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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. Kitchen facilities were excellent. Location could not be better. Plenty of common space to use.

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9.2
Wonderful
975 reviews
Price from
$65
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
Wonderful
604 reviews
Price from
$60
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. Great place to stay and Marie the owner was amazing. Would definitely recommend this gem to anyone.

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9.5
Exceptional
154 reviews
Price from
$98
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 staff is super friendly, the hostel feels warm and cosy, the dormitory room is spacious, with plugs for each bed, lockers and space to hang out jackets and clothes. Ballater is also a super nice village, and the staff of the hostel have a lot of recommendations for where to eat/have a drink/shop. And there is a bike shed!

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9.3
Wonderful
279 reviews
Price from
$40
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 hostel is located in a picturesque nature reserve and surrounded by mountains and the sea. I can not express how beautiful the location is, you must see it. The pod was equipped quite well, it was also warm. Ruth is exceptional host and was very helpful and nice.

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9.1
Wonderful
615 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. Everything! The place was exceptional. Very clean, spacious and beautiful. The hosts Lorna and Karl were also very friendly and helpful 👍

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9.2
Wonderful
256 reviews
Price from
$115
per night

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 location on the Fife coastal path. Strongly recommend

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9
Wonderful
678 reviews
Price from
$49
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
Wonderful
22 reviews
Price from
$116
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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9.5
Exceptional
51 reviews
Price from
$61
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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9.3
Wonderful
59 reviews
Price from
$156
per night

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