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Braemar Youth Hostel

3.0 star property
Comfortable hostel in Ballater with free parking

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Property grounds
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Front of property
Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • BarBarBar

Check out the area

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21 Glenshee Road, Ballater, Scotland, AB35 5YQ
  • Popular LocationBraemar Castle17 min walk
  • Popular LocationBalmoral Castle11 min drive
  • Popular LocationCairngorms National Park22 min drive
  • AirportAberdeen (ABZ)87 min drive
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Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Women only | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Room, Shared Bathroom (6 Person)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Shared Bathroom (6 Person)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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About the area

Ballater

Braemar Youth Hostel is located in Ballater. Braemar Golf Club and Meall Odhar are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cairngorms National Park and Linn O' Dee. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like skiing.
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What's nearby

  • Braemar Golf Club - 5 min walk
  • Glenfiddich - 11 min walk
  • Braemar Castle - 17 min walk
  • Balmoral Castle - 11 min drive
  • Cairngorms National Park - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Flying Stag - 5 min walk
  • Farquesons Bar - 4 min walk
  • The Bothy - 4 min walk
  • Gordons Tearoom - 6 min walk
  • The Invercauld Mews Bar - 4 min walk

About this property

Braemar Youth Hostel

Property highlights
A garden, laundry facilities and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Braemar Youth Hostel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Braemar Youth Hostel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Archery

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 21 July and 31 December.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 5.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 5.50 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 5.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Braemar Youth Hostel Ballater
Braemar Youth Ballater
Braemar Youth Hostel Ballater
Braemar Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Braemar Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Ballater

Frequently asked questions

Is Braemar Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 5.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Braemar Youth Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Braemar Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Braemar Youth Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Braemar Youth Hostel located?

Situated in Ballater, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Braemar Golf Club and Glenfiddich. Braemar Castle is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

Braemar Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Baudilio

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is good, I'm not a Hostel person I think but still I can say that it was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptionally friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good hostel
Nice place to stay - comfy and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most helpful kind staff Ian so knowledgeable of area
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could do with check in earlier than 5 o’clock. Bonus for us was seeing Red Squirrels. We were only there overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely bird watching out the windows. Great kitchen! Sweet little village minutes away on foot and hill hiking in every direction.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

jim, central scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family friendly
Used family room after full day’s cycling. Excellent facilities , good kitchen and very good drying room. Only gripe - room was on 3rd floor,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark Oliver

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

General hotel information

Check-In Time
5:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Address
21 Glenshee Road, Ballater, Scotland
Location
Ballater