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Glenbrittle Youth Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, in the vicinity of Fairy Pools

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Beach
Front of property
Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom | Bed sheets
Shared fridge, microwave

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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Glenbrittle, Carbost, Minginish, Scotland, IV47 8TA
  • Place, Coire Lagan
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Fairy Pools
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Talisker Distillery
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 11 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 11 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 11 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 11 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Minginish

Located 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Fairy Pools, Glenbrittle Youth Hostel is within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Isle of Skye Oysters. This 5-room, 4-star hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free self parking, laundry facilities, and a microwave in a common area.
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What's nearby

  • Coire Lagan - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Fairy Pools - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Talisker Distillery - 13 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Isle of Skye Oysters - 13 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Dunvegan Castle - 43 min drive - 30.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oyster Shed - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Old Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Café Cùil - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Caora Dhubh Coffee Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Donald John’s Café - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Glenbrittle Youth Hostel

Hostel with free parking, in the vicinity of Fairy Pools
Guests of Glenbrittle Youth Hostel enjoy features like microwave in a common area, refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Staff members are on hand to provide luggage storage and access to locker space. This smoke-free hostel also has a communal living room.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (5:00 PM - 9:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • 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 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 5 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
Driving? This property offers free parking.

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.
  • 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

Glenbrittle Youth Hostel Isle of Skye
Glenbrittle Youth Isle of Skye
Glenbrittle Youth
Glenbrittle Youth Isle of Sky
Glenbrittle Youth Hostel Minginish
Glenbrittle Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Glenbrittle Youth Hostel?

Glenbrittle Youth Hostel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do near Glenbrittle Youth Hostel?

This hostel is located in Minginish within a short 17-minute walk of Coire Lagan. You'll also find Fairy Pools and Faerie Glen within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Glenbrittle Youth Hostel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hostel.

Does Glenbrittle Youth Hostel feature a casino?

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

Is there an indoor pool at Glenbrittle Youth Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Are there hot tubs at Glenbrittle Youth Hostel?

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

Does Glenbrittle Youth Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

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

Does Glenbrittle Youth Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Glenbrittle Youth Hostel though service animals are welcome.

Does Glenbrittle Youth Hostel have connecting rooms?

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

Are there rooms with balconies at Glenbrittle Youth Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Glenbrittle Youth Hostel.

Glenbrittle Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 94 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with family
Clean room , restaurant very good, location very good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marijo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and in a good location for hiking, but beds are not that comfortable and the walls let through a lot of noise
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very remote, middle of nowhere, and very comfortable and friendly. Probably the nicest hostel I've ever stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful during my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefano

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay; everything was great. Thanks so much for the lovely staff always ready to help!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Michel and his partner were very helpful and run the hostel exceptionally well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Lakewood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

lucinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful area. One of the nicest hostels I’ve stayed in. It is run very efficiently. WARNING: the road has many pot hole and is narrow even for a single car.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is in such a gorgeous spot. It has wonderful common spaces and quiet private spaces. Not fancy, but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

avril

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant in very way thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

marina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mallory

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

Great location on the Isle of Skye

I had a two night stay at Glenbrittle while visiting Isle of Skye. The room was comfy enough (a little cramped for ten people), the bathrooms were nice and very clean, the common areas were well stocked and cozy. There's also a great waterfall right across the road from the hostel and plenty of sheep and lambs to watch in the evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catriona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rose Njeri

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a amazing youth hostel, the staff is so nice and available! All the hostel is very clean and safety. We very enjoyed our night here. Thank you for all.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facility is fine with just the basics. Don’t expect anything more and it is fine. Clean and nice staff. It is very remote with no cell service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to hike and to visit the Fairy Pools. Comfortable rooms and clean bathrooms and showers. Very large kitchen. Only drawback was biting midges (insects) in our room which are common in Highlands areas. We left with multiple bites. Otherwise our stay was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jobe

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sanjoy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had to cancel my booking at the last day because my ferry got cancelled. I was expecting that they will provide a partial refund but they were not flexible on that which was quite disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic location & extremely good value for money compared to alternatives on Skye.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

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