Discover our Dog Friendly Hostels
Travel with your best friend!
Our Doggie Do's and Don'ts
Achmelvich Beach, Braemar, Cairngorm Lodge, Crianlarich, Drumnadrochit, Durness Smoo, Gairloch Sands, Glasgow, Glencoe, Kirkwall, Lochranza, Oban, Pitlochry and Torridon Youth Hostels all welcome well-behaved dogs and their owners for a small fee.
Making a booking for you and your dog
- Bookings should be made directly with the youth hostel in advance of your stay and are subject to the availability of a ‘dog friendly’ room
- There is a supplementary charge of £5 per dog per night
- Dogs are welcome where a ‘dog friendly’ private room has been reserved
At the youth hostel
- Doggie training! Owners are responsible for keeping their dogs under control at all times, both inside the youth hostel and within the hostel grounds
- Barking mad! Please consider other guests and ensure they are not disturbed by noise or disruptive behaviour. Please ensure that other guests/dogs are not at risk from your dog and any necessary precautions are put in place while staying in the youth hostel (grounds included)
- Keep it clean! Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs at all times
- Home alone! Dogs are not to be left for long periods in the bedroom alone (maximum 1 hour)
- Forget me not! Owners must not leave the youth hostel premises without their dog!
- Be prepared! The hostel will happily provide water bowls, treats and towels for your dog but please remember to bring your doggies home comforts (food and food bowl, bed, poop bags, etc)
We will try to ensure spare poop bags are available at reception - Access all areas! Doggies will have access to public areas of the hostel with the exception
of the kitchen, dining area and quiet rooms. Please keep them on a short lead in public areas and don’t allow them to jump up
General housekeeping
- Dogs should be fully inoculated and have had veterinary health checks
- Any damage incurred by the dog will need to be paid for by the owner
- A disruptive dog may result in the guest being asked to depart early
We look forward to welcoming you and your best friend and hope you both enjoy your stay with us.
Remember to stick to the house rules and consider our other guests at all times.
Thank you!
Dog-friendly Hostels
Achmelvich Beach Youth Hostel
Achmelvich Beach, Scottish HighlandsWinning silver in the The Great Outdoors Magazine awards for accommodation - Achmelvich Beach Youth Hostel sits on the NC500, beside a beautiful, shel...
Braemar Youth Hostel
Braemar, Scottish HighlandsAn impressive former shooting lodge, Braemar Youth Hostel sits in extensive grounds in the heart of Cairngorms National Park and is a great base for e...
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
Cairngorm Lodge, Scottish HighlandsWe have made temporary changes to our hostel operations including availability of guest facilities and services....
Durness Smoo Youth Hostel
Durness Smoo, Scottish HighlandsSitting on the famous NC500, surrounded by a wild and spectacular landscape, Durness Smoo offers a true hostelling experience in simple, relaxed and w...
Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel
Gairloch Sands, Scottish HighlandsA lochside lodge, sitting on the northern shore of Loch Gairloch, with magnificent sea and mountain views and easy access to fantastic sandy beaches....
Glencoe Youth Hostel
Glencoe, Scottish HighlandsSet in one of Scotland’s most spectacular and historic glens, this Hostel is the perfect base for walkers and climbers of all abilities, and close to ...
Lochranza Youth Hostel
Lochranza, Scottish IslandsSurrounded by hills on three sides, this four star VisitScotland accredited youth hostel sits in an attractive lochside village in the north of the Is...
Torridon Youth Hostel
Torridon, Scottish HighlandsWe have made temporary changes to our hostel operations including availability of guest facilities and services....
Oban Youth Hostel
Oban, Scottish HighlandsSurrounded by miles of beautiful countryside and dramatic coastline, this five star VisitScotland accredited youth hostel is within easy walking dista...
Crianlarich Youth Hostel
Crianlarich, Scottish HighlandsSet amidst stunning mountains, at the halfway point on the West Highland Way, Crianlarich Youth Hostel is the perfect base for anyone looking to explo...
Pitlochry Youth Hostel
Pitlochry, Scottish HighlandsWe have made temporary changes to our hostel operations including availability of guest facilities and services....
Glasgow Youth Hostel
Glasgow, Scottish LowlandsGlasgow Youth Hostel offers four star VisitScotland accredited accommodation in a fabulous Victorian townhouse overlooking beautiful Kelvingrove Park ...