/18
As ever, easy to book in (last minute as it always is for me). A warm welcome and a great place to lay my head.Ken
22/12/18
It was very quiet and cleanworld traveller
Reasons to visit
Aberdeen is often overlooked for the beauty of the Highlands or the bright lights and glamour of Edinburgh or Glasgow, but what many don't realise is that Aberdeen and the surrounding area possess many of the attributes that people love about Scotland - breathtaking scenery, mouth-watering food and drink, rich history and distinctive culture.
From the cobbled streets and historic university buildings in the north of the city to the quaint fishing quarter of Footdee to the east, the city of Aberdeen has something for everyone.
The newly launched North East 250 is driving route that takes you through Speyside, the Cairngorms, Royal Deeside, the East Coast and the Moray Firth Coast and looks set to emulate the success of the hugely popular North Coast 500.
Scotland's Castle Trail is a must when staying at the hostel, with around 300 castles. stately homes and ruins dotting the Aberdeenshire landscape.
No trip to Aberdeen is complete without a comforting dram or a pint of craft beer. Aberdeen is home to the UK's first BrewDog pub, not far from where the company began in Fraserburgh, and the wider Aberdeenshire region is home to a number of distilleries, so there are plenty of opportunities to sample Scotland's national drink.
