Tobermory
About About this youth hostel
Located on the main street, with local shops, bars and restaurants close by, Tobermory Youth Hostel sits on one of Scotland’s most colourful and attractive harbours.
The hostel offers guests a range of comfortable but basic accommodation from private rooms to shared dorms, some with sea views. None of the rooms are en-suite but shower and washroom facilities are available in the hostel.
WiFi access is free for all guests and other facilities include; a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, a comfortable lounge, a laundry, drying room and a small enclosed garden to the rear. Parking is on the main street, but there’s also a car and coach park five minutes’ walk away at the end of Main Street. Currently parking in Tobermory is free.
Curving round a sheltered bay Tobermory is an ideal holiday location for wildlife watchers, hill walkers, seafood enthusiasts - and families. It’s also a great place to base yourself for exploring other areas of the island, whether on bike or on foot.
‘Wee Breakfast’ available (Please remember to pre-book).
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Why stay?
- Harbour front location with sea views
- Fantastic local food & drink
- Friendly team with expert local knowledge
- A budget option for families, hillwalkers and wildlife enthusiasts
- Licensed, serving local beers and wine
Please remember to book your ferry before you travel.
For more information on the hostel, accessibility and the local area please click here
Tobermory Youth Hostel


Facilities & Services
Season
April to September (RentaHostel available)
Reception Hours
08:00-10:00 and 17:00-21:00
Check in
17:00 - 21:00
Check out
08:00 - 10:00
Access Hours
Late arrival and access outside opening hours is available by prior arrangement
Amenities
Free Wifi
Family Rooms
Lounge/TV Room
Drying Room
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Private Rooms
Catering
Laundry Room
Shopping Nearby
Guest Reviews
10/06/2025
Great little tidy hostel in picturesque locationJenny
07/06/2025
Excellent but the hostel needs updstingJon S
05/06/2025
Would return in a heartbeatFraser
05/06/2025
Easy booking, great advance communication, warm welcome, good facilities and good value stay and breakfast.yes
02/06/2025
Amazingly helpful and welcoming staff. This hostel is an absolute gem!Rachel C
31/05/2025
I like the place, it has a good atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff, fabulous location and views.Anne Grete Nygaard
31/05/2025
Enjoyable, relaxed place to stay.Dave C
23/05/2025
Fantastic hostel in great location. Everything very clean. and well organised. Kitchen has all you need and more! Hostel hosts are super helpful and go out of their way to make your stay perfect. Coop & other supplies very nearby. If you can, request a room over-looking the bay, for the extra wow factor (we didn't unfortunately have this luxury - but noted for next visit!) Wifi ok, but doesn't reach top floor rooms.YES
21/05/2025
Beds comfortable, difficult to get a shower in the morning as only two showers on the whole floor. Steep stairs.Anna Tall
21/05/2025
Welcoming friendly hostel, bunk room for two seemed fairly expensive at £75. Facilities good and staff excellentCampbell Ferrier
21/05/2025
Wonderful! Weather, location and Thanks to the kindness of Jan and Peter ?? ?? ?? ?? ??Frankie
20/05/2025
Clean, quiet, safe and comfortable'María from Oregon
15/05/2025
Friendly placeDavid
05/05/2025
Lovely location happy staffHenry
05/05/2025
Nice comfortable night right in Tobermory town, great value compared to most other placesA.C
02/05/2025
Enjoyed stay in hostel, helpful staff, clean, large kitchen good rooms, close to all amenities you needJohn
01/05/2025
Everything great. Just a shame, we were only there for 1 night. Will definitely go again.Sue
24/04/2025
What a fabulous experience. Thank you Jan and Peter for your kindness and for making me feel so at home! I can't wait to come back.YES
22/04/2025
Great place to stay! Peter at the front desk was really friendly and helpful.Suzanne
22/04/2025
Great location and very welcoming. This was a perfect base from which to explore the island.Yes
18/04/2025
I came here on a whim, and it ended up being one of my favorite hostels of the many I've stayed in.Lisa
26/09/2024
A very pleasant stayPernille
16/09/2024
Easy, cheap and very convenient.No
16/09/2024
Lovely hostelNo
11/09/2024
I really enjoyed my stay in this Youth Hostel in a nice room with good beds, well equiped kitchen and much to do in the surroundingJohanna
09/09/2024
Excellent location. Clean and friendly. Comfy bed. Decent toilets and showers.Katy
01/09/2024
We enjoyed our stay in this great located hostel. We were very kindly welcomed. We found everything we needed. We had liked to stay longer and we will come back.Marga
24/08/2024
A great hostel, beautiful location, well equipped and friendly staffChris, Dundee
11/08/2024
Great location. Clean and comfortable. Great value.Maria B.
09/08/2024
affordable and central.Sylvia
Reasons to visit
Curving round a sheltered bay Tobermory is an ideal holiday location for wildlife watchers, hill walkers, seafood enthusiasts - and families. It’s also a great place to base yourself for exploring other areas of the island, whether on bike or on foot.
Mull has many things to enjoy, including coastal and woodland walking, scuba diving and pony trekking. From here you can visit the Isle of Iona, sometimes known as the 'Cradle of Christianity' in Scotland, or take a trip to Staffa to see this geologically amazing island which inspired Mendelssohn to write 'Fingal's Cave' (The Hebrides overture).
Mull has 300 miles of dramatic coastline, from unspoilt beaches to historic castles and mountain peaks, waiting for you to explore by car, bike or on foot.
Take time to discover:
- Fresh local seafood at Café Fish in Tobermory
- Travel to Iona and visit the Abbey
- Go puffin watching on the Isle of Lunga
- Walk to Tobermory Lighthouse
- Enjoy a wee dram at the famous Tobermory Distillery
- Whale watching trips with Sea Life Surveys
- Visit Duart Castle
- Climb Ben More
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