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 (please remember to pre-book), 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.
Lochranza is a dog-friendly hostel. If you would like to book yourself and your dog into the hostel, please phone the hostel direct on +44 (0) 1770 830 631 to check availability. There is a small charge of £5 per night for your dog when staying in our hostels.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
For information on hostel accessibility please click here
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
14/09/19
Very handy location, especially when biking and taking the ferry to Claonaig. All the facilities are very good, and it was a pleasant place to stayMary
09/09/19
Lovely clean hostel and accommodating staffLaura Campbell
30/08/19
A lovely clean and well equipped hostel but the best thing about it is its location. It's right on the loch and there are amazing views out over the loch and the hillsides. Excellent self catering kitchen and comfortable rooms. Well worth a visit.Carole
27/08/19
Located in the beautiful Lochranza, the location was perfect to easily go around the isle. The staff and hostel were just fantastic and I will definitely go back there on my next visit to Arran.Aaricia
26/08/19
Eine gute Unterkunft, um Lochranza und Umgebung zu erkunden.MartinW
26/08/19
The Isle of Arran is absolutely beautiful and our stay at the Hostel in Lochranza reflected the warmth and brilliant service that we found everywhere we went on the island. I cannot recommend the Hostel enough . The staff could not have been more helpful and the location is stunning .Patricia McElwee
25/08/19
Great hostel experience. Welcoming, pleasant and knowledgeable staff. Comfortable room and simple but excellent breakfast.Peter Carlisle
21/08/19
Michael was very welcoming. The hostel was very comfortable and in a great location near Lochranza castle. Opportunity to socialise or be quiet. Red deer come right up to the hostel.Mary Oxfordshire
15/08/19
Great place to stay, friendly staff and great facilities. Very peaceful location and lovely views. Plenty of wildlife- in the grounds of the hostel and out and about- deers, rabbits, birds etc.Nina
14/08/19
This is the third time that I have stayed at the Lochranza Hostel and it was every bit as good as the last two. The place is warm, comfortable, clean and tidy and is run with great efficiency and charm by Natalia and Michal who are always ready to help and for whom nothing is too much trouble. Added to all that is the superb location looking out over Lochranza with its beautiful river, deer, sea-birds,herons and the lovely ruined castle with the sea and the Kintyre hills beyond. Magic!Andrew Howes
13/08/19
Lovely friendly hostel, beautiful setting in Lochranza. Superb kitchen facilities as well as in the communal lounge areas. Perfect for families as well as individualsJacqueline
10/08/19
This is an excellent place to stay in an awesome location. The beds are more comfortable than average the atmosphere is incredible. You will find friendly families on holiday and happy hikers to share meals with in the excellent kitchen.J
08/08/19
Really nice hostel, friendly and helpful staff. Great kitchen facilities and nice lounge area. Nice rooms. Nice little reading light on each bed and wee shelf for phone or watch. Very peaceful and beautiful surroundings outside.Douglas Beattie
06/08/19
Fantastic location. Friendly staff and good modern facilities. Bit of a smell in common areas at times but I think that is the green recycling systems. Perfect base for cyclists or walkers.Allyson
06/08/19
Such a lovely location and a magical hostel. The last time I was there was over a decade ago and the facilities have much improved! Lovely helpful staff and great value for money.Heather E Cameron
05/08/19
The hostel is situated in a fantastic location and is very clean and well looked after. I would definitely recommend this hostel, especially if you're cycling around the island, it's only a short ride in the morning to the ferryEd
04/08/19
Excellent as always. Very fine helpful and friendly staff.alan
04/08/19
A comfortable, well equipped hostel in a fabulous location.Kate
01/08/19
Lovely hostel, in a great location, spotlessly clean and very well run.THC
29/07/19
Lovely welcome from staff on arrival. The hostel was very clean. Rooms were very clean also. Facilities were excellent. The location is superb. So peaceful and stunning viewsYes
23/07/19
Perfect spot, staff welcoming and helpfulStewart
23/07/19
Everything was perfect, the room, the living room, the kitchen, the view,... I highly recommend it.Yes
22/07/19
quiet stay in a nice old house, in this little village near the sea , good welcomephilippe
22/07/19
Great hostel and location. Ours was a quick visit cycling through the island. The staff were great really enjoyed the stay especially the ice cream.Maria
21/07/19
Amazing location and views. Very friendly staff. Exactly what we wanted.Alice
20/07/19
Hostel in a beautiful location. Comfortable, clean, cosy. Staff full of good advice and always ready to chat.yes
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
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 (please remember to pre-book), 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.
Lochranza is a dog-friendly hostel. If you would like to book yourself and your dog into the hostel, please phone the hostel direct on +44 (0) 1770 830 631 to check availability. There is a small charge of £5 per night for your dog when staying in our hostels.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
For information on hostel accessibility please click here
Why stay?
- Friendly knowledgeable staff
- Stunning loch side location surrounded by magnificent scenery
- Comfortable private ensuite rooms available
- Luggage store
- Secure bike store
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!
