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Port Charlotte Youth Hostel

4.0 star property
Beach hostel in Islay Island with free parking

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Family dining
Marina
Garden
Beach nearby, white sand
Property amenity
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel offers a laid-back atmosphere in a scenic setting. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and self-serve breakfast options. The garden is perfect for downtime, while amenities like laundry facilities and bicycle parking ensure a comfortable stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Tomorrow

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Microwave
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Microwave
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Microwave
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Microwave
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Microwave
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Microwave
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Islay Island, Port Charlotte Youth Hostel is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Mor and Port ban, while Museum of Islay Life and Outback Art Gallery are cultural highlights.
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Port Charlotte, Main Street, Islay Island, Scotland, PA48 7TX

What's nearby

  • Museum of Islay Life - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bruichladdich Distillery - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Bowmore Distillery - 20 min drive - 12.7 miles
  • Kilchoman Distillery - 21 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Laphroaig Distillery - 40 min drive - 25.3 miles

Getting around

  • Islay (ILY) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bruichladdich Distillery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant at Port Charlotte Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peatzeria - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kilchoman Distillery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kilchoman Distillery Cafe - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Port Charlotte Youth Hostel

Upscale hostel
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), bicycle parking, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Port Charlotte Youth Hostel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens
  • Freezers, cookware/dishes/utensils, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (5:00 PM - 9:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 31 and March 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 self-serve breakfast: approximately GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

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

Port Charlotte Youth Hostel Islay Island
Port Charlotte Youth Islay Island
Charlotte Youth Hostel Islay
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel Islay Island
Port Charlotte Youth
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Port Charlotte Youth Hostel
Port Charlotte Youth Islay
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel Islay Island
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Port Charlotte Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Port Charlotte Youth Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Port Charlotte 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 Port Charlotte Youth Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Port Charlotte Youth Hostel located?

Situated in Islay Island, this beach hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Wildlife Information Centre, Museum of Islay Life, and Islay Natural History Centre. Port Mor and Port ban are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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