Glenbrittle Youth Hostel

About About this youth hostel

Set in rugged scenery at the foot of the Cuillin Ridge, Glenbrittle Youth Hostel is just over a mile from the beach and close to the magical fairy pools and the famous Talisker Distillery. Eagles can often be spotted in the skies above.

This homely hostel has a long tradition as a base for walkers and climbers, offering guests a variety of rooms, all with USB charging points and individual bed lights. Many have mountain views and all are available to book as private rooms. Although none of the rooms are en-suite, there are ample shower and washroom facilities.

Opt for continental breakfast served in the dining room or take advantage of the modern, well-equipped self-catering kitchen. The hostel is licensed and guests can relax with a local craft beer or glass of wine in the comfortable mountain-facing lounge after a hard day on the hills.

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.

The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.

For information on hostel accessibility please click here

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?

Friendly staff with great local knowledge
Unique location, ideal base-camp for exploring the Cuillins
Secure lockers
Great drying room
Private rooms available

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Based on guest review ratings

Glenbrittle, Carbost, Isle of Skye IV47 8TA Get Directions

+44 (0) 1478 640 278

glenbrittle@hostellingscotland.org.uk

Facilities & Services

Season

April - September (RentaHostel available all year)

Reception Hours

08:00 - 10:00 and 17:00 - 22:00

Check in

17:00 - 22:00

Check out

08:00 - 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

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Amenities

Private Rooms Available

Family Rooms Available

Catering Available (Breakfast Only)

'Heat it and Eat Meals' available

Self Catering Kitchen

Alcohol Licence

Laundry Room

Towel Hire Available

Drying Room

Secure Lockers

Bike Store

Free Parking (nearby or onsite)

Complimentary Tea and Coffee available in Self Catering Kitchen

Guest Reviews

16/08/19

This place was ideal for us and very a nice hostel. Also, the staff was exceptionally nice and gave us great hiking recommendations. We would come back any time. :)

Yes

16/08/19

Great location to get away from the crowds! The hostel is run very well and would definately stay again. I booked a private room for 3 and everything was as expected.

Yes

11/08/19

Very lovely spot at the end of the world, with no telephone or internet. Very pleseat atmosphere. Good equipped kitchen, good beds. We did a lot of walking in the environment and went swimming in the waterfall at the other side of the road, and were eaten by the midges. The kids want to come back next summer.

Family with three kids

29/07/19

Really great location in a beautiful area of Skye. Easy access to some gorgeous walks and the beach. The staff member, Patrick was friendly at check in and really helpful in recommending a lovely walk to the coire Lagan passing a waterfall and ending up at the beach. Kitchen was well equipped and all the different areas of the hostel were very clean. Isolated and basic but perfect for what we wanted to just get to explore a bit of the area by foot.

Sarah and Keith

02/07/19

Fantastic stay as usual with great facilities, pleasant helpful staff, thoroughly cleaned daily and a warm atmosphere are what make for another fantastic holiday at Glen Brittle Youth Hostel.

David Wilcock

30/06/19

Excellent hostel in a superb location. My only criticism is that the form was too warm overnight! No wi-fi or mobile signal, which many would consider a plus point.

Colin

19/06/19

Wonderful stay! Staff, atmosphere, beds were great. Only problem was the weather!

Sally

16/06/19

enjoyed another trip to Glen Brittle hostel,staff fantastic as usual

john

11/06/19

Excellent little hostel with good facilities. Missed having WiFi to check detailed Cuillin specific weather forecasts but was nice to disconnect from the world for a while.

Janice

06/06/19

Good hostel in beautiful Glenbrittle. Nice spacious building with all the required facilities for a comfortable stay, cozier rooms but still plenty of space for everyone in out four-bed dorm. Thank you Herve.

04/06/19

great location, great staff, great place. this is the best place to relax and also the best place to be challenged

nacro

31/05/19

Great location for my needs, friendly and very helpful staff.

31/05/19

Nice team !

Felix

28/05/19

Very welcoming hostel with a helpful warden

27/05/19

A very welcoming hostel and a very helpful warden.

20/05/19

Great place as always.

Geza

19/05/19

Hostel that good I extended my stay.would have extended further but fully booked

John

19/05/19

Staff were exceptionally helpful on arrival and during our stay. We had our own room which was perfect size and lovely view.Kitchen and lounge had everything that we needed. Location was perfect for Cuillins and for visiting Skye. It is on a one track road so be prepared to wait on occasion when driving ??Would return for next visit.

Sandrine

17/05/19

Perfect location for walking the area!

No problem.

16/05/19

Super endroit cadre paradisiaque pour amoureux de la nature

FERREC Team

16/05/19

Friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere. Place was kept clean by everyone there and the whole place was kept in very good condition. Also great price for location. Couldn't have asked for better I think.

Aaron

07/05/19

Enjoyable

Michael

25/04/19

2 days in an unbeatable location

john

25/04/19

Really relaxed and quiet hostel

Nvt

19/04/19

Amazing

Camille Honoré

24/09/18

A wonderful little hostel in an enchanting and remote part of Skye. Can you please pass on my personal thanks to the warden who was very helpful and very interesting.

John Chapple

17/09/18

Great overall experience - will look at booking again

Infogoddess

30/07/18

Good location for exploring Skye even though its a bit out of the way.

Katie

02/07/18

Book early!

Nicki

Limited off-road parking is available in front of the hostel.

The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.

For information on hostel accessibility please click here

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?

Friendly staff with great local knowledge
Unique location, ideal base-camp for exploring the Cuillins
Secure lockers
Great drying room
Private rooms available

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.