Tobermory Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
Located on the main street, surrounded by shops, galleries, bars and restaurants, Tobermory Youth Hostel is one of the many brightly painted buildings sitting on one of Scotland’s most colourful and attractive harbours.
Perfect for groups, families and individual travellers, the hostel offers guests a range of accommodation from private rooms to comfortable shared dorms, many with enviable sea views. None of the rooms are en-suite, but ample shower and washroom facilities are available.
Guests can opt for a continental breakfast in the dining room, watching the fishing boats come and go from the harbour (please remember to pre-book), or take advantage of the well-equipped self-catering kitchen.
WiFi access is free for all guests and other facilities include a comfortable lounge with TV and DVD player, excellent laundry, drying room, and a small enclosed garden at the back with off street cycle parking and a picnic table - ideal for morning coffee or lunch.
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.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
For information on hostel accessibility please click here
Why stay?
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Fantastic seafront location overlooking the harbour
- Private 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.
Tobermory Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
April to September (RentaHostel available all year)
Reception Hours
08:00-10:00 and 17:00-22:00
Check in
17:00 - 21:00
Check out
07:00 - 10:00
Access Hours
Late arrival and access outside opening hours is available by prior arrangement
Amenities
Free Wifi
Private Rooms
Family Rooms
Catering
Lounge/TV Room
Laundry Room
Drying Room
Shopping Nearby
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Guest Reviews
8/8/2022 12:00:00 AM
Great stay! Really lovely and helpful chap on the main desk during our stay! A massive thank you to him and Tobermory Youth Hostel from TYW.Guest Review
7/29/2022 12:00:00 AM
Loved itGuest Review
7/27/2022 12:00:00 AM
Fantastic hostel in a gorgeous town. The comfiest blankets and pillows, mens/womens bathrooms (which I don't see much in Scotland), and very secure. Loved my stay and staff were all so helpful and friendly! Thanks so much!Kat
7/26/2022 12:00:00 AM
Shout-out to Duncan for being super friendly and making our stay as comfortable as possible. See you soon!Mila
7/24/2022 12:00:00 AM
Vey comfortable and quiet. Just perfect!Francine
7/23/2022 12:00:00 AM
Location perfect and beds comfortable. Made very welcome by receptionist.Graham Martin
7/17/2022 12:00:00 AM
This is a stunning location and the hostel was homely. I felt happy staying here .John Fletcher
7/16/2022 12:00:00 AM
Great location, intimate size, warm beds, good kitchen, functional bathrooms, poor drying room, cycle storage not undercover.Michael Frearson
7/9/2022 12:00:00 AM
I stayed with my 2 young children. We were made to feel very welcome. The bedroom was spacious enough and had the most amazing view of the harbour and bay. The common room and kitchen that both overlook the harbour were well stocked and comfortable and catered well for kids. Sharon the manager was very friendly and helpful.Yorkie501
6/29/2022 12:00:00 AM
We had a great stay having cycled from Craignure. Enjoyed the friendliness at the hostel having stayed before. We spent time around Tobermory and had a few hours in the hostel lounge on both evenings which was friendly meeting others visiting Mull and Scotland.Overall a lovely place for a base for a few days.DAvid Howie
6/21/2022 12:00:00 AM
Perfect location, comfy beds, everything we needed, Duncan was great at reception and was really helpful, especially when we managed to lock ourselves out of our room!Jen
6/19/2022 12:00:00 AM
Tobermory YH was perfect . Big lounge to relax in and well equipped kitchen . We had an en-suite room which was just perfect . Would stay againGwyneth
6/10/2022 12:00:00 AM
The staff at the youth hostel was increasingly friendly and helpful. The facilities are clean and the beds are comfortable.Chantal
6/8/2022 12:00:00 AM
Our stay was excellent. The hostel is clean and comfortable. The room was pretty dark at night with the black out blinds. The check in guy was very helpful showing us the Sportive route on the map and talking us through it! We will definitely be back.Ann Jane
6/7/2022 12:00:00 AM
I loved staying at the Tobermory hostel. Wonderful location, lovely staff and overall great energy in the hostel.Jen
6/6/2022 12:00:00 AM
First stay in a YH for many a year but most impressed with Tobermory. The staff were excellent, really helpful and informative. Breakfast good too. Nothing fancy but all you need in terms of Muesli, toast, tea/coffee. I'd thoroughly recommend staying here on your travels and Tobermory is a wonderful spot with great food and drink at the Mishnish too. Oh and big apologies for forgetting to drop my room key in. Thankfully your man got it off me before I boarded the ferry! ??Ross Lang
5/23/2022 12:00:00 AM
The staff so helpful and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. Fantastic location. It's a very old building and you have remember thisSue Bearpark
5/14/2022 12:00:00 AM
One of the more basic hostels but none the worse for that. Duncan checked us in and also remade a booking for us with the hostel in Oban. Location is in the heart of the town, couple of great pubs nearby (and a distillery!). Lorna was very helpful with local information and advice. A very enjoyable visit and highly recommended.Rob
5/14/2022 12:00:00 AM
Laura, the manager, was amazing, very accommodating to my needs. Kitchen was open early so I could get my early morning cuppa. Good kitchen, dining room and lounge. Yes, a HOT shower!Julie Boyd
5/14/2022 12:00:00 AM
Friendly, warm and welcoming, and right there on the seafront in Tobermory!Alfie
5/10/2022 12:00:00 AM
Perfect location in Tobermory. We've had the double room with a nice view on the bay. The room was a bit small, but we did'nt need more.Renske
5/9/2022 12:00:00 AM
Laura was very welcoming- even provided us with some home baking! FantasticLindsay Masterton
4/22/2022 12:00:00 AM
Can't praise the staff enough, top quality service, I will definitely returnAndrew
4/20/2022 12:00:00 AM
We arrived on the first opening day after COVID closing. Laura looked after us very well and was an excellent host. This is one of the best hostels in Britain for location in my view.Stuart H
4/19/2022 12:00:00 AM
Not normally a hosteller but needed a bed for the night and this came up - comfortable bed, basic but adequate. Very helpful staff. Would return.Sarah
4/17/2022 12:00:00 AM
Good experience, we needed somewhere to stay at short notice and were lucky to find this. It's basic, but clean, very friendly and very good value. Would come again.Johanna
9/18/2019 12:00:00 AM
A small but very well situated hostel and a welcome refuge after a long and wet cycle ride round the island, enjoyed the experience!Ravensgully
9/13/2019 12:00:00 AM
Very clean and comfortable, with friendly staff in a central location.Rachel
9/12/2019 12:00:00 AM
Stayed two nights at this excellent hostel in Tobermory. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Great value for money in a beautiful place - what's not to like?!?!Ian Wood
9/9/2019 12:00:00 AM
We valued: Welcoming and helpful staff. Central location on harbour-side. Comfortable, peaceful, secure bedroom. Well equipped self catering kitchen. Secure bike storage. Characterful building. Reasonably priced. Thanks Tobermory YH. We'll be back.Anon
Reasons to visit
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, somethimes 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
