Portree Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
Located in the heart of Portree, capital of the Isle of Skye, and one of Scotland’s most popular destinations, Portree Youth Hostel offers a range of room types, from small private en-suites to shared accommodation, some with views over the Sound of Rassay. All rooms have USB charging points and most have individual bed lights.
Guests can opt for continental breakfast served in the dining room or make use of our well-equipped self-catering kitchen. WiFi is free for all guests and there’s a small, cosy lounge, laundry and drying room. Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception. Packed lunches are available for groups of 20 and over.
There’s free public parking opposite the hostel, subject to availability.
Surrounded by hills, Portree sits in a natural harbour, busy with fishing boats, pleasure craft and sightseeing cruises. The main town on the Isle of Skye, Portree offers a wide range of shops, galleries, sightseeing boat trips and fine restaurants serving delicious locally sourced food and drink.
The hostel has excellent public transport links and is only a short walk from the nearest bus stop. From here, local buses can help you explore the whole north side of the island with its wonderful scenery.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Hostellers Love...
Helpful and informative staff
Comfortable and friendly atmosphere
Fantastic location with great sea views and beautiful sunsets
Secure lockers and bike store
Private ensuite rooms available
Portree Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
Open all year
Reception Hours
07:30 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 22:30
Check in
15:00 - 22:30
Check out
10:00
Access Hours
Late arrivals and access outside opening hours available by prior arrangement.
Amenities
Free Wifi
Private Rooms Available
En Suite Rooms Available
Family Rooms Available
Lounge Area
Catering Available
Self Catering Kitchen
Alcohol Licence
Laundry Room
Drying Room
Secure Lockers
Towel Hire Available
Shopping Nearby
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Access with limited mobility
Suitable for wheelchair users with assistance
Complimentary Tea and Coffee available in Self Catering Kitchen
Guest Reviews
30/01/19
A great locationKate Thompson
12/01/19
Simple and functional. Private room has the amenities needed.Anonymous
12/12/18
Me encanto el hostal, personal muy agradable e instalaciones en buen estado.Anónimo
24/11/18
Clean, comfortable and warm. Great location, excellent value for money.Chris
29/10/18
Nice Hostel. Usually stay at Broadford. Guy at reception very friendly and helpful.Birse party
15/10/18
This hostel had a nice public area overlooking the bay. I liked it having ensuite bathrooms in each room. Sky is very busy and accommodation is in very short supply so I was grateful to find somewhere at hostel rates.Toby
05/10/18
Great location and friendly staffAlaska Kathy
27/09/18
Superb stay friendly helpful staff will certainly stay again.Steven
19/09/18
fantastic location view from the lounge was brilliant and a short walk into town centre.very helpful and friendly staff visitors ranging all age groups from the independent traveller to families and young people. Kitchen was well equippedAnnette
19/09/18
Great location in middle of Portree with friendly welcome and comfy bedMidge
12/09/18
My wife, Jan, and I visited the hostel at Portree, Skye, for a single night, en route to Uig and a ferry to Tarbert. The double room had an en-suite bathroom, towels, a table and all was comfortable. We went out for an evening meal, and had a good night's sleep. The breakfast was fine and we got away to the ferry at 0815 and all in good order.Rob Nelson
10/09/18
We were pleasantly surprised by how roomy our ensuite double room was. It was also very warm and the shower pressure was great. Can't beat the location - overlooking the water and right in the centre of town. The dining room and lounge have new furnishings and wonderful views, and the kitchen is well equipped! Thanks for a great stay - would highly recommend!JB
08/09/18
Extremely well located with safe and free car parking at the place and the public carpark. The private room bed is abit soft but still good and overall experience was great. Staff was very nice too. The Wifi can definitely improve and the lighting outside the upper rooms entrance need to be fixed for nighttime safety.Very easy to get to places (Storr, Quiraing).Village food is good too.CITY TRAVELER
03/07/18
If you get fish and chips to eat out be careful as the seagulls will dive bomb you!Jade
03/07/18
A great hostel in Portree to stay, situated on the edge of the lake with spectacular views and beautiful sun sets.Bronwyn
12/06/18
A really great stay, comfortable and friendly atmosphere and good facilities. Large well organised kitchen was great.Heather
11/06/18
My stay at the youth hostel was both a pleasant and enjoyable experience. The staff were all very helpful and informative.The rooms were spacious and the being centrally placed in the town meant you were only a few minute walk from everything.Mark D
11/06/18
Fantastic hostel in a great location. The place is spotlessly clean and has good facilities. The communal areas are a good size and staff helpful. Showers have plenty of water and the kitchen has lots of cooking utensils. Our room was quite warm even with the windows open but the beds were study and comfortable enough. Would recommend.Shaken007
06/03/18
Great base for exploring the Isle of Skye. There are so many places worth visiting - Cuillins, Trotternish peninsula, Neist Point, Glen Sligachan, Loch Coruisk, Elgol, Bla Bheinn, Talisker Bay, Fairy pools, ... these are just a few places but there are many more. Wherever on Skye you will go you will love it ;-)TomK
19/02/18
Pleasant hostelJames
14/02/18
A great hostel located in central portree. Ideal for hill walks and wildlife spotting.Caz
01/02/18
Great stay! AWESOME staff, fabulous location, comfortable rooms!Courtney
15/11/17
Excellent hostel. Friendly staff. Great place to visit.Doug
03/11/17
A basic hostel in a great location.Ms G
21/10/17
Friendly service, fantastic location and the wonderful view made this place so popular - book in advance is highly recommended!KSTang
16/10/17
I very much enjoyed my stay at the Portree Hostel! I felt perfectly comfortable as a solo female traveler among many such travelers staying there. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the staff were very friendly. The location (right by the center of Portree) makes it ideal for walking to the nearby pubs and restaurants for post-hike dinners and drinks. I'd happily stay here again!WD
15/09/17
If traveling to Skye waterproofs are essential. Sturdy walking boots too! Check out the area before you go with a list of places to visit but don't set anything in stone as the weather can be fickle. Be prepared for changing plans and doing something different . Its a truly magical place, I've never been anywhere like it before. If you can't take a good photo here you wont be able to take one anywhere!!Tracy
15/08/17
Portree is very nice, but we had much better bargains in B&Bs in the rest of Scotland. The breakfast was really disappointing - a loveless affair. The room was o.k. but quite small and the bathroom was much too narrow. The staff was friendly. We loved Skye and the beautiful landscape , but expect quite a few people there.Sabine
03/08/17
Good location. Fabulous views from common areas. Very happy and helpful staff.Moon
30/07/17
Old Man of Storr, QuiraingFriedrich
Guests can opt for continental breakfast served in the dining room or make use of our well-equipped self-catering kitchen. WiFi is free for all guests and there’s a small, cosy lounge, laundry and drying room. Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception. Packed lunches are available for groups of 20 and over.
There’s free public parking opposite the hostel, subject to availability.
Surrounded by hills, Portree sits in a natural harbour, busy with fishing boats, pleasure craft and sightseeing cruises. The main town on the Isle of Skye, Portree offers a wide range of shops, galleries, sightseeing boat trips and fine restaurants serving delicious locally sourced food and drink.
The hostel has excellent public transport links and is only a short walk from the nearest bus stop. From here, local buses can help you explore the whole north side of the island with its wonderful scenery.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Hostellers Love...
Helpful and informative staff
Comfortable and friendly atmosphere
Fantastic location with great sea views and beautiful sunsets
Secure lockers and bike store
Private ensuite rooms available
">Reasons to visit
Home to twelve Munros, including the famous Black Cuillin range with the Inaccessible Pinnacle, Skye is the ultimate playground for the outdoor enthusiast. But there's another side to Skye which includes its world-class restaurants, art studios, castles and crofting museums which chart the tumultuous history of its people from clan battles to the Highland Clearances. Skye is captivating on so many levels.
From the Old Man of Storr to Kilt Rock with its spectacular waterfall cascading into the sea. Follow the dinosaur footprints at low tide on Staffin Beach or head to the Quiraing, an iconic landscape made famous by films such as King Arthur Legend of the Sword, Prometheus, The BFG and Game of Thrones.
Nature lovers can go otter spotting in the harbour or take a boat trip to look out for the sea eagles, porpoises and seals that live off the coast. Travel to Waternish and take a boat trip to St Kilda, famous as the UK's only UNESCO world heritage site and home to nearly a million seabirds including the UK's largest colony of Atlantic Puffins.
Other attractions include:
- The Aros Centre
- The Fairy Glen
- Apothecary's Tower
- Neist Point
- Dunvegan Castle
- Dun Beag