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Braemar Youth Hostel

3.0 star property
Ballater hostel with bar/lounge

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Exterior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Property grounds
In-room dining
Nestled near the Scottish Highlands, Braemar Youth Hostel offers a cozy retreat with laundry facilities and in-room WiFi. Guests can unwind at the bar or take advantage of free self parking.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Archery

Feel at home (4)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
The current price is CNY460
CNY552 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4

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Shared Dormitory, Men only

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Shared Bathroom (6 Person)

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
21 Glenshee Road, Ballater, Scotland, AB35 5YQ

What's nearby

  • Glenfiddich - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Braemar Castle - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Mar Lodge Estate - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 14 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Cairngorms National Park - 29 min drive - 41.8 km

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Farquesons Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Invercauld Mews Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Stag - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gordon's Tearoom - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Braemar Youth Hostel

At Braemar Youth Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Balmoral Castle. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a garden.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Archery
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Skiing nearby

Services

  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Garden

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 5.95 per person

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between July 21 and December 31.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

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

Also known as

Braemar Youth Hostel Ballater
Braemar Youth Ballater
Braemar Youth Hostel Ballater
Braemar Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Braemar Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Ballater

Frequently asked questions

Is Braemar Youth Hostel currently open?

The property is closed between July 21 and December 31.

Does Braemar Youth Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Braemar Youth Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Braemar Youth Hostel?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Braemar Youth Hostel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Braemar Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Braemar Youth Hostel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as archery. Braemar Youth Hostel also has a garden.

What's the area around Braemar Youth Hostel like?

Braemar Youth Hostel is a short 17-minute walk from Braemar Castle and 11 minutes' walk from Glenfiddich.

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