Overlooking Broadford Bay, Broadford Youth Hostel provides easy access to coastal walks on the Isle of Skye and is just 15 miles from the famous Cuillin mountain range. A communal garden is also available for guests to use. Each room at Broadford comes with shared bathroom facilities, and private rooms are also available. Broadford village is less than 10 minutes’ walk from the hostel and features shopping facilities and restaurants offering local seafood. Whale, wildlife-watching and sightseeing boat trips can be caught from Elgol, which is just 15 miles away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast info

Buffet

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 bunk beds
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.4
Value for money
7.5
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
6.0
Low score for Broadford
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vivienne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    the kitchen had every thing you need ,dinning room was very good and lounge was great
  • Ana
    Portugal Portugal
    Extremely nice staff and big communal areas. Very comfy lounge with access to a very well stocked kitchen with all the utensils needed.
  • Tomasz
    Poland Poland
    Very clean and professionally run hostel. Surprisingly we could do the laundry (I am not sure whether it was in services description). Thanks!
  • Nick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    was very clean and the facilities were very good. it's in a good location for an overnight stop on the way to the ferry at Uig. the common areas were very clean and well presented. a pleasant half mile walk into the village for food and drink....
  • Ianie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Struggling a bit as walking limited recovering from cancer but not hostel fault as mobility scooter hire problems. Weather made it, sunny every day
  • Marion
    Austria Austria
    Amazing place for a hostel and this price range. Spacious communal area and kitchen. Great warm duvets.
  • Junghans
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The staff was very friendly, the lounge was very comfortable.
  • Rose
    Australia Australia
    Easy check on and free car parking for guests. Great kitchen facilities.
  • Alistair
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Super kitchen facilities and lounge area. Good WIFI. Very friendly staff and hostel was very clean.
  • Yami
    Argentina Argentina
    Staff is incredible helpful. The Hostel is really good value for the money. Kitchen is comfortable and there is tea and coffee all day long. There are also some books and games that can be borrowed in the living room.

Property questions and answers
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  • Can I use my own sleeping bag?

    No, it is not possible to you sleeping bags, only the linen provided
    Answered on 17 October 2019
  • Hello, I would like to know is there kitchen in this place :)

    We have a kitchen that guest are welcome to use. The gas is on between 8am to 10am and 5pm to 10pm for the hobs and oven. The microwave, boiler and t..
    Answered on 17 August 2023
  • Do you offer luggage storage?

    Yes we can offer limited Luggage storage
    Answered on 6 April 2021
  • hi, is it possible to reach the hostel using pubblic transport?

    Public transport will get you to main road in Broadford, from there is 0.5 mile walk to Broadford YH.
    Answered on 2 July 2021
  • Do the rooms have attached bathrooms

    Hello, Unfortunately we do not have rooms with an en-suite. All our common bathrooms are in the corridors. Kind regards Hostel team
    Answered on 30 June 2021
  • Is there a bus from the nearest train station? How far is the bus stop?

    Thank you for your query. The closet train station is in Kyle of Lochalsh. The 915 bus will bring you to Broadford in 25mins and runs pretty regularl..
    Answered on 21 March 2024
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Property surroundings

Facilities of Broadford Youth Hostel

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Broadford Youth Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 17:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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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 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 22:00. Check-out from 07:00 until 10:00. The reception is open from 8am - 10 am then 5pm to 10 pm.

We close reception during the day for cleaning.

Later 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 Broadford 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 Broadford Youth Hostel

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

  • Check-in at Broadford Youth Hostel is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Broadford Youth Hostel is 800 yards from the centre of Broadford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Guests staying at Broadford Youth Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Buffet