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Braemar Youth Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostel in Ballater with free parking

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior
Hiking
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The price is Rp913.428
Rp1.096.113 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2025

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Shared Bathroom (6 Person)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
21 Glenshee Road, Ballater, Scotland, AB35 5YQ

What's nearby

  • Braemar Castle - 17 min walk
  • Balmoral Castle - 11 min drive
  • Mar Lodge Estate - 15 min drive
  • Glenshee Ski Centre - 16 min drive
  • Cairngorms National Park - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Braemar Youth Hostel

Property highlights
A garden, laundry facilities and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Braemar Youth Hostel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Braemar Youth Hostel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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 21 July and 31 December.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is Braemar Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Braemar Youth Hostel?

As of 26 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Braemar Youth Hostel on 9 Jan 2025 start from Rp913.428, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Braemar Youth Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Braemar Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Braemar Youth Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Braemar Youth Hostel located?

Situated in Ballater, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Braemar Golf Club and Glenfiddich. Braemar Castle is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

Braemar Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Laura

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr netter Empfang, tolle Lage am Waldrand. Gute Tipps bekommen für Unternehmungen und Essen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Petit paradis
Accueil parfait, convivial, rando à souhait Village agréable, de taille adaptée pour courses et loisirs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018