Ballater Hostel | Hostel in Ballater

9.3 (293 Reviews) |   18 Bedrooms  4 Bathrooms  10 Guests
Ballater Hostel | Ballater Hostel

18 Bedroom Hostel in Ballater

Located in Ballater and within 11 miles of Balmoral Castle, Ballater Hostel features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 29 miles from CairnGorm National Park, 12 miles from Aboyne Golf Club and 16 miles from Corgarff Castle. The property has a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. The hostel provides certain rooms that include a safety deposit box, and each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Guests at Ballater Hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ballater, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Craigievar Castle is 19 miles from the accommodation, while Kildrummy Castle is 21 miles away. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 39 miles from Ballater Hostel.

Ballater Hostel is located in Ballater.

This 18 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Sports/Activities, Skiing, Fireplace/Heating, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 293 reviews with the average score of 9.3 . Coming to Ballater and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

TV
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Skiing
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Canoeing
  • Horseback riding
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Bowling
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
Guest Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Lockers
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Security/Safety
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Infant Policy
Cots are available from age 0 to 2 without price in crib
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Parking - please note ballater hostel has no car/motorbike parking. however, it is possible to pull up outside the hostel to unload and then there is loads of free parking available in the village, towels - all private rooms include towels (superior private, budget private and 4 bed private). beds in shared mixed dorms, as well as sole use of dorm rooms (the 6 and the 8 bed), do not include towels. whole hostel bookings do not include towels. towel hire is available @ £2 a towel (for duration of stay, not per day!), payment - a 10% non refundable deposit will be charged upon booking. remaining balance due no later than one week prior to arrival. a reminder regarding the balance due will be sent out via email (with easy payment link) 3 weeks prior to arrival (to give you plenty of time to pay). should the balance not have been paid by one week prior to arrival we will attempt to take the remaining balance using the card you booked with. should the card not work, your booking will be canceled, groups of 9+ - please note that groups of more than 8 (who are not booking the whole hostel) must contact us directly so we can confirm whether the reservation is possible. reservations of 9+ (who aren't booking the whole hostel) who do not contact us are not confirmed.

Reviews

Value for money:
9.48
Location:
9.72
Staff:
9.86
Facilities:
9.39
Comfort:
9.39
Cleanliness:
9.56
IAN
Mar 17, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: HILLWALKING
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 6 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Private bathroom

General

Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Heating, Key card access, Reading light, Trash cans

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 6 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Private bathroom

General

Smoke Alarm, Lockers, Heating, Key card access, Reading light, Trash cans

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

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Superior Private Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 6 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Private bathroom

General

Smoke Alarm, Safe, Heating, Key card access, Reading light, Trash cans

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Quadruple Room
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 6 m2
4 Twin bed(s) Bed
Quadruple Room

Bathroom

Shower, Toilet, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Living Area

Sitting area

General

Smoke Alarm, Heating, Key card access, Soundproof, Reading light, Trash cans

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
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