Ullapool Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
From its spectacular location on the seafront, Ullapool Youth Hostel offers wonderful, ever-changing views over Loch Broom and the Beinn Dearg mountain range.
The hostel has a range of shared accommodation and private rooms (one en-suite), perfect for small groups, families and individual travellers. There’s also a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, two small lounges, excellent laundry and drying rooms and a dining area where you can eat breakfast while watching local fishing boats, birds and seals in the harbour. WiFi access is free.
The hostel is close to the ferry, bus, pubs, cafes and seafood restaurants. Knowledgeable, friendly staff will be happy to provide information on local attractions and wildlife.
Hostellers Love...
- Friendly, helpful staff
- Spectacular seafront location
- Secure lockers
- Private rooms available
Ullapool Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
April - October (RentaHostel available all year)
Reception Hours
08:00 - 10:00 and 16:30 - 22:30
Check in
16:30
Check out
10:00
Access Hours
The youth hostel is closed from 10:30 - 16:30. The lounge area is usually available for guests until midday.
Amenities
Free Wifi
Private Rooms Available
En Suite Rooms Available
Family Rooms Available
Catering Available
Self Catering Kitchen
Alcohol Licence
Lounge/TV Room
Laundry Room
Drying Room
Secure Lockers
Towel Hire Available
Bike Store
Complimentary Tea and Coffee available in Self Catering Kitchen
Shopping Nearby
Guest Reviews
18/10/18
I have stayed at the Ullapool Hostel before and I like it very much. Staff are friendly and accommodating - I was able to rebook without any bother when the ferry was cancelled. The location on the sea front is wonderful and just a stone's throw from the ferry to Stronoway (when it runs!).EdwardK
15/10/18
Been made to feel really welcome by Debbie and Tom in a friendly, cosy hostel. Love the wee front room for relaxing in the evening!Katrin
14/10/18
Friendly, comfortable wee hostel with good facilities. Great position overlooking the harbour.Fiona
09/10/18
You guys are the best, such polite and wonderful staff. You make this place awesome!Tyson the Great Kangaroo Hunter of Australia
08/10/18
We were a group of 21 who had exclusive use of the Hostel for this past weekend. Debbie and Tom are so welcoming and helpful. Communication before our weekend was timely, helpful and efficient. We took advantage of breakfast provision and packed lunches both of which were plentiful and fresh, with Debbie and Tom even making lunches for those in our party staying in a local hotel for mobility reasons. Wifi not great but we weren't there to be on our iPads. All of our party very happy. ThanksOban and Lorne Strathspey and Reel Society
08/10/18
First time at the Ullapool hostel staff were very welcoming and friendly, great views off Loch Broom while having breakfast in the morning, comfy beds and clean rooms as well would definitely stay there again.02/10/18
I kid you not....I would move in here! Everything is perfect and I have never slept in a more comfier bed....Ever! I would recommend this hostel to anyone . I can't wait to stay againCharlotte MacLeod
02/10/18
Once again a great experience. Stunning location, good atmosphere,well equipped and comfortable.Debbie and Tom are friendly, professional and efficient ensuring the smooth running if the hostel.ThankyouAnn
29/09/18
We were return visitors. Excellent location, lovely common areas with terrific view over Loch. Great value.Hazel (Australia)
27/09/18
I was travelling around Scotland on my motorbike while staying in hostels. Ullapool has a very friendly atmosphere with fantastic staff who are more than happy to help a first timer like me. The view of the harbour is fantastic and I had the pleasure of watching a ferry docking before enjoying a nice fresh breakfast. I will be returning with my biker friends next year!Ray from Manchester
22/09/18
I LOVE this hostel. The location is amazing - so convenient and the views are stunning. Ullapool hostel is a model of practicing and encouraging earth-friendly practices. It's clean, the staff are wonderful, and they offer a nice selection of local products for purchase - beer, ice cream, candy bars, etc. I was also very grateful that the staff were willing to keep my bag for two nights - at no charge - while I went to Lewis. I will definitely stay in this hostel again. Thank you so much!Domi L
21/09/18
It was nice to find a hostel with lots of fridge space for my food, normally it is always a problem.All cooking equipment also in good order.A very pleasant stay, will definitely be back again.Many thanks.Gary
19/09/18
No complaints here and a very good drying room got everything dry each night.Aidan
18/09/18
The staff were friendly and explained hostel details very well. The drying room was excellent and tested on the wet weekend.Stewart
18/09/18
I liked Ullapool and the Location of the hostel is very good. Very nice view from the dormroom and common room. The close by Pubs and Restaurants are a treat after spending some nights in the lonelier places further North.Friendly and helpful staff. Next time in Ullapool, I'll definitly stay at the hostel again.TaniaG
18/09/18
Lovely hostel in a fabulous position looking out on to Loch Broom, excellent facilities and a good night's sleep. What more could a cyclist ask for.Mac Crombie
17/09/18
A lovely traditional hostel with a cosy lounge, strong environmental ethos, and ever-changing view out across Loch Broom.Mungo
03/09/18
You certainly must try this placeMarli de Weerdt
12/08/18
A great place for cyclists to stay - secure cycle storage, a drying room. We even washed all our kit overnight. Great packed lunch which kept us going the next day.Adele Mitchell
11/08/18
Ullapool is beaitiful. Lots to do and great craicKhadija
09/08/18
Need to book well in advance very popular during summer monthsAlison
27/07/18
I highly recommend this hostel. Staff is great. Location is great. Easy to find. Close to ferry. Facilities were clean.OutdoorLassie
24/07/18
Go to Seafood Shack!Tom
22/07/18
The live music at the Celidh Place is worth checking out- small intimate venue.Visit and support the two Ullapool bookshops and the Smokehouse.Susan Hughes
21/07/18
Great base for hikes to otherworldly landscapes. Managed with scarce buses, but a car is usefulMekki
17/07/18
Give Ullapool hostel a try - it's easily accessible, has great views and is surrounded by plenty of things to do. If you're a hillwalker there are usually like minded people to share tips and routes. I always enjoy a stay hereCorran
16/07/18
Great location right on the seafront, our 6 bed dorm had views out onto the water.Dan
13/07/18
Great hostel, great location and helpful staffBev
10/07/18
SYHA Ullapool is a fantastic hostel that is ideally located in the heart of Ullapool. This means that you will need to book early, very early.William McCarthy
10/06/18
Very friendly hostel in outstanding position overlooking loch. Very friendly staff interested in all their guests. Good facilities which have recently been redecorated.roger g
- Friendly, helpful staff
- Spectacular seafront location
- Secure lockers
- Private rooms available
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Reasons to visit
Ullapool is one of the prettiest fishing villages in the Highlands and has a plentiful supply of local restaurants and bars, a leisure centre, swimming pool, museum and theatre. It's easy to spend time in this vibrant Highland community with regular music nights, festivals, cultural and arts events. A host of activities are available in the local area - ask our team for advice.
Ullapool Youth Hostel sits on the famous North Coast 500 and provides an excellent base for exploring the North West Highlands with its iconic mountain scenery, beaches, sea lochs and islands. Ferries leave daily for Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis and there are cruises to visit the Summer Isles.
Established by two local lassies in 2016, the Seafood Shack is well worth a visit for a high quality local takeaway, freshly caught and landed by local fishermen.
Other attractions worth exploring include:
- Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve
- Corrieshalloch Gorge
- The Bone Caves
- Stac Pollaidh mountain
- Ullapool Hill
