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9.0

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Upscale hostel near Fairy Pools

Located close to Black Cuillin, Glenbrittle Youth Hostel provides laundry facilities.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden table, and a door with a sign.

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a wooden dining table, and a large window providing natural light.

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A cabin with wooden walls and a sloped ceiling. There are two bunk beds with blue patterned bedding and a single chair. A window with curtains allows natural light into the room.

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A bunk bed with a ladder, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Minginish, Glenbrittle Youth Hostel is in a rural area. Isle of Skye Oysters is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fairy Pools and Talisker Beach. Talisker Distillery and Dunvegan Castle are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Minginish travel guide
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Glenbrittle, Carbost, Minginish, Scotland, IV47 8TA

What's nearby

  • A waterfall cascading over rocks into a clear pool, surrounded by mountains.
    Fairy Pools
    4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • A serene lake surrounded by green hills and rocky outcrops.
    Faerie Glen
    4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • A white building with the name "TALISKER" on its side, set against a backdrop of mountains and greenery.
    Talisker Distillery
    12 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • A castle on a hill, surrounded by dense forest and a body of water.
    Dunvegan Castle
    44 min drive - 31.9 miles
  • Isle of Skye Oysters
    13 min drive - 10.4 miles

Restaurants

  • The Old Inn
    9 min drive
  • Café Cùil
    8 min drive
  • The Oyster Shed
    10 min drive
  • Caora Dhubh Coffee Company
    9 min drive
  • The Wee Tea Room
    12 min drive

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

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

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  • 2 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Glenbrittle Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Glenbrittle Youth Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Glenbrittle Youth Hostel located?

Situated in a rural location, this hostel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Fairy Pools and within 9 mi (15 km) of Talisker Distillery and Isle of Skye Oysters. Talisker Beach and Dunvegan Castle are also within 32 mi (52 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Glenbrittle Youth Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 105 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Clean room , restaurant very good, location very good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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very good hotel in a fantastic location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was very helpful during my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

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Location is great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place with a relaxed atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very remote, middle of nowhere, and very comfortable and friendly. Probably the nicest hostel I've ever stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect stay; everything was great. Thanks so much for the lovely staff always ready to help!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

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This hostel is in such a gorgeous spot. It has wonderful common spaces and quiet private spaces. Not fancy, but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location on the Isle of Skye

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

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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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

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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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

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The room is nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Lovely and peaceful . A good sized family room for three . Good bathroom facilities. Sitting area was cosy but could have been bigger to accommodate all guests as was very busy when we stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I would provide more food, as there are no restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice hostel in a beautiful area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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6/10 Okay

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location was amazing, the rooms comfortable and clean, and the host at the reception was extremely helpful and hospitable, i would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Enjoyed the stay. Beautiful scenes and comfortable sleeping beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

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A fantastic location & extremely good value for money compared to alternatives on Skye.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Michel and his partner were very helpful and run the hostel exceptionally well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025