Located close to Black Cuillin and Isle of Skye Oysters, Glenbrittle Youth Hostel has plenty to offer.
Other perks at this hostel include:
Free self parking
Self-serve breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free premises
Extra amenities include:
Communal kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens
Toasters, stovetops, and freezers
Languages
English
Property amenities
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Daily self-serve breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Handrails in stairways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
More
2 floors
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Freezer
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
Toaster
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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: 16
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:30 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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
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
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.
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Glenbrittle Youth Hostel?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Glenbrittle 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 Glenbrittle Youth Hostel?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Glenbrittle Youth Hostel located?
Situated in Minginish, this hostel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Talisker Distillery, Isle of Skye Oysters, and Talisker Beach.
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Glenbrittle Youth Hostel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 86 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 86 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 86 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Michel and his partner were very helpful and run the hostel exceptionally well.
Paul
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
very good hotel in a fantastic location
fabrizio
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
Perfect location.
Christine
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10
Location is great
marina
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10
Access is a bit difficult and the no noise rule after 10pm was not imposed so it took a while to go to sleep. Nevertheless installations are good and clean and the location is simply perfect to wake up and go in a hiking
Daniel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Great place with a relaxed atmosphere
Rob
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10
Excellent location
Catriona
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
8/10
Nice hostel in a beautiful area.
Tina
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10
The location was amazing, the rooms comfortable and clean, and the host at the reception was extremely helpful and hospitable, i would definitely recommend!
Jelena
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10
Enjoyed the stay. Beautiful scenes and comfortable sleeping beds.
Fengmei
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
8/10
This hostel is in such a gorgeous spot. It has wonderful common spaces and quiet private spaces. Not fancy, but clean and comfortable.
Tracy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10
A fantastic location & extremely good value for money compared to alternatives on Skye.
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
10/10
The hostel was fine.
Timothy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
We liked that: landscape, closeness to nature, tranquillity of the place, hellpfulness of the staff, simplicity and at the same time cosiness of the accommodation; breakfast, locally produced craft beer from the island.
Uwe
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
10/10
Such a beautiful area. One of the nicest hostels I’ve stayed in. It is run very efficiently. WARNING: the road has many pot hole and is narrow even for a single car.
lucinda
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
Lovely and friendly staff
YiPeng
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10
I had a two night stay at Glenbrittle while visiting Isle of Skye. The room was comfy enough (a little cramped for ten people), the bathrooms were nice and very clean, the common areas were well stocked and cozy.
There's also a great waterfall right across the road from the hostel and plenty of sheep and lambs to watch in the evenings.
Mallory
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10
I didn t like the road to go to the youth hostel because it IS a one- track road in Bad conditions ( holes)
The youth hostel was great en every aspect.
carine
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
This is a amazing youth hostel, the staff is so nice and available!
All the hostel is very clean and safety.
We very enjoyed our night here.
Thank you for all.
Marine
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
8/10
Unique location in the middle of nature.
Room was basic, shared spaces clean and you can cook your own meal in the kitchen.
Emma
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
10/10
I had a fantastic stay at Glenbrittle Youth Hostel, very remote and quiet just what I like, Stuart there went above and beyond to help me out with my camera issues along with giving me ideas where abouts to go and was extremely friendly. It's an awesome place
Ethan
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10
Brilliant in very way thanks
avril
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10
Great location to hike and to visit the Fairy Pools. Comfortable rooms and clean bathrooms and showers. Very large kitchen. Only drawback was biting midges (insects) in our room which are common in Highlands areas. We left with multiple bites. Otherwise our stay was really nice.
Ann
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
8/10
Facility is fine with just the basics. Don’t expect anything more and it is fine. Clean and nice staff. It is very remote with no cell service.
Lisa
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
8/10
Beautiful mountain location. Clean and well equipped. Room for 5 people quite spacious. Good beds.
Can be noisy at night as rooms have no phonic insulation and everything can be heard from other rooms. Parking can be difficult as hikers park next to the hostel. The access road is narrow, damaged and very busy during day time. It is a great place to hike the neighboring mountains but not as a base for exploring Skye, due to the fastidious access.