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Room, Shared Bathroom (6 Person)
6 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Other room types
Shared Dormitory, Women only
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom
4 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom
3 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Shared Dormitory, Men only
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable hostel in Ballater with free parking

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Braemar Youth Hostel in Ballater, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Balmoral Castle and Glenfiddich. This hostel is 19.3 mi (31.1 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Braemar Golf Club.

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.

Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Renovations & Closures

The property is closed between July 21 and December 31.

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Braemar Youth Hostel features a garden and laundry facilities. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Braemar Youth Hostel is a smoke-free property.

  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Uncovered parking
  • Total number of rooms - 9
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Garden
  • Food and water bowls
  • Off-street parking

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Braemar Youth Hostel offers 9 accommodations. This Ballater hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shower only
  • Free WiFi
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of beds 3
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Where to Eat

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Archery on site

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5 PM

Check-in time ends at 9:30 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

No front desk

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Host will greet you

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

Property follows regional sanitization guidelines We're Good To Go (UK)

No cribs (infant beds) available

Carbon monoxide detector

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Debit cards

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 72 hours

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: 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.

Hotel Names

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

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National Rating

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

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