Braemar Youth Hostel

3.0 star property
3-star accommodations with free WiFi

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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
  • Place, Braemar Golf Club
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Braemar Highland Games Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Glenfiddich
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

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

Room, Shared Bathroom (6 Person)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

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

Standard Quadruple Room

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

Standard Room

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

About the area

Ballater

In Ballater .Your stay at this Ballater hostel places you within a 10-minute walk of Braemar Golf Club and Braemar Highland Games Centre. Also, Glenfiddich is within half a mile (1 km) and Braemar Castle is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Braemar Golf Club - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Braemar Castle - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Mar Lodge Estate - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 16 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Cairngorms National Park - 35 min drive - 41.8 km

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Farquesons Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Invercauld Mews Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Stag - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Clunie - ‬5 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.

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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