Portree
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 sits in a natural harbour, surrounded by hills and offers a range of accommodation from small private en-suites to spacious shared dorms, some with magnificent sea views. All rooms have USB charging points and most have individual bed lights.
WiFi is free for all guests and other facilities include: a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, a small, cosy lounge with stunning views over the Sound of Rassay, a laundry and drying room. Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception.
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.
Please note: Accommodation at this hostel is on 3 different levels and there is no lift.
‘Wee Breakfast’ available (Please remember to pre-book).
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Why stay?
- Fantastic seafront location with magnificent views
- Friendly team with expert local knowledge
- Excellent public transport links with many local attractions within easy reach
- Wide range of shops, galleries and sightseeing boat trips nearby
For more information on the hostel, accessibility and the local area please click here
Portree Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
Open all year
Reception Hours
08:00-10:00 and 16:00-22:00
Check in
16:00 - 22:00
Check out
By 10:00
Access Hours
Late arrivals and access outside opening hours available by prior arrangement
Amenities
Free Wifi
En Suite Rooms
Lounge Area
Laundry Room
Secure Lockers
Shopping Nearby
Free Tea and Coffee in Guest Kitchen
Private Rooms
Family Rooms
Catering
Drying Room
Towel Hire
Access with limited mobility
Parking - Charges Apply (nearby or onsite)
Guest Reviews
05/06/2025
Great location good size en-suite roomGary
03/06/2025
Welcoming staff, beautiful view in the loung, amazing well-stocked and clean kitchen, localisationAnn
02/06/2025
everything was okjean pierre
01/06/2025
Nice hostel, great location with stunning views across the bay.Nick
01/06/2025
I had not stayed in a hostel in more than 30 years. This place is fantastic! The people were so kind and helpful! The location was outstanding and the facilities were spotless and vast! I was very very lucky to find this place.Dr. Kris
29/05/2025
Easy check-in, clean room, great location, friendly staff, will recommend to my friends!!Anonymous
24/05/2025
For us this was the first time in a youth hostel. We loved the atmosphere, the great view, decent private rooms with great shower and well equiped kitchen.Dutch hikers
20/05/2025
Everything excellent!Yes
18/05/2025
Loved this hostel. Clean, very friendly, great kitchen, and great dining room with a wonderful view. Right in the middle of town too. Can't recommend it enough.Donna
17/05/2025
What a wonderful 5 day stay I had at Portree Hostel. You really can't beat its location just off the main square. Staff were all great and took a real interest in the guests. The views from the lounge and dining area are to die for, looking across the bay to the Cuillin Ridge. Great value for moneyClaire
16/05/2025
As aboveSimon Powell
16/05/2025
Portree Hostel is an ideal base for exploring Skye. Convenient location in the centre of town and close to the bus stop. Fabulous views from the lounge window - stunning scenery to savour.Christine Ryden
15/05/2025
Everything about the hostel was as I expected, along with a good night's sleep and an excellent breakfast to set me up for the long drive to the north.LIH
11/05/2025
ExcellentYuchen
09/05/2025
Overall very comfortable stay at a very central locationBergi
09/05/2025
Cheap but first class accommodation central to your needs - check in was easy and straightforward - staff friendly, what's not to like - five stars all round for this Portree youth hostel.Lonnie
04/05/2025
Everything was greatKK
02/05/2025
good momentsAlexandre
23/04/2025
Nice hostel in the centre of Portree, with very friendly and helpfull staff!Jildou
22/04/2025
La vista, la ubicación, servicio y limpieza son excelentes!!!! Solo por favor mejoren un poco los colchones. Gracias.Veronica
16/04/2025
A fantastic hostel in a perfect location, with great staff and lovely comfortable rooms. Highly recommend.YES
06/04/2025
Safe and clean and a great locationVvb
03/04/2025
Beautiful location, very helpful and friendly staff, clean & simple rooms, price was fair relative to the locationAG89
01/04/2025
The best hostel that I have ever stayed in!!Yes
29/03/2025
The location is perfect. Love the birds outside of hostelsSoleil
29/03/2025
This youth hostel is one of the best i ever had !I had a fabulous time there, the place is safe and clean, and the staff is so nice, big shout out to Hannah, she is the best and she made me feel at home ???? The hostel have a magnificent view on the moutains and is not too far from the hot spots. In my opinion it is easier to have a car but keep in mind that the parking is not free ! It is also possible to roam around by bus.Nina
28/03/2025
I chose a time of year when I can actually get a booking.This place is stowed out from April onwards. I took the opportunity to go there in March, so at times I stayed inside beside the rain was quite heavy. However I never felt bored, and there was the opportunity to go in and out all the time and walk around the town of Portree, a place that was also interesting in itself as I had never been there. The staff were helpful with information about the pubs as I like a beer at night.Alex Frew
25/03/2025
An excellent location, facilities and atmosphereJohn C
18/03/2025
A warm and friendly atmosphere with a good view of the Cuillin Mountains in the distance and the staff were helpful and were always there if you needed anything, right in the town centre, restaurants not too far away and free to park your car at the car park over night, though I didn't have breakfast in the hostel, i visited the Cafe Arriba not too far away that offers great breakfast options with plenty of drinks and desserts to choose from.Michael Lyall
11/03/2025
The Staff are exceptional. Friendly and caring and very helpful.Julia
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