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Portree Independent Hostel

4.0 star property
This island retreat in Portree offers a perfect blend of modern amenities and convenient location, making it an ideal base for exploring the area

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Travelers find this upscale hostel in central Portree, where comfort meets practicality. Cozy accommodations offer a welcome respite after a day of exploration, while on-site laundry aids longer journeys. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Basic Room, 1 Bedroom (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Room, 1 Bedroom (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Room, 1 Bedroom (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Room, 1 Bedroom (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Portree, Portree Independent Hostel is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at The Lump and Sgurr Alasdair, while Aros Experience and Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre are cultural highlights. Aros Centre and The Brother's Point are also worth visiting. Visit our Portree travel guide
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The Old Post Office, The Green, Portree, Scotland, IV51 9BT

What's nearby

  • Portree Harbour which includes a coastal town, boating and a bay or harbor
    Portree Harbour
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • On route to Sgurr Alasdair
    Sgurr Alasdair
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Somerled Square
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Portree Visit Scotland Information Centre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Apothecary's Tower
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV)
    175 min drive

Restaurants

  • An Talla Mòr Eighteen Twenty
    2 min walk
  • Aros
    3 min drive
  • Tongadale
    3 min walk
  • Antlers Bar & Grill
    1 min walk
  • Cuchullin
    2 min walk

About this property

Portree Independent Hostel

Upscale hostel near Portree Harbour
Portree Independent Hostel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Portree Independent Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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

Portree Independent
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Portree Independent Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Portree Independent Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Portree Independent Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Portree Independent Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Portree Independent Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Portree Independent Hostel located?

Located in Portree Town, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Somerled Square and Portree Harbour. Portree Visit Scotland Information Centre and The Lump are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Portree Independent Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
L'état général des chambres est correct. Nous avons surtout apprécié la grande cuisine commune.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Hayder

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice wee hostel

Room was very clean and tidy and the bathrooms were clean as well. Only downside was that we couldn't use most of the kitchen facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

YEEFONG, Melaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and glad to meet great friends there too
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Alessandra

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

Okkeissimo

Prima volta in ostello!! Non poteva andare meglio!!!! Organizzato, pulito, spazioso nelle cucina....camera con letto a castello, anche se nella prenotazione mi portava il matrimoniale, ma non importa, questo e' un dettaglio, l'unica cosa negativa e' stato il riscaldamento nella camera che, noi era quasi impercettibile e qui di abbiamo avuto freddo.....ma per tutto il resto lo consiglio tanto....ben fatto allo staff e ai proprietari ( mi e' parso di capire fossero giapponesi/cinesi) davvero bravissimi.....
Cucina grande ed organizzatissima
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Donald

Disliked: Room comfort

Disappointing but liked cooking /dining space

Disappointing stay. Descriptions and photos they use in publicity do not match reality. Expected double bed, got two stacked single bunk beds. We did like, that, as a hostel the cooking and dining area was pleasant and well-equipped. Parking was in public space doen a steep hill or public stairs from the hotel. No on-premises or immediately nearby parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
war alles gut für mich, ich habe mich wohl gefühlt
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Eden

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mold all over the ceiling of the bathroom, pillow was thin and flimsy. Room smelled
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Huiling

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

中国人开的青旅，啥都好沟通！

1.位置很好，就在主街，离游客中心步行不到5分钟 2.大黄色的建筑，你想忽略都不行。非常容易找到 3.住在1楼（其实是二楼啦）的双人间。上下床非常结实没有噪音 4.是中国人哦，我觉得是老板和老板娘啦。老板是香港人，爆炒食物非常香，还借电饭煲给我们，感激啊！老板娘是大连人，接到国人电话说租车出了问题，得夜晚12点半到，也立马说到了给电话给起床开门！（是的，10点半关门，需要进出得压5磅现金换门卡） 5.房费只能给现金。如果你不够现金，不要急！老板很好人哦！能以优惠的汇率换钱。你微信转钱付房费，老板完全接受。而且如果你现金不够，也可以通过微信换英镑。 强推
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful place. Located downtown close to bus station. Very clean and quite. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Christina

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Go B&B for same price

Originally booked early in the year as it was a ‘double room’ for 2 nights at £50 total. Got there to find a bunk bed in a single room, not a double bed. Neither of us can use bunk beds so had to shift top mattress to floor to try and get a sleep. We were also charged £100 for the 2 nights unlike the original £50. I could have booked a db&b for just more than that at the time I booked. Why would I pay twice as much for a bunk bed and a shared bathroom? The fellow hostellers clearly were used to maid service the state they left the floors swimming with water after they cleaned themselves... had I paid £50 for this I would have possibly had a better view ..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Catherine

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

Good

Good hostel. I would have preferred a private room, but I did book late and it was probably peak tourist season. So that's my own fault.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I requested a double room through Expedia and the hostel does not have one! This should not have been offered as an option if it did not exist.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Cheerful hostel right in town

Really enjoyed this hostel. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Very cheerful decoration with bright colors everywhere. Overall, quite clean. Lockers are a bit small (i.e. can't fit a whole bag in there) but really only downside. The kitchen area is huge so makes for easy cooking even during peak eating times. The location really can't be beat...right downtown in Portree. Easy access to buses, pubs, shopping etc. Really enjoyed staying at this hostel and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extraordinarily kind and helped me plan my stay in Skye. As a 22 year old female traveling alone, I felt safe and in good hands!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
設施齊全，床架、用品比較舊，但不失清潔乾淨。此處世界各地人物都有，各人跟旅社規範自律，各得所需，很好的經驗。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bon séjour, l’hostel est très sympa et les environs de Portree sont magnifiques
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
personnel sympa avec conseils. la cuisine est spacieuse et bien équipée. douche bien chaude. très bien localisée
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shimi, Tokyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
長距離バスのバス停から徒歩1分で着くホステル。ベッドや設備も平均的なホステルのそれで、全く問題ない。キッチン・食堂が広く、近くにCoopもあるため好きなものを調理できる他、ポートリー中心街に食べに行ける。ランドリーは一度外に出てから下に降りたところにあり、洗濯機4£・乾燥機1£。朝食などのサービスはなし。サイトの写真が古いため全体に汚く見えるが、実際は清潔に保たれている。
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lam

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

Best hostel!

The best hostel ever ! The lady in the reception is so kind and helpful! Everything is clean and tidy. The atmosphere here is so good that I will definitely stay here whenever I visit Portree! Best, Chloe
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Great hostel steps from city center

Hostel had comfy beds, lots of space in the room, a fully stocked kitchen, an affordable laundromat downstairs, and nice, spacious bathroom and shower facilities. My one complaint is that there was only one outlet in the whole room of 10 bunks. It had a power strip so there were plenty of spaces for all, but it meant only 2-4 people could actually be close to their charging electronics.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time in a hostel, so got a double room all to myself. The price was more than half the price of any hotel. I was surprised at how clean it was. The bed was comfy enough for me. I realized I should've brought my own towel, but that's on me. Great value, and it was definitely quite at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019