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Cheap Hotels in Ballater

A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a cushioned chair, and a wicker basket filled with logs.

A cozy bar area with wooden flooring, plush seating, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a fireplace, and a reception desk.

Balmoral Arms

Ballater

CNY1,412

CNY1,695 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, a lounge area with chairs, and a staircase leading to a higher level.

A serene outdoor setting with a pond, lush greenery, and two buildings with a modern design.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk, a dresser, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees.

A lobby with a wooden reception desk, marble counters, and a staircase with wooden railings.

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

Ballater

CNY1,377

CNY1,653 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A room with a window, a wooden chair, a dresser, and a lamp.

A kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining table set for four, and a painting on the wall.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, and a table with decorative items.

A stone building with a small table set for dining, wooden chairs, and a yellow bucket.

The Old School House

Ballater

CNY3,251

CNY3,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with a view of trees.

A spacious living room with a large chandelier, green upholstered sofas, and multiple windows with curtains.

A sign for Hostelling Scotland Youth Hostel in a wooded area.

A stone building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance.

Braemar Youth Hostel

Ballater

CNY608

CNY729 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A stone house with a gabled roof, a small wooden structure to the left, and a church spire in the background.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a television on the wall.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a window with floral curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, an oven, and a dishwasher.

Gairnlea Cottage

Ballater

CNY5,083

CNY6,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A castle-like building with multiple towers, a central entrance, and a surrounding fence.

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a vanity with a mirror, a bench, and two lamps.

A forest trail with a wooden staircase leading up.

A dining room with a fireplace, green walls, a chandelier, and a view of buildings outside.

Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

CNY4,935

CNY5,922 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A large stone building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a central entrance.

A cozy library with a fireplace, bookshelves, a comfortable armchair, and a large painting of a landscape on the wall.

A view from a balcony with a sign indicating the balcony is not in use.

A room with a bay window overlooking a brick wall and trees, a white bench with a basket of flowers, and a potted plant with yellow leaves.

Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

CNY5,137

CNY6,165 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A living room with a white sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a television on a stand and a chandelier above the fireplace.

A living room with two armchairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a herringbone wood floor.

Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

CNY4,794

CNY5,753 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hallway with wooden paneling, framed pictures on the walls, and antlers mounted on the ceiling.

A four-poster canopy bed with a floral-patterned carpet, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large mirror.

Derry - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

CNY5,262

CNY6,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A hallway with white double doors, a wooden coat rack, and a sign on the wall.

A dining area with a wooden table, leather chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A stone house with a front porch, a door, and a window.

A stone building with a white door and windows, a wooden shed, and a church steeple in the background.

Gairnlea House

Ballater

CNY6,704

CNY8,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, two umbrellas, and potted plants.

A stone building with signs advertising The Commercial, a pub, lounge bar, and beer garden.

A pool table with balls, a dartboard, and a clock on a stone wall.

A bar area with a brick wall, wooden furniture, and hanging pendant lights.

The Commercial Hotel

Aboyne

CNY994

CNY1,192 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A rustic outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a television, and comfortable seating.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a fireplace.

A traditional white building with a steeply pitched roof, multiple chimneys, and a sign indicating it is a pub. There are outdoor seating areas with tables and chairs, and a bench along the side.

The Boat Inn

Aboyne

CNY857

CNY1,166 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained garden.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, wooden beams on the ceiling, stone walls, and a bar area in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a dresser, a desk, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a chandelier.

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a bar counter, and a seating area with a plaid carpet.

Loch Kinord Hotel

Aboyne

CNY1,032

CNY1,238 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A grassy field with a backdrop of dense forest and hills.

A stone building with a porch, green shutters, and a dog in the yard.

A view through a window with a white frame and a black handle, overlooking a landscape with hills, trees, and a building in the distance.

A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of trees and mountains.

Cambus o'May Hotel

Aboyne

CNY1,101

CNY1,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white and red checkered bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a coat rack with clothes.

A bathroom with a blue wall, a wooden rack holding white robes, and a gold-framed mirror.

A stone building with a red door and two windows, labeled "Aggle House."

A dining area with a red and white checkered tablecloth, wooden chairs, and a blue cabinet with dishes.

Argyle Guest House

Ballindalloch

CNY743

CNY891 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A restaurant with black and white patterned chairs, a stone fireplace, and a mirror on the wall.

A well-maintained garden with a picnic table and benches, surrounded by neatly trimmed hedges and a tall coniferous tree.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and a door at the bottom.

A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, and a decorative silver statue.

Haughton Arms Hotel

Alford

CNY585

CNY702 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Laggan Hotel

Newtonmore

A white building with a conical roof and a round tower, surrounded by trees.

A dining room with a long wooden table, chairs, wall-mounted lights, and framed pictures.

A living room with two leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.

Glenkilrie House

Blairgowrie

CNY1,101

CNY1,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A table set with wine glasses, a bottle of champagne, and a silver teapot, overlooking a river with a forested backdrop.

A hotel with a parking area, outdoor seating, and a view of a river and forested hills.

A dining area with a view of a river and greenery.

A bar area with wooden bar counters, hanging light fixtures, and shelves with bottles.

Banchory Lodge Hotel

Banchory

CNY956

CNY1,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A large stone building with multiple windows and a curved balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A breakfast buffet with various cereals, fruits, and bread on a wooden table in a room with blue walls and a large mirror.

A landscaped garden with a stone pathway, neatly trimmed hedges, and a variety of trees.

A room with a large window, a wooden bench, a sofa, and potted plants.

Lys-Na-Greyne Country House

Aboyne

CNY1,850

CNY2,219 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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Top landmarks in Ballater

A large stone pyramid surrounded by a forest.

Balmoral Castle

8.8/10 (98 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Balmoral Castle— just one of the monuments in central Crathie.

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A snowy mountain landscape with a wooden fence in the foreground.

Glenshee Ski Centre

7.8/10 (59 reviews)

Ski the fall line at Glenshee Ski Centre located 18 mi (29 km) from central Ballater. If you master the slopes, Butcharts Access Poma and Meall Odhar are both nearby.

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A castle with multiple towers, a flag, and a surrounding landscape with trees and a hill.

Braemar Castle

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

Braemar Castle is 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from central Ballater, why not stop by during your stay.

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A mountain landscape with a lake and rocky terrain.

Lochnagar

9.2/10 (27 reviews)

You might want to head out to Lochnagar for some fresh mountain air and a bird's-eye view of Ballater.

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Mar Lodge Estate

9.8/10 (11 reviews)

Mar Lodge Estate is 17.2 mi (27.6 km) from central Ballater, why not stop by during your stay.

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Ballater Golf Club

9.0/10 (7 reviews)

You might want to play some rounds at Ballater Golf Club, a golf course in the heart of Ballater.

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Royal Lochnagar Distillery

10.0/10 (1 review)

Royal Lochnagar Distillery is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from central Crathie, why not stop by during your stay.

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Ballater Library

Ballater Library is worth a visit when in central Ballater.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a cheap hotel in Ballater?

You'll find a variety of hotels to choose from in Ballater so use the filters like "included" amenities or "budget property" to help with your search. To find the best hotel deals, remember to sort your results by "Price: low to high" to see the cheapest Ballater hotels.

Take a look at the lowest price per night from CNY702

What are the best cheap hotels in Ballater?

For a cheap hotel in Ballater with glowing reviews, consider Braemar Youth Hostel, which features free WiFi, free parking and laundry facilities.

Can I stay in a hostel in Ballater?

Hostels can be a cheaper alternative to Ballater hotels, as you can stay in a shared dormitory. There is 1 hostel in Ballater. Braemar Youth Hostel offers free in-room WiFi and free parking.

What are the best cheap things to do in Ballater?

Sightseeing doesn't have to be expensive. You if want to get outdoors, try a visit to Mar Lodge Estate or make a stop at attractions like Balmoral Castle. Be certain to include a visit to Loch Muick.