Port Charlotte Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
Housed in a former distillery warehouse in the centre of the village, Port Charlotte Youth Hostel sits next to a safe sandy beach and boasts wonderful sea views.
Perfect for groups, families and individual travellers, this spacious and friendly hostel offers a range of comfortable room types, all able to be booked as private rooms.
Guests can opt for breakfast served in the dining room, or take advantage of the modern, well-equipped self-catering kitchen.
The hostel has a large comfortable and cosy sitting room with stunning views of the Bay of Loch Indaal, guests can enjoy the well-stocked bookcase, games, socialising and the TV whilst relaxing with one of the local whiskies perhaps…
WiFi is free for all guests and other facilities include a laundry, drying room, secure cycle storage for up to 30 bikes and onsite parking for up to six cars. If the car park is full, it’s possible to park on the adjacent roadside.
Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks along with self-catering 'Heat and Eat Meals' is available to purchase at reception.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Why stay?
Great hospitality from the 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
17/06/19
Fantastic hostel! Everything great, especially the warm welcome from our host.Kirsty Porter
14/06/19
Auberge bien située pour la découverte de l'ouest de l'île.Equipe de gestion performante, très efficace et prévenante.Equipement très complet de la cuisine et très propre.A recommander.yes
11/06/19
Everyone loved their hostel experience. Lorna and Karl were perfect host and very helpful and welcoming. We even had the beds made up for us on arrival and the sheets were fresh and crisp. The hostel was spotless and clean. Location was wonderful. We shall be backThe Grampian Club Weekend meet secretary
10/06/19
This hostel is brilliant. It speaks volumes about the care and attention given by Lorna & Carl. What a great value experience!Dave
08/06/19
Clean, great location, friendly hostTony
04/06/19
Lorna and Karl were fabulous hosts and have been extremely helpful throughout my stay. The facilities were clean and the atmosphere was so welcoming. They took great care in trying to accommodate all the guests that stayed with them. This has been my second time staying in Port Charlotte and I will return again.Jenn
04/06/19
The best hostel I have ever stayed in! There is nothing to find fault with. Cleanliness, organisation, facilities, friendliness and willingness to help. Just amazing! Thank you Karl and Lorna!Peter, Nittel, Germany
03/06/19
Hostel was very clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful.Traveler
27/05/19
An inspiring place: gorgeous location, positive feeling of a great family, beautiful meetings...Anna
26/05/19
Friendly welcome at this well managed hostel. Lots of information available, and a lovely base to explore Islay, or simply to chill out and admire the views.Bill D
25/05/19
Lovely location with view across the Loch. Very helpful and enthusiastic staffC&J
24/05/19
We loved staying there during our trip on Islay. The hostel is really nice and clean. The staff is very friendly and helpful! Thanks a lot.Estelle
23/05/19
A fantastic base for exploring Islay and Jura, made even better by the extremely helpful and friendly staff Lorna and KarlAlex P
20/05/19
Made very welcome by Karl and Lorna Hostel clean throughout Extra coffee made for breakfast promptlyIain
14/05/19
Excellent staff welcome, thank you for their availability and kindnessIvan
12/05/19
Stayed for one night and was made to very welcome. Excellent laundry facilities and a great spacious common room.Gloucestershire visitor
02/05/19
Lovely friendly staffBuns
30/04/19
Very nice hostel and very nice islay!!!Tanja
29/04/19
Lorna & Carl are great hostel managers, most welcoming and endeavoring to run a steady ship where all can enjoy the great location and each others company. I've been coming here for years and love the place and the atmosphere.Dave from London
24/04/19
The staff were dedicated to making sure we were as comfortable as possible, and made us feel very welcome. The hostel was very clean and the kitchen facilities excellent. I'd stay there again.Mike
22/04/19
Very helpful and friendly staff.14/04/19
First class as alwaysaland
12/04/19
Very welcoming hostel staff were really niceSteve Heggie
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
Perfect for groups, families and individual travellers, this spacious and friendly hostel offers a range of comfortable room types, all able to be booked as private rooms.
Guests can opt for breakfast served in the dining room, or take advantage of the modern, well-equipped self-catering kitchen.
The hostel has a large comfortable and cosy sitting room with stunning views of the Bay of Loch Indaal, guests can enjoy the well-stocked bookcase, games, socialising and the TV whilst relaxing with one of the local whiskies perhaps…
WiFi is free for all guests and other facilities include a laundry, drying room, secure cycle storage for up to 30 bikes and onsite parking for up to six cars. If the car park is full, it’s possible to park on the adjacent roadside.
Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks along with self-catering 'Heat and Eat Meals' is available to purchase at reception.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Why stay?
Great hospitality from the 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
