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Visiting Ballater

Visitors to Ballater are sure to enjoy the bars and restaurants. Tourists can also enjoy the city's golf courses, mountain views and ski areas. Top sights in the city include Balmoral Castle and Glenshee Ski Centre.

There are 33 hotels and other accommodation options in Ballater
The closest major airport is in Aberdeen (ABZ), 33.1 mi (53.3 km) from the city centre

Sightseeing and Staying in Ballater

Notable city landmarks like Balmoral Castle and Braemar Castle might be worth a visit. The city's natural beauty is on display at Lochnagar, Cairngorms and Loch Muick. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Glenshee Ski Centre and Ballater Golf Club.

As you plan your holiday, you'll find 33 hotels and other accommodation options to select from in Ballater. Here's a top-rated accommodation option based on Expedia user reviews:

The Deeside Inn - With a stay at this 4-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and a bar, along with in-room flat-screen TVs. It's a favourite with Expedia travellers for its central location and clean, comfortable rooms.

Outside the city, top places to visit include Craigievar Castle, 15.4 mi/24.8 km from the heart of the city, and Cairngorms National Park, which is 24.4 mi (39.3 km) away.

Dressing for Ballater

Between January and March, you can expect the daytime average to be around 10°C and the night-time average to be 1°C
From April to June, temperatures average about 18°C during the day and 3°C at night
July to September averages 19°C during the day and 7°C at night
Between October and December, the average temperature is 14°C during the day and 2°C at night
About 713.70 millimetres of rain falls on Ballater each year
Hottest months are usually August and July with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 1°C

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place to stay in Ballater?

Based on our traveller data, Braemar Lodge Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay. This 3-star hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good choices for your stay include Hilton Grand Vacations at Craigendarroch Suites and Invercauld Lodges.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Ballater, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You’ll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put in your dates and click on “Search”, then use the “free cancellation” filter to get top deals in Ballater.

What's the best accommodation option for a family holiday in Ballater?

Hilton Grand Vacations at Craigendarroch Suites is a top 3.5-star hotel on Expedia for families, and features 2 indoor pools and a restaurant. Schiehallion Guest House is another good option for your stay with the kids.

What's the best pet-friendly hotel in Ballater?

Deeside Hotel - Hotel is a top dog-friendly hotel, and offers a restaurant and a bar/lounge for its human guests. Other good choices for you and your pet’s trip include The Invercauld Arms Hotel and The Deeside Inn.

What's the best accommodation for a golf trip to Ballater?

Deeside Hotel - Hotel is a hotel featuring free breakfast and a restaurant, and it’s a top choice for golfing nearby. Another good choice is Hilton Grand Vacations at Craigendarroch Suites if you’d like to be close to a golf course while in town. Visit Ballater Golf Club or Braemar Golf Club to perfect your golf swing.

Where's the best place to stay for a ski holiday in Ballater?

Based on our travel data, Deeside Hotel - Hotel is a top hotel for hitting the ski slopes, and features free breakfast and a restaurant. Hilton Grand Vacations at Craigendarroch Suites is another good option for your winter getaway. Enjoy the skiing and snowboarding by visiting Glenshee Ski Centre or Lecht Ski Resort.

Ballater Hotel Reviews

A wee break in Scotland …

4 / 5

We had a lovely time in Scotland and Invercauld Lodges were a perfect base to go sightseeing from. We were greeting by Gordon who made us feel most welcome. I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that milk, tea, suger and coffee plus a packet of shortbread were waiting for us upon arrival. Would highly recommend Invercauld Lodges to all.…

A verified traveller stayed at Invercauld Lodges

Posted 10 months ago

Expedia Verified Review…

5 / 5

Most helpful kind staff Ian so knowledgeable of area…

A verified traveller stayed at Braemar Youth Hostel

Posted 9 months ago

Everything we wanted for a weekend away…

5 / 5

A lovely overnight stay, really cosy lounge, great bar and food, and the beds in the bedroom were super comfy! Would definitely stay again. …

A verified traveller stayed at The Deeside Inn

Posted 5 months ago

Relaxing stay …

5 / 5

Fonab Castle lived up to our expectations, the room and public areas were beautiful and relaxing, spa facilities were lovely and food was excellent. What really msdebtge stay special was the staff, everyone was really friendly and focused on ensuring guedts have a lovely staff. Special mention to Thomas in the bar for amazing knolwedge of whiskey .…

A verified traveller stayed at Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa

Posted 4 months ago