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Hostels in Ballater

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Featured Hostels in Ballater

Pitlochry Youth Hostel
Exterior
Pitlochry Youth Hostel
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (29)
"Very nice staff. Amazing views, spacious room"
The price is NZ$148
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Pitlochry Youth Hostel
Aviemore Youth Hostel
Front of property
Aviemore Youth Hostel
4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (30)
"Overall, the hostel was nice. The staff seemed to pay extra attention to cleanliness. We had a twin room which had a sink, a night table, and several hooks to hang items. There was no soap or toiletries. There was no other table to place things. Bags went on the floor. The space was small, but adequate for two of us. There were private and gang showers and toilets. We didn't use the kitchen space, but it looked clean and was adequately supplied. Get there early or there will be no place to...
The price is NZ$165
per night
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Aviemore Youth Hostel
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
Rafting
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (17)
"Staff were friendly and helpful, location handy and beautiful, with red squirrels nearby and nesting house martins. My only suggestion would be that - as we should be reducing meat and dairy consumption for environmental reasons - vegetarian breakfast should be the norm."
The price is NZ$184
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
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Braemar Youth Hostel
Property grounds
Braemar Youth Hostel
3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (14)
"Staff is good, I'm not a Hostel person I think but still I can say that it was okay. "
The price is NZ$122
per night
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Braemar Youth Hostel
The Smugglers Hostel
Exterior
The Smugglers Hostel
2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (9)
"Great communication after a last minute booking as a family of 5. Very comfortable and clean. In a lovely setting. "
The price is NZ$174
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
The Smugglers Hostel
Fraoch Lodge - Hostel
Front of property
Fraoch Lodge - Hostel
4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (20)
"The host/hostess extremely friendly. The evening meals superb and took extra note of my diet requirements. My room was fine but no chair or place to hang damp towel to dry out. The room was in an annexe and I had to go outside to access all amenities - lounge, dining room, guests’ kitchen. No kettle in the room so this kitchen was essential for out of hours cuppa. Very minor complaints all forgiven due to service and meals."
Fraoch Lodge - Hostel
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Braemar Lodge Cabins
Miscellaneous
Braemar Lodge Cabins
2.5 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (12)
"Absolutely loved our stay at Braemar cottages. Lovely homely touches throughout the cottage which was spotless and within easy walking distance to the village centre. Already planning my trip back! "
Braemar Lodge Cabins
Morrone Cottage - Beautiful mountain cottage, large garden and wonderful views.
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Morrone Cottage - Beautiful mountain cottage, large garden and wonderful views.
7.8 out of 10, Good, (8)
"A lot of thought has gone into the layout. Owners very friendly and welcoming. Location on the edge of Braemar was stunning."
Morrone Cottage - Beautiful mountain cottage, large garden and wonderful views.
Detached cottage with a large garden in rural woodlands
Property grounds
Detached cottage with a large garden in rural woodlands
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (45)
"Excellent! Lovely helpful and obliging hosts."
Detached cottage with a large garden in rural woodlands
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.

Ballater Hostels information

Number of reviews
119
Accommodation
6 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$122
Highest Price
NZ$184

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Ballater?
Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your money for fun things to do. With its bars and local restaurants, this destination offers a lot of opportunities to treat your taste buds.
What is a hostel?
No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget-friendly prices and a social atmosphere.
What are the best hostels in Ballater?
While you’re deciding on a place to stay, take a look at this top Ballater hostel: Braemar Youth Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as a bar. You’ll find towels, showers and linens in all rooms.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Ballater?
Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re discovering new places, so here are some stats that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 12°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 2°C. Average annual precipitation for Ballater is 940 mm.
What is there to see and do in Ballater?
Depending on what you’re interested in, you might like to explore some places near Ballater. Get out into nature with places such as Lochnagar, Mar Lodge Estate and Loch Muick. Cultural attractions include Knock Gallery, Lost Gallery and The Butterworth Gallery. Visit landmarks such as Balmoral Castle.
What's the best way to get to and around Ballater while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Ballater on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), located 33.1 mi (53.3 km) from the city centre.

Recent Reviews in Ballater
Expedia verified reviews

Highlander Hotel

Highlander Hotel

5/5 Excellent
Well recommended,
"Great stay once again, staff always very polite, highly satisfied with meal/ breakfast, room was as required for my friend Dorothy, clean and relaxing,just what was needed after a long drive down from Orkney, jewellery was too tempting also gifts on display so bought some, good value, look forward to our next visit. Thanks Yvonne and Dorothy. "
A verified traveller stayed at Highlander Hotel
Posted 16 hours ago
Highlander Hotel