The Victorian building is clean, spacious, and quiet; perfect for listening to the sounds of the sea at night. You will thank me!When I first moved to Edinburgh I lived at Castle Rock for six months- so you can see why this hostel is special to me. The Isle of Skye is home to some of the best hostels in Scotland – we already mentioned the unique Skyewalker Hostel. Are hostels safe in Scotland? Once you’ve finished adventuring for the day, the hostel is located in a quiet neighbourhood so it’s super easy to chill out.Fort William Backpackers has a fun, friendly, relaxing atmosphere. Here is our guide to the best hostels across the country.There are some amazing hostels in Scotland for sure Pollock Halls is walking distance from Edinburgh Old Town and right next to Holyrood Park, so it’s great for those who want to experience Edinburgh’s historical side and then go for a nature stroll.
Torridon Youth Hostel, Torridon 5. It has modern facilities that are equipped to suit all your needs – beds with private chargers, lights and storage, a cafe, bar, and even a chill out room for when you just need to kick back and relax.Black Isle Hostel is in central Inverness, which makes it great for transport links and walking around the city streets. Within just a short walk, you’ll be in the centre of Oban choosing from delicious pubs and restaurants, and exploring the Oban Distillery and McCaig’s Tower.
Not only is the hostel huge [it has 150 rooms] but they have epic social events, including a free pub crawl for guests on a Thursday night, ceilidh dancing on a Wednesday and beer pong tournaments on Saturday nights.This hostel offers clean and tidy accommodation at an affordable rate, in the heart of the national park. On a clear day you can also see the Isle of Skye and the Outer Hebrides!Helmsdale is such an underrated town in Scotland; most people scoot past it on the NC500 in favour of Inverness, however I think skipping it is a crime. When you’re not enjoying the landscaped gardens and barbecue facilities that Callander Hostel offers; you’ll likely be relaxing in the bistro, sipping coffee in the shadow of Ben Ledi.Corran House is beautifully located with a seafront view, only minutes away from the centre of Oban. It is only a few minutes from the historic Stirling Castle and breathtaking views of the surrounding area; and just uphill from the various shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs, and nightlife. Thanks so much!If you’re wanting to get away from it all and spend a weekend hiking, I cannot recommend this hostel enough!Keep up with my adventures by signing up to my monthly newsletter. Just twenty minutes outside of Inverness; you are well connected to the city, but still surrounded by spectacular scenery.