Ratagan Youth Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel in Kyle

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Front of property
Boating
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Glenshiel, Ratagan, Kintail, Kyle, Scotland, IV40 8HP
  • Place, Glen Shiel
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Eilean Donan Castle
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Armadale Ferry Terminal
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Kyle

Located 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Glen Shiel, Ratagan Youth Hostel is within a 15-minute drive of Eilean Donan Castle. The 14 rooms at this 4-star hostel include refrigerators and microwaves.

What's nearby

  • Glen Shiel - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Eilean Donan Castle - 17 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Skye Bridge - 28 min drive - 22.5 miles
  • Armadale Ferry Terminal - 56 min drive - 40.2 miles
  • Loch Lochy - 57 min drive - 49.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Ratagan Youth Hostel

Hostel in Kyle
Guests staying at Ratagan Youth Hostel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between July 22 and March 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 7.5 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 5 PM—-10 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Ratagan Youth Hostel?

Ratagan Youth Hostel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do around Ratagan Youth Hostel?

This hostel is located in Kyle within a short 17-minute walk of Glen Shiel. You'll also find Eilean Donan Castle and Five Sisters of Kintail nearby.

Will I be able to park at Ratagan Youth Hostel?

Yes, though parking is available on request. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Does Ratagan Youth Hostel include a casino at the property?

No, Ratagan Youth Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Ratagan Youth Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Are there hot tubs at Ratagan Youth Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Ratagan Youth Hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Ratagan Youth Hostel offers self-serve breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Ratagan Youth Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Ratagan Youth Hostel for a fee of GBP 7.5 per pet, per day. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Ratagan Youth Hostel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Ratagan Youth Hostel?

No, at Ratagan Youth Hostel, there aren't any rooms that list a balcony.