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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. What I liked most were the spacious comfortable common areas for eating, reading, working

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9.2
Wonderful
524 reviews
Price from
$58
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. Nice hostel, clean and well maintained. Lovely staff too.

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9.2
Wonderful
458 reviews
Price from
$69
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. Comrie Croft was fantastic, really amazing! I travelled with my dog and had a fantastic time. The room was amazing and very spacious. Everyone was so accommodating!

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9.1
Wonderful
123 reviews
Price from
$50
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. Bike storage on site! Beautifully renovated interior—great kitchen and lounge. Tall ceilings create a wonderful sense of spaciousness

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9.5
Exceptional
104 reviews
Price from
$54
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 offers a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests.

The hostel provides certain rooms that include a safety deposit box, and each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The welcome. I was apprehensive with the fact it was a 'hostel' but was very happy that I had single occupancy. The location couldn't have been better - excellent restaurants on the doorstep (literally).

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9.2
Wonderful
254 reviews
Price from
$32
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. The hostel was nice and clean. The hosts were nice and very friendly people. The beach is located roughly about 10 minutes walk from the hostel.

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9.2
Wonderful
383 reviews
Price from
$31
per night

Port Charlotte Youth Hostel

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
Wonderful
204 reviews
Price from
$183
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. The location was amazing …so many walks to do in that area. I got a 7 day bus pass and would take the bus to a spot then walk back along some of the paths and walking ways. The kitchen is absolutely perfect with everything you could need. The hostel is only 3 months old and purpose built as a bunkhouse/hostel.

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9
Wonderful
24 reviews
Price from
$40
per night

Newcastleton Bunkhouse

Newcastleton

At the hostel, all rooms have a patio. At Newcastleton Bunkhouse the rooms are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen.

Carlisle Castle is 39 km from Newcastleton Bunkhouse, while University of Cumbria is 39 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 101 km from the hostel. Amazing place to stay on our cycling trip. Great bike storage and immaculate room.

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9.3
Wonderful
34 reviews
Price from
$127
per night

Otter Bunkhouse

Cairisiadar

The rooms in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, rooms at Otter Bunkhouse also boast a sea view. At the accommodation, rooms include a seating area. Beautifful accommodation on the very nice place on Hebrides. Nicely clean rooms. Very well equipped for cooking. We can highly recommend this place. We would like to return there for longer vaccation.

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9.4
Wonderful
22 reviews
Price from
$314
per night

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