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Braemar Youth Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostel in Ballater with free parking

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Exterior
Property grounds
Living area
In-room dining
Free WiFi, bed sheets
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

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct

Room options

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Sept 9 - Sept 10
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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Shared Bathroom (6 Person)

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds
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About the area

Ballater is home to Braemar Youth Hostel. Balmoral Castle and Braemar Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cairngorms National Park and Linn O' Dee. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like skiing.
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21 Glenshee Road, Ballater, Scotland, AB35 5YQ

What's nearby

  • Glenfiddich - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Braemar Castle - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Mar Lodge Estate - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 14 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Cairngorms National Park - 29 min drive - 41.8 km

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Invercauld Mews Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Stag - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gordon's Tearoom - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Plaice To Be - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Braemar Youth Hostel

Property highlights
A garden, laundry facilities and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Braemar Youth Hostel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Braemar Youth Hostel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Archery

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 21 July and 31 December.

Access methods

Host will greet you

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
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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 5.95 per person
  • 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, dogs are allowed at this property. 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 9 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Braemar Youth Hostel on 2 Oct 2025 start from AU$137.66, 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.

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 15-minute walk of Braemar Golf Club and Glenfiddich. Braemar Castle is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

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