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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. The location was fantatic: really near the harbour and the commercial street. My room was very spacious and the staff showed me every facility that the hotel had, even if I stayed only for one night.

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9.2
Superb
536 reviews
Price from
£46
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
464 reviews
Price from
£55
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
£50
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. A unique place, perfect and very clean rooms with nice big bathroom, the common area is super arranged and the host is very kind and committed, I can recommend

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9.5
Exceptional
107 reviews
Price from
£43
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've stayed in many many hostels This is probably the nicest one I ever have stayed in top notch

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9.2
Superb
258 reviews
Price from
£25.60
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. Very attentive host. The pod was so far the best of the type I’ve ever experienced. Its details have been paid so much attention that we felt very comfortable in it. The lobby was great too.

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9.2
Superb
395 reviews
Price from
£25
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. Comfortable bed, good breakfast, good facilities, secure bike storage, nice, helpful hosts, good location.

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9.1
Superb
206 reviews
Price from
£113.50
per night

Blacksmiths Bunkhouse

Fort William

Located in Fort William, 6 km from Glen Nevis, Blacksmiths Bunkhouse provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. 21 km from Glenfinnan Station Museum and 23 km from Loch Linnhe, the hostel features a ski pass sales point. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. A beautiful place. The train from Harry Potter passes right under the window. The kitchen is well equipped, there are plenty of burners, pots, plates and cutlery. Plus a coffee brewer. Behind the railroad crossing (2 minutes from the house) is a beautiful view of the mountains and the lake. I would definitely recommend.

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9
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
£142
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
25 reviews
Price from
£31.50
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
Superb
36 reviews
Price from
£100.80
per night

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