Glenbrittle
About About this youth hostel ....
Set in rugged scenery at the foot of the Cuillin Ridge, this homely hostel has a long tradition as a base for walkers and climbers, offering a mix of accommodation from private rooms to unisex/mixed dorms, all with USB charging points and individual bed lights. Many of the rooms have mountain views and whilst none are en-suite, there are ample shower and washroom facilities available.
Other facilities include: a laundry, large drying room, public phone and secure bike storage for up to 10 bikes. Basic provisions, including frozen ready meals, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception. Due to the hostel’s remote location, there’s no wifi and very limited mobile signal.
Limited off-road parking is available in front of the hostel.
‘Wee Breakfast’ and 'Heat it and eat it' evening meals available (Breakfast is served from 8am. Please remember to pre-book).
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental (not available for RAH in the winter months)
There are no public transport links to the youth hostel and the nearest bus stop is at Sligachan which is 15 miles away.
Why stay?
- Fantastic location at the foot of the Cuillin Ridge
- Spectacular mountain views
- Friendly team with expert local knowledge
- Perfect base for outdoor enthusiasts
- Licensed, serving local beers and wine
For more information on the hostel, accessibility and the local area please click here
Glenbrittle Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
April to September (RentaHostel available all year)
Reception Hours
07:30-10:00 and 17:00-21:30
Check in
17:00 - 21:30
Check out
By 10:00
Access Hours
Day access may be available. Please contact the hostel beforehand, but note that arrangements for this may only be possible at short notice and only confirmed on arrival
Amenities
Private Rooms
Catering Available (Breakfast Only)
Alcohol Licence
Towel Hire
Secure Lockers
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Family Rooms
'Heat it and Eat Meals' available
Laundry Room
Drying Room
Bike Store
Free Tea and Coffee in Guest Kitchen
Guest Reviews
16/04/2024
I recently spent four nights at Glen Brittle Hostel, which turned out to be ideal for my purpose. It is comfortable and well-run; the staff are most helpful.John Woodcock
11/04/2024
Really accommodating and lovely place!Tommi R.
06/04/2024
Staff were very friendly,place was clean & spacious with a very well equipped kitchen & good drying room which was great!Marion
05/04/2024
I stayed here with my two kids age 10 and 7 and we all loved it. It's perfectly located to climb hills, visit the beach and the fairy pools. Ideal as a base to visit other parts of Skye too. The only thing not good is the fire safety green light in the rooms which we had to cover!Lyndsey
01/04/2024
Great location, interesting building and friendly staff.Birgit
26/09/2023
Great place, wild and peaceful.Dennis B
25/09/2023
Very good accomodation near Fairy PoolGabi
22/09/2023
Thank for all, we very enjoyed our night in these youth hostel!Marine
19/09/2023
Hostel near the fairy pools, great place for hiking. Family atmosphere. Nice staff. We loved our stayAlexandre
03/09/2023
Awesome hostel and atmosphere!Guest Review
03/09/2023
Excellent pre arrival information. Efficient and friendly check in. Beds were really comfy. Kitchen had everything needed. Would definitely return.Angela Terry
31/08/2023
Thanks to Michael for assisting and helping us find our second lovely hostel. Great costumer service.Tea Cabrera
25/08/2023
Everything was great. Both of the hostel wardens were friendly, professional and very helpful.Myles
25/08/2023
Loved the small hostel and gorgeous location as a base for exploring the Cuillin range and surrounds. Would highly recommend.Nicola
20/08/2023
We had a really nice stay at Glenbrittle ! The hostel is really clean, the team is doing a great job to clean eveything everyday. The beds are confortable and the kitchen is well equiped. We were nicely welcomed and the team provided us with tips for hikes and history if the land. Thank you !Flora
19/08/2023
Lovely helpful staff.Guest Review
17/08/2023
Comfortable and clean, after a long day it was exactly what I needed!Guest Review
15/08/2023
Very very nice place in an amazing glen of the isle of Skye ! The surroundings are marvelous, and the hostel is welcoming ! Special thanks to the staff and his hard work to keep the house so tidy and warm ! Everything was perfect, from the big dormitories to the spotless kitchen amazing to prepare any meal. Would recommend 10/10 !Maël Rocher
14/08/2023
A nice and cosy place. The two persons in charge were really helpful and nice.Marion
12/08/2023
Natasha and Michael were perfect hosts and made us feel very welcome, they also had great local knowledge and were very organised in running the hostel - everything was run like clockwork and we would certainly go back for repeat tripsRuanuke
10/08/2023
As ever the two resident wardens are so friendly and helpful. Lovely to have been back there after 40 years last week and then back there again for a couple more nights.Such a lovely setting and swam again in the cascading pools just a stones throw from the hostel (but well below the water abstraction point which is clearly signed further upstream). I won't be leaving it anywhere near as long again to return there after checking out for the last time for this season on Sunday. PaddyGuest Review
31/07/2023
Cadre idéal pour faire de la randonnée dans le coin.Seul inconvénient : le petit-déjeuner servi à 8h seulement, ce n'est pas possible quand on veut partir tôt en randonnée...Moris Kevin
30/07/2023
Very good locationMichele
26/07/2023
Very cozy, lovely room with safe bunkbeds. Large and well equipped kitchen. We would have liked to have some cheese for breakfast. Very nice and welcoming atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff. We will return!June
25/07/2023
Super expérience, super accueil. L'hôte est très drôle et aidant, l'ambiance est très chaleureuse et conviviale. On y dort bien. Le petit déjeuner est bon. Les équipements fonctionnent très bien. J'y retournerai volontiers !Cecile
25/07/2023
The Glenbrittle YH is the best hostel I have ever stayed in. The staff are lovely, all areas are kept really clean, beds are comfortable. I am really excited to visit again.Ondrej
24/07/2023
Perfect place to get away from it all - our 13 year old loved it, despite (or because of ?) the lack of WiFi.Lovely easy walk to the beach, peace, great views :-)Marion
24/07/2023
We stayed for 5 nights and were very happy with the hostel. It had everything we needed to enjoy our scrambling course, despite the horrible weather.Juliana
22/07/2023
Staff excellent. Great hostel.Guest Review
22/07/2023
Absolutely brilliant hostel, very friendly welcome, place is spotless and I mean immaculate! Very well equipped kitchen and lovely sitting area and plenty dining space. Such a tranquil location - had the best stay and sleep everThank youMichelle
Reasons to visit
One of Scotland's most popular destinations and home to twelve Munros, including the famous Black Cuillin ridge, Skye is the perfect playground for any ambitious experienced mountaineer.
For the less adventurous there are plenty of opportunities to take life at a more leisurely pace, experiencing the wildlife and natural beauty of Skye through a number of low-level and coastal walks to suit all abilities and weather conditions.
Skye is renowned for its dramatic landscapes but there's another side to the island which includes world-class restaurants, arts and craft studios, castles and crofting museums charting the tumultuous history of it's people from clan battles to the Highland Clearances.
For those looking to capture a traditional taste of Scotland, the Talisker Distillery is only nine miles from Glenbrittle Youth Hostel.
