Best Hostels in Scotland

Located on the seafront, Oban Youth Hostel offers rooms with private toilets and showers, and is just 10 minutes’ walk from Oban rail and bus stations. Kitchen and lounge facilities, free on-site parking and free bicycle storage are also provided. An internet hotspot, laundry facilities and luggage storage are available. Full English and continental breakfasts are on offer in the modern dining room and snacks and drinks can be bought in the on-site shop. Oban is known as “The Gateway to the Isles" and the ferry port is just a 15-minute walk from the hostel. Oban Distillery is only a 10-minute walk away and features a Sensory and Flavors Tour which runs regularly throughout the day. The impressive McCaig’s Tower is a 15-minute walk away.

- "Very well equipped kitchen and great location for getting ferries." - "Nice place!" - "Great hostel with all the facilities for people travelling by bike" - "This place is a hidden gem! It exceeded all my expectations at all levels. Exceptionally clean!" - "All said and done. My grandson and I enjoyed our stay." - "Great location" - "Great except for the neighbours"

Hostel with a restaurant, 5-minute walk to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities.
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel offers 271 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.

- "I have stayed at this hostel many times but always before with other people-= so it was especially great to have a room to myself - with everything you could need for a comfortable stay. The buffet breakfast was good and coffee was too .The last time i stayed the road outside was being converted for the tram lines-but now that the tram runs almost to the door from Waverley station and the airport it is excellent. The room was clean modern and a lot better than the hotel I stayed in for the rest of my holiday near Loch Lomond. I will be back but for a longer stay next time"

Located at the foot of Ben Nevis, the long-established Glen Nevis Youth Hostel is just 3 miles from the large town of Fort William. It offers easy access to high and low-level walks, mountain biking, kayaking and other adventure sports. The hostel offers both private rooms and beds in shared dormitories. Each has access to shared bathroom facilities. Guests are also welcome to relax in the shared lounge area and make use of a communal kitchen. Glen Nevis Youth Hostel offers both continental and full, cooked breakfast options, packed lunches and evening meals. Snacks, alcoholic and soft drinks are available at reception. The Ben Nevis Distillery is just 20 minutes’ drive from the Glen Nevis Youth Hostel and the Clan Cameron Museum is a 10-minute drive away. The surrounding area is ideal for canyoning and quad biking. Please note Hosteling Scotland is a charity and membership organization. For nonmembers, a supplement per person, per night will be added to the published rate. See Important Information for more details.

- "Perfect stay" - "Warm, welcoming, excellent location and superb facilities." - "Ideal location, exceeding expectations and amazing staff" - "A lovely stay in a great location." - "Ben Nevis was right there so we climbed it!" - "Nice acommodation, they should replace the matresses." - "A great budget stay" - "Disappointed"

Hostel in Oban with a bar
This smoke-free hostel features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a garden and a picnic area.
Oban Youth Hostel offers 20 accommodations. This Oban hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "We stayed in a really spacious double room in the lodge with ensuite shower. It was the best shower I've ever used!! Perfect temp, power and the best shelf for soap ever!.The lodge had it's own kitchen/ lounge which had everything you could need and was warm and relaxing. Great view from the front. Highly recommend!" - "We would have stayed longer if they weren’t already fully booked. Highly recommend, the rooms are a good size, the location is excellent, and staff are amazing "

Attractively located in Edinburgh, CoDE Pod Hostels - THE CoURT is 328 feet from The Real Mary King's Close. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as Royal Mile, National Museum of Scotland, and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. The accommodations provides a 24-hour front desk. Breakfast is served daily in our restaurant with a variety of à la carte options. Edinburgh Castle is 1969 feet from the hostel, while University of Edinburgh is 2625 feet from the property. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 6.8 mi from the property.

- "Awesome place to stay." - "Unique experience in Edinburgh. Clean, quiet, convenient and affordable. Glad we booked it." - "Great place to stay" - "Excellent!!" - "Very convenient!" - "The staff is lovely, the location is great, and it is cost-efficient." - "Cool concept and lovely place to stay." - "Amazing location with a great atmosphere" - "Great Staff and location" - "Great hostel experience" - "It’s the best lodging location in Edinburgh"

Hostel in Oban with a bar
This smoke-free hostel features a bar/lounge, express check-out, and free WiFi in public areas.
Corran House Guest House & Hostel offers 24 accommodations with hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "EXCELLENT LOCATION VALUE FOR MONEY " - "Nice quiet warm stay. Lovely view from my room window. " - "this hotel is across from the Firth of Lorn water going to the Atlantic. Beautiful view. they have an in and outdoor pub with plexiglas for warm overlooking the water too. the best is having a completely stocked large sit in kitchen to use. it has food that you can buy to make too. Great place to sit and enjoy some relaxation and views"

Featuring a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+) is located in the center of Edinburgh, a 4-minute walk from National Museum of Scotland. Located around a 12-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle, the hostel with free WiFi is also half a mile away from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station. The property has evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. At the hostel, rooms contain a shared bathroom with a shower. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available at Kick Ass Greyfriars (18+). You can play pool at this 4-star hostel. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include EICC, University of Edinburgh and The Real Mary King's Close. Edinburgh Airport is 6.2 miles from the property.

- "A Good Edinburgh Hostel" - "Awesome" - "Excellent and had a good stay" - "Excellent location and nice hostel." - "We had a comfortable stay!" - "most of the staff is great, in the bar area, they are great." - "value for money!" - "An OAP's stay at Kick Ass Greyfriars." - "Well worth a visit" - "Overall was a nice place to be." - "Kick Ass"

Victorian hostel in Edinburgh
Along with a microwave in a common area, this hostel has a refrigerator in a common area and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a computer station, and a library are onsite.
Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is available on request.
Argyle Backpackers offers 18 accommodations with safes and shared/communal kitchens. Rooms open to patios. These individually furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Edinburgh hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Digital television is provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

- "Pretty decent hostel. " - "The staff was fantastic karma the fellow guests were pleasant to be around, they had a lovely and fully equipped kitchen to cook meals in and all in all I loved the vibe and having my morning coffee on the back covered patio! Absolutely plan on coming back for my vacation next year!!" - "Definitely exceeded our expectations. Although its is a cozy beaten up hostel, with shared bathroom/WC and kitchen, we felt like we were home. Meadows Park is nearby, we could walk pretty much everywhere. Reception/crew was not engaging much. Nonetheless, great value for money. "

Just 10 minutes’ walk from Inverness Rail Station, Inverness Youth Hostel offers free private parking and bicycle storage. Eastgate shopping center is a 10-minute walk from this hostel. Hootananny, a popular music venue, is just 15 minutes’ walk away. Culloden Battlefield and its visitor center can be reached after a 10-minute drive. The banks of Loch Ness and the country village of Dores are both a 20-minute drive away. Urquart Castle is within 30 minutes’ drive of Inverness Youth Hostel. All rooms have shared bathroom facilities and are simply furnished. Packed lunches can be arranged on request and luggage storage is available. Hosteling Scotland is a charity and membership organization. For nonmembers, a supplement per person, per night is included in the published rate.

- "Nice" - "Excellent, friendly efficient staff." - "If you are lucky can see a wild dears in evenings hours" - "Perfect for the night over in Inverness" - "I enjoyed my stay :)" - "Brilliant place to stay" - "Nice and cozy" - "Nice weekend in Inverness" - "Overall I’d go back as it’s excellent value, would request a second floor room though!" - "Overnight stay" - "OK stay"

Hostel with free parking, near Inverness Castle
Along with a snack bar/deli, this smoke-free hostel has a meeting room and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a picnic area, and a vending machine are onsite.
Inverness Youth Hostel offers 39 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "N/C" - "Hostel staff is friendly and communicative" - "We stayed at Inverness for a few nights and happy with private room, kitchen/dining facilities and laundry. But honestly our highlight was George the cat. If only every accommodation had a resident cat the world would be a far better place." - "Excellent " - "The receptionist was so caring and nice. Gave lots of insight on places nearby and suggestions on things to eat. Definitely will be back. "

Just a few minutes’ walk from Fort Augustus on the edge of Loch Ness, this award-winning lodge offers four-star hostel accommodations with free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. Fort William is 30 miles away. The Great Glen Way passes the end of the driveway at Morag's Lodge, and there is cycle storage on site. Inverness can be reached in 45 minutes by car. Breakfast, packed lunches, and evening meals are available. There is also a licensed bar, where you can enjoy a range of drinks and relax beside an open fire. There are a variety of rooms at Morag's Lodge, and most have an private bathroom. You can enjoy free tea and coffee making facilities.

- "Quiet and cozy place with confortable rooms and beds" - "A welcome bed for very tired legs whilst walking the Great Glen Way" - "Ideal for a night (or two) stay while bikepacking the Caledonia Way." - "At the loch" - "Musty smell, expensive. Good en suite and self catering kitchen"

Hostel with free parking, in the vicinity of Talisker Distillery
This smoke-free hostel features free self parking.
Glenbrittle Youth Hostel offers 5 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "I had a two night stay at Glenbrittle while visiting Isle of Skye. The room was comfy enough (a little cramped for ten people), the bathrooms were nice and very clean, the common areas were well stocked and cozy. There's also a great waterfall right across the road from the hostel and plenty of sheep and lambs to watch in the evenings. " - "Great place with a relaxed atmosphere " - "Excellent location" - "Brilliant in very way thanks"

Bazpackers is in a prime location in Inverness, and features a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking throughout and is located a 2-minute walk from Inverness Castle. Certain rooms will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave. The hostel has a grill. Inverness Train Station is a 11-minute walk from Bazpackers, while University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness is 2.2 miles away. Inverness Airport is 8.7 miles from the property.

- "Great place to stay" - "Great Stay and Brilliant Facilities" - "Smart sensible hostel for city centre location" - "thank you for having me, will come back" - "Quiet peaceful location close to downtown" - "Fine is you can afford it."

Hostel with a restaurant, 8-minute walk to University of Glasgow
A restaurant, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include an arcade/game room.
Glasgow Youth Hostel offers 27 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This Glasgow hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Excellent place to stay, beautiful area with easy transport options, friendly helpful staff, well equipped kitchen - all at great prices! Couldn’t ask for more." - "Beautiful location overlooking Kelvingrove Park,very convenient for the university, museums and getting into the city centre. Well equipped kitchen and plenty of space in self-catering dining room. Lounge looking out over the park, and another with a table tennis table. Second floor room was a little chilly in spite of the radiator working hard, but the shower worked and everyone was clean and good. Good value for money."

CoDE Co-Living - The LoFT is set on Rose Street North Lane, just a short walk from Princes Street. It offers modern interiors within a red brick-clad period building. It offers rooms with bunk beds, a shared kitchen and a communal area. Each pod-style room at Code Hostel Edinburgh has a shower room and you can relax in bright communal areas, too. The hostel is within 10 minutes' walk of Edinburgh Waverly Railway Station, while Edinburgh Castle and the old town can be reached in around 15 minutes by foot.

- "Awesome pods and friendly staff" - "Private POD with sharing facilities" - "Good" - "Good location. Functional space" - "Fine place to stay but the emails are irritating"

Hostel in Fort Augustus with free parking
This smoke-free hostel features a bar/lounge, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a vending machine are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Morag's Lodge - Hostel offers 21 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "I stayed about a week and enjoyed my stay immensely. " - "Stayed here as part of the TGO, quiet, right off the Great Glen Way about 5 minutes walk from the tourist cooridor (canals, shops and food). Large grounds. The bunkhouses are.nice, so are the castle rooms. " - "Staff were extremely helpful, food was good and bar was open. Overall a perfect stay for what we were there for." - "Nice rooms, lovely staff, great shower. Nice to have so many lounges on site as well. Try the local beer."

Dundee Backpackers Hostel has accommodations in Dundee. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking throughout and is located a 7-minute walk from Discovery Point. St Andrews University is 13 miles from the hostel, while Fairmont St Andrews Bay Golf Course is 16 miles from the property. Dundee Airport is 2.5 miles away.

- "Stayed here several times. For location and old world Dundee there is nothing comparable. 11/10" - "Great location and cleanliness" - "Amazing, I didn’t want to go. Until the next time!" - "Beautiful place" - "Good/cheap/friendly" - "Excellent location and facilities." - "Enjoyable stay" - "It was great to be able to lay my head."

Hostel in Edinburgh, steps from St. Andrew Square
Coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, an arcade/game room, a library, and express check-in are onsite.
Housekeeping is not available.
Haystack Hostel offers 6 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This Edinburgh hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

- "Thank you so much." - "I was staying somewhere else first but tgat place was horrible. This hotel was great. Amazing vibe, clean, soft bed, quiet and modern. The receptionist was also really kind and friendly. I will definitely come again !" - "No lift to the upper floors is an issue. Bathroom shared was inconvenient because i go th Bathroom at least twice. However, Location is excellent and the staff are super helpful. They responded immediately."

Crianlarich Youth Hostel is a 4-star modern bungalow-style building nestled below a forest in the Strathfillan Glen. This hostel is just over an hour's drive from Stirling and provides a great base for exploring the northern area of Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. The hostel offers private rooms, dorms, a self-catering kitchen, a lounge and dining area. There is also a drying room, access for wheelchair users and ample parking. The village of Crianlarich is the halfway point on the West Highland Way. Twenty Munros (hills) dominate the landscape, including Ben More and Ben Lui. There are several woodland walks nearby and trout fishing permits can be bought locally.

- "Fantastic for visiting Glencoe in a group" - "A wonderful family stay...with beautiful view" - "Excellent. Thank you" - "A perfect basecamp or guest house as good as" - "Nice one night stay in Scotland." - "Ideal stop off on WHW" - "Good facilities & dog friendly" - "1 night stay with family at Crainlarich hostel" - "Acceptable"

Hostel in Perth with free parking
This smoke-free hostel features laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
Perth Youth Hostel offers 47 accommodations. Accommodations at this 4-star hostel have kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

- "It was a nice room good value for money for the one nite stay " - "This place was great. There was room for the whole family. They each had theor own room with a bathroom. The receptionist was great and there are laundry facilities if needed. Would definitely stay again." - "University accommodation,self contained very good value," - "Exactly as described and pictured. Easy single night stay without fuss. All very nice and very affordable."