Braemar Youth Hostel
Braemar Youth Hostel
Set in Braemar, 21 km from Balmoral Castle, Braemar Youth Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. With free WiFi, this 3-star hostel offers ski storage space and a shared kitchen. The property is non-smoking and is situated 21 km from CairnGorm National Park. The units at the hostel come with a shared bathroom and bed linen. A continental breakfast is available every morning at Braemar Youth Hostel. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Braemar, like skiing and cycling. Glenshee Ski Centre is 14 km from Braemar Youth Hostel, while Corgarff Castle is 37 km away. Dundee Airport is 79 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
Chris
United Kingdom“Great kitchen Clean rooms Effective drying room Comfortable bed Beautiful village”- RRachel United Kingdom“The staff were very friendly, helpful and attentive. The place was really bright and clean. Loved the lounge, very cosy. All the facilities were great. Nice selection of leaflets and info. Really appreciate the place being open during winter as I...”
Tara United Kingdom“Exceptional value for money. The hostel is incredibly clean and facilities are excellent- drying room, huge kitchen with all utensils etc, lounge. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff.”
Kirsty United Kingdom“Spotlessly clean, comfortable room, cosy lounge, friendly staff.”
Gail United Kingdom“Friendly helpful staff. Spotlessly clean hostel. Great facilities. Excellent location.”
Magdalena United Kingdom“Hostel exceeded my expectations from cleanliness to facilities. Kitchen is well stocked with utensils, cutlery and crockery. Fantastic shared spaces like dining room or living room. Very comfy beds.”- SStella
Greece“The location of the hostel being surrounding from the trees of the forest and so close to the village, the Scottish style of the building, the service, clear bathrooms and kitchen, the staff' s gentle behavior, the pieceful atmosphere in the...” - Drijver United Kingdom“The whole vibe is really lovely, especially if you like chatting to people. The lounge area is really comfortable and the kitchen is very well stocked with plenty of tables.. beautiful surroundings.”
- Yuk United Kingdom“The shower was great—plenty of hot water and good water pressure. The kitchen and dining area were clean, well-equipped, and perfect for meeting new friends.”
Paul United Kingdom“Decent sized rooms with space to move about and store luggage. Very well kept hostel where the staff were on top of cleaning the toilets and shower rooms. Plenty of space in the kitchen, including roomy fridges and easy to find crockery and...”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Braemar Youth HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet
- Shared bathroom
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
View
- Garden view
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Ski
- Ski storage
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
- ArcheryAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- SkiingOff-site
Food & Drink
- Bar
InternetWiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Pet bowls
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Packed lunches
- LaundryAdditional charge
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
General
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
- English
House rulesBraemar Youth Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
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.
The fine printNeed-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
Hostelling 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 17.00 until 21.30 and check-out from 07.00-10.00. Reception opening times do vary; Sunday to Thursday opens 07.00-10.00 and 17.00-21.30. Friday and Saturday opens 07.00-10.00 and 17.00-22.00. Late arrival and access outside the opening hours by pre-arrangement only.
Please inform Braemar 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.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
FAQs about Braemar Youth Hostel
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Check-in at Braemar Youth Hostel is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Braemar Youth Hostel is 700 yards from the centre of Braemar. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Braemar Youth Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Skiing
- Canoeing
- Archery
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Guests staying at Braemar Youth Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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The prices at Braemar Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
