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Islesburgh House Hostel

Lerwick

Set in Lerwick, 600 metres from Bain's Beach, Islesburgh House Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Very clean place. Friendly and helpful staff. Derek very helpful with an escapee mini wrestler toy, that went too near the pool table. Thanks again.

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9.2
Superb
554 reviews
Price from
€ 54
per night

The Dolphin Inn Hostel

Dunbar

The Dolphin Inn Hostel features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Dunbar. The property is around 2.6 km from Belhaven Bay Beach, 31 km from Muirfield and 46 km from The Maltings Theatre & Cinema. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi. very friendly staff, very clean, illy coffee for breakfast and view of the sea

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9.2
Superb
473 reviews
Price from
€ 64
per night

Ben Nevis Inn Rooms

Fort William

Ben Nevis Inn Rooms is located at the foot of Ben Nevis and offers accommodation with the added bonus of being housed next to our pub and restaurant – The Ben Nevis Inn.

All guest rooms are equipped with all amenities hikers and holiday makers require. Featuring a private bathroom, kitchenette with a kettle, toaster, microwave and fridge. The restaurant on the premises was superb, great atmosphere, great food! The room was modern and clean, superb views. A superb backpackers accommodation!

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9
Superb
358 reviews
Price from
€ 250
per night

Comrie Croft

Crieff

Situated in Crieff, 39 km from Scone Palace, Comrie Croft features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. The property is around 48 km from Castle Menzies, 37 km from Doune Castle and 41 km from Stirling Castle. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower. Such a special place with beautiful landscapes and friendly staff. Everything was very clean and comfortable. I can can absolutely recommend it and will hopefully come back soon!

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9.1
Superb
124 reviews
Price from
€ 59
per night

Helmsdale Lodge Hostel - all rooms en-suite

Helmsdale

Situated in Helmsdale and with Dunrobin Castle reachable within 26 km, Helmsdale Lodge Hostel - all rooms en-suite features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Located around 44 km from Carnegie Club Skibo Castle, the hostel is also 45 km away from Royal Dornoch Golf Club. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests. A unique place, perfect and very clean rooms with nice big bathroom, the common area is super arranged and the host is very kind and committed, I can recommend

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9.5
Exceptional
110 reviews
Price from
€ 50
per night

Ballater Hostel

Ballater

Located in Ballater and within 18 km of Balmoral Castle, Ballater Hostel features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is set 47 km from CairnGorm National Park, 19 km from Aboyne Golf Club and 25 km from Corgarff Castle. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

Each room is equipped with a private bathroom, a shower and a hairdryer, and certain rooms at the hostel have a safety deposit box. It was clean and very comfortable with all amenities

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9.2
Superb
266 reviews
Price from
€ 30
per night

Acheninver Hostel

Achiltibuie

Acheninver Hostel offers accommodation in Achiltibuie.

Guests can enjoy sea and mountain views from the property.

The area is popular for hillwalking, sea kayaking, climbing and snorkelling. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 140 km from the property. Perfect location, its remoteness makes its charm. Very quiet, it will allow you to truly enjoy the stunning surroundings of the Highlands.

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9.2
Superb
412 reviews
Price from
€ 29
per night

Port Charlotte Youth Hostel 4 stars

Port Charlotte

Featuring free WiFi, Port Charlotte Youth Hostel offers accommodation in Port Charlotte. Free private parking is available on site.

The nearest airport is Islay Airport, 25 km from Port Charlotte Youth Hostel. I loved this hostel! The staff and guests were extremely friendly; it’s obvious they care about their guests and experiences of fellow travelers. I’ve stayed at youth hostels all over the world and I would 110% recommend this place. I’m GF and showed up the weekend before they closed yet they went above and beyond and made sure I was taken care of. They really exceeded my expectations. Great location, staff, accommodations, you name it. I’m 36 YO and sorta fretted over the youth part but this place was amazing. I really hope to be back! THANK TOU!!!

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9.1
Superb
211 reviews
Price from
€ 37
per night

New Town Hall Bunkhouse

Whithorn

New Town Hall Bunkhouse is offering accommodation in Whithorn. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Guests can enjoy mountain views.

All guest rooms at the hostel come with a shared bathroom and bed linen. We stayed for a week and had plenty of time to explore the local museum (you have to do the roundhouse tour), the Isle of Whithorn, the cliffs with the singing seals, Wigtown, the beach at Garlieston... all on foot and by public bus. No mass tourism, everyone is super friendly and accommodating.

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9
Superb
27 reviews
Price from
€ 42
per night

Newcastleton Bunkhouse

Newcastleton

At the hostel, every room comes with a patio. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, while some rooms also feature a kitchen with a fridge. At Newcastleton Bunkhouse all rooms have bed linen and towels. Amazing place to stay on our cycling trip. Great bike storage and immaculate room.

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9.3
Superb
40 reviews
Price from
€ 118
per night

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