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Braemar Youth Hostel

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8.9
Fabulous
137 Total Reviews
Perfect Location
Superb Staff
Fantastic Cleanliness

Property Description

An impressive former shooting lodge, Braemar Youth Hostel sits in extensive grounds in the heart of Cairngorms National Park and is a great base for exploring Royal Deeside with its many castles and distilleries, including Balmoral Castle, the Queen’s Scottish home.

Perfect for groups, families and individual travellers, the hostel boasts many traditional features and offers guests a wide range of room types, from comfortable private rooms to spacious shared accommodation. None of the rooms are en-suite but ample shower and washroom facilities are available.

Guests can opt for a continental breakfast served in the dining room or take advantage of the large, well-equipped self-catering kitchen. Other facilities include free WiFi, a bright, comfortable lounge with TV, a laundry and drying room, free onsite parking and secure bike storage. Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception.

Sitting on the ‘Snow Road’, the hostel is the perfect base for outdoor enthusiasts, within easy reach of the Cairngorms and the ski centres at Glenshee and the Lecht.

Braemar is a dog-friendly hostel. If you would like to book yourself and your dog into the hostel, please phone the hostel direct to check availability. There is a small charge of £5 per night for your dog when staying in our hostels.

The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.

Reviews & Ratings

8.9
Fabulous
137 Total Reviews
  • Security
    8.8
  • Location
    9.5
  • Staff
    9.8
  • Atmosphere
    8.5
  • Cleanliness
    8.5
  • Value for Money
    9
  • Facilities
    8

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Latest Reviews

10
Superb
Oct 20, 2022
A wonderful place, exceptionally clean, a friendly atmosphere and very helpful staff!
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Female, 41+
8.6
Fabulous
Sep 30, 2022
Great place - friendly staff - value for money. Braemar b & Bs, hotels etc. either booked out or too expensive at £100+
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Female, 41+
4.9
Rating
Sep 23, 2022
I have stayed in many hostels but the facilities provided at this hostel were shocking. We stayed in a female three bedded room with no space to hang anything apart from walking jackets and the only washing/showering facilities nearby were MALE showers/toilets and washing facilities. Having spoken to some foreign visitors, they were equally shocked at the facilities.
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Female, 41+

Facilities

  • Free

    • Linen Included
    • Free Parking
    • Free WiFi
  • General

    • Common Room
    • Bicycle Parking
    • Breakfast Not Included
    • Self-Catering Facilities
    • Hair Dryers For Hire
    • Washing Machine
  • Services

    • Laundry Facilities
    • Towels for hire
    • Housekeeping
    • Reception (limited hours)
  • Food & Drink

    • Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
  • Entertainment

    • Board Games