Ballater Hostel
Ballater Hostel, Bridge Square, Ballater, AB35 5QJ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Ballater Hostel
Located in Ballater and within 11 miles of Balmoral Castle, Ballater Hostel features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 29 miles from CairnGorm National Park, 12 miles from Aboyne Golf Club and 16 miles from Corgarff Castle. The property has a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. The hostel provides certain rooms that include a safety deposit box, and each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Guests at Ballater Hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ballater, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Craigievar Castle is 19 miles from the accommodation, while Kildrummy Castle is 21 miles away. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 39 miles from Ballater Hostel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Larry
United States of America“This is a great independent hostel, warmly welcoming, cozy, and comfortable. We stayed in a six bed dorm, which had an attached toilet and shower, while we attended the Braemar Highland Games. You can trave by bus from Ballater to Braemer but be...” 
William
Australia“I cooked my own breakfast, all the required utensils were there”- Theodor
Germany“Great shower and kitchen. It also provided a dry room for any wet clothes and the beds were comfortable.” - Aiken United States of America“I've stayed in many many hostels This is probably the nicest one I ever have stayed in top notch”
Sarah
United Kingdom“Ease of use and additional amenities in the kitchen etc”- Kim United Kingdom“Secure bike lock up area. Great kitchen and lounge area. Lovely owner who was very helpful. Good shower. I would highly recommend staying.”
- FFiona United Kingdom“Couldn’t fault this place - incredibly warm welcome, top notch facilities, wonderful night’s sleep in an 8 bed mixed dorm. Not bad for £20!!”
- Glenda Australia“Fantastic experience all round. Dominique was so welcoming and had thought of everything for the travellers comfort. Lovely clean and very friendly Hostel.”
Glenys Australia“Good location Very friendly and helpful staff they had a lot of information about the area”- Jean
New Zealand“Friendly, generous, exceptionally thoughtful and considerate of travelers needs...right down to hot water bottles!”
Area info
Amenities of Ballater HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 9.4
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Toilet paper
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Shared kitchen
- Socket near the bed
- Horseback ridingOff-site
- BowlingOff-site
- Cycling
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingOff-site
- Skiing
- FishingOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Baggage storage
- Board games/Puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- English
House rulesBallater Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
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
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.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Parking - please note Ballater Hostel has no car/motorbike parking. However, it is possible to pull up outside the hostel to unload and then there is loads of free parking available in the village.
Towels - All private rooms include towels (superior private, budget private and 4 bed private). Beds in shared mixed dorms, as well as sole use of dorm rooms (the 6 and the 8 bed), do not include towels. Whole hostel bookings do not include towels. Towel hire is available @ £2 a towel (for duration of stay, not per day!)
Payment - A 10% non refundable deposit will be charged upon booking. Remaining balance due no later than one week prior to arrival. A reminder regarding the balance due will be sent out via email (with easy payment link) 3 weeks prior to arrival (to give you plenty of time to pay). Should the balance not have been paid by one week prior to arrival we will attempt to take the remaining balance using the card you booked with. Should the card not work, your booking will be canceled.
FAQs about Ballater Hostel
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Ballater Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Bowling
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Horseback riding
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Check-in at Ballater Hostel is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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The prices at Ballater Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Ballater Hostel is 1,000 feet from the center of Ballater. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
