Glenbrittle
About About this youth hostel ....
Set in rugged scenery at the foot of the Cuillin Ridge, this homely hostel has a long tradition as a base for walkers and climbers, offering a mix of accommodation from private rooms to unisex/mixed dorms, all with USB charging points and individual bed lights. Many of the rooms have mountain views and whilst none are en-suite, there are ample shower and washroom facilities available.
Other facilities include: a laundry, large drying room, public phone and secure bike storage for up to 10 bikes. Basic provisions, including frozen ready meals, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception. Due to the hostel’s remote location, there’s no wifi and very limited mobile signal.
Limited off-road parking is available in front of the hostel.
‘Wee Breakfast’ and 'Heat it and eat it' evening meals available (Breakfast is served between 8am - 9am. Please remember to pre-book).
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental (not available for RAH in the winter months)
There are no public transport links to the youth hostel and the nearest bus stop is at Sligachan which is 15 miles away.
Why stay?
- Fantastic location at the foot of the Cuillin Ridge
- Spectacular mountain views
- Friendly team with expert local knowledge
- Perfect base for outdoor enthusiasts
- Licensed, serving local beers and wine
For more information on the hostel, accessibility and the local area please click here
Glenbrittle Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
April to September (RentaHostel available all year)
Reception Hours
07:30-10:00 and 17:00-21:30
Check in
17:00 - 21:30
Check out
By 10:00
Access Hours
Day access may be available. Please contact the hostel beforehand, but note that arrangements for this may only be possible at short notice and only confirmed on arrival
Amenities
Private Rooms
Catering Available (Breakfast Only)
Alcohol Licence
Towel Hire
Secure Lockers
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Family Rooms
'Heat it and Eat Meals' available
Laundry Room
Drying Room
Bike Store
Free Tea and Coffee in Guest Kitchen
Guest Reviews
25/09/2024
I had a very nice stay at this hostel, I wished I stayed for one more night so I could explore more the area. People who stay there are friendly and I even made some friends along the way.Camille
23/09/2024
Having stayed at Glenbrittle for many years now I have seen many improvements. The kitchen has everything you would need to cook a decent meal, the lounge is homely and a great place to relax with friends old & new. The dorm room is light and airy with plenty room to move around in, with midge proof windows that aid summer ventilation. The Bathroom has great showers and ventilation with adequate sinks and toilets. Overall a great place to stay.David Wilcock
21/09/2024
We've stayed at several hostels of Hostelling Scotland and the quality is high, especially the kitchen has everything you might need, and wash rooms were always clean and well maintained. A good option to save some budget in expensive Scotland.Ruud
16/09/2024
We stayed only one night but it had the warm atmosphere of the Alpine refugessi
15/09/2024
After a long day climbing the Cuillins it was a pleasure to return to the hostel and have a hot shower and then crash out in one of the private rooms for a well deserved rest. The breakfast was wholesome and the coffee was hot and strong. The rooms were warm and the bed comfortable. However, after a day's climbing I think I could have slept anywhere!Guest Review
15/09/2024
A friendly hostel, with good facilities in a beautiful part of Skye.Nicola & Richard
11/09/2024
Nice, quiet experienceDr Asma alketbi
09/09/2024
A perfect setting and an extremely comfortable stay.Guest Review
08/09/2024
Good hotel in a wonderful place. Nice hostFrancesco
06/09/2024
Clean, tidy, safe - what more can you ask for?Niall
06/09/2024
Stayed here for 2nights and have a very enjoyable experience, will definitely consider staying here in future if the location is rightAndi
06/09/2024
Youth Hostel set in lovely landscape and close to a beautiful beach.Danielle
06/09/2024
A real home from home youth hostel.Friendly and knowledgeable staff, extra clean annd comfortable. An excellent location for the Cuillins and west side of Skye and further if wanted! Extremely good value! Highly recommended place to stay!Jacqueline
05/09/2024
Staying at the hostel has been an amazing experience not only because of the friendly atmosphere there but also because of the beautiful scenery the place is located inMarta
04/09/2024
Brilliant location. Staff very friendly. Comfortable and clean room. Rustic and relaxing place with sound of flowing stream outsideCCTV
01/09/2024
Quiet cozy cabin. Super clean and very near to the Fairy Pools. We got great sleep and were able to get an early start on the hike before the crowds showed up.Christina B
01/09/2024
Stayed at Glenbrittle Youth Hostel for 2 nights Aug 24 for 2 days climbing. Staff were so friendly and helpful, room (we had twin) was clean and comfortable. Kitchen facilities and space to eat was great. Lots of interesting people to chat too. Will 100% use again. Great views of the Hills in their front garden too!Guest Review
30/08/2024
Perfect hostel for accessing Cuillin hills. Spacious and comfortable. Super washrooms and kitchen facilities. Access road down Glen Brittle in dreadful condition with numerous large potholes so drive slowly and carefully to avoid damaging your car. This is an issue for Highland Council to remedy not the Youth Hostel.Guest Review
23/08/2024
Perfect hidden place for hiking tours in the mountains. Clean, very well cared. The only disadvantage: the small access road is one where you can discover every day the overtourism happening on Skye.Merlet
23/08/2024
Awesome!Guest Review
18/08/2024
good hostel in wonderful location managed by a very nice staff.Fabrizio Cerea
17/08/2024
L auberge répondait parfaitement à nos attentesCarine
15/08/2024
Loved the atmosphere here. Blankets for snuggly comfort in the sitting area. Lots of board games and reading material. The best drying room. Immaculately clean.Guest Review
12/08/2024
Overnight stay touring around Skye. Next time will stay longer to explore spectacular scenery in more depthGuest Review
06/08/2024
Spectacular locationGuest Review
02/08/2024
We had a a wonderful stay at Glenbrittle. The hostel was very clean and tidy with friendly welcoming wardens. It is in a beautiful setting right by the river, and with easy access to the Cuillin mountains. We had a lovely cosy room and the hostel had all the facilities we needed. Thankyou for a lovely stay.E Livesey
30/07/2024
Glennbrittle is just fantastic, with a rustic charm, perfect location and with excellent hosts it cannot be beaten. Now with Induction hobs so late arriver's can cook a hot meal without disturbing anyone with the extraction fan, which is mandatory for safety, when using gas appliances.David Wilcock
30/07/2024
We enjoyed it!!Anette
28/07/2024
Really great wee hostel. Well equipped and very clean with comfortable beds. Definitely recommend.Cat
28/07/2024
Great location for walking, bathroom and kitchen both very clean, excellent staff, well equipped kitchen, spacious twin room, drying room was very useful.
Reasons to visit
One of Scotland's most popular destinations and home to twelve Munros, including the famous Black Cuillin ridge, Skye is the perfect playground for any ambitious experienced mountaineer.
For the less adventurous there are plenty of opportunities to take life at a more leisurely pace, experiencing the wildlife and natural beauty of Skye through a number of low-level and coastal walks to suit all abilities and weather conditions.
Skye is renowned for its dramatic landscapes but there's another side to the island which includes world-class restaurants, arts and craft studios, castles and crofting museums charting the tumultuous history of it's people from clan battles to the Highland Clearances.
For those looking to capture a traditional taste of Scotland, the Talisker Distillery is only nine miles from Glenbrittle Youth Hostel.
