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Glenbrittle Youth Hostel

4.0 star property

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Fridge, microwave
Living area
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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

Room options

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

About the area

Minginish

At Glenbrittle Youth Hostel, you'll be 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Fairy Pools and 12.5 km (7.8 mi) from Talisker Distillery. .This smoke-free hostel offers luggage storage, a communal living room and locker space. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Self-service breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Minginish hostel include Isle of Skye Oysters and Talisker Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Coire Lagan - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fairy Pools - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Talisker Distillery - 12 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Isle of Skye Oysters - 13 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Dunvegan Castle - 43 min drive - 51.3 km

Restaurants

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

About this property

Glenbrittle Youth Hostel

Glenbrittle Youth Hostel offers its guests laundry facilities, a communal living room, and a microwave in a common area. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Minginish hostel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
Glenbrittle Youth Hostel offers 5 accommodations. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 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 (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

  • 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 9:00 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. 56 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 98 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Clean room , restaurant very good, location very good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

fabrizio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good hotel in a fantastic location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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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
Verified

8/10 Good

Tina

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

8/10 Good

marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with a relaxed atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Catriona

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

10/10 Excellent

Jelena

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
Verified

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
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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
Verified

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
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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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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Uwe

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YiPeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Tracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marine

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique location in the middle of nature. Room was basic, shared spaces clean and you can cook your own meal in the kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

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
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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
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

carine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn t like the road to go to the youth hostel because it IS a one- track road in Bad conditions ( holes) The youth hostel was great en every aspect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024