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 mix of accommodation from private rooms to shared dorms, all with USB charging points and individual bed lights. Many have mountain views and although none of the rooms are en-suite, there are ample shower and washroom facilities.
Opt for continental breakfast served in the dining room (please remember to pre-book), 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
For information on our COVID-19 practices and what to expect when staying with us please visit the FAQ’s section. Please also be aware of Scottish Government guidance when making your booking.
Glenbrittle Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
April to September (RentaHostel available all year)
Reception Hours
08:00-10:00 and 17:00-21:00
Check in
17:00 - 21:00
Check out
07:00 - 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
Amenities
Private Rooms
Family Rooms
Catering Available (Breakfast Only)
'Heat it and Eat Meals' available
Alcohol Licence
Laundry Room
Towel Hire
Drying Room
Secure Lockers
Bike Store
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Free Tea and Coffee in Guest Kitchen
Guest Reviews
22/05/22
Really enjoyed our short stay. Perfect spot, comfortable common areas and the best warden.Gavin
18/05/22
Nice, clean, good and helpful people and atmosphere. The best thing is there is no phone signal and no TV. Amazing. And the mountains are in front of the windows. I loved the (tap) water as well. Well equipped kitchen and strong extractor fans. And it's only just over 1 mile to the sea. Loved it. Thank you.iulian
17/05/22
Great ambience, friendly staff and guests and great time after very challenging but successful walks.Rob Fletcher
06/05/22
Stewart in Reception was very helpful, always there to assist and provide the necessary information - just what we needed.George
03/05/22
Great stay in stunning location with friendly staff.John
01/05/22
Superbe auberge de jeunesse. Personnel tellement gentil. Très bien équipée. Localisation au top pour u. Retour aux sources car pas de réseau.Wattrelot cindy
20/09/19
Fantastic time as always in Glen Brittle Hostel, Great idea to allow guests to stay in the hostel during the day as the weather was a bit unpredictable, staff where fantastic as usual and the facilities where great too. Overall a fantastic holiday, am counting the days down till my next visit next year some time.David.David Wilcock
17/09/19
Amaizing atmosphere! This hostel is a "must stay" for anyone who wants to experience Skye.yes
13/09/19
Cozy hostel in a beautiful setting. Plenty of space in the kitchen and a low-key, welcoming atmosphere.Lela
11/09/19
Hostel was in the middle of nature, totally isolated with no WiFi nor phone, which we found advantageous for us to relax completely. We were a couple alone in a room for 6, so a lot of privacy. We found breakfast very expensive, as we had paid 5.95£ for some toasts and marmalade which we could have bought in any supermarket, bad coffee and bad ham. I wouldn't have paid that amount for it. It should be something to think about. Meemoud received us kindly, many thanks.Maria
05/09/19
Amazing location, well equipped kitchen, nice hot showers, great drying room and friendly staff. No phone signal or WiFi made the evenings fantastically social amongst the guests.Ryan
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 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
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.
