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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. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are offered. Clean, comfortable, centrally located, bus stop outside the door. Brand new kitchen. Wouldn't stay anywhere else in Lerwick.

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9.2
Superb
975 reviews
Price from
US$64
per night

The Dolphin Inn Hostel features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Dunbar. The property is located 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. Provide safe bike storing spaces, kitchen with facilities all you need, including dishes washing machine, the living rooms are clean and comfortable, rooms and toilet are stylish clean, staff are helpful and sincere, situated in a very convenient location.

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9.4
Superb
619 reviews
Price from
US$59
per night

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
156 reviews
Price from
US$81
per night

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 around 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 space 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. Ballater Hostel is an amazing place. Located in the beautiful and tranquil village of Ballater, it's a great place to stay. Dominique is really kind and will give you the best suggestions for trips, hikes, and food. She is always ready to help guests. The beds are comfortable, the space is very clean, and the rooms have plenty of natural light. This place is truly wonderful!

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9.3
Superb
272 reviews
Price from
US$39
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. Wonderful location. The hosts were really nice. We arrived in the middle of a storm and they sent us text messages to make sure we were OK and offered to help us on the walk. Incredible place, I wish we would have stayed longer! Thanks for everything.

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9.1
Superb
594 reviews

Port Charlotte Youth Hostel is offering accommodation in Port Charlotte. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The hostel has family rooms.

A buffet breakfast is available at Port Charlotte Youth Hostel. I really enjoyed my stay at the youth hostel in port charlotte. Lorna and Karl are amazing hosts and I'm so happy that I decided to stay there.

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9.3
Superb
253 reviews

Situated in Anstruther, a few steps from Billow Ness Beach, Murray Library Hostel features rooms with sea views and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 14 km from St Andrews Bay.

St Andrews University is 15 km from the hostel, while Discovery Point is 37 km from the property. Dundee Airport is 40 km away. Just really surprised me not what I was thinking and turn out to be a little gem with great views and relaxing

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9
Superb
690 reviews
Price from
US$51
per night

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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9.4
Superb
51 reviews
Price from
US$73
per night

Boasting a garden and a shared lounge, Newcastleton Bunkhouse is set in Newcastleton, 39 km from Thirlwall Castle and 39 km from Cumbria County Council. Located around 39 km from Carlisle Castle, the hostel is also 39 km away from University of Cumbria. The property is non-smoking and is situated 39 km from Carlisle Railway Station. Amazing place to stay on our cycling trip. Great bike storage and immaculate room.

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9.4
Superb
54 reviews
Price from
US$153
per night

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 47 km from Castle Menzies, 28 km from Gleneagles and 37 km from Doune Castle. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

The rooms at the hostel are fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a shower. This was one of the most unique places we stayed on our travels. Brilliant facilities for self-catering. Wonderful shop on site with everything you need to prepare meals. Good philosophy to what the place is all about. Caring and friendly staff. Plenty of room in the shared spaces to find a quiet corner to relax. Great base for exploring this beautiful region.

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9
Superb
55 reviews
Price from
US$69
per night

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