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Aberdeen Youth Hostel

Aberdeen Youth Hostel is located in a quiet residential area on the west side of the Granite City, providing 4-star budget accommodation with 107 beds. A range of multi-share and private rooms are available, with facilities including a large self-catering kitchen, dining room and a common area for guests.

Aberdeen has something for everyone, with its striking granite architecture and a rich and inspiring history. Whatever your interests; Union Street is the main shopping destination with no less than 5 indoor shopping centres. The city centre is packed with cafes, restaurants, bars and nightlife. The Maritime Museum, St Machar's Cathedral, The Stratosphere and Aberdeen Art Gallery are worthwhile stops for those interested in the history and culture of the Granite City. Aberdeen has a lovely beach complete with its own promenade and an amusement park, great to entertain the kids. Aberdeen is a great base to explore the surrounding area, with tourist attractions Dunnottar Castle in Stonehaven and Crathes Castle within 15 miles. Braemar and Royal Deeside are easily accessible within an hour by car.

Aberdeen Youth Hostel is within walking distance of the city centre, with regular buses outside the Youth Hostel. With the range of activities to enjoy in Aberdeen, this is a great location for individuals, groups and families.

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Facilities

  • Airport
  • Bike Store
  • Bus Station
  • Family
  • Ferry
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry
  • Meals
  • Meals for Groups
  • Private Rooms
  • Shop
  • Total Beds
  • Train Station
  • WiFi Access

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Information

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Open All Year

Tel: 01224 646 988

Reception opening hour: 7am - 2am. Access to rooms from 2pm.

Please note that we do not accept stag or hen parties at any of our hostels.

Things to see and do

Dunnottar Castle

A dramatic and evocative ruined cliff top fortress in a truly stunning setting.

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Bennachie Forest

Forestry Commission visitor centre

Near Inverurie

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Brandsbutt Symbol Stone

An early Pictish symbol stone.

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Castle Fraser

Part of the National Trust for Scotland, this is the largest and most elaborate of Scottish castles built on the Z plan design, plus walled gardens and parkland.

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Drum Castle, Garden & Estate

The oldest intact building in the care of the National Trust for Scotland, Drum Castle was, from 1323 to 1975, the home of the Irvine family.

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Forvie National Nature Reserve

This huge area of sand dunes and coastal heath lies next to the Ythan Estuary.

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Pitmedden Garden

The heart of the property is the formal walled garden originally laid out in 1675 by Sir Alexander Seton. The garden is under the care of the National Trust for Scotland.

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Storybook Glen

A magical world of make-believe and fun for children of all ages.

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Cadonas Amusement Park

Home to 3 roller coasters and a white water log fume. The Big Wheel offers fantastic panoramic views of Aberdeen.

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MacDuff Marine Aquarium

Features marine life from the Moray Firth in a variety of exciting and innovative exhibits. The aquarium's central exhibit, which displays a living kelp reef, is the only one of its kind in Britain.

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Top 5 reasons to visit...

  • Lots of museums and art galleries
  • Great base to explore Royal Deeside
  • Seaside location 
  • Cadonas Amusement Park
  • Fantastic restaurants & nightlife

Aberdeen
8 Queen's Road, Aberdeen AB15 4ZT

Tel: 01224 646988
Green Tourism Bronze Scottish Tourist Board 4 star