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
10/06/2025
Hot shower, good pressure and uncomplicated controls. Being 6'4 ½" bed just fits but that's standard with all YHA. Good overall experienceNjgarde
10/06/2025
Excellent stay thanks to hut staffLesley Price
02/06/2025
Great little hostel. We brought 12.6 kg bag of bird seed and shared it around the area including the hostel.Jonathan
29/05/2025
10 out of 10 thank you, excellent staff, great location, clean facilities.Gillian Hewison
25/05/2025
Very good. The people were nice and the hostel is perfectly situated for some amazing day hikes.Quinn Malchow
13/05/2025
Great place to staySteve
12/05/2025
Lovely friendly staff, beautiful location to access the Cuillin and great facilities.Marianne
11/05/2025
Perfect!Annick
11/05/2025
A wonderful hostel in a great location. Well equipped for cooking and spotlessly clean. Excellent drying room.Jessica
10/05/2025
WE recommend this hostel. It's very clean, with all you need, cozy and the environnement is handsomeJustine
09/05/2025
Brilliant hostel. Perfect location, very nice staff, spacious rooms and very clean. Absolutely nothing to criticize.Bergi
09/05/2025
Been to this hostel twice now and thoroughly enjoyed both visits.B Williamson
06/05/2025
It provides a perfect combination of excellent location, friendly ambiance, comfort, convenience and value for money.Alison Ritchie
02/05/2025
very good youth hostelAlex
23/04/2025
Pleasant, friendly staff. Puddles in parking area reduces the amount of usable parking during wet weather, but parking isn't usually an issue. Brilliant location for the CuillinsCharles
21/04/2025
Amazing location for a hostel, had everything we needed and lovely helpful staffMairi
19/04/2025
Lovely atmosphere.Alan Price
19/04/2025
Great Hostel with Fantastic, Stuff and Perfect Location to start Some hikes and send time on the Beach.Lincoln Bauer
18/04/2025
Well organised , helpful .....a warn welcoming atmosphereNeil JOHNSTON
15/04/2025
We were friendly welcomed. The beds were cozy and warm. The rooms are a bit noisy due to the old construction.Nicole
11/04/2025
The warden was very welcoming and made time to talk to my brother and I.We were only in Glenbrittle one night and are infrequent hostelers, but he made our stay very pleasant, he checked we had all we needed and the breakfast was amazing for the price!Mark C.
10/04/2025
Great experience.Yes
07/04/2025
Great stay. Lovely accommodation, a perfect location to access the Cuillin, really helpful staff and very interesting guests.Munro Bagger
06/04/2025
I had a wonderful experience staying at Glenbrittle, a superb and well run hostel in a fantastic area for adventurous hikers and others who love the wild outdoors.Will
04/04/2025
Glenbrittle YH is a gem of a hostel in a stunning location. All the facilities you could really need in an immaculately clean and comfortable building.Cheem
04/04/2025
A great hostel in a great location with helpful & friendly staff and good facilities.Yes
01/04/2025
Fantastic location, lovely building, clean, warm and comfortable.Phil
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
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.
