Making the most of family time!
Family Hostelling
Making the most of your family time!
From secluded sandy beaches, to forest trails and cycle tracks, island hopping to city breaks, Scotland has all the ingredients for a perfect family holiday!
Our hostels offer great value family friendly accommodation in a relaxed and comfortable environment.
From private rooms to exclusive private hire, we have a wide range of accommodation to meet your holiday needs.
Scottish hostels are more than just a bed for the night, there a place to relax and enjoy!
Facilities such as high chairs and cots are available to make your stay more comfortable and board games will help keep you entertained in the evenings. With free WiFi available across the network you can easily plan the next day’s adventures.
5 great reasons to choose family hostelling:
- Great choice of accommodation:
From large to small families we have a wide range of rooms to best meet your needs. For extended family gatherings, ‘Our place is yours’. Our RentaHostel, exclusive private hire offers you a range of fantastic properties from 2 rooms up to 25. - Perfect Locations:
From mountains to beaches, cities to National Parks, Scotland packs oodles of adventure, history, wildlife and scenery into every square mile, and our hostels are never far from the action. - Peace of Mind:
We have a range of security measures in place to ensure our hostels remain safe for all travellers, young guests in particular. From controlled entry doors to bunk beds with safety guards, our teams are trained and experienced in working with young people. With team members on site around the clock, rest assured you will enjoy a good night’s sleep! - Great Value:
Not everything comes down to the final price; but our cost effective family rates should help you make the most of your holiday. Choose from a fully catered stay at a reasonable cost or take advantage of our excellent self-catering facilities. - Dog Friendly Hostels:
With 17 dog friendly WoofHostels in the network, the whole family can now enjoy a Scottish holiday adventure!
Choose hostelling for the perfect family break!
Our Family Favourites
Portree Youth Hostel
Portree, Scottish IslandsLocated in the heart of Portree, capital of the Isle of Skye, and one of Scotland’s most popular destinations, Portree Youth Hostel sits in a natural harbour, surrounded by hills and offers a range...
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 distance of the town centre and comprises two...
Pitlochry Youth Hostel
Pitlochry, Scottish HighlandsSet in one of the most beautiful parts of Scotland, with stunning views over the town and surrounding area, Pitlochry Youth Hostel is perfectly located for anyone looking to explore Highland...
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
Edinburgh Central , Scottish LowlandsEdinburgh Central offers 5 star VisitScotland accredited hostel accommodation in the heart of the city, close to major transport links and ideally positioned for exploring Scotland's capital. The...
Glasgow Youth Hostel
Glasgow, Scottish LowlandsGlasgow Youth Hostel offers four star VisitScotland accredited accommodation in a fabulous Victorian townhouse with views over Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow’s lively West End. The hostel offers a...
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
Cairngorm Lodge, Scottish HighlandsSet in the heart of Cairngorms National Park with views over the Northern Corries, this award winning youth hostel is only seven miles from Aviemore and a short walk from the banks of Loch Morlich,...
Lochranza Youth Hostel
Lochranza, Scottish HighlandsSitting in an attractive lochside village in the north of the Isle of Arran surrounded by hills, this four star VisitScotland accredited youth hostel offers a wide range of accommodation from...
Glencoe Youth Hostel
Glencoe, Scottish HighlandsSet in one of Scotland’s most spectacular and historic glens, this alpine-style hostel is a popular base for walkers and climbers of all abilities and offers a great range of accommodation from...
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel
Glen Nevis, Scottish HighlandsNear the bustling town of Fort William and sitting at the foot of Ben Nevis this five star VisitScotland accredited youth hostel, Glen Nevis offers contemporary hostel accommodation with a wide...
Achmelvich Beach Youth Hostel
Achmelvich Beach, Scottish HighlandsSitting on the NC500, beside a beautiful, sheltered white sandy beach, this small and friendly hostel provides a relaxing base to explore miles of unspoilt coastline, secluded beaches and abundant...
Aviemore Youth Hostel
Aviemore, Scottish HighlandsA short walk from Aviemore town centre this four star VisitScotland accredited Youth Hostel is a popular choice with outdoor enthusiasts and offers a perfect base for activity groups, families and...
Blanefield - The Attic
Blanefield - The Attic, Scottish LowlandsFive star VisitScotland accredited, The Attic Youth Hostel is set in the grounds of Edenmill Christmas tree farm, just a short walk from The West Highland Way, close to The Devil’s Pulpit and on...