Glenbrittle Youth Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, in the vicinity of Talisker Distillery
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Exterior
Front of property
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
Bed sheets
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Glenbrittle, Carbost, Minginish, Scotland, IV47 8TA
  • Coire Lagan
    17 min walk
  • Faerie Glen
    3 min drive
  • Fairy Pools
    3 min drive

Room options

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Freezer
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Freezer
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Freezer
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Freezer
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Minginish

At Glenbrittle Youth Hostel, you'll be 12.5 km (7.8 mi) from Talisker Distillery and 12.9 km (8 mi) from Isle of Skye Oysters. .Sights in the region of this 4-property class Minginish hostel include Black Cuillin and Talisker Beach.

What's nearby

  • Fairy Pools - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Faerie Glen - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Isle of Skye Oysters - 10 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Talisker Distillery - 10 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Talisker Beach - 17 min drive - 19.0 km

Restaurants

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

About this property

Glenbrittle Youth Hostel

Hostel with free parking, in the vicinity of Talisker Distillery
Self parking is free.

This 4-star Minginish hostel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • No smoking on site
Glenbrittle Youth Hostel offers 5 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:30 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (5:00 PM - 9:30 PM)
Front desk staff 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for self-service breakfast: from approximately GBP 6.50 for adults and from GBP 6.50 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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

What is the cancellation policy at Glenbrittle Youth Hostel?

Glenbrittle Youth Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Glenbrittle Youth Hostel?

Yep, Glenbrittle Youth Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Glenbrittle Youth Hostel?

The closest beach to Glenbrittle Youth Hostel is Talisker Beach (12.3 km).

Does Glenbrittle Youth Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, self-service breakfast is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Glenbrittle Youth Hostel?

No, Glenbrittle Youth Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Glenbrittle Youth Hostel?

Check-in begins at 5 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Glenbrittle Youth Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Glenbrittle Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 83 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tracy

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

avril

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

8/10 Good

marina

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

YiPeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a fantastic stay at Glenbrittle Youth Hostel, very remote and quiet just what I like, Stuart there went above and beyond to help me out with my camera issues along with giving me ideas where abouts to go and was extremely friendly. It's an awesome place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Chiara

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

8/10 Good

Clarence

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fengmei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay. Beautiful scenes and comfortable sleeping beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hostel in a beautiful area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jelena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was amazing, the rooms comfortable and clean, and the host at the reception was extremely helpful and hospitable, i would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Uwe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked that: landscape, closeness to nature, tranquillity of the place, hellpfulness of the staff, simplicity and at the same time cosiness of the accommodation; breakfast, locally produced craft beer from the island.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay in Skye
Stayed 3 nights at this lovely and comfortable hostel. I used the drying room to prepare my shoes for each day of walking. Benjamin the manager was so helpful and friendly. Had a great stay and met new friends! The only issue was the lack of wifi or mobile network which turned out to be a nice disconnection from everything
Sunset view from the hostel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022