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Ratagan Youth Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel in Kyle

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Boating
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Nestled by the lake, Ratagan Youth Hostel offers a serene retreat with in-room WiFi and laundry facilities. Explore the garden or store your bike securely while enjoying a smoke-free environment.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
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  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Heating
Refrigerator
Microwave
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Freezer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Kyle, Ratagan Youth Hostel is on the waterfront. Plockton Harbour and Torabhaig Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Magpie and Isle of Skye Market Square.
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Glenshiel, Ratagan, Kintail, Kyle, Scotland, IV40 8HP

What's nearby

  • Eilean Donan Castle - 17 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Loch Carron - 25 min drive - 20.9 miles
  • Brochs at Glenelg - Dun Telve & Dun Troddan - 27 min drive - 15.0 miles
  • Skye Bridge - 28 min drive - 22.5 miles
  • Plockton Harbour - 30 min drive - 23.7 miles

Getting around

  • Stromeferry Station - 22 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪all the Goodness Coffee & Bakeshop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chocolates Of Glenshiel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dornie Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Shielshop & FiveSisters Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Pitstop At Kintail - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Ratagan Youth Hostel

Upscale hostel by the lake
Ratagan Youth Hostel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and bicycle parking
Room features
All guestrooms at Ratagan Youth Hostel include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens
  • Toasters, stovetops, and freezers

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

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed

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

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between July 22 and March 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.5 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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 self-serve breakfast: approximately GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.5 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
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

Ratagan Youth Hostel Kyle
Ratagan Youth Kyle
Ratagan Youth Hostel Kyle
Ratagan Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Ratagan Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kyle

Frequently asked questions

Is Ratagan Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 7.5 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Ratagan Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ratagan Youth Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ratagan Youth Hostel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hostel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Glen Shiel and within 9 mi (15 km) of Five Sisters of Kintail and Eilean Donan Castle. Loch Carron and Bright Water Visitor Centre are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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