Located in Pitlochry, within 15 miles of Castle Menzies and 28 miles of Scone Palace, Pitlochry Backpackers has accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 7 miles from Blair Castle, 6.9 miles from Blair Atholl Golf Club and 15 miles from Aberfeldy Golf Course. The property provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. All rooms at the hostel come with a shared bathroom and bed linen. You can play pool at Pitlochry Backpackers, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing. The Scottish Crannog Centre is 21 miles from the accommodation, while Glenshee Ski Centre is 30 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Dundee Airport, 40 miles from Pitlochry Backpackers.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 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 9.6!

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lauren
    Canada Canada
    The bed in the 4 bed dorm was comfortable. The location was close to the bus stop and also walking distance to different trails.
  • Carol
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Warm welcome, quirky decor, comfortable room. Appreciated use of the kitchen facilities and communal areas were pleasant and quirky.
  • Mark
    Canada Canada
    Amazing. Location, reception, amenities, vibe was awesome.
  • Mark
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    The VHS player and all the old videos on the TB room made my day.
  • Sarah
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Great value for money. Fantastic kitchen facilities & free tea & coffee is provided. Comfortable private room with our own bathroom. Excellent location on Main Street. We were also able to store our cycles in a locked cupboard.
  • Marlene
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Once again a fabulous stay here in Pitlochry. I always stay here when I go there. Great location, brilliant place to stay, wonderfully friendly staff and at a very reasonable price!
  • Lucinda
    the United States the United States
    Great location in the center of town, and really helpful staff at check in. We had private en-suite rooms were able to check in before 5pm, which was incredibly helpful. They had a place for us to store our bikes safely too.
  • Sarah
    the United States the United States
    My family booked a private room, but I wasn't sure if it would be en suite or have towels provided. Pitlochry was towards the end of our journey so I figured we'd sort it out. I was pleased to have an en suite room with towels, and plenty of room....
  • Alistair
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Friendly staff, budget accommodation but suitable for my needs
  • Shannon
    the United States the United States
    We booked a room with two single beds and a private bathroom. The beds were comfy, and the room was very clean. We got exactly what we wanted for a great value. Everything we wanted was within walking distance, and the staff was fabulous. We also...

Area info

Amenities of Pitlochry Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • View

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Ski

  • Ski storage

Activities

  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Pool table
  • Game room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage storage
    • Fax/Photocopying
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Safe

    General

    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Pitlochry Backpackers 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.
    Check-out
    From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Curfew
    The entrance to the property is closed between 00:30 and 07:00
    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 not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSoloCash
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that parking is available on a first come, first serve basis.

    When booking for 10 people or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

    Late check-in after 22:00 is possible until 00:30 Sunday to Thursday and Friday and Saturdays is possible until 02:00. Please note that after the last late check-in time, the front door is locked until 07:00 the next day.

    Please note that children are welcome at the Hostel but must be in a Private Room and not mixed with our other guests. If you are thinking of booking a dorm room with guests under the age of 18, please contact the property.

    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.

    Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    FAQs about Pitlochry Backpackers

    • Check-in at Pitlochry Backpackers is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

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

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Pool table
      • Skiing
      • Game room
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Horseback riding
    • The prices at Pitlochry Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Pitlochry Backpackers is 650 feet from the center of Pitlochry. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.