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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. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. The manager Maria and the volunteer are super hostpitable and patient to my bad English. I was so lucky to own the whole 4- bed room as I was the only guest booking that room. The location is just aside the main road A 9 which is quite convenient to start off for a cyclist. I was told the hostel used to be a school, so you may find the dining room, living room and bed rooms are quite spacious and roofs are high.

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9.5
Exceptional
155 reviews
Price from
US$81
per night

Situated in Achiltibuie, Acheninver Hostel has a garden, BBQ facilities and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy sea views.

All rooms in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The pods are ideally located, offering stunning views and serene quietness. I absolutely love everything about this place. This is my second time staying in the pod, and hopefully not the last ! Both times, we were very fortunate to have the most beautiful winter sunny days, making it my favorite time to visit Assynt/Coigach.

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9.1
Superb
607 reviews

Ullapool Youth Hostel, located on Ullapool seafront, offers views over Loch Broom and the Beinn Dearg mountain range.

The youth hostel offers a range of facilities including a dining area with views over the harbour. Absolutely great location, near the pubs and ferry terminal. Simple, yet very clean facilities, and a fantasticly organisized self-catering kitchen (plenty drying towels and other supplies). Special shout-out to Fiona at the reception who enthusiastically consulted with with regards to live usic pubs and dining opportunities.

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9
Superb
738 reviews
Price from
US$38
per night

Comfortable Accommodation: Great Glen Hostel in Spean Bridge offers family rooms with private bathrooms, carpeted floors, and garden, lake, and mountain views. Each room includes a shower.

Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves traditional meals with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes continental, à la carte, and vegetarian selections with warm dishes, juice, and fruits. Staff were incredible, communicative! Cozy place, beautiful nature, gorgeous experience!

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8.4
Very good
1,325 reviews
Price from
US$47
per night

Bazpackers is well situated in Inverness, and features a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 200 metres from Inverness Castle. Great location, got a private room with double beds, was very comfortable, beautiful view from the window

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8.8
Fabulous
1,271 reviews
Price from
US$45
per night

Hartfield House Hostel offers pet-friendly accommodation in Applecross. Free private parking is available on site. There are extensive grounds and covered space for bikes, ideal for cyclists and walkers. Hartfield House Hostel is set in a beautiful location with breathtaking scenic views. The room was incredibly spacious and well-kept, which made the stay very comfortable and relaxing.

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8.3
Very good
1,807 reviews
Price from
US$66
per night

Portree Youth Hostel is located in Portree’s city centre. This hostel features a shared dining area and a communal lounge. The property is within 300 metres from many shops, bar and restaurants. Portree’s small port and its coloured houses are 600 metres away. Good position and good reception guy。

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8
Very good
1,371 reviews
Price from
US$37
per night

Situated at the foot of Ben Nevis, the long-established Glen Nevis Youth Hostel is just 3 miles from the large town of Fort William. It offers easy access to high and low-level walks, mountain biking, kayaking and other adventure sports. Incredibly well equipped and clean Youth Hostel, with very helpful staff, ideally situated.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,308 reviews
Price from
US$36
per night

Just a few minutes’ walk from Fort Augustus on the edge of Loch Ness, this award-winning lodge offers four-star hostel accommodation with free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. Fort William is 30 miles away. A hostel of the highest pedigree. Nice bar, good location and friendly staff.

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8.4
Very good
1,570 reviews
Price from
US$37
per night

The youth hostel provides a good range of facilities including dorms and private rooms, a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, a spacious dining area, a large drying room and ample parking for cars and buses. There is also a large open-plan lounge which provides stunning views of the Cairngorm Mountains and surrounding woodland. The common room was really nice! Felt like a living room in a home!

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8.5
Very good
1,044 reviews
Price from
US$33
per night

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