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.
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
Glenbrittle Youth Hostel
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 on short notice and may only be confirmed on arrival.
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
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 usualjohn
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.CF
04/06/19
great location, great staff, great place. this is the best place to relax and also the best place to be challengednacro
31/05/19
Great location for my needs, friendly and very helpful staff.No
31/05/19
Nice team !Felix
28/05/19
Very welcoming hostel with a helpful wardenNo
27/05/19
A very welcoming hostel and a very helpful warden.No
20/05/19
Great place as always.Geza
19/05/19
Hostel that good I extended my stay.would have extended further but fully bookedJohn
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 natureFERREC 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
EnjoyableMichael
25/04/19
2 days in an unbeatable locationjohn
25/04/19
Really relaxed and quiet hostelNvt
19/04/19
AmazingCamille 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 againInfogoddess
30/07/18
Good location for exploring Skye even though its a bit out of the way.Katie
02/07/18
Book early!Nicki
27/06/18
Fabulous base for walking as well as climbing - loved the hostel atmosphere & Louise (warden) was the best! Liberating to be free of phone signal & Internet for a few days!Liz
26/05/18
Brilliant place to stay on Skye.Bish
22/05/18
Beautiful area, great walking, wish we stayed longer.A.M.
13/05/18
Superb, atmospheric hostel. Ideal base-camp to explore the Cuillins and discover Skye.Friend of Scotland
23/04/18
Un séjour plus qu'agréable dans cette auberge de jeunesse du bout du monde, située dans un paysage magnifique, juste à côté d'une cascade. Accueil sympathique, ambiance très agréable.Véronique
06/10/17
Nice small friendly hostel. Currently cut off from the outside world, which I love. Ideal location at the foot of the Cullin. The most isolated hostel I visit as a non driver, but one of my favourite. Been going there for over 10 years now.AdyB
22/09/17
Get the bus from Portree at 07.00 and walk from the road end as the sun comes up.Matthew K
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.
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.
