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Braemar Youth Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostel in Ballater with free parking

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Property grounds
Exterior
Living area
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Shared Bathroom (6 Person)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
21 Glenshee Road, Ballater, Scotland, AB35 5YQ

What's nearby

  • Glenfiddich - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Braemar Castle - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Mar Lodge Estate - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Balmoral Castle - 14 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Cairngorms National Park - 29 min drive - 26.0 miles

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Farquesons Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Stag - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Invercauld Mews Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gordons Tearoom - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Braemar Youth Hostel

Property highlights
A garden, laundry facilities, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Braemar Youth Hostel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Braemar Youth Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Archery

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between July 21 and December 31.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 5.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Braemar Youth Hostel Ballater
Braemar Youth Ballater
Braemar Youth Hostel Ballater
Braemar Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Braemar Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Ballater

Frequently asked questions

Is Braemar Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Braemar Youth Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Braemar Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Braemar Youth Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Braemar Youth Hostel located?

Situated in Ballater, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Braemar Golf Club and Glenfiddich. Braemar Castle is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

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Braemar Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

The hostel is very clean and quiet. Staff very helpful .I loved the location.They accept dogs for a small fee .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great location, staff and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Very clean and cosy place to stay in !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Absolutely wonderful staff, clean facilities, and amazing view from the property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Great location get to outdoors
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Staff was exceptionally friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10

Staff is good, I'm not a Hostel person I think but still I can say that it was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great stay, quiet time of year but the hostel was very comfortable, clean, friendly, and relaxed. I had a private double room which was perfect for travelling with a pet. Kitchen access was really handy as Braemar and the surrounding area doesn't have much in the way of options for eating during the week in the off season.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Great place to stay. Great staff. Clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Très jolie auberge et personnel adorable. Le lit était confortable on se sentait comme dans un nuage et la cuisine equipée au top. Je recommande.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Local lindo, com muito verde, próximo a cidade, cozinha equipada, pessoas simpáticas.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10

Nice place to stay - comfy and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10

Most helpful kind staff Ian so knowledgeable of area
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10

Could do with check in earlier than 5 o’clock. Bonus for us was seeing Red Squirrels. We were only there overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10

Sehr netter Empfang, tolle Lage am Waldrand. Gute Tipps bekommen für Unternehmungen und Essen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10

Lovely bird watching out the windows. Great kitchen! Sweet little village minutes away on foot and hill hiking in every direction.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019