With youth hostels in key locations across Scotland, we offer great value, flexible accommodation, expert local knowledge and a warm welcome for anyone wishing to explore and discover the real Scotland. From cities to islands, beaches and mountains and all points in between! With a great mix of private rooms and shared accommodation, we’re the perfect choice for groups, families and backpackers looking to discover the real Scotland. All of our youth hostels are VisitScotland accredited.
More than just a bed for the night!
As a non-profit charity with people and communities at our heart, our charitable youth programmes give young people and families, who otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity, the chance to experience Scotland and develop their skills for life, learning and work.
Ben Lomond Bunkhouse
Ben Lomond, Scottish LowlandsAt the foot of Ben Lomond, and close to the West Highland Way, Ben Lomond Bunkhouse is perfect as an overnight stop or for anyone wishing to stay loca...
Stirling Youth Hostel
Stirling, Scottish LowlandsStirling Youth Hostel is just a few minutes’ walk from historic Stirling Castle on its crag, with magnificent views over the surrounding area. Head do...
Torridon Youth Hostel
Torridon, Scottish HighlandsNestling at the foot of the mountain Liathach, and only a stone's throw from the sea, Torridon Youth Hostel is a great option for all those with an ad...
Glasgow Metro
Glasgow Metro, Scottish LowlandsGlasgow Metro Youth Hostel opens from late June to the end of August in the Glasgow School of Art’s Margaret Macdonald House just minutes from Glasgow...
Glasgow Youth Hostel
Glasgow, Scottish LowlandsSituated in the popular West End of Scotland's largest city, overlooking Kelvingrove Park and Glasgow University, Glasgow Youth Hostel is the perfect ...
Invergarry, Saddle Mountain Hostel
Invergarry, Scottish HighlandsSaddle Mountain Hostel is a small and friendly hostel sleeping up to 24 people. Centrally located in the Great Glen at Invergarry, it's on the Inverga...
Aviemore Youth Hostel
Aviemore, Scottish HighlandsSurrounded by woodland, Aviemore Youth Hostel sits on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park and is just a short walk from Aviemore town centre. It’...
Lochranza Youth Hostel
Lochranza, Scottish IslandsSurrounded by hills on three sides, Lochranza Youth Hostel sits in an attractive lochside village in the north of the Isle of Arran. Close by, on a na...
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
Edinburgh Central, Scottish LowlandsEdinburgh Central is a 5 star, VisitScotland accredited youth hostel in the heart of Scotland's capital, offering a range of shared accommodation and ...
Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel
Gairloch Sands, Scottish HighlandsA former hunting lodge, Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel sits on the northern shore of Loch Gairloch with magnificent sea and mountain views....
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel
Port Charlotte Islay, Scottish IslandsHoused in a converted whisky warehouse of the former Lochindaal Distillery, spacious and friendly Port Charlotte Youth Hostel sits right beside a safe...
Pitlochry Youth Hostel
Pitlochry, Scottish HighlandsPitlochry Youth Hostel is located in the quieter part of this small, but very popular Victorian town. Its elevated position provides visitors with stu...
An impressive Victorian villa with a great sea front location and stunning views over the Firth of Lorne to the Inner Hebrides, Oban Youth Hostel is a 5 star VisitScotland accredited hostel.
The hostel is beautifully finished and offers a range of high quality shared accommodation and private en-suite rooms - perfect for groups, families and backpackers this winter!
Discover Oban Youth HostelOur CEO Margo Paterson sat down with Richard Baynes of The Herald to talk about how she become CEO of Hostelling Scotland and also the modernisation and changing times of hostelling.
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Read MoreA legendary night awaits at Edinburgh Zoo...
Read MoreHostelling Scotland's CEO Margo Paterson discussed the impact that the introduction of a Tourist Tax could have on hostels in this month's The Talker.
Read MoreBooking are now being taken for Christmas lunches and dinners at Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel this December.
Read MoreIn October we ran a successful pilot project called Mini Explorers.
Read MoreWe caught up with Stirling Youth Hostel Manager Aaron Wilson who gave us his guide to all the great things there are to do in and around Stirling.
Read MoreEdinburgh Manager Janet Gagen has lived in the city for seven years and absolutely loves it. She's given us her top tips for what to do in Edinburgh this season.
Read MoreTravel bloggers Wayfaring Kiwi and Watch Me See took a break from city life and visited the Highlands one Autumn weekend.
Read MoreMagical events, shopping and festive fun in the heart of Glasgow!
Read MoreEdinburgh's Christmas is a spectacular, six-week season of festive entertainment in the heart of the capital.
Read MoreFollow a one-mile illuminated trail that winds its way through the world-famous Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh for a magical after-dark experience.
Read MoreYou can support Hostelling Scotland by becoming a member, volunteering or making a donation.
Find out moreMembership of Hostelling Scotland provides access to all of our youth hostels in Scotland. In addition members can access over 4000 youth hostels in 90 countries around the world.
Find out moreGetting involved with our Hostelling Scotland Volunteer Programme offers you the chance to make a difference, develop new skills and achieve a personal goal.
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