Located a 10-minute walk from the Victorian town of Pitlochry and from the train station, Pitlochry Youth Hostel features budget accommodations suitable for families, groups, and individual travelers. Guests also have Wi-Fi access and free parking. Each room features a private bathroom which, for dormitory rooms, is shared among the occupants. All rooms at Pitlochry Youth Hostel include bed linens; 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 for exploring the beautiful Highlands, Pitlochry has train and bus service to many destinations nearby, including the historic Fort William, 75 miles away. The village of Blair Atholl, featuring a castle and a museum, is a 12-minute drive away. Blair Atholl Distillery is one mile from the hostel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Pitlochry, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
4 bunk beds
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
6.5
Low score for Pitlochry
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Aniket
    Canada Canada
    Amazing location. Breathtaking views of the mountains while having breakfast. Pet friendly. Clear instructions all around the property. Late night check in available. Car parking in premises available. HUGE kitchen facility.
  • Capriola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hostel has a very central location, with some amazing views. My room and the facilities were all very clean, warm and cosy & the lady at the reception desk was very friendly.
  • Luka
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff member who we met. Location. Fantastic shower! Plenty of bathrooms in corridors for shared use. Amount of space and communal areas to chill out. Easy check in and out. Toiletries available to use if needed. Some small food bits to...

Area info

Amenities of Pitlochry Youth Hostel

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Private check-in/out
    • Packed lunches
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & 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
    • Smoke-free property
    • 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 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    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

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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

    The fine print
    Must-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 Hosteling Scotland and HI using these channels are not entitled to a membership refund).

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

    Groups reservations (more than 9 people) - 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 Hosteling Scotland National Office, Stirling. It may take 7 to 10 working days from the date of cancelation 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 accommodations. 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 traveling with children, to ensure that suitable accommodations 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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Pitlochry Youth Hostel

    • Pitlochry Youth Hostel is 1,150 feet from the center of Pitlochry. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Pitlochry Youth Hostel is from 4:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Mini golf
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Horseback riding

    • The prices at Pitlochry Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.