Hostels in Scotland

Hostels Scotland

Hostelling International Youth Hostels in Scotland offer comfortable and affordable accommodation for the modern traveller of any age. Like all HI Hostels, Scotland hostel standards and quality are taken very seriously, all our National Associations are required to meet the internationally agreed high quality standards. Our team of inspectors visit our hostels worldwide to ensure these standards are constantly upheld.

Discover the real hostel experience and visit our hostel accommodation in Scotland, meet our friendly staff who can help you find the best things to do and see. HI Hostels are great places to meet fellow travellers from destinations worldwide.

Scotland

Capital:	Edinburgh
Language:	English
Currency:	£ (Sterling)
Population:	5 112 100
Size sq km:	78 781
Phone Code:	44

Hostelling Information

Hostelling in Scotland

Hike up mountains and across empty moorland; bike through untamed, remote landscape; visit turreted castles; eat smoked salmon; listen to the bagpipes; look for the Loch Ness monster. Scotland is a romantic mix of wild peaks, rugged islands, baronial mansions - and buzzing cities. Edinburgh presents graceful Georgian streets, stately buildings and twisting medieval alleyways. Full of vitality, Glasgow offers a wealth of art galleries and intriguing museums. The countryside beyond varies from the pine forests and inland lochs of the Cairngorm Mountains to the stunning sea scenery of the west coast and the quiet beauty of the islands of Shetland, Orkney and the Hebrides. With more than 60 hostels located in some of Scotland's most sublime areas, there is a wide choice of accommodation - ranging from rustic hideaways to modern lodges, and even an atmospheric castle, complete with a statue gallery (and, it is rumoured, its own ghost).

HI Hostels in Scotland

Find out more about Scotland! Read travel tips and advice from other travellers!

Membership

Hostelling International membership gives you much more than a comfy bed! It puts you at the heart of a huge international family, where you can share experiences, travel and friendship with people of all nations. Tell me more

Travelling Around

For ease of travel use self–drive. Drive on the left.

Travel Advice

Hostelling International advises you always to check with your own national authorities (Foreign Ministry, State Department etc.) concerning the need for visas, any safety concerns, or any specific restrictions, which may apply in the countries to which you intend to travel.

Health

The European Health Insurance Card is recommended for EU residents. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is valid in 31 European countries and guarantees the holder will get the same treatment as people living in the country he/she is visiting. For more information: http://ehic.europa.eu

HI-eKit Access Number

Check www.hi.ekit.com for up to date Access Numbers

Other Information

Check for specific information at National Office as hostels vary greatly in terms of location and/or facilities.

Hostelling Information

National Office

SYHA Hostelling Scotland
7 Glebe Crescent
Stirling
FK8 2JA
Scotland
Tel.: (44) (1786) 891400
Fax.: (44) (1786) 891333
E-mail:

www.syha.org.uk

Opening times

Larger and city hostels open throughout the year, some with 24 h access. Smaller and seasonal hostels are generally open from spring till autumn. Those hostels may be closed during the day (10am – 5pm) and during night time (11pm – 7am). Please check directly with hostel. Hostels may be available as Rent-a-Hostels out of season.

Rooms and Reservations

Reservations recommended throughout the year for all rooms. Reservations through this website, National Association website, National Booking Centre, Hostel or National Office by telephone, fax or email. Hostels are for males and females. Smoking is prohibited in public places throughout Scotland.

Guests

Membership Card and Photo ID are required. Age limits may apply for children – check with hostel. Groups welcome. Group bookings via National Booking Centre, Hostel or National Office by telephone, fax or email.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner available available at some hostels – please check when booking. Groups should advise at time of booking if they require catering. Self–catering facilities available.

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