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Braemar Youth Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostel in Ballater with free parking

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Braemar Youth Hostel offers a comfy base near the Scottish Highlands with practical amenities. Guests enjoy laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, and an on-site bar for relaxation after outdoor activities. Free self-parking makes exploration easy.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ₹5,561
₹6,673 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Shared Bathroom (6 Person)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
21 Glenshee Road, Ballater, Scotland, AB35 5YQ

What's nearby

  • Braemar Golf Club - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Braemar Highland Games Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Glenfiddich - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 16 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Glenshee Ski Centre - 17 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Farquesons Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Invercauld Mews Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Stag - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Clunie - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Braemar Youth Hostel

Property highlights
Braemar Youth Hostel provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an electric bike charging station and smoke-free property
  • Secured bike storage and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Braemar Youth Hostel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and toilet paper
  • Communal kitchens and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

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.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Electric bike charging
  • Smoke-free property

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 from Monday to Sunday (7:00 AM to 10:00 AM), Sunday to Thursday (5:00 PM to 9:30 PM) and Friday to Saturday (5:00 PM to 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 21 July and 31 December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 5.95 for adults and from GBP 5.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Braemar Youth Hostel Ballater
Braemar Youth Ballater
Braemar Youth Hostel Ballater
Braemar Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Braemar Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Ballater

Frequently asked questions

Is Braemar Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Braemar Youth Hostel?

As of 22 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Braemar Youth Hostel on 26 Nov 2025 start from ₹5,560.89, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Braemar Youth Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Braemar Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Braemar Youth Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Braemar Youth Hostel located?

Situated in Ballater, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Braemar Golf Club and Braemar Highland Games Centre. Glenfiddich and Braemar Castle are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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