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 in particular 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 twin beds
1 full 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

  • David
    Australia Australia
    It's a youth hostel, so it's about equality for all, supportive and great value
  • Julie
    United States of America United States of America
    I stayed here with my two teen kids and husband in a private room. Good kitchen. Lovely common rooms. Location very convenient yet felt more remote. Staff very helpful. I think it was fully booked but was so quiet I felt like there was no one...
  • Niko
    France France
    Good location, good spirit and mood. Very clean, good people.
  • Madison
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was beautiful, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the room was comfortable and clean. You really couldn’t ask for more.
  • Cece
    United States of America United States of America
    Great view of the water, nice modern kitchen, lounge. Clean bathrooms, very quiet
  • Divya
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was good, and in particular I must mention Stewart, who shared information about the area and conversation with me, and helped me to plan my excursions for my time there. The kitchen is very well-equipped. On the whole, it is a rather...
  • K
    Kanyapat
    Thailand Thailand
    Staffs are so nice and helpful. The kitchen is fully equiped.
  • Lana
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was excellent...very helpful....a walk to the sea....grounds were pretty....bed comfortable
  • Suthirat
    Thailand Thailand
    Comfortable beds, fairly clean room and good price
  • A
    Anonymous
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    perfect location, fit for our needs but I like an en-suite

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • 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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Area info

Amenities of Broadford Youth Hostel

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverSoloDebit cardCash

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 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 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 ID 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 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 Broadford Youth Hostel

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

    • Check-in at Broadford Youth Hostel is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Broadford Youth Hostel is 2,450 feet from the center of Broadford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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