Best Hostels in Braemar
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Top location
Braemar Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Skiing
- Garden area
The fortified Braemar Castle is located 1.6 km from this hostel and The Braemar Gathering Cultural Association is a 14-minute walk away.
Braemar Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Skiing
- Garden area
Braemar Youth Hostel
The fortified Braemar Castle is located 1.6 km from this hostel and The Braemar Gathering Cultural Association is a 14-minute walk away.
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Great deal
Dundee Backpackers Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
The design V&A Dundee Museum is approximately a 5-minute stroll from this comfortable hostel, while Dundee Al Maktoum Mosque is only 1.4 km away.
Notable religious sites in the area include St Paul's Anglican Cathedral, located right around the corner from the Dundee hostel.
Dundee Backpackers Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
Dundee Backpackers Hostel
The design V&A Dundee Museum is approximately a 5-minute stroll from this comfortable hostel, while Dundee Al Maktoum Mosque is only 1.4 km away.
Notable religious sites in the area include St Paul's Anglican Cathedral, located right around the corner from the Dundee hostel.
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Guest favorite
Bazpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Garden area
The hostel is just 1.7 km from the miniature Inverness Crazy Golf and only 9 minutes' walk from The Scottish Kiltmaker Visitor Centre.
The Inverness hostel is 2.4 km from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve, while sport lovers will appreciate Inverness Kart Raceway, located 2.5 km away.
Bazpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Garden area
Bazpackers
The hostel is just 1.7 km from the miniature Inverness Crazy Golf and only 9 minutes' walk from The Scottish Kiltmaker Visitor Centre.
The Inverness hostel is 2.4 km from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve, while sport lovers will appreciate Inverness Kart Raceway, located 2.5 km away.
Cheap Hostels in Braemar
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Popular choice
Inverness Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Garden area
Historical sites in the area include the 1800s red sandstone Inverness Castle, situated 19 minutes' walk away.
Guests can unwind at the community multi-use sports centre "Inverness Leisure", located 2.4 km away.
Inverness Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Garden area
Inverness Youth Hostel
Historical sites in the area include the 1800s red sandstone Inverness Castle, situated 19 minutes' walk away.
Guests can unwind at the community multi-use sports centre "Inverness Leisure", located 2.4 km away.
Pitlochry Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Golf course
Black Spout Wood is situated just 1.1 km from the hostel, and Pitlochry Church of Scotland is just 5 minutes' walk away.
Pitlochry Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Golf course
Pitlochry Backpackers
Black Spout Wood is situated just 1.1 km from the hostel, and Pitlochry Church of Scotland is just 5 minutes' walk away.
Aviemore Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Golf course
- Terrace
Guests may find River Druie located 1.3 km from this hostel, while the tranquil Loch an Eilein Lake is a 10-minute ride away.
Aviemore Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Golf course
- Terrace
Aviemore Youth Hostel
Guests may find River Druie located 1.3 km from this hostel, while the tranquil Loch an Eilein Lake is a 10-minute ride away.
Youth Hostels in Braemar
Black Isle Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
Located within easy reach of the comfortable hostel, Old High St Stephen's Church is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
Black Isle Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
Black Isle Hostel
Located within easy reach of the comfortable hostel, Old High St Stephen's Church is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
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Private beach
Loch Ness Lochside Hostel - Over 16S Only (Adults Only)
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Located 4.2 km from The Falls of Foyers, the hostel is also in a beach area of Invermoriston. Glen More can be reached approximately 15 minutes' drive from the Invermoriston hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to River Foyers, which is 4.3 km away.
Loch Ness Lochside Hostel - Over 16S Only (Adults Only)
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Loch Ness Lochside Hostel - Over 16S Only (Adults Only)
Located 4.2 km from The Falls of Foyers, the hostel is also in a beach area of Invermoriston. Glen More can be reached approximately 15 minutes' drive from the Invermoriston hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to River Foyers, which is 4.3 km away.
Pitlochry Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Garden area
Located in proximity to Blair Athol Distillery, this hostel is also in a rural area of Pitlochry. Thanks to a beautiful location of the Pitlochry hostel, guests can quickly reach Black Spout Wood, which is a mere 600 metres away.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Ben Vrackie Mountain, which is 4.8 km away.
Pitlochry Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Garden area
Pitlochry Youth Hostel
Located in proximity to Blair Athol Distillery, this hostel is also in a rural area of Pitlochry. Thanks to a beautiful location of the Pitlochry hostel, guests can quickly reach Black Spout Wood, which is a mere 600 metres away.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Ben Vrackie Mountain, which is 4.8 km away.
Hostels In Braemar City Centre
Perth Youth Hostel And Apartments
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Golf course
- Patio
Historical sites in the area include Huntingtower Castle, situated 6 km away.
The comfortable hostel is also located 10 minutes' drive from Falls of Acharn.
Perth Youth Hostel And Apartments
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Golf course
- Patio
Perth Youth Hostel And Apartments
Historical sites in the area include Huntingtower Castle, situated 6 km away.
The comfortable hostel is also located 10 minutes' drive from Falls of Acharn.
Inverness Student Hotel
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Heating
- Golf course
Located approximately 2 km from the miniature Inverness Crazy Golf, the hotel is also around 5 minutes' walk from the 1800s red sandstone Inverness Castle. Merkinch Local Nature Reserve is located 2.5 km from the Inverness hostel.
This property is 16 minutes on foot from Eastgate Shopping Centre, while sport lovers will appreciate Inverness Kart Raceway, located nearly 25 minutes' walk away.
Inverness Student Hotel
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Heating
- Golf course
Inverness Student Hotel
Located approximately 2 km from the miniature Inverness Crazy Golf, the hotel is also around 5 minutes' walk from the 1800s red sandstone Inverness Castle. Merkinch Local Nature Reserve is located 2.5 km from the Inverness hostel.
This property is 16 minutes on foot from Eastgate Shopping Centre, while sport lovers will appreciate Inverness Kart Raceway, located nearly 25 minutes' walk away.
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Eco-friendly stay
Morag'S Lodge
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Garden area
The hostel is situated just a few steps from The Clansman Centre, in a rural area of Fort Augustus.
Morag'S Lodge
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Garden area
Morag'S Lodge
The hostel is situated just a few steps from The Clansman Centre, in a rural area of Fort Augustus.
Hostels in Braemar with Car Parking
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Best-rated
Ballater Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Golf course
Nearby cultural landmarks feature The Ballater Gallery, located merely a 5-minute walk away.
Ballater Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Golf course
Ballater Hostel
Nearby cultural landmarks feature The Ballater Gallery, located merely a 5-minute walk away.
Loch Ness Backpackers Lodge
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Also, nature lovers will appreciate that this Drumnadrochit hostel is 2.4 km from Falls of Divach.
The pet-friendly hostel is also located about 10 minutes' drive from Loch Ness Large Lake.
Loch Ness Backpackers Lodge
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Loch Ness Backpackers Lodge
Also, nature lovers will appreciate that this Drumnadrochit hostel is 2.4 km from Falls of Divach.
The pet-friendly hostel is also located about 10 minutes' drive from Loch Ness Large Lake.
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Beach access
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Terrace
This Loch Morlich hostel is in the centre of the city centre, with access to Cairngorms National Park, located approximately a 10-minute drive away. Glenmore Lodge is also situated just 1.4 km away.
Guests will find Cairngorm Reindeer Herd, which is a mere 300 metres away.
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Terrace
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
This Loch Morlich hostel is in the centre of the city centre, with access to Cairngorms National Park, located approximately a 10-minute drive away. Glenmore Lodge is also situated just 1.4 km away.
Guests will find Cairngorm Reindeer Herd, which is a mere 300 metres away.
Braemar Hostels with Private Rooms
Rooms In Inverness
- Flat-screen TV
Victorian Market welcomes shopping lovers around 300 metres away, while The Scottish Kiltmaker Visitor Centre is in close proximity to this hostel. Thanks to a central location of the Inverness hostel, guests can quickly reach Eastgate Shopping Centre, which is 6 minutes' walk away.
Also, Rooms In Inverness hostel is a mere 1.5 km from River Ness.
Rooms In Inverness
- Flat-screen TV
Rooms In Inverness
Victorian Market welcomes shopping lovers around 300 metres away, while The Scottish Kiltmaker Visitor Centre is in close proximity to this hostel. Thanks to a central location of the Inverness hostel, guests can quickly reach Eastgate Shopping Centre, which is 6 minutes' walk away.
Also, Rooms In Inverness hostel is a mere 1.5 km from River Ness.
Dalwhinnie Old School Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
Dalwhinnie Old School Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
Dalwhinnie Old School Hostel
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Braemar, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Braemar Youth Hostel |
8.9 / 10 (390 Reviews) |
From 111$ | |
| Dundee Backpackers Hostel |
8.4 / 10 (930 Reviews) |
From 23$ | |
| Bazpackers |
9.0 / 10 (1191 Reviews) |
From 39$ | |
| Inverness Youth Hostel |
8.1 / 10 (3080 Reviews) |
From 30$ | |
| Pitlochry Backpackers |
8.3 / 10 (1602 Reviews) |
From 33$ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which budget hostels are great for staying near Braemar?
Braemar Youth Hostel and Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel provide budget-friendly accommodations right in Braemar. You'll enjoy easy access to local hiking trails and charming village sites.
Book your stay during the week to find lower rates and quieter atmospheres at these hostels.
Are there any budget hostels close to famous landmarks in Braemar?
Both Braemar Youth Hostel and Morag's Lodge are just minutes away from Braemar Castle. You can explore this historic site and enjoy the scenic area surrounding it!
Plan your visit to Braemar Castle early in the day to beat the crowds and enjoy the peaceful grounds.
Which hostels in Braemar are best for outdoor activities?
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel and Pitlochry Youth Hostel are excellent choices for those looking to hike or bike. They are close to trails in the Cairngorms National Park.
Check the weather before heading out, as conditions can change quickly in the park, especially in the colder months.
What are the best budget hostels in Braemar for a family trip?
Look for family-friendly options like Braemar Youth Hostel, which offers shared and private rooms for families. The hostel also has areas for kids to play.
Contact the hostel in advance to request a room with extra space for children, especially in busy seasons.
Which Braemar hostels offer meals or kitchens?
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel features a fully equipped kitchen. This option allows you to save money by cooking your own meals during your stay.
Plan a shopping trip to the local store for fresh ingredients before your stay to enjoy home-cooked meals.
Are there any affordable hostels in Braemar with good reviews?
Braemar Youth Hostel has received great reviews for its friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. Guests often appreciate the scenic views and cleanliness.
Read recent reviews before booking to find the latest experiences shared by travelers.
What special events take place in Braemar that I can enjoy while staying at a hostel?
The Braemar Gathering, held in early September, features traditional Scottish games and festivities. Staying at Braemar Youth Hostel places you right in the heart of the action.
Book your hostel early for this event, as it fills up quickly with visitors wanting to experience the gathering.
How can I get to Braemar from the nearest major city?
Take a bus or drive from Aberdeen, which is about 60 miles away. Bus services run regularly, providing scenic views of the countryside.
Try to catch a bus that leaves in the morning - it has less traffic and allows for a more relaxed journey.
What are some must-visit natural attractions near Braemar?
The Cairngorms National Park is a nearby highlight for its stunning landscapes and wildlife. It offers hiking trails suitable for all skill levels.
Check the park's visitor center for trail maps and advice on the best routes during your visit.
Is Braemar a safe place for solo travelers?
Braemar is considered safe for solo travelers, with a small, friendly community. Basic safety practices apply, like avoiding poorly lit trails at night.
Let someone know your hiking plans and expected return time, especially if heading out alone.