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 accommodation from small private en-suites to spacious shared dorms, 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 (please remember to pre-book), 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.
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 parking for up to 5 cars and there is a large long-stay car park nearby which is free between the hours of 8pm - 8am. Outside these times charges apply, ranging from £1 for 2 hours to £4.50 for 12 hours. The hostel also enjoys 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.
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The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Accommodation at this hostel is on 3 different levels and there is no lift.
For information on hostel accessibility please click here
We’re committed to delivering the highest levels of cleanliness. To find out more about our Cleanliness Commitment please click here.
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Why stay?
- 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
For information on our COVID-19 practices and what to expect when staying with us please visit the FAQ’s section. Please also be aware of Scottish Government guidance when making your booking.
Portree Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
Open all year
Reception Hours
07:30-10:00 and 15:00-22:30
Check in
16:00 - 22:30
Check out
07:30 - 10:00
Access Hours
Late arrivals and access outside opening hours available by prior arrangement
Amenities
Free Wifi
Private Rooms
En Suite Rooms
Family Rooms
Lounge Area
Catering
Laundry Room
Drying Room
Secure Lockers
Towel Hire
Shopping Nearby
Access with limited mobility
Free Tea and Coffee in Guest Kitchen
Parking - Charges Apply (nearby or onsite)
Guest Reviews
25/05/22
Great staff and location. Very close to the harbour and you can enjoy the lake view just sitting in the kitchen.Shin
22/05/22
Friendly and helpful staff, great location, clean and organized facilities, highly recommend!Happy Traveler
21/05/22
Nice, little hostel in Portree. It is clean and cozy. The kitchen is user friendly. It had cubbies for everyone to put their food it which is wonderful. One of the staff called all the restaurants in town to see which ones had openings! Above and beyond!Claire
16/05/22
The hostel was clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and very helpful throughout our stay. We were in a big group, of 22, and there was plenty of space on the communal areas, which included a lovely wee deck outside. The hostel is in a great location right by a big car park and in the centre of town. Would absolutely recommend.Katherine
14/05/22
Had everything we needed and very warm - Ideal way to visit an area without breaking the bankSally
10/05/22
Always good to stay here. Friendly staff and convenient location. What I particularly appreciated, this time, was the way the Warden dealt with the noise at night ensuring we got a good night's sleep.Raibeart Inbhirnis
08/05/22
Very nice rooms. Clean, en-suite, door key cards useful. Lounge comfortable with fantastic view.Bill Elliott
04/05/22
Good location. Near town centre, travelled on motorbike, parking area short walk away. Staff great. Good facilities to use if required.Mark (IOM)
30/04/22
Wonderful view of the Loch from the sitting/dining area. Easy to find and a good point for exploring Skye. Positive communal atmosphere.Vicky
28/04/22
Very nice location with super friendly staff. I would always come again!Ami
27/04/22
excellent room, good facilities, good location.ian
24/04/22
I loved the location. So convenient to everything. Having kitchen facilities was also very helpful.Emily
17/04/22
The lounge looks out onto the harbour and across the loch to the snow capped Cullins.The accommodation is clean and very well organised... I really do recommend Portree Scottish Youth Hostel.Rambling Bob
07/03/22
Excellent value for a stay. No frills & spills but everything you need and a good spot to explore northern Skye.Overnight & long term parking a problem but not insurmountable.Big Chris walker
05/03/22
Lovely staff, nice kitchen with everything you need. A minute walk from Portree bus station which is awesome. Great place to stay and meet interesting people.Raven
05/03/22
Everything about my three nights here was perfect, and just sitting in the lounge looking out through the giant picture window was almost a transcendental experience..hostel staff were welcoming with good tips on walks and where to go, the lounge/ dining room was spacious and the kitchen was beyond clean and tidy. Only very ,very minute niggle was that the dorm was rather cold overnight, But then it was Skye. And it was beg March . I'll be back and have already recommended to my friends.Lindsay Hall
18/01/22
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay in Portree.With Covid rules meaning I had the room to myself it was much more enjoyable than the usual room sharing experience.The hostel itself was great. Fabulous view from the window over the water. Portree is small so the hostel was within 2 minutes walk of everything I needed. The staff were amazing and very friendly with great suggestions of where to eat, drink and where to head to for great walking trails and views!I would very happily stay here again.Andrew
13/01/22
Very nice hostel in a great location. Quick and easy check in and out. Spacious rooms with good toilet and shower facilities. Also just a short walk up the road there is a cracking shop called Relish that does very good morning rolls and coffee.Jack
25/12/21
It was great staying here. Rooms were absolutely clean, the staffs were amazing. I would definitely come back!Fauzy Akhyar
03/11/21
Was supposed to stay four nights but was only able to stay one night due to a family emergency. The team were so accommodating and lovely, could not have been more helpful. Special thanks to check in/checkout lady (dark hair, young, could not remember her name sorry).Nicola Britton
06/09/21
Hostel has a Town centre location with stunning rear views of Loch Portree. Spacious clean rooms with good facilities & helpful staff. Definitely recommend staying here and very happy to return because Portree is a central location on Skye. Lots to see & do so recommend a boat trip to see the wildlife. 10/10 Thank you.M Eastwood, Stirling
28/08/21
Staff very friendly, helpful, accommodating and efficient. This contributed in taking some of the stress from a long journey. Room comfortable and clean. I appreciated the TV as I was travelling alone. I paid £80 a night as I had to book a double room (this is reflected in my lower rating ref. value for money).Jeanette Abendstern
05/07/21
Enjoyed lovely stray. Nice, clean and comfortable bed!Mairi
24/06/21
I like the facilites and the location of this Hostel, the location is very close to the bus station. The big window has wonderful view of the landscape. Take showers are very convenient has the washroom is very roomy.knightcamb
16/06/21
Great central location for activities on Skye. The loch and mountain view from the dining area (and our bedroom this time) was gorgeous. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Lots of variety for eating in Portree to suit all budgets.Gareth
14/06/21
Fantastic location in the centre of Portree. Cheap pay and display car park right behind hostel if you need parking. Super clean and comfy - kitchen was closed due to COVID but the lounge area was open with a lovely view of the bay. Picnic tables on the decking outside were great. Staff were awesome and very knowledgeable about the local area. Book early for restaurants if you're coming in the next couple of months as they are really busy.Jayne
08/06/21
Because the hostels had Covid restrictions in place our stay was not typical of normal times, so my wife and I had a four-bed en-suite room to ourselves, with two beds made up ready. This meant we were extremely comfortable, and the wash-room and shower were far better than many hotels we have stayed in. The staff did everything they could to overcome the difficulties and make things as nice as possible.Philip
29/10/20
I had a great time staying here. The bed was comfy. The en-suite was everything I needed. The hostel is in a great, central location. The staff were very helpful and offered suggestions for things to do when my plans changed. I highly recommend staying here and would come again.Anna O
26/10/20
This Hostel is located in a great location close to the centre of Portree. Amazing view from the room and very helpful staff. Would definitely recommend it.Majid
19/10/20
Jaime/Jamie at reception was really helpful and friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the local area with good recommendations.Ying
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