Lochranza
About About this youth hostel
Sitting in an attractive lochside village in the north of the Isle of Arran surrounded by hills, Lochranza Youth Hostel offers a wide range of accommodation from comfortable private en-suite rooms to spacious shared dorms, all with individual lockers and bedside lights.
WiFi is free for all guests and other facilities include: a large, well-equipped self-catering kitchen, two cosy lounges both with views over the loch, a laundry and drying room, secure cycle store for up to ten bikes and free onsite parking. The excellent washroom facilities are all equipped with hairdryers and basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception.
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 £7.50 per night for your dog when staying in our hostels.
‘Wee Breakfast’ and 'Heat it and eat it' evening meals available (Please remember to pre-book your breakfast).
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
For more information on the hostel, accessibility and the local area please click here
Lochranza Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
April to October (RentaHostel available all year)
Reception Hours
07:00-09:00 and 17:00-21:00
Check in
17:00 - 21:00
Check out
By 10:00
Access Hours
Hostel opening times 07:00-22:00 and after 22:00 by keycard entry
Amenities
Pet Dogs Welcome
Private Rooms
Family Rooms
Catering Available (Breakfast Only)
Lounge/TV Room
Towel Hire
Luggage Store
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Free Wifi
En Suite Rooms
Suitable for Groups
Free Tea and Coffee in Guest Kitchen
Laundry Room
Drying Room
Bike Store
Guest Reviews
24/04/2025
Lovely location, & it's a functional but decent hostel.Malcolm
24/04/2025
Lovely location, & it's a functional but decent hostel.Malcolm
24/04/2025
Lovely location, & it's a functional but decent hostel.Malcolm
23/04/2025
Perfect place to stay in Arran with children!Sylvie
23/04/2025
Perfect place to stay in Arran with children!Sylvie
23/04/2025
Perfect place to stay in Arran with children!Sylvie
22/04/2025
Perfect location on a wonderful island with so much to do!Gordon Conway
22/04/2025
Perfect location on a wonderful island with so much to do!Gordon Conway
20/04/2025
Really comfortable bed. Lovely room. Great location. Plenty of communal space (especially love the sofas overlooking the water). I had a great stay.Lucy
20/04/2025
Really comfortable bed. Lovely room. Great location. Plenty of communal space (especially love the sofas overlooking the water). I had a great stay.Lucy
18/04/2025
Great experience, allowed me to get checked in early after getting caught in the miserable weather. Rooms were clean, bike storage is secure. Covered me for what I needed.Chay Francis
18/04/2025
Great experience, allowed me to get checked in early after getting caught in the miserable weather. Rooms were clean, bike storage is secure. Covered me for what I needed.Chay Francis
18/04/2025
Great experience, allowed me to get checked in early after getting caught in the miserable weather. Rooms were clean, bike storage is secure. Covered me for what I needed.Chay Francis
17/04/2025
We absolutely loved our stay in Lochranza YH; although the weather has a lot to do with that (no raindrops and full sunshine during the six days :-) ). Nevertheless, in the morning and the evening, we found the kitchen and sitting rooms a bit chilly. Extremely helpful and friendly staff, beautiful location (although a bit difficult to reach if you rely on public transport; buses are not that frequent).Fam. De Sagher - Van Parijs
17/04/2025
We absolutely loved our stay in Lochranza YH; although the weather has a lot to do with that (no raindrops and full sunshine during the six days :-) ). Nevertheless, in the morning and the evening, we found the kitchen and sitting rooms a bit chilly. Extremely helpful and friendly staff, beautiful location (although a bit difficult to reach if you rely on public transport; buses are not that frequent).Fam. De Sagher - Van Parijs
17/04/2025
Overall a great experience. Very welcoming to young families.Cat
17/04/2025
Overall a great experience. Very welcoming to young families.Cat
11/04/2025
We had a great time staying here and it was a wonderful experience for the kids. The bunk beds were a big hit and we were all very comfortable. The bathrooms were so clean and the showers were excellent. Lovely friendly atmosphere and excellent location.Yes
11/04/2025
We had a great time staying here and it was a wonderful experience for the kids. The bunk beds were a big hit and we were all very comfortable. The bathrooms were so clean and the showers were excellent. Lovely friendly atmosphere and excellent location.Yes
11/04/2025
GreatDerek
11/04/2025
GreatDerek
04/04/2025
Exceptional stay, fantastic staff, so friendly, best spot on the island.Anthea
04/04/2025
Exceptional stay, fantastic staff, so friendly, best spot on the island.Anthea
02/04/2025
lochranza youth hostel is a great place to stay. it has everything you need along with a warm atmosphere and very helpful and friendly staff.fred davies
02/04/2025
lochranza youth hostel is a great place to stay. it has everything you need along with a warm atmosphere and very helpful and friendly staff.fred davies
31/03/2025
Clean, well run hostel with great facilities.Oscar
31/03/2025
Clean, well run hostel with great facilities.Oscar
31/03/2025
I stayed at Lochranza during a cycle tour up the west coast. Friendly warden, clean hostel with good facilities, pub nearby!Neil A
31/03/2025
I stayed at Lochranza during a cycle tour up the west coast. Friendly warden, clean hostel with good facilities, pub nearby!Neil A
20/02/2025
A great hostel in a stunning location. Clean, comfortable, friendly and with great views.Henry Bell
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!
