Port Charlotte Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
Housed in a converted whisky warehouse of the former Lochindaal Distillery, spacious and friendly Port Charlotte Youth Hostel sits right beside a safe, sandy beach and boasts wonderful sea views. It’s an ideal place to stay while you relax, unwind and explore the Isle of Islay and perfect for families, outdoor and wildlife enthusiasts.
The youth hostel offers a range of shared accommodation and family-friendly private rooms. Other facilities include a spacious and well-equipped self-catering kitchen overlooking the bay and a roomy lounge with TV and comfy furniture. There's also secure bike and kayak storage.
Perfectly situated beside a white sandy beach, the hostel is in the centre of the pretty village of Port Charlotte with its whitewashed cottages, numerous restaurants, tea and coffee shops.
Hostellers Love...
Great hospitality from friendly and knowledgeable staff
Fantastic beachside location
Sunrise over the Paps of Jura!
Private rooms available
Bike store
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
March - September (RentaHostel available all year)
Reception Hours
08:00 - 10:00 and 17:00 - 22:00
Check in
17:00
Check out
10:00
Access Hours
Late arrivals and access outside opening hours available by prior arrangement.
Amenities
Free Wifi
Private Rooms Available
Family Rooms Available
Catering Available
Self Catering Kitchen
Lounge/TV Room
Laundry Room
Drying Room
Towel Hire Available
Bike Store
Shopping Nearby
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Guest Reviews
27/09/18
Laura and Kurt are fantastic wardens. Nothing is too much trouble for them. They go out of their way to make hostellers feel very welcome, and greet you by name. Everything is very well organised.Maggie
27/09/18
The staff were very kind & helpful & the hostel was in a lovely location.Road trip Gal
24/09/18
Port Charlotte Hostel was a literal safe port in a storm. Needed accomodation due to storm and the Hostel ticked all the boxes. Was clean, roomy, stacked with information and plenty to read in the common room. Hostel staff were polite, informative and welcoming. We made use of shower facilities which were found to be clean. Kitchen has extensive facilities from cookers through crockery to cutlery. Never used a Hostel before. Gladly reconsider after this experience.David
20/09/18
Very nice hostel, very helpful hosts with great tips for experiencing IslayCampbell, New Zealand
18/09/18
Turned up at the hostel at 10.00pm having been rained out of our tent. We were given a very warm welcome and the lovely hostel managers went out of their way to accommodate us on a very stormy wet night. Great hostel and location. We went to Islay for the Jazz festival which was also fantastic. Definitely will be back.Gillian
14/09/18
Our stay at the hostel was very enjoyable. Staff members were kind and had extensive local knowledge. The facilities were cozy and practical at the same time. Temperature in the dorm was a bit chilly, the radiator had to be constantly switched on manually. All in all, there is a good reason why so many people have sent postcards to the hostel afterwards.Thomas
10/09/18
A beautiful location and fantastically friendly and helpful staffClaire
09/08/18
Great location for walking and cyclingKitty
31/07/18
This is a lovely, friendly hostel in a great location. There's lots to see on Islay, and a wealth of information about what to explore and how to get there in the hostel. As well as walks and cycles on the island, we recommend the nearby Museum of Islay Life and the Natural History Centre for 'rest' days or rainy days.Linda and Catherine
24/07/18
Brilliant hostel. Great team. Great location. Great facilitiesGuy
19/07/18
P C Hostel is the ideal place to base yourself, whether driving or biking. Biking is what we do and there are many easy day rides that offer stunning scenery round every corner. Try Portnahaven and round by Kilhiaren or to Senaigmore and Ardnave. There many more, but you need to spend more time to fully appreciate the island by bike.Mary
15/07/18
Took kids and grandparents, cooked family meals, swam in the sea at the back door and even played Islay Monopoly! you should all go... Lorna & karl will look after you...Lesley
12/07/18
A great hostel, we loved it there!Nigel
11/07/18
Nice location close to the sea.Luc
07/07/18
Definitely visit IslaySovay
06/07/18
My friends and I had a wonderful time staying Port Charlotte's youth hostel. Although my party was extremely late to arrive, to the point where the check in office was closing, the nice people working at the hostel made a great effort in making sure that everything was taken care of for us. We really appreciated the hospitality and the stay was very comfortable and enjoyable. I will definitely consider staying there again when I visit Islay again.Steven
02/07/18
Good location for visiting NorthEast Islay.Oscar
29/06/18
Stay an extra night.Jimmy.
21/06/18
Karl was extremely helpful and friendly. Overall, the hostel was nicer and cleaner than I expected. The request to vacate by 10am each day for cleaning was very reasonable. Well done!Rod
19/06/18
This is a wonderful place and provides a perfect space in which to achieve the happy balance of social interaction and personal reflection. Lorna and Carl make everyone welcome and are very inclusive and connect travellers together. You don't need whisky to be in high spirits in Port Charlotte but there is plenty available locally if desired. The hotel next door provides regular folk music in their bar too.Gavin
04/06/18
Stayed at Port Charlotte Hostel. Karl and Lorna are so welcoming and helpful. This is the 4th time me and my friends have stayed there and every time the hospitality is so warm and friendly. Couldn't recommend the hostel enough. Great location and facilities.James
16/05/18
Outstanding hostel made very special by the 2 hostel wardens Karl and Lorna.Steve C
13/05/18
Excellent hostel with great, friendly welcome from Lorna and Karl. Good advice on local area and transport. Hostel is very well kept with great facilities. would recommendBrianjlenaghan
13/05/18
Stay in Port Charlotte Hostel get up early and watch the sunrise over the Paps of Jura.Slotboy
13/04/18
Great hostel in a great location with great staff. Bring wellies as well as walking boots for some of the walks.Grant
08/04/18
Excellent hostel, have stayed before and will stay againbodylin
08/04/18
Great location and well run. Definitely will return.Calmqc
03/04/18
A fabulously located Youth Hostel with all necessary facilities and a local shop within walking distances.Chris Davis
02/04/18
Karl & Lorna are lovely & very welcoming. A credit to the SYHAGraeme
24/03/18
This is a wonderful hostel at which you. The managers take special care of all of their guests. Enjoy!Alasdair
Great hospitality from friendly and knowledgeable staff
Fantastic beachside location
Sunrise over the Paps of Jura!
Private rooms available
Bike store
">Reasons to visit
With endless white sandy beaches, towering cliffs and an RSPB nature reserve, Port Charlotte is the perfect base for families, outdoor and wildlife enthusiasts to explore and discover Islay.
Finlaggan, three miles from Port Askaig, features the tumbledown ruins of houses and a chapel on an islet in a shallow loch marking what remains of the stronghold of the Lords of the Isles. The setting is beautiful and the history fascinating!
Islay is probably best known as the home of some of the world's best Scotch whisky. With eight active distilleries, the island is a pilgrimage for whisky lovers. Take time to explore them all, but don't forget to pace yourself!
Islay is known for its fine food with fresh seafood a popular choice for most visitors. Other attractions not to be missed include:
- Museum of Island Life
- Kildalton Cross
- Kilnave Cross
- The American Monument
- Machir Beach
- The Round Church
- Outback Art Gallery
- Islay Ales Microbrewery
