Ullapool
About About this youth hostel
From its spectacular seafront location on the NC500, Ullapool Youth Hostel offers wonderful views over Loch Broom and the Beinn Dearg mountain range. This warm and welcoming hostel offers guests a range of accommodation from private rooms to comfortable shared dorms. Only one of the private rooms is en-suite but there are ample shower and washroom facilities available.
WiFi access is free for all guests and other facilities include: a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, two comfy lounges with sea views, an excellent laundry, drying room and cycle storage for up to fifteen bikes.
The hostel is within easy reach of local shops, bars and restaurants serving fresh local produce. The bus station with connections to Inverness is only 300m away and you can catch a boat to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis from the nearby ferry terminal.
Ullapool is a dog-friendly hostel. If you would like to book yourself and your dog into the hostel, please phone the hostel direct on +44 (0)1854 612 254 to check availability. There is a small charge of £7.50 per night for your dog when staying in our hostels.
‘Wee Breakfast’ available (Please remember to pre-book).
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Why stay?
- Fantastic seafront setting on the NC500
- Friendly team with expert local knowledge
- Fantastic local food and drink
- Regular ferries to Stornoway
- Licensed, serving local beers and wine
For more information on the hostel, accessibility and the local area please click here
Ullapool Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
April to October (RentaHostel available all year)
Reception Hours
08:00 - 10:00 and 16:30 - 22:00
Check in
16:30 - 22:00
Check out
08:00 - 10:00
Access Hours
The lounge area is available for staying guests and early arrivals to use all day. The communal areas in the hostel, including dorms, are closed between 11:00 and 14:00 for cleaning. Guests staying in private rooms are welcome to use their rooms during the day. Late check in is available on request. Please contact us if you think you’ll be arriving after 22:00, so we can make check-in arrangements.
Amenities
Free Wifi
En Suite Rooms
Catering
Lounge/TV Room
Drying Room
Towel Hire
Free Tea and Coffee in Guest Kitchen
Private Rooms
Family Rooms
Alcohol Licence
Laundry Room
Secure Lockers
Bike Store
Shopping Nearby
Pet Dogs Welcome
Guest Reviews
24/04/2025
JP
24/04/2025
JP
23/04/2025
Met a wide variety of people. Got route recommendations from others, and was able to give information on places to others. Fantastic stay.Vstrom1000 Rider
23/04/2025
Met a wide variety of people. Got route recommendations from others, and was able to give information on places to others. Fantastic stay.Vstrom1000 Rider
21/04/2025
I would say Ullapool YHA is the best one I've stayed at in Scotland, it was cleaner and more comfortable than the others I have stayed in.JosephSco
21/04/2025
I would say Ullapool YHA is the best one I've stayed at in Scotland, it was cleaner and more comfortable than the others I have stayed in.JosephSco
20/04/2025
The overall experience was great. Good relaxed atmosphere in the hostel. Staff and residents friendly. Felt free to come and go but equally comfortable using any of the hostel facilities .Bill Oliver
20/04/2025
The overall experience was great. Good relaxed atmosphere in the hostel. Staff and residents friendly. Felt free to come and go but equally comfortable using any of the hostel facilities .Bill Oliver
18/04/2025
SuperbAdam
18/04/2025
SuperbAdam
18/04/2025
Perfectly located hostel voth a very friendly and easygoing staff! Thanks again for letting me store my bag the day of my checking out!!Matthieu
18/04/2025
Perfectly located hostel voth a very friendly and easygoing staff! Thanks again for letting me store my bag the day of my checking out!!Matthieu
16/04/2025
The hostel is in a great location based on the waterfront in Ullapool. Everything is in walking distance. There was lots of space to chill out including a quiet lounge area at the front. Comfortable beds too. The only thing I'd say it that the beds are a bit short, I am 5"10 and couldn't lay straight on the bed. Overall though a good stay!Yes
16/04/2025
The hostel is in a great location based on the waterfront in Ullapool. Everything is in walking distance. There was lots of space to chill out including a quiet lounge area at the front. Comfortable beds too. The only thing I'd say it that the beds are a bit short, I am 5"10 and couldn't lay straight on the bed. Overall though a good stay!Yes
16/04/2025
The hostel is in a great location based on the waterfront in Ullapool. Everything is in walking distance. There was lots of space to chill out including a quiet lounge area at the front. Comfortable beds too. The only thing I'd say it that the beds are a bit short, I am 5"10 and couldn't lay straight on the bed. Overall though a good stay!Yes
12/04/2025
Easy to find. Very handy for ferries to Outer Hebrides. Bed was comfortable. However, no ground floor toilets. Could be an access problem for some. Dining facilities were fine.Jon
12/04/2025
Easy to find. Very handy for ferries to Outer Hebrides. Bed was comfortable. However, no ground floor toilets. Could be an access problem for some. Dining facilities were fine.Jon
11/04/2025
Very satisfactory stay. A well run superbly located hostel.Yes
11/04/2025
Very satisfactory stay. A well run superbly located hostel.Yes
10/04/2025
Everything was spot on really good value for moneyViki
10/04/2025
Everything was spot on really good value for moneyViki
29/10/2024
Great Hostel.NO
29/10/2024
Great Hostel.NO
28/10/2024
Great hostel with great views, friendly staff and good valueBrad
28/10/2024
Great hostel with great views, friendly staff and good valueBrad
27/10/2024
Wonderful!Asami
27/10/2024
Wonderful!Asami
22/10/2024
Excellent accommodation in Ullapool with all the facilities that you could ever need.....YES
22/10/2024
Excellent accommodation in Ullapool with all the facilities that you could ever need.....YES
22/10/2024
Excellent accommodation in Ullapool with all the facilities that you could ever need.....YES
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
A very special view of Scotland
Travel influencer Kay Gillespie shares her favourite things to do in Ullapool
Enjoy a bird's eye trip!