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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. I loved that it was warm. All the staff, from cleaning staff, night crew, community center staff and maintenance crew were helpful and friendly. I loved the building itsself, the kitchen was spotless, laundry facilities and central location. Excellent housing for price!

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9.1
Wonderful
481 reviews
Price from
$56
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. More hotel than hostel the common areas are retro cool and comfortable. Everything is clean, clear, and organized. The staff -- especially Tom -- is brilliant. Extremely walkable location;. easy to take a Borders bus to Siccar Point, a major site in geology and the history of science. I would love to return.

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9.2
Wonderful
434 reviews
Price from
$49
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
Wonderful
118 reviews
Price from
$51
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. Great location. Clean. Very helpful staff

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9.2
Wonderful
237 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 pod experience and the perfect location ...sea front

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9.2
Wonderful
373 reviews
Price from
$32
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
190 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
Wonderful
22 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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9.2
Wonderful
29 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. We enjoyed our chat with Donald! He was super friendly and very helpful! Wished we could stay longer!

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9.4
Wonderful
22 reviews
Price from
$316
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. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Stay here if you’re in the region!

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9.5
Exceptional
99 reviews
Price from
$54
per night

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