Lochranza Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
Surrounded by hills on three sides, this four star VisitScotland accredited youth hostel sits in an attractive lochside village in the north of the Isle of Arran. Close by, on a narrow peninsula extending into beautiful Loch Ranza, is the imposing ruin of a 13th century castle.
Perfect for groups, families and individual travellers, the hostel offers guests a wide range of comfortable hotel like private en-suite rooms and spacious shared accommodation, all with individual lockers and bedside lights. The excellent washroom facilities are all equipped with hairdryers. Guests can opt for a continental breakfast or take advantage of the large, well-equipped, self-catering kitchen.
Other facilities include free WiFi, a laundry and drying room and free onsite parking, as well as a secure cycle store for up to ten bikes. Guests can enjoy a glass of wine or local craft beer in one of the hostel’s two cosy lounges, one with a TV and both with excellent views over the loch. Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception.
The hostel benefits from a great bus connection, with the bus stop only a five minute walk away.
Lochranza is an ideal base for tackling the many trails and ridges of the Arran mountains, including Goat Fell, the island's highest peak. Experienced cyclists will enjoy the challenge of the circular 58 mile ride round the island but, for the less ambitious, the Cock of Arran walk offers a beautifully scenic low level trek, starting and finishing at the hostel. Arran’s only whisky distillery is a short walk away and well worth a visit.
Dogs are welcome at Lochranza, for a small fee, when booking a private room. Please notify us
in advance to ensure that a dog friendly room is available.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Why stay?
Friendly knowledgeable staff
Stunning loch side location surrounded by magnificent scenery
Comfortable private ensuite rooms available
Luggage store
Secure bike store
Lochranza Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
March - October (RentaHostel available all year)
Reception Hours
07:30 - 10:00 and 17:00 - 21:30 (22:30 Fridays)
Check in
17:00
Check out
10:00
Access Hours
Hostel opening times 07:00 - 22:00 and after 22:00 by keycard entry.
Amenities
Free Wifi
Private Rooms Available
En Suite Rooms Available
Family Rooms Available
Suitable for Groups
Catering Available (Breakfast Only)
Packed Lunches Available
Self Catering Kitchen
Alcohol Licence
Complimentary Tea and Coffee available in Self Catering Kitchen
Lounge/TV Room
Laundry Room
Towel Hire Available
Drying Room
Luggage Store
Bike Store
Pet Dogs Welcome
Suitable for wheelchair users with assistance
Suitable for Wheelchair Users
Access with limited mobility
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Guest Reviews
14/07/19
Very friendly place, beautiful location, a must try.Andres
12/07/19
Very clean hostel with a great kitchen for self catering. The hostel is in a beautiful location and the surrounding areas are to die for. The hostel has no bar area and the atmosphere is very quite in the evenings, but i am sure that is just down to indivdial preference.Kate from the Isle of Man
06/07/19
Lochranza is my favourite Scottish hostel; not only are the facilities and staff great but the location is one of the most beautiful in Scotland. Literally out of the window and over the road is one of Scotland's prettiest sea lochs, with incredibly picturesque sunsets in the summer, as wild deer wander around in front of the castle. Go here and enjoy the location!Paul from Yorkshire
03/07/19
Excellent friendly staff and very cleanIain
02/07/19
Excellent location, helpful and very friendly staff.Pawel
01/07/19
Very good location.Fine roomsClean and very helpful staffMikael
28/06/19
Great atmosphere and viewsMichal
26/06/19
The hostel is well located and we did a good walk without having to get in the car first. The hostel is dog friendly and there was one lounge area where we would have been able to take the dogs in with us if we had wanted to. It was a little unusual in our experience, when staying with dogs, to be on the top floor. The showers were amazing - the best of our whole trip and the instant boiling water for drinks - that was so great.Sharon, David and 2 dogs
24/06/19
I can highly recommend this Youth Hostel, the People who are working there are very helpful and friendly and everything is very clean.Danilo
23/06/19
Lovely hostel, welcoming staff who were happy to sort out a complex future trip for us.Jeamac
17/06/19
Loved our stay here. We had a private room with fantastic views over the bay which was full of wildlife. The hostel was immaculate with all the facilities we needed and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Lochranza is a beautiful spot and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend the hostel or stay again in the future.D Coldwell
17/06/19
V helpful and friendly staff - exceptionally clean - well equipped - we will be back.Dads and Kids walking weekend
16/06/19
Staying here at the end of Day 1 on our cycling trip up to Inverness. Hostel had everything we needed and the staff were friendly and welcoming.Douglas T
13/06/19
Finding accommodation for a group of 10 people can be difficult enough, but to find accommodation that meets everyone's expectations is even harder. Lochranza met all of our expectations, but what made our 5-night stay even better were the team who greeted us. They were superb - friendly and helpful - and their local knowledge was invaluable in making our stay memorable. Thank you.TROUPELADE
07/06/19
Warm and welcoming, clean and cosy.Richard
06/06/19
Stayed 6 nights in the hostel at Lochranza. Can't complain about my experience at all. Thanks to all the staff thereTony P
01/06/19
Not our first time at this hostel - in my opinion one of the best. Great location. Lochranza Castle is worth a wander around, views are spectacular in every direction. Hostel itself is fab - good kitchen and friendly communal area. Will definitely come back!Mima Craig
31/05/19
Youth hostelling at its best, sharing experiences with people from a variety of backgrounds and circumstances in a location designed for encouraging such meetings. A most wonderful sight of a family of deer and sheep grazing at the edge of the loch. Highly memorable visit.Dave
31/05/19
I really enjoyed my stay here in the beautiful location of Lochranza. The staff at the hostel were extremely helpful, friendly and accommodating. The hostel has everything you need for a relaxed and comfortable stay. I would recommend this place to anyone, and hope to visit again.Maria
31/05/19
Wonderful place, stunning location.John
31/05/19
Great first hostel experience, will be back again!Ross
30/05/19
Great location, comfortable spacious rooms and good sized well equipped kitchenChris
27/05/19
Very friendly staff; clean comfortable hostel; beautiful location.Lewis Short
25/05/19
Stayed here twice in one week as walking the arran coastal walk, staff friendly and helpful, nice and comfortable hostel with plenty if room for relaxing, kitchen well equipped, situated in a beautiful spotLynda
23/05/19
Great location, excellent facilities. Our bathroom was particularly well designed. Deer in the garden, and herons nesting in the driveway!Helen
23/05/19
Staying at Lochranza was a pleasure from start to finish. Have already recommended itMargo
23/05/19
We really enjoyed our stay at Lochranza youth hostel. Great family room incl. bathroom, children 3 and 6 yrs. had fun! So good breakfast was also on offer. Great location with stunning views. We will be back!V.
20/05/19
Very good stay. Nice staff and clean rooms. Great service.Jonas
20/05/19
We had a great stay at Lochranza Youth Hostel - a great base for an action packed weekend of cycling, running and walking on Arran.Always love the Youth Hostel vibe. Just what we needed!Zoe
Perfect for groups, families and individual travellers, the hostel offers guests a wide range of comfortable hotel like private en-suite rooms and spacious shared accommodation, all with individual lockers and bedside lights. The excellent washroom facilities are all equipped with hairdryers. Guests can opt for a continental breakfast or take advantage of the large, well-equipped, self-catering kitchen.
Other facilities include free WiFi, a laundry and drying room and free onsite parking, as well as a secure cycle store for up to ten bikes. Guests can enjoy a glass of wine or local craft beer in one of the hostel’s two cosy lounges, one with a TV and both with excellent views over the loch. Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception.
The hostel benefits from a great bus connection, with the bus stop only a five minute walk away.
Lochranza is an ideal base for tackling the many trails and ridges of the Arran mountains, including Goat Fell, the island's highest peak. Experienced cyclists will enjoy the challenge of the circular 58 mile ride round the island but, for the less ambitious, the Cock of Arran walk offers a beautifully scenic low level trek, starting and finishing at the hostel. Arran’s only whisky distillery is a short walk away and well worth a visit.
Dogs are welcome at Lochranza, for a small fee, when booking a private room. Please notify us
in advance to ensure that a dog friendly room is available.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Why stay?
Friendly knowledgeable staff
Stunning loch side location surrounded by magnificent scenery
Comfortable private ensuite rooms available
Luggage store
Secure bike store
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Reasons to visit
Often referred to as Scotland in miniature, Arran is a popular place to enjoy the great outdoors with a number of activities on offer including hill walking, mountain biking and cycling, pony-trekking, fishing, golfing and water sports.
The youth hostel sits on the Cock of Arran trail, a beautifully scenic low level trek offering stunning views of the surrounding area. The hostel garden is a great spot for local wildlife. Regular visitors include red deer, red squirrels and golden eagles, with grey seals and otters often seen in the bay.
The local deer that populate the hillsides surrounding the youth hostel can often be found wandering across the beach close to the hostel after dark.
The hostel is within easy walking distance of the local Lochranza Distillery which offers a range of tours and even the chance to sample a wee dram!
