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Set in Lerwick, 600 metres from Bain's Beach, Islesburgh House Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are offered. This hostel was excellent, great value for money, very clean, all required facilities. Above all the manager was so friendly and helpful - what a difference that makes to a stay. Would highly recommend to families looking for reasonably priced, spacious and clean accomodation in Lerwick. We have a three year old and she loved it, excellent park and swimming pool nearby.

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9.2
Superb
970 reviews
Price from
US$64
per night

The Dolphin Inn Hostel features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Dunbar. The property is located 2.6 km from Belhaven Bay Beach, 31 km from Muirfield and 46 km from The Maltings Theatre & Cinema. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi. More hotel than hostel the common areas are retro cool and comfortable. Everything is clean, clear, and organized. The staff -- especially Tom -- is brilliant. Extremely walkable location;. easy to take a Borders bus to Siccar Point, a major site in geology and the history of science. I would love to return.

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9.3
Superb
608 reviews
Price from
US$59
per night

Situated in Helmsdale and with Dunrobin Castle reachable within 26 km, Helmsdale Lodge Hostel - all rooms en-suite features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. Irene the owner and Marie the manager were very friendly and welcoming. This hostel is one of the best hostels we have ever stayed at.

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9.5
Exceptional
154 reviews
Price from
US$65
per night

Located in Ballater and within 18 km of Balmoral Castle, Ballater Hostel features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 47 km from CairnGorm National Park, 19 km from Aboyne Golf Club and 25 km from Corgarff Castle. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

Each room is equipped with a private bathroom, a shower and a hairdryer, and certain rooms at the hostel have a safety deposit box. The property was very clean. Location excellent. The kitchen was well stocked with pans for cooking. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate were complimentary. Rooms comfortable and bathrooms clean. Dan, the owner, was interesting and enjoyable to talk with.

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9.3
Superb
277 reviews
Price from
US$39
per night

Situated in Achiltibuie, Acheninver Hostel has a garden, BBQ facilities and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy sea views.

All rooms in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The Pod was very comfy, and we liked our stay very much. It is small and yet fully equipped, as described. Nature outdoors is superb. Pay an attention to come "light" as there is not much storage space inside it. Be prepared for the walk to the Pod. Not suitable for people who struggle to walk.

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9.1
Superb
614 reviews

Port Charlotte Youth Hostel is offering accommodation in Port Charlotte. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The hostel has family rooms.

A buffet breakfast is available at Port Charlotte Youth Hostel. Lorna was very friendly and helpful.location was beautiful

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9.3
Superb
260 reviews

Situated in Anstruther, a few steps from Billow Ness Beach, Murray Library Hostel features rooms with sea views and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 14 km from St Andrews Bay.

St Andrews University is 15 km from the hostel, while Discovery Point is 37 km from the property. Dundee Airport is 40 km away. Amazing locality, very comfy community room, pretty kitchen, nice people.

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9
Superb
681 reviews
Price from
US$51
per night

Whitewave is located in Monkstadt. Guests can enjoy mountain views.

Benbecula Airport is 84 km away. We liked the view from our room and we liked the kitchen a lot! It was clean and easy to whip up some meals. It saved us a lot of money instead of eating out (and actually not sure where to eat out really...).

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9
Superb
22 reviews
Price from
US$114
per night

New Town Hall Bunkhouse is offering accommodation in Whithorn. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Guests can enjoy mountain views.

All guest rooms at the hostel come with a shared bathroom and bed linen. Excellent facilities, comfortable and well kept. One of the cleanest places I've ever stayed and it has all the facilities you need. Whithorn is a nice little village in a beautiful area.

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9.4
Superb
51 reviews
Price from
US$62
per night

Boasting a garden and a shared lounge, Newcastleton Bunkhouse is set in Newcastleton, 39 km from Thirlwall Castle and 39 km from Cumbria County Council. Located around 39 km from Carlisle Castle, the hostel is also 39 km away from University of Cumbria. The property is non-smoking and is situated 39 km from Carlisle Railway Station. Amazing place to stay on our cycling trip. Great bike storage and immaculate room.

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9.4
Superb
58 reviews
Price from
US$154
per night

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