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Booktown Bunkhouse

1.0 star property
Hostel in Newton Stewart, steps from Wigtown Square

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Traditional stone building with a unique architectural style, featuring a black door and glass panel, and a series of windows with white frames.
A stylish shelving unit with three open shelves and a lower section featuring hooks and hangers.
Cozy retreat with a single bed, neatly made with a duvet and pillows, and a window for natural light.
Enjoy a refreshing shower in the bathroom, featuring a glass-enclosed shower with a handheld showerhead and control panel, alongside a vanity with a large mirror and sink.
Secure entry to your space with a sleek electronic lock and curved handle.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$113
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug

Explore the area

Map
21 North Main Street, Newton Stewart, Scotland, DG8 9HL
  • Wigtown Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bladnoch Distillery
  • 7stanes - Kirroughtree
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite (Room 2)

Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite (Room 2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom (Room 3)

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom (Room 3)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom (Room1)

Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom (Room1)

Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom (Room1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

About the area

Newton Stewart

At Booktown Bunkhouse, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Wigtown Square and 14.2 km (8.8 mi) from Bladnoch Distillery. .This pet-friendly hostel has free WiFi in public areas and a garden. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Newton Stewart hostel include 7stanes - Kirroughtree and Whithorn Priory.
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What's nearby

  • Wigtown Square - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Torhouse Stone Circle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • 7stanes - Kirroughtree - 18 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Laggan Outdoor - 30 min drive - 38.0 km
  • Mossyard Beach - 34 min drive - 40.0 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Rendezvous - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Pheasant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Black Horse Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Bladnoch Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Craft Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Booktown Bunkhouse

Hostel in Newton Stewart, steps from Wigtown Square
Booktown Bunkhouse offers its guests a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Newton Stewart hostel is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Booktown Bunkhouse offers 3 accommodations.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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/debit cards
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 credit or debit cards, Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Booktown Bunkhouse Newton Stewart
Booktown Bunkhouse Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Booktown Bunkhouse?

Booktown Bunkhouse offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Booktown Bunkhouse?

As of 1 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Booktown Bunkhouse on 4 Aug 2025 start from AU$113.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Booktown Bunkhouse?

The closest beach to Booktown Bunkhouse is Mossyard Beach (12.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Booktown Bunkhouse?

No, Booktown Bunkhouse does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Booktown Bunkhouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 12:00 PM.

Booktown Bunkhouse Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Sherman Oaks

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central square of Wigtown right out front; late night market steps away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

Wigtown Bunkhouse stay.

First time stay for three nights while visiting family. Vert clean throughout the hostel and updated to a high standard. Very nice ensuite shower room with towels provided which is good so you don't have to pack any. Comfortable bunk bed in the twin room we were in. It's a tiny hostel with only three bedrooms and the communal kitchen dinner but it has all the basics you need. It's also safe and secure because of the entry codes to the hostel itself as well as your room. It is dog friendly because one of the other guests had their sweet dog staying so that's a huge plus if you're looking for accommodation that accepts dogs. Hostel is right in Wigtown's main High Street with convenience of shops, cafes, pub etc but it was still quiet. Parking is not a problem on the High Street .Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dannielle Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kerrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
All was fine, only a place to put head down for a night. Would use again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was interesting 🤔
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Aileen

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

Great value

I stayed at the bunkhouse for two nights when taking part in running events in Dumfries & Galloway. I chose it primarily on cost. It’s great value for a solo traveller and having a kitchen is a bonus. However, the bunk bed wasn’t very comfortable - very soft mattress and I could feel the springs - so I didn’t sleep particularly well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stop on the way back from north Scotland. The rooms were superb and the facilities were just fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As we were leaving for the ferry, I felt rather guilty that the squeaky door hinges must have disturbed our fellow guests as we departed. A drop of oil would work wonders! A brilliant value place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small and neat bit of a treat
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unusual but basic and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good property and not expensive
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that it's run by a charity, Machar charity. There's everything you need here apart from staff but there's information to read. Very quiet. It's a very cool town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not stayed in a hostel before so didn’t know what to expect , I was pleasantly surprised with the property , it was clean and nicely decorated with quality fixtures and fittings and nice friendly staff , and at a very low price , will certainly stay again if needed in the future .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

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

Good value

Very clean room and shared kitchen well equipped. Definitely worth another stay if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nauman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very neat and clean, easy check in. Nice quite town and ample parking. Co op is feet away. Things to improve: No ventilation system in room which lead to everything becoming moist and floor becomingslimy duento moisturiser. You have to keep window open to ensure ventilation but that lead to insects coming in. No coffee or tea as cans were empty, although there is coffee machine. Milk, coffee tea could have been provided in common kitchen area. I will definitely stay again but owners need to improve ventilation system at least
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Satya

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely bunkhouse, could do with better cooking facilities it’s difficult to cook a meal using a microwave. Could have been provided with more glasses and china. We had to buy more glasses and mugs from the community shop.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ying

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

Strongly recommend

very good location. Easy to find. Clean room and good view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Mhairi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very simple property but had everything we needed. There is a chip shop next door, a shop a 2 min walk away and a pub right across the road and the locals were all very friendly. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Slap bang in town next to pub and chippy. Supermarket very close too. All round great but just watch you dont get locked out. Doors lock on auto.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very impressed by this accommodation and felt the term ‘bunkhouse’ undervalues it. The caretaker was very welcoming, shops nearby make self catering easy. Comfortable bed, and nice clean bathroom. Anyone reading this can be assured that a reservation here will not disappoint.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023