Braemar Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
An impressive former shooting lodge, Braemar Youth Hostel sits in extensive grounds in the heart of Cairngorms National Park and is a great base for exploring Royal Deeside with its many castles and distilleries, including Balmoral Castle, the Queen’s Scottish home.
Perfect for groups, families and individual travellers, the hostel boasts many traditional features and offers guests a wide range of room types, from comfortable private rooms to spacious shared accommodation. None of the rooms are en-suite but ample shower and washroom facilities are available.
Guests can opt for a continental breakfast served in the dining room or take advantage of the large, well-equipped self-catering kitchen. Other facilities include free WiFi, a bright, comfortable lounge with TV, a laundry and drying room, free onsite parking and secure bike storage. Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception.
Sitting on the ‘Snow Road’, the hostel is the perfect base for outdoor enthusiasts, within easy reach of the Cairngorms and the ski centres at Glenshee and the Lecht.
Dogs are welcome at Braemar, for a small fee, when guests book a private room. Please notify us in advance to check that a dog friendly room is available.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Hostellers LOVE...
- Great location with friendly staff
- Secure lockers
- Private rooms available
Braemar Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
February to September (RentaHostel available all year)
Reception Hours
Sunday to Thursday 08:00 - 10:00 and 17:00 - 21:00, Friday to saturday 08:00 - 10:00 and 17:00 -22:00
Check in
17:00 - 22:00
Check out
10:00
Access Hours
Late arrival and access outside opening hours by pre-arrangement only
Amenities
Free Wifi
Private Rooms Available
Family Rooms Available
Suitable for Groups
Catering Available (Breakfast Only)
Self Catering Kitchen
Alcohol Licence
Lounge/TV Room
Laundry Room
Drying Room
Secure Lockers
Bike Store
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Shopping Nearby
Pet Dogs Welcome
Complimentary Tea and Coffee available in Self Catering Kitchen
Guest Reviews
19/11/18
Ed made us very welcome. Everywhere was very clean and well organised. He also didn't mind being called in late in the evening and early in the morning because some of our party had locked themselves out of their room!DUHWS
18/10/18
Excellent stay again in this excellent hostel. Many thanks go to Jocelyn and Simon who look after the hostel. Excellent service.More than happy to use again.CheersAlex
18/10/18
Great traditional hostel in perfect location for walking and biking. Friendly helpful staff. Small but adequate kitchen. Local services within a short walk.John
23/09/18
Great couple of days very friendly hostelArthur
18/09/18
Great location with friendly helpful staffAndy chigwell school
17/09/18
The ratings say it all!. Great location, great hostel and staff who are very friendly and have excellent local knowledge of the local and surrounding areas. I would not think twice about recommending this great spot!! Will go back again..??Balkar Dhothar
16/09/18
Friendly staff and clean hostelGilly
10/09/18
This was my fourth visit to this hostel which is one of my favourites. This lovely hostel has a warm homely feeling and the wardens were again friendly and helpful.Bob Evans
22/07/18
Location is easy to find as you approach Braemar from Glenshee in the South. The location of the Hostel provides an excellent base for expiring Deeside, Glenshee and the hills around Glas Maol above the Cairnwell Pass.Stevie
17/07/18
A great base for hillwalking. There are usually a few walkers around to share tips, routes and advice. I always enjoy a stay hereCorran
16/07/18
I´m very happy about travelling throught Scotland with Hostelling Scotland.Blanca Rodriguez Garcia
11/06/18
Throughly enjoyable experienceian willoughby
05/06/18
Great location with access to many parts of the Grampian Mountains.Niall Adam
05/06/18
Been to long since I'd ventured to Braemar. Great setting with friendly staff.Antoni
30/05/18
Great hostel with a good welcome. Mountain bike hire works well in Braemar, they may even have electric bikes.Gromit
27/05/18
Excellent location for many types of activity; close to facilities and good transport linksJohn
11/05/18
Excellent hostel, great value for money, clean, welcoming, well located, good facilities. Great traditional building, nice to watch the red squirrels feeding in the garden from the kitchen table.Neil.
08/05/18
Friendly comfortable hostel in a brilliant locationHO
27/04/18
Friendly traditional style hostel. Comfy lounge, good kitchen & great showers.Fiona
17/04/18
Nice hostel in the middle of an incredible landscape. The staff was friendly and the room comfortable.DavidCris
15/04/18
A great base for walking in the Linn of Dee area with plenty walks high level and low level for all. An area steeped in history.Dibs
05/04/18
Great, friendly hostel with fab lounge and plenty of games for families. Very clean. Nice, large and well equipped kitChen. Shout out to the guests who helped push our car out of the snow!Young Glasgow family
03/04/18
An excellent hostel in a superb location with friendly and efficient staff.Mike
25/02/18
This hostel, & Braemar itself, provides a wee dose of nostalgia for times & hostelling past. A quiet village surrounded by a beautiful landscape brimming with walks, climbs and cycling routes (not to mention Skiing, fishing, castles, cafes and galleries....)Sue
22/10/17
One of the best hostels I've stayed in this year. Showers quite tight for space otherwise great stayAnn
16/10/17
Staff really helpful and friendly. Bathroom facilities a bit dated but the staff do their best to hep the place clean and organised. Great drying room and kitchen.Graham
05/09/17
Great place to stay, friendly, 5 miuntes out of Braemar and a drying room. A good place for reprieve from the midges.Tom Thumb
26/08/17
Lovely Hostel which is very reasonable in a great location.Jacqui Cycles
17/08/17
Just love walking and cycling in the Cairngorms, and it's great to start the day or end the day in this comfort. Enjoy this beautiful area, and be sure you can find your way on the wide plateaux of the summit ridges.Miriam
17/08/17
Excellent location, although to access some of the best walking in Scotland a car is essential. Staff are friendly and helpful.Nigel
Perfect for groups, families and individual travellers, the hostel boasts many traditional features and offers guests a wide range of room types, from comfortable private rooms to spacious shared accommodation. None of the rooms are en-suite but ample shower and washroom facilities are available.
Guests can opt for a continental breakfast served in the dining room or take advantage of the large, well-equipped self-catering kitchen. Other facilities include free WiFi, a bright, comfortable lounge with TV, a laundry and drying room, free onsite parking and secure bike storage. Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception.
Sitting on the ‘Snow Road’, the hostel is the perfect base for outdoor enthusiasts, within easy reach of the Cairngorms and the ski centres at Glenshee and the Lecht.
Dogs are welcome at Braemar, for a small fee, when guests book a private room. Please notify us in advance to check that a dog friendly room is available.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Hostellers LOVE...
- Great location with friendly staff
- Secure lockers
- Private rooms available
Reasons to visit
The village sits on 'The Snow Road', a 90-mile journey which takes you from the picturesque market town of Blairgowrie to the traditional Highland town of Grantown-on-Spey. The route traverses the highest public road in Britain through some of the most impressive landscapes in the eastern Cairngorms, linking the communities of Braemar, Ballater and Tomintoul.
With no less than 24 Munros within easy reach it's no wonder the area is popular with outdoor enthusiasts. It's also a perfect base for winter sports, as Glenshee is just eight miles to the south and the Lecht is to the north.
This ancient village is also home to the world famous annual Braemar Gathering and Highland Games. Held on the first Saturday in September, the event is regularly attended by the Royal Family and features the best pipe bands, pipers, Highland dancers and athletes.
