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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. This hostel was excellent, great value for money, very clean, all required facilities. Above all the manager was so friendly and helpful - what a difference that makes to a stay. Would highly recommend to families looking for reasonably priced, spacious and clean accomodation in Lerwick. We have a three year old and she loved it, excellent park and swimming pool nearby.

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9.2
Superb
542 reviews
Price from
US$59
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
Superb
469 reviews
Price from
US$70
per night

Ben Nevis Inn Rooms

Fort William

Ben Nevis Inn Rooms is located at the foot of Ben Nevis and offers accommodation with the added bonus of being housed next to our pub and restaurant – The Ben Nevis Inn.

All guest rooms are equipped with all amenities hikers and holiday makers require. Featuring a private bathroom, kitchenette with a kettle, toaster, microwave and fridge. Everything! Especially the view is perfect. We had a good stay and definitely would love to come back

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9
Superb
352 reviews
Price from
US$301
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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9.2
Superb
125 reviews
Price from
US$64
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. Bike storage on site! Beautifully renovated interior—great kitchen and lounge. Tall ceilings create a wonderful sense of spaciousness

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9.5
Exceptional
108 reviews
Price from
US$55
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 provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage 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. I enjoyed my stay very much. Very friendly staff and one of the nicest hostels I have visited so far.

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9.2
Superb
261 reviews
Price from
US$33
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. Excellent view, confortable pod, beautiful walk!

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9.2
Superb
401 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

Port Charlotte Youth Hostel 4 stars

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. Lorna was very friendly and helpful.location was beautiful

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9.1
Superb
210 reviews
Price from
US$145
per night

Haymarket Hostel

West End, Edinburgh

Boasting a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Haymarket Hostel is situated in the centre of Edinburgh, 500 metres from EICC. The property is set 2.2 km from National Museum of Scotland, 2.4 km from Royal Mile and 2.6 km from University of Edinburgh. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.8 km from Murrayfield Stadium. I liked everything ranging from staff to amenities

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9
Superb
15 reviews
Price from
US$74
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
Superb
26 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

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