Portree Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
Portree Youth Hostel is located in the heart of Portree, capital of the Isle of Skye and one of the most famous destinations in Scotland.
The youth hostel offers modern accommodation in a great location for outdoor enthusiasts or those wishing to explore this beautiful island. Both private and multi-share rooms (some en-suite) are available.
The hostel has a comfortable, newly refurbished lounge and dining area with fully equipped self-catering kitchen. Continental breakfast is available.
The hostel is close to the local bus station with the town square, galleries, shops and restaurants just a couple of minutes away.
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
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
27/07/17
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11/07/17
This was a lovely hostel with a nice view of the water. Breakfast was good. Staff were friendly and helpful. Yhd room was comfortable. I would stay there again!Andrea
28/06/17
Good position, ideal for touring SkyeRJH
27/06/17
Best hostel we've stayed at so far. Would definitely stay again. Private twin room with (small) bathroom but having own tea & coffee making facilities was great. Our room also had a TV.Libby
10/06/17
Friendly and helpful staffSylvia
04/06/17
Enjoyed the stay, Location - fantastic views over the water. Handy for boat trip (spot the sea eagle) and for exploration of Trotternish.Hmmph
04/06/17
Great location...but dirty and uncomfortable beds.Colorado Family
19/05/17
Excellent hostel in an excellent location. Right in the centre of town with easy access to Portree Town Centre. I booked the twin room. The bed was very comfortable, excellent WIFI in your own room and good ensuite facilities. The hostel also provided tea and coffee making facilities with tea, coffee and milk provided by the Hostel. I would definitely recommend this hostel.Simon
14/05/17
Fantastic location for touring the island.Catclick
30/04/17
It's a great hostel for European backpackers but perhaps not so good for Skye hillwalkers, who are better catered for at the other Skye SYHA hostels in Broadford and Glenbrittle.Mumbles Head
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
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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