Hostel Ballater Hostel
Ballater Hostel, Bridge Square, Ballater, AB35 5QJ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 159 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Immaculate hostel, helpful staff, good location, easy parking and good family room
AustraliaVery nice welcome from staff & large dining & communal area. From my limited experience of hostels this facility seemed better most & very well run.
United States of AmericaDaniel and Dominique are wonderful hosts. We’ve stayed in hostels all over Scotland, but this is the very best. We keep it our highest marks!
United States of AmericaFriendly owners, great location, even better hostel!
United KingdomExtremely comfy rooms and high standard of en suite and shower. Organised arrival system and a great location!
United KingdomFriendly welcome. Comfortable room with bathroom. Tea making facilities which aren't normally provided.
United KingdomDelightful, practical, very comfortable and very safe.
United KingdomWe received every important information before travelling. Due the Covid-19 restriction the common area was closed but we had tea station in the room. Because the information was sent on time, we prepared everything for livzong in the small room. The staff was very friendly, the room was clean and tidy. Unfortunately there is no car park near or in front of the building, but due the Covid-19 lockdown the restaurant opposite of it is closed, the restaurant car park is usable. It is perfect accomodation for travellers with bicycle and train, the hostel has lockable bicycle storage.
United KingdomFriendly staff, clean, modern, relaxed great location, good info
United KingdomFriendly staff, lovely clean space, comfortable room. It surpassed our expectations and we will be back :)
United Kingdom
Ballater Hostel
- What guests loved the most:
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Christopher
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Kenny
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Terry
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Gabriel
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Gemma
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Hazel
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Ann
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Kalocsai
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Jason
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Ailie
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Providing free WiFi, Ballater Hostel offers rooms in Ballater, 9 miles from Balmoral Castle and 9 miles from Royal Lochnagar Distillery. The property provides a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests.
Rooms come complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, while certain rooms at the hostel also offer a seating area.
Guests at Ballater Hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ballater, like hiking, skiing and cycling.
Lecht 2090 is 15 miles from the accommodation, while Corgarff Castle is 15 miles away. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 40 miles from Ballater Hostel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.5 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)
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See what guests loved the most:
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Christopher
Australia“Immaculate hostel, helpful staff, good location, easy parking and good family room”
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Kenny
United States of America“Very nice welcome from staff & large dining & communal area. From my limited experience of hostels this facility seemed better most & very well run.”
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Terry
United States of America
“Daniel and Dominique are wonderful hosts. We’ve stayed in hostels all over Scotland, but this is the very best. We keep it our highest marks!”
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Gabriel
United Kingdom“Friendly owners, great location, even better hostel!”
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Gemma
United Kingdom
“Extremely comfy rooms and high standard of en suite and shower. Organised arrival system and a great location!”
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Hazel
United Kingdom
“Friendly welcome. Comfortable room with bathroom. Tea making facilities which aren't normally provided.”
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Ann
United Kingdom
“Delightful, practical, very comfortable and very safe.”
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Kalocsai
United Kingdom
“We received every important information before travelling. Due the Covid-19 restriction the common area was closed but we had tea station in the room. Because the information was sent on time, we prepared everything for livzong in the small room. The staff was very friendly, the room was clean and tidy. Unfortunately there is no car park near or in front of the building, but due the Covid-19 lockdown the restaurant opposite of it is closed, the restaurant car park is usable. It is perfect accomodation for travellers with bicycle and train, the hostel has lockable bicycle storage.” Read more
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Jason
United Kingdom
“Friendly staff, clean, modern, relaxed great location, good info”
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Ailie
United Kingdom
“Friendly staff, lovely clean space, comfortable room. It surpassed our expectations and we will be back :)”
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About Ballater Hostel
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Balmoral Castle6.9 miles
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Royal Lochnagar Distillery6.9 miles
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Aboyne Golf Club10.4 miles
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Lecht 209011 miles
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Corgarff Castle11 miles
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Lake Loch Muick16 miles
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Mountain Lochnagar20 miles
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River River Dee0.1 miles
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Aberdeen Airport33 miles
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Dundee Airport41.2 miles
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Inverness Airport51 miles
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Amenities of Ballater Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3
Most popular amenities
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Horseback riding Off-site
- Bowling Off-site
- Cycling
- Hiking Off-site
- Canoeing Off-site
- Skiing
- Fishing Off-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
General
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
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prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Ballater Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that the kitchen/lounge area will be closed until further notice. The drying room is also closed. Due to the kitchen being closed, a tea station is provided in every room, containing a kettle and complimentary items to make hot drinks.
Please note that guests staying more than one night, the hostel is offering temporary day access. Guest will no longer have to vacate the property between 10:00 until 16:00 for the time being.
Please note Ballater Hostel has no parking. However, it is possible to pull up outside the hostel to unload and then there is free parking available in the village.
Secure bike storage is still available.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
FAQs about Ballater Hostel
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Check-in at Ballater Hostel is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Ballater Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Bowling
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Horseback riding
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Ballater Hostel is 1,000 feet from the center of Ballater.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Ballater Hostel by:
- Bus 2h
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The prices at Ballater Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
