Best Hostels in SCOTLAND
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Guest favorite
Oban Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Terrace
Offerring a location within reach of the handsome Oban Distillery, the hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including the community owned Oban Phoenix Cinema, which is 0.9 km away. You can visit sacred sites such as St John's Cathedral, found about 900 metres from the Oban accommodation.
The donation Oban War and Peace Museum is among the cultural highlights close to Oban Youth hostel, situated only 11 minutes' walk away.
Oban Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Terrace
Oban Youth Hostel
Offerring a location within reach of the handsome Oban Distillery, the hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including the community owned Oban Phoenix Cinema, which is 0.9 km away. You can visit sacred sites such as St John's Cathedral, found about 900 metres from the Oban accommodation.
The donation Oban War and Peace Museum is among the cultural highlights close to Oban Youth hostel, situated only 11 minutes' walk away.
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Great deal
Lochranza Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Golf course
- Garden area
Staying at the hostel in Lochranza, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Isle of Arran Distillery, which is only a 14-minute walk away. The Lochranza hostel is 4.3 km from Creag Ghlas Laggan.
The property provides a prime location in the vicinity of the photogenic 13th - century Lochranza Castle.
Lochranza Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Golf course
- Garden area
Lochranza Youth Hostel
Staying at the hostel in Lochranza, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Isle of Arran Distillery, which is only a 14-minute walk away. The Lochranza hostel is 4.3 km from Creag Ghlas Laggan.
The property provides a prime location in the vicinity of the photogenic 13th - century Lochranza Castle.
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Found about a 10-minute drive from Ben Nevis Mountain, the Fort William hostel is 3.3 km from worship locations like Saint Andrew's Church. The hostel is 3.4 km from West Highland Way End.
Guests will also find Glen nevis highland lodges, which is in close proximity to this accommodation.
Some of the rooms at the Fort William property are fitted with bedside reading lights, as well as single beds or bunk beds.
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel
Found about a 10-minute drive from Ben Nevis Mountain, the Fort William hostel is 3.3 km from worship locations like Saint Andrew's Church. The hostel is 3.4 km from West Highland Way End.
Guests will also find Glen nevis highland lodges, which is in close proximity to this accommodation.
Some of the rooms at the Fort William property are fitted with bedside reading lights, as well as single beds or bunk beds.
Cheap Hostels in SCOTLAND
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Rowardennan Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Inverbeg Galleries can be reached approximately a 15-minute ride from the Rowardennan hostel.
Luss Parish Church is within 8 km of the hostel.
Rowardennan Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Rowardennan Youth Hostel
Inverbeg Galleries can be reached approximately a 15-minute ride from the Rowardennan hostel.
Luss Parish Church is within 8 km of the hostel.
The Mission Bunkhouse
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 5.42 per day
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Heating
- Terrace
The Mallaig hostel is located 50 metres from Co-op Supermarket and 3.7 km from Loch Morar. River Morar is a 15-minute ride from the Mallaig property.
The Mission Bunkhouse
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 5.42 per day
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Heating
- Terrace
The Mission Bunkhouse
The Mallaig hostel is located 50 metres from Co-op Supermarket and 3.7 km from Loch Morar. River Morar is a 15-minute ride from the Mallaig property.
Inversnaid Bunkhouse
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
The hostel is located 100 metres from Arklet Falls and 3.4 km from Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Loch Arklet is within a 10-minute drive of this Inversnaid hostel.
Inversnaid Bunkhouse
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Inversnaid Bunkhouse
The hostel is located 100 metres from Arklet Falls and 3.4 km from Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Loch Arklet is within a 10-minute drive of this Inversnaid hostel.
Youth Hostels in SCOTLAND
Crianlarich Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
The 1045m high Cruach Ardrain Mountain is 4.7 km from the hostel.
In proximity to this Crianlarich hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the pyramid-shape national Ben More Park Highland Peak, which is around 10 minutes away by car.
Crianlarich Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Crianlarich Youth Hostel
The 1045m high Cruach Ardrain Mountain is 4.7 km from the hostel.
In proximity to this Crianlarich hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as the pyramid-shape national Ben More Park Highland Peak, which is around 10 minutes away by car.
Glencoe Outdoor Centre Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
Guests may find the Lee' oon Loch Leven situated 2.4 km away and Crafts & Things, which is a mere 9 minutes' walk from this Glencoe hostel.
The hostel is also situated in the immediate vicinity of Glencoe Folk Museum.
Glencoe Outdoor Centre Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
Glencoe Outdoor Centre Hostel
Guests may find the Lee' oon Loch Leven situated 2.4 km away and Crafts & Things, which is a mere 9 minutes' walk from this Glencoe hostel.
The hostel is also situated in the immediate vicinity of Glencoe Folk Museum.
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Top location
Oban Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
In addition, Corran Halls is located only 350 metres away.
The nearby cultural landmarks include The Jetty Gallery, which is just a 6-minute stroll away.
Oban Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
Oban Backpackers
In addition, Corran Halls is located only 350 metres away.
The nearby cultural landmarks include The Jetty Gallery, which is just a 6-minute stroll away.
Hostels In SCOTLAND City Centre
Tobermory Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
Aros Park is located just near this Tobermory hostel, while natural sites, such as Lip na Cloiche Garden and Nursery are a mere 200 metres away. The hostel is located approximately 5 minutes' walk from the Scotch whisky Tobermory Distillery Visitor Centre.
Isle of Mull Cheese is just 1.7 km from the property.
Tobermory Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
Tobermory Youth Hostel
Aros Park is located just near this Tobermory hostel, while natural sites, such as Lip na Cloiche Garden and Nursery are a mere 200 metres away. The hostel is located approximately 5 minutes' walk from the Scotch whisky Tobermory Distillery Visitor Centre.
Isle of Mull Cheese is just 1.7 km from the property.
Inveraray Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
Argyll Adventure is situated 3.2 km from this hostel, and Inveraray, All Saints' Episcopal Church is a 5-minute walk away.
Inveraray Jail Living Museum can also be found about 600 metres away.
Inveraray Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
Inveraray Hostel
Argyll Adventure is situated 3.2 km from this hostel, and Inveraray, All Saints' Episcopal Church is a 5-minute walk away.
Inveraray Jail Living Museum can also be found about 600 metres away.
Chase The Wild Goose - Near Fort William & Ben Nevis
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Ski equipment hire
The Fort William hostel is located within a 6-km distance of the ruined 13th-century Old Inverlochy Castle, while the nearby cultural attractions include West Highland Museum, which is approximately a 10-minute ride from. The hostel is located in a residential area, around a 15-minute drive from Old Fort.
Notable religious sites in the area include Saint Andrew's Church, located 3.2 km from the accommodation.
Chase The Wild Goose - Near Fort William & Ben Nevis
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Ski equipment hire
Chase The Wild Goose - Near Fort William & Ben Nevis
The Fort William hostel is located within a 6-km distance of the ruined 13th-century Old Inverlochy Castle, while the nearby cultural attractions include West Highland Museum, which is approximately a 10-minute ride from. The hostel is located in a residential area, around a 15-minute drive from Old Fort.
Notable religious sites in the area include Saint Andrew's Church, located 3.2 km from the accommodation.
Hostels in SCOTLAND with Car Parking
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Fort William Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Golf course
- Terrace
West Highland Way End is situated 950 metres from this hostel, and Old Fort is a 15-minute walk away.
Nearby cultural landmarks feature the run Treasures of the Earth Museum, located 3.1 km away.
Fort William Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Golf course
- Terrace
Fort William Backpackers
West Highland Way End is situated 950 metres from this hostel, and Old Fort is a 15-minute walk away.
Nearby cultural landmarks feature the run Treasures of the Earth Museum, located 3.1 km away.
Ben Nevis Inn Rooms
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Live entertainment
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
The comfortable inn is about a 25-minute walk from The Nevis Centre and about 10 minutes by car from such cultural venues as West Highland Museum. River Nevis can be reached 2.1 km from the hostel.
Guests will find Ben Nevis Visitor Centre, which is a mere 8 minutes' walk away.
Ben Nevis Inn Rooms
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Live entertainment
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Ben Nevis Inn Rooms
The comfortable inn is about a 25-minute walk from The Nevis Centre and about 10 minutes by car from such cultural venues as West Highland Museum. River Nevis can be reached 2.1 km from the hostel.
Guests will find Ben Nevis Visitor Centre, which is a mere 8 minutes' walk away.
The Waterfront
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
The Waterfront Leisure Centre is merely 5 minutes on foot from this Greenock hotel, and natural sites like Loch Thom are nearly a 10-minute drive away. In addition, St John's Episcopal Church can be found within reach of the budget hostel.
The accommodation offers access to The Beacon Arts Centre, which is just 150 metres away.
The Waterfront
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
The Waterfront
The Waterfront Leisure Centre is merely 5 minutes on foot from this Greenock hotel, and natural sites like Loch Thom are nearly a 10-minute drive away. In addition, St John's Episcopal Church can be found within reach of the budget hostel.
The accommodation offers access to The Beacon Arts Centre, which is just 150 metres away.
Hostels in SCOTLAND with Private Rooms
Callander Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Garden area
Located merely 7 minutes' walk from such significant cultural landmarks as the art gallery "Galleria Luti", the hostel is also about 10 minutes' drive from Bracklinn Falls Bridge. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including St Joseph's Catholic Church, which is in the vicinity of this Callander hostel.
The Callander accommodation provides a convenient location 750 metres from Hamilton Toy Collection Museum.
Callander hostel boasts 10 rooms, all of which have a mini-kitchen, as well as views of the patio.
Callander Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Garden area
Callander Hostel
Located merely 7 minutes' walk from such significant cultural landmarks as the art gallery "Galleria Luti", the hostel is also about 10 minutes' drive from Bracklinn Falls Bridge. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including St Joseph's Catholic Church, which is in the vicinity of this Callander hostel.
The Callander accommodation provides a convenient location 750 metres from Hamilton Toy Collection Museum.
Callander hostel boasts 10 rooms, all of which have a mini-kitchen, as well as views of the patio.
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Black Sheep Bunkhouse
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
- Garden area
Found within a 2-km distance of Jacobite Train, the Fort William hostel is only 1.6 km from worship locations like Saint Andrew's Church. In addition, Seated Sculpture can be found in proximity to this comfortable hostel.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the run Treasures of the Earth Museum, which is nearly a 10-minute ride away.
Black Sheep Bunkhouse
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
- Garden area
Black Sheep Bunkhouse
Found within a 2-km distance of Jacobite Train, the Fort William hostel is only 1.6 km from worship locations like Saint Andrew's Church. In addition, Seated Sculpture can be found in proximity to this comfortable hostel.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the run Treasures of the Earth Museum, which is nearly a 10-minute ride away.
Highland Basecamp
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
Ardtornish Castle is located 2.3 km from this hostel.
MacKinnon's Cave is a 10-minute drive from the comfortable hostel.
Highland Basecamp
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
Highland Basecamp
Ardtornish Castle is located 2.3 km from this hostel.
MacKinnon's Cave is a 10-minute drive from the comfortable hostel.
Family Hostels in SCOTLAND
Glencoe Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Garden area
This Ballachulish hostel is located approximately 10 minutes by car from Three Sisters viewpoint.
Guests will also find Glencoe & Dalness, which is in the vicinity of the hostel.
Glencoe Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Garden area
Glencoe Youth Hostel
This Ballachulish hostel is located approximately 10 minutes by car from Three Sisters viewpoint.
Guests will also find Glencoe & Dalness, which is in the vicinity of the hostel.
West Highland Lodge
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
The 1031m high Am Bodach Mountain is located 3.6 km from the Kinlochleven hostel.
West Highland Lodge
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
West Highland Lodge
The 1031m high Am Bodach Mountain is located 3.6 km from the Kinlochleven hostel.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in SCOTLAND, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Oban Youth Hostel |
8.7 / 10 (1479 Reviews) |
From 31$ | |
| Lochranza Youth Hostel |
8.8 / 10 (571 Reviews) |
From 28$ | |
| Glen Nevis Youth Hostel |
8.8 / 10 (1352 Reviews) |
From 31$ | |
| Rowardennan Youth Hostel |
8.7 / 10 (916 Reviews) |
From 34$ | |
| The Mission Bunkhouse |
8.4 / 10 (681 Reviews) |
From 34$ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which budget hostels in Oban are great for exploring the city center?
Oban Youth Hostel is situated right in the city center, making it easy to visit sites like Oban Distillery and McCaig's Tower. The Waterfront also offers budget accommodations with nearby access to restaurants and shops.
Visit local attractions early in the morning for fewer crowds and a more enjoyable experience.
What hostels near Fort William suit adventure seekers?
Chase The Wild Goose is located near Fort William and offers easy access to hiking routes for Ben Nevis, the UK's highest peak. The Glen Nevis Youth Hostel also provides a cozy base for outdoor activities.
Bring good walking boots and start your hikes at dawn for safer conditions and stunning views.
Which cheap hostels in Glencoe are ideal for nature lovers?
Glencoe Youth Hostel is nestled in the scenic valley perfect for hiking and photography. Glencoe Outdoor Centre Hostel offers a similar setting, popular with those looking to enjoy outdoor adventures.
Check the weather forecast daily to plan hikes safely and to find the best viewpoints.
What hostels near Lochranza are best for family trips?
Lochranza Youth Hostel is family-friendly with options for multi-bedded rooms. It's close to Lochranza Castle, where you can explore the rich history together.
Bring picnic supplies to enjoy a meal at the castle while taking in the beautiful surroundings.
Which hostels in Callander are recommended for budget travelers?
Callander Hostel features affordable rates and is close to local shops and eateries. It's an excellent base for exploring the Trossachs National Park.
Explore the local marketplace each Saturday for fresh produce and unique handicrafts at lower prices.
Which youth hostels near Inveraray provide great waterfront views?
Inveraray Hostel offers beautiful views of Loch Fyne and is a short walk from the Inveraray Castle. Ben Nevis Inn Rooms are also close to scenic landscapes.
Plan a sunset walk along the waterfront to fully appreciate the stunning views and tranquility.
What budget-friendly hostels offer access to main train stations?
Fort William Backpackers is conveniently located near the train station, making transit easy. Oban Backpackers also offers quick access to transport links.
Check the train schedule ahead of time, especially on weekends, for any changes or delays.
How can I ensure a comfortable stay at a Scottish hostel?
Read reviews before booking to find hostels that meet expectations for cleanliness and service. Many guests recommend those with friendly staff and good communal areas.
Look for hostels offering kitchen facilities to save on meals and socialize with fellow guests.
What should I consider for luggage at Scottish hostels?
Many hostels have limited storage and space, so pack light. Use a backpack instead of a suitcase for easier mobility.
Bring a reusable bag for groceries, as some hostels provide kitchen access.
Are there any seasonal festivities for travelers staying in Scottish hostels?
Yes, events like the Oban Sea Shanty Festival in August and the Callander Jazz and Blues Festival in September attract many visitors. These can enhance your experience.
Book your hostel stay early during festival weekends for the best rates and availability.