Ballater Travel Guide

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Balmoral Arms

Balmoral Arms

4 out of 5
13-15 Victoria Road, Ballater, Scotland
The price is ₹16,910 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
₹16,910
₹20,292 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ballater. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (265 reviews)
"Pleasant hotel right in the town near the river. Plenty of parking in a lot across the street. Good meals in the restaurant."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Balmoral Arms
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland

4 out of 5
Braemar Road, Ballater, Scotland
The price is ₹14,552 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
₹14,552
₹17,463 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ballater. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (237 reviews)
"Exceptional in every way."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland
Braemar Youth Hostel

Braemar Youth Hostel

3 out of 5
21 Glenshee Road, Ballater, Scotland
The price is ₹7,276 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
₹7,276
₹8,731 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hostel in Ballater. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Braemar Golf Club and Glenfiddich are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Braemar Youth Hostel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Braemar Lodge Cabins

Braemar Lodge Cabins

2.5 out of 5
6 Glenshee Road, Ballater, Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Ballater. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Braemar Golf Club and Glenfiddich are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
"A great site and a quality lodge chalet with a friendly and warm welcome from the owners. Very accessible for Braemar and surrounding natural scenery. Absolutely excellent!"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Braemar Lodge Cabins
Sweeney Aviemore One

Sweeney Aviemore One

3 out of 5
137 Grampian Rd, Aviemore, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Aviemore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre and Strathspey ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (49 reviews)
"Absolutely loved it here. Rooms were spotless and spacious enough for a few night. Easy access into property and free parking. Only downside was we could hear upstairs room walking around and dog was barking from other room quite early in the morning"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Sweeney Aviemore One
Stunning 3-bed Cottage in the Village of Tomintoul

Stunning 3-bed Cottage in the Village of Tomintoul

3.5 out of 5
Ballindalloch, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Ballindalloch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Drumin Castle and Speyside Way - Tominoul Spur ...
Stunning 3-bed Cottage in the Village of Tomintoul
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Ballater

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Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Walking around Braemar is stunning anytime of the year. Well worth a visit.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lovely little town with lots of gift shops and friendly staff.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Raining at the time so we did not visit village properly. Breamar castle well worth a visit.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Excellent cafe in Ballater called The Bridge. Staff at Duke of Rothesay Pavillion Braemar were attentive but lady on till needs to greet her customers with s smile !

5/5 - Excellent

Ryan

Ballater is a fantastic place that I have been visiting for years. Plenty of amazing trails to walk while admiring the breathtaking scenery. The locals are friendly and the food is good.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Baeutiful scenery and Balmoral was fantastic well worth a visit

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