5 stars
Happy Hosteller - Scotland
January 2012
A welcoming and comfortable hostel in a lovely location overlooking the town.
3 stars
grike - England
November 2011
4.5 stars
Lendith - Serbia and Montenegro
Pertshire and the area around Pitlochry is simply beautiful, especially in the end of Autumn when the colours change! The hostel sits on an elevated ground in the middle of Pitlochry and it has an amazing view over the glen!
Klipklop - Scotland
Quintin - Scotland
Check Google Maps for the location of this hostel before you come. It is actually well-signposted, if you know where to look for the signs....!!
CH - Scotland
4 stars
Beth - United States of America
Falcarragh - Scotland
October 2011
Nice hostel with secure facilities. The dorms all have toilets attached which is great but the fan in the toilets is really noisy so it really disturbs people if you go to the toilet during the night. There is also a curfew in this hostel.
Goatbreath - Scotland
Great hostel with friendly, helpful staff.
mash - Scotland
Very east to get to from bus stop or train station apart from the very steep hill to climb. Really friendly, helpful staff in beautiful part of the country. Lots of walks, cafes, restaurants, and theatre nearby. We went specifically to go to the Enchanted Forest, it did not disappoint.
Pict - Scotland
bradders - England
Theblokewiththebeard - Scotland
Val from Quebec - Canada
alistair - England
gazzer_badder - England
Nice friendly hostel in a good location. Plenty of space and lovely vantage point over the town. I will definitely be staying here again.
ZJ95 - England
Pay attention to the check-in time! It's quite late in the day, and it's a big pain if you arrive as we did at 2pm and then have to kill time until the hostel opens, with heavy backpacks.
Dave T - England
xxx - Scotland
September 2011
Thomas - Germany
Anon - Scotland
valentin - Germany
abc - England
MartyK - England
Magdalene - England
2 stars
anon - Scotland
ralph davidson - Scotland
Sigi - Germany
3.5 stars
Susan M - Scotland
For a short stay in a beautiful area this hostel ticks the boxes - it's a bit 'tired' but has everything you need.
gnter - Germany
Tina - Germany
bettina - England
ave - Estonia
henry - England
August 2011
enjoyed my stay here,staff very friendly and helpful. Close to the centre and very handy for munro bagging
rob.vomp - Scotland
Lyn - Australia
Pitlochry is a well appointed hostel in a central location. Common parts are well appointed and there is a very spacious self catering dining room with lovely views over the town. Rooms were very comfortable. We were welcomed by the warden who was friendly, informative and very keen to ensure our stay was comfortable ...even down to ensuring that our breakfast cooked to our liking.
Anbe - England
Juneau Girl - United States of America
Wish that it wasn't closed until 4:30 pm. Should have an earlier opening/check-in time. Otherwise, this hostel was just great. We stayed here twice and would gladly stay here many more times!
Berta - France
Roisin - Scotland
A gem of a hostel in a spectacular location.
1 stars
tizio - Italy
Chris - England
The hannans - England
Germany - United States of America
As a group of four, we appreciated that we could prebook a 'family room' that slept that number of people and had an ensuite bathroom. It was convenient and allowed us extra privacy and security.
xxx - Austria
Paul - England
July 2011
Disappointed with a lack of places for a quick meal in town. Fish and chips dear so did not buy any.
Jeffrey Hobbs - England
Freddy - Scotland
German Couple - Germany
Richard - England
Little Viv - England
A friendly hostel in a lovely town.
hawk07 - Scotland
Ray - Scotland
June 2011
Jerry - England
galltywenallt - England
2.5 stars
short stay - Scotland
Ken - England
Stephen, Glasgow - Scotland
Great location in the town, just a short walk from the High Street and railway station and with lovely views looking across Pitlochry. Very friendly staff.
BLatPolsham - England
Distance to local amenities approx 1 1/2 miles
Tex Eastman - England
Within 1/2 hour you are out on the mountains & the view from the terrace is the best from any hostel I've visited. A tip - don't call the warden German - he's Bavarian! It's like calling a Cornishman English.
Tigger - Scotland
Very comfortable lounge and eating areas. Lovely to stay with a group of friends
munroray - England
****** - England
Stu - England
Limited drying facilities. Good cooking and relaxing areas. Dorms about average. I would definately stay again.
thepadd - England
If cycling make sure that you have strength left in your legs to climb to the hostel!!!
Sunnee - Germany
May 2011
Ewen - Scotland
Cyclists be prepared for one final uphill to the hostel. It gets steeper and steeper and after a long day on the bike it is a killer. Worth it when you get there though.
Manx Cat - Isle of Man
Great place to stay was the Pitlochry YH. My tip to a fellow traveller is to bring along a four gang with you, there were 6 ladies in our room, and just one plug suitable for recharging your phone. I had a GPS, a phone, my Ipod to charge, plus one extra space for someone to share. One plug for many travellers sharing isn't enough in my opinion.
Robin - England
Jill Grundy - England
westriding - England
d - England
If arriving by car go past the entrance to the hostel and come back the other way.
Eric - Switzerland
Cycletourist Harrogate - England
A lovely and welcoming hostel conveniently located for a wonderfully picturesque and inspiring part of the world. Thank you!
Chris Parkin - England
Heavy love - England
mo - England
MILLGIRL - England
Lovely hostel and great location for the town for an evening drink. Hard to find a good pub though. Friendly staff were helpful in supplying a street map for me too. Station is nearby.
Bob - England
April 2011
Helen edinburgh - Scotland
Bill Spence - Scotland
Cracking hostel, well run and clearly attracting a range of clientelle. I stayed for three nights in April 2011 and the hostel stay was nothing short of excellent. Nice one SYHA!
Q - England
ducaticam - Scotland
Sergey - Finland
Mum and kiddo - England
March 2011
Loads to do around Pitlochry, even in the 'off season'. Good walking. Good bookshop at the station. If the weather's really dreadful, Perth Leisure Pool is half an hour away by train, just around the corner from the railway station.
duinemor - Scotland
Nice location overlooking the town. Once the SYHA's flagship when it first opened. It deserves your support.
Iain - England
Old Bagger - England
andyhall - England
MC - England
January 2011
Hostel near centre of a lively town.
Wacky - Scotland
November 2010
Ian Turnbull - Scotland
A great introduction to the Highlands. Autumn colours are equal to anything in New England. "Enchanted Forest" was wonderful. Recommend this hostel.
TheSafers - United States of America
Nice location - and good view over the town. Not much parking if you have a car, but nice facility. Large dining are and good kitchen facilities. Nice lounge area and the rooms were neat and ample. Easy walk down into town - but helluva hike back up the hill.
Barbara - Scotland
ibson - Scotland
jimfer - England
Andrew - Scotland
Lennie - Scotland
October 2010
life member - Scotland
anon - England
ruskin - England
Quiet location, great view over the town, worn out facilities.
Christine - Switzerland
Judith - England
Mac Ab - Netherlands
stevel - Australia
good location great town but hostel needs a reno
Liz G - England
The Hostel has beautiful views and is a great place to explore from. The kitchen is very well equipped, and cooking for yourself and your family is perfectly possible and cuts costs. Children have plenty to do downstairs in the public rooms. Remember to bring your own towels as these are not provided!
petesmith54 - England
bjorn - Norway
gigi - Germany
Jon Freyne - England
bramblebrae - Scotland
Great facilities for sailors sailing at Loch Tummel as there is excellent drying facilities with tumble drier and washing and indoor hanging facilities.
JoL - Australia
September 2010
HazelM - Scotland
American_traveler - United States of America
MacBob - England
Cars should swing wide when entering hostel drive due to sharp change of incline. Pitlochry highly geared to tourists, wide choice of eating out or take away.
andyswarbs - England
Leena - Scotland
Ariadna - Spain
muddywire - England
Busy little place but lots of people eat in the town so the kitchen was never full or busy. Very comfy TV lounge and quiet room.
David - Scotland
Bettina - England
MAeia - Spain
abc123 - England
August 2010
Ruth - Australia
mj - Scotland
MonsieurBlanc - England
I used to stay in Pitlochry YH a lot in the early 1990s on family holidays and always enjoyed it- great location and atmosphere. Coming back after so long this year it was great to see it still has both those things. Would certainly come back again.
dobbo - England
Thomas - France
andy - Scotland
1.5 stars
xxx - England
noddy - England
anna - Netherlands
Sarah - Germany - Germany
Nice Hostel. And friendly staff. You'll have to visit Queens View - amazing
Eckhard Möx - Germany
Edradour Distillery is very nice, a trip to Queens view is nice as well
Telima - Germany
Bev - England
arisaidh - United States of America
I continue to stay at the Pitlochry SYHA each year for several reasons. The hostel is easy to locate, just up "that hill". The staff is helpful and pleasant and the facilities are clean. The hostel is located above much of Pitlochry, so the view is wonderful. I have spend many evenings watching the night creep in while sitting on the outside bench or in the dining room. I will definitely return next summer - Alba '11.
muriel - Ireland (Northern)
Not a lot of parking.
Cath - Denmark
As with the other Scottish youth hostels we visited on our trip, Pitlochry YH had an excellent location, in this case overlooking the picturesque town. Extremely friendly staff who made us feel very welcome.
TJ - England
Signposting of the hostel is patchy, google maps showed it in a different place.
Anon - England
Vere - Netherlands
rhys - Netherlands
LAS - Belgium
solotex - France
July 2010
Hermeline - Germany
This hostel is a nice, old one. Simple and clean with a suitable kitchen and a nice view over Pitlochry
Meertje - Netherlands
mitch - Scotland
Chrisitne - Australia
fido - Canada
June 2010
Dief - Switzerland
Festival Theatre!, "Sheep shop", Angus Burger in "Victoria's Restaurant", Walking, walking, walking!
Mann - England
Loopy Lou - England
For cheap food and drink try The Kingfisher Bar.
Helen K - England
Don't forget to ask for your 50% off voucher and go to the theatre. Great deal!
Mara Hayler. - Australia
Use SYHA as we found their basic standards were consistent, clean in all regards, and the staff were friendly, responsive and keen to help.
René - Belgium
Robin - United States of America
Don't forget to check out Pitlochry's fish ladder...sounds weird, but it's really fascinating how they engineered the dam to work in the environment.
Alice - England
Very friendly hostel with very helpful staff. We had a great view from the dorm room!
veryrelaxed - England
Pleasant hostel with nice views and picnic benches outside - car park was full but easy to park on the road which was very quiet.
sadbagger - England
Conveniently located for access to Pitlochry attractions and services.
K.Booth - England
Highlander - Scotland
2 comfortable lounges in the hostel, and good hot showers; Recommend the theatre, also the Moulin Inn for atmosphere and real ales
Stirling - England
rusconi family - France
can't even close the door with a key; sleep with a chair on the door to close it
Bloke - England
Jaco - England
dougie - Scotland
sb - England
May 2010
Trekkingdab - Scotland
The hostel stands in a fine position overlooking the town and surrounding countryside. It was a pleasure to sit on the lawn on a fine sunny day and drink in the view. The only downside was a very enthusiastic dawn chorus from about 4.30. The birds were obviously enjoying another bright, clear morning.
marmarwan - Netherlands
JW - England
Great SYHA, Great location, one of the best....
Alex - Scotland
Chas - England
Friendly staff, friendly visitors with a large well stocked self catering kitchen / dinning room ideal for cooking and socialising. Good walks for families go to either Blair Atholl or a bit of a drive to Loch Rannoch and forestry walks from Carie.
Johnny McMont - Scotland
Lance Who? - Scotland
April 2010
Great location for my interest of cycling with loads of superb rides for people of all fitness levels.Same can be said for people who enjoy walking. Pitlochry is a nice traditional Scottish town with lots of facilities for the whole family.
Simon Willoughby-Booth - Scotland
A good wee place to stop and not as busy as some of the more popular Highland hostels. Well worth a visit.
Ah66 - England
de cluysenaerkes ..belgium - Belgium
Chris - Germany
kathy - England
Derek - England
CharlieB - England
S - Scotland
nick - England
corbett - Scotland
March 2010
Limited car parking
Steve M - England
TonyS - England
Bern - England
Well run. Good central location
Kim - England
It is difficult to find so remember to take along the very good directions. A lovely big victorian house with ample relaxing areas
Ninette - England
February 2010
blah - Scotland
Richie - England
marj - Scotland
January 2010
sklerijenn - Scotland
Was freezing cold (minus 15°C or so) and all snowy but so wonderful. We coud try a couple of lovely walks in the surroundings, enjoyed good pub foof at the Old Mill and at Moulin (what a great place).
chrisb - Wales
Great little hostel. Very friendly staff. Close to the excellent Moulin brewery and pub. Great food and locally brewed real ales. The car park is very small at this hostel so get there early or on street parking will be required. The walk up Ben Vrackie is recommended, especially as the trip takes you past the pub.
woody - England
Convenient for plenty of lower and higher level walking.
thomas - Scotland
Paul - Scotland
December 2009
blank - England
November 2009
LynneLiam2 - Scotland
Fankle - Scotland
Family break for the Enchanted Forest, which we'll be back for next year. The hostel was great - friendly, warm and clean with fantastic views.
Gandalf - Scotland
Our group enjoyed the delights of 'Perthshire in Autumn' from the lovely setting of Pitlochry. Good Hostel.
enchanted - Scotland
Stayed in Pitlochry SYA with four friends - in a family room - first experience of hosteling - and certainly hope it will not be our last. Very clean accomodation - and very comfortable dining and lounge areas. Our visit was for the "Enchanted Forest" . Member of staff on duty was very pleasant and helpfull, rooms were spotless and beds/bedding comfortable.
Jeysey - England
We only stayed in the hostel for a night and it was almost the end of the season, but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The hostel is clean and tidy, well situated and affordable. Would definitely recommend and also stay here again.
GvWP - Scotland
edith - Serbia and Montenegro
A really nice hostel on a perfect location, overlooking Pitlochry. Perfect to observe late autumn colours (especially observe the trees in the churchyard! :-)), beautiful sunsets and sunrises!
Heather - Scotland
October 2009
af.robinson - England
Kevin - England
plodder - Scotland
PAUL FENWICK - England
brashice - Scotland
SG - Scotland
Frizzly - England
Good location and helpful staff. Ideal base for touring around the Trossachs.
Anton - Uzbekistan
excellent if not full.
r - Scotland
Bambi - Scotland
pl - France
September 2009
JAB - England
This Hostel has a 11 p.m curfew!
pitlochry1 - United States of America
The staff was great, and the hostel is in an excellent location
sheffieldman - England
an excellent hostel with a friendly cosy atmosphere. In the middle of town, so there are lots of facilites, amenites, things to do. Pitlochry is easy to get to by train, bus, car or bike. Great base for the South East Highlands.
Mel - England
setanta7 - Latvia
ALTHOUGH WE VISITED THIS HOSTEL BY CAR , IT IS VERY HANDY FOR THOSE TRAVELLING BY TRAIN. STATION IS ON MAIN LINE AND 7 MINS WALK AWAY.
jg - England
Friendly - good facilities- stands in a lovely position overlooking the town - fine views.
nyberroithur - Luxembourg
- great staff who allowed me to print my online checking from Ryanair - laundry room far too small - private room for 4 really small: no air, too warm at night... - noisy late at night and early in the morning
Maria E. Albarran-Alvarez - Spain
Beatuiful town with lot of things to do and visit
Ursula - Germany
we only stayed in Pitlochry for one night. We liked the hostel, we were lucky to have the 3-bed family-room and the hostel is really nice with a great view. It is not so easy to find because the last sign is a big covered by a tree/bush... Pitlochry is a nice little town in a good area. We can recommend it to anybody.
slartibartfast - England
Miriam from Yorkshire - England
Watch out for the steep sharp turn into the drive if arriving by car. The Co-op is open from 8am 7 days a week and is nearby. Hostel staff have nice map of the town and are very friendly and informative.
David Bargalló - Spain
Cathy - England
August 2009
I thought this hostel was perfectly comfortable with modern clean kitchen and dining areas and did not deserve the slating it received from one fussy fellow from Wales who said it looked as if it was last decorated in the 1970's! Rubbish !He was obviously too young to recall the decor of the 1970's because it had more the air of the 1950's.I like the old world charm and faded elegance of interesting old country houses .If you want decor a la Travelodge then go and stay in one !
Iryna - Ukraine
laura - Scotland
Moley - England
Avril - Scotland
heather - United States of America
Be ready for a nice hike up a hill to get to this hostel! It works out your legs every time.
gabi, austria - Austria
super ausgangspunkt für ausflüge, tolle lage der jugendherberge, kleiner netter ort - würde ich wieder hinfahren
Núria - Spain
Andy & Gloria - England
The kitchen was very well organised and the dining room spacious with a fantastic view! Our private room had an ensuite which was a welcome bonus, and all was very clean.The young manager was friendly, and the lady with him in the morning very helpful.
berlino - Germany
Iain - Scotland
Great location, just a few blocks from city centre. Beautiful view from the dining room. Friendly staff. I will definitely return to Pitlochry next year and stay in the same hostel.
tollview - Scotland
Stéphanie - France
S - England
Rucksack - England
Xavi - Spain
daan - Netherlands
Ian - Scotland
Very handy for all local shops- take away and supermarkets. a bit of a climb up the hill though!
nigel - England
Ann - England
Angelika + Alina - Germany
July 2009
Ted - Wales
An ideal location for many activities and pleasant views from the hostel.
Steffen - Germany
happyhosteler - Scotland
blueflower - Germany
RDXA44 - Wales
The staff at the Pitlochry youth hostle were helpful and friendly but the hostle its self has had no investment put into it what so ever since, i can only asume, the 1970's. If you want an experience of what it would be like to be a refugee during a international crisis or time of war then i'm sure you would like the Pitlochry Youth Hostle Experience as it enjoys all the benefits of living in a world after the bomb has dropped and destroyed almost all civilisation with the choice of either staying here or going back to the iradiated waste lands of the city. I know youth hostles are not the classiest of places but i've stayed in others around the country and this one is by far the worst I have ever seen. Mould covered bathroom ceilings, very old and worn mattresses, massive amounts a cobwebs and dirty tatered furniture, to just name a few. Very disapointed indeed.
Robert Williams - England
James - England
John - England
gillian - England
Histon Nikki - England
June 2009
anonymous. - Scotland
k - Germany
Andy - England
Fantastic location. the view from the dining/breakfastroom was probably the best accomadation view in pitlochry. inmates(staff) were very freindly and guests are always very chatty. Although its like turning up to stay with a elderly aunt (the decor that is), but afer the first day there`s more to life.
Heinz - Austria
Fran - Netherlands
Aileen - England
Craig - Scotland
Bring ear plugs, auld guys snorning, and a gas mask due to the wind in which some of them expel.
heinz - Austria
jane - England
CANNYKEV - England
a.tobee - England
Lawrence - England
Walker - England
PAL - England
The hostel is well signposted from the main street in Pitlochry expect that the final sign pointing to a turning on the left is obstructed by trees and can easily be missed.
Jedan - United States of America
Tombo - Scotland
Peter Hammond - England
TLB - Scotland
May 2009
J - England
Avoid Pitlochry SYHA, find a local bunkhouse or B&B instead. It is hard to find as the signs are grown over. The staff seem to spend most of their time 'on the computer'. 'Guests' seem to be squashed into as few rooms as possible to save on cleaning. The showers hardly work and it is clear this has been a problem for some time.
EoinRuadh - England
celia - England
Houghtot - England
Naik - Scotland
April 2009
jh100 - England
dave63 - Scotland
Tabs - England
CS - England
Alan - France
Ramsay - United States of America
November 2008
Excellent location on a hill just above town and the high street. Quite near the best pub in town, the Moulin brewery, a bit further up the hill. And they offered a breakfast when I stayed there, with meat, cheese, bread, etc at a small price. Quite a surprise.
Timbo - England