Situated a 10-minute walk from the Victorian town of Pitlochry and from the railway station, Pitlochry Youth Hostel offers budget accommodation suitable for families, groups, and individual travellers. Guests also benefit from Wi-Fi access and free parking. Each room features an en suite bathroom which, for dormitory rooms, is shared among the occupants. All rooms at Pitlochry Youth Hostel include bed linen; towels are available free of charge only in some rooms. A buffet breakfast is served daily. There are 2 guest lounges for guests to relax in. Restaurants and shops can be found within a 10-minute walk from the property. Conveniently located to explore the beautiful Highlands, Pitlochry offers train and bus service to many destinations nearby, including the historic Fort William, 75 miles away. The village of Blair Atholl, boasting a castle and a museum, is a 12-minute drive away. Blair Atholl Distillery is 1 mile from the hostel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Pitlochry, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
4 bunk beds
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
6.7
Low score for Pitlochry
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tracey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The friendly,helpful staff Beautiful location we had an amazing time x
  • Alastair
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very helpful and friendly staff. place was clean and comfortable.
  • Viorel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent place to stay for Etape Caledonia - the room and facilities were clean, would definitely recommend, and stay there again.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Pitlochry Youth Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Packed lunches
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Pitlochry Youth Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:30 to 21:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 07:30 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

    Mastercard Visa Solo Discover JCB Cash Bankcard Pitlochry Youth Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Full payment for all bookings will be charged at the time of booking. All major credit & debit cards are accepted excluding American Express.

    All bookings will include a temporary membership fee per person per night. (Full, existing members of Hostelling Scotland and HI using these channels are not entitled to a membership refund).

    Individual reservations (Up to 9 persons) - can cancel free of charge until 3 days before the arrival date. If cancelled within the 3 days before the arrival 100 percent of the total price will be charged.

    Groups reservations (more than 9 persons) - different policies and additional supplements will apply. More than 8 weeks (57 days or more) 20% of total cost. 8 – 4 weeks (56- 29 days) 55% of total cost. 4 – 0 weeks (28 - 0 day) 100% of total cost.

    No stag or hen parties are permitted at any youth hostel.

    Should guests be entitled to a refund or part refund please note that these are processed by Hostelling Scotland National Office, Stirling. It may take 7 to 10 working days from the date of cancellation request for the refund to be processed back onto the original card used.

    From the age of 12 to 15 years, young people must be accompanied by a parent or guardian of the same gender when booking a bed within shared accommodation. Parties with young children (under 12 years) will only be accommodated in private rooms, where available

    Hosteling Scotland advise that additional notice be given to the destination youth hostel when travelling with children, to ensure that suitable accommodation is available. There is no capacity for extra beds or cots.

    Check-in from 16:30 until 21:00 and check-out from 07:30 until 10:00.

    The hostel is closed during the day for cleaning, it may be possible in some instances to drop luggage off but this must be arranged in advance with the hostel. The front door locks at 21:00 so late arrival and access outside opening hours is by pre-arrangement only.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Pitlochry Youth Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Pitlochry Youth Hostel

    • Guests staying at Pitlochry Youth Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental

    • The prices at Pitlochry Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Pitlochry Youth Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Mini golf
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Horse riding

    • Check-in at Pitlochry Youth Hostel is from 16:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Pitlochry Youth Hostel is 400 yards from the centre of Pitlochry. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.