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Braemar Youth Hostel

3.0 star property
3-star accommodations with free WiFi

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Exterior
Property grounds
In-room dining
Living area
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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21 Glenshee Road, Ballater, Scotland, AB35 5YQ
  • Braemar Castle
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Balmoral Castle
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Cairngorms National Park
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Shared Bathroom (6 Person)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ballater

In Ballater .You'll find Braemar Golf Club and Glenfiddich within a 15-minute walk of this Ballater hostel. Also, Braemar Castle is within 2 miles (3 km) and Ballochbuie Forest is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Glenfiddich - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Braemar Castle - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Mar Lodge Estate - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Balmoral Castle - 14 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Cairngorms National Park - 29 min drive - 26.0 miles

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Invercauld Mews Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Stag - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Farquesons Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gordon's Tearoom - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Braemar Youth Hostel

3-star accommodations with free WiFi
As a guest of Braemar Youth Hostel, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Ballater hostel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Braemar Youth Hostel offers 9 accommodations. This Ballater hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Archery

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between July 21 and December 31.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 5.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Braemar Youth Hostel Ballater
Braemar Youth Ballater
Braemar Youth Hostel Ballater
Braemar Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Braemar Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Ballater

Frequently asked questions

How close is Braemar Youth Hostel to the airport?

Braemar Youth Hostel is 54.9 mi (87-min drive) away from the Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Braemar Youth Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Braemar Youth Hostel.

Does Braemar Youth Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Braemar Youth Hostel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 5.95 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Braemar Youth Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Braemar Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Braemar Youth Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Braemar Youth Hostel have a pool?

Braemar Youth Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Braemar Youth Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Braemar Youth Hostel to downtown Ballater?

Braemar Youth Hostel is 0.2 mi away from Braemar.

Braemar Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful countryside.

Peaceful location, attracts cyclists and hillwalkers. Kitchen excellent size, cleanliness and facilities for cooking , very good to excellent. Dining area and lounge very neat tidy and accessible. Beware of door slammers staying, in this quiet location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Rosebery

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was very nice, Harrison was an amazing host, and the location was picturesque.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, quiet time of year but the hostel was very comfortable, clean, friendly, and relaxed. I had a private double room which was perfect for travelling with a pet. Kitchen access was really handy as Braemar and the surrounding area doesn't have much in the way of options for eating during the week in the off season.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin, Edinburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location get to outdoors
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful staff, clean facilities, and amazing view from the property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuelle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and cosy place to stay in !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Great staff. Clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Baudilio

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is good, I'm not a Hostel person I think but still I can say that it was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptionally friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good hostel

Nice place to stay - comfy and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most helpful kind staff Ian so knowledgeable of area
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could do with check in earlier than 5 o’clock. Bonus for us was seeing Red Squirrels. We were only there overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely bird watching out the windows. Great kitchen! Sweet little village minutes away on foot and hill hiking in every direction.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

jim, central scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family friendly

Used family room after full day’s cycling. Excellent facilities , good kitchen and very good drying room. Only gripe - room was on 3rd floor,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ludivine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très jolie auberge et personnel adorable. Le lit était confortable on se sentait comme dans un nuage et la cuisine equipée au top. Je recommande.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark Oliver

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

JORGE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muito bom

Local lindo, com muito verde, próximo a cidade, cozinha equipada, pessoas simpáticas.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022