The Smugglers Hostel
2.0 star property
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Reviews
6.86.8 out of 10
Popular amenities
- Laundry
- Kitchen
- Pet friendly
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
Explore the area

Main Street, Ballindalloch, Scotland, AB37 9EX
- Cairngorms National ParkPlace, Cairngorms National Park1 min walk
- Tomintoul MuseumPlace, Tomintoul Museum6 min walk
- Speyside Way - Tominoul SpurPlace, Speyside Way - Tominoul Spur6 min drive
Room options
Room, Private Bathroom (Private Room)
- Sleeps 5
- 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Room 2)
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bed
Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Room 1)
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bed
Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Room 3)
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood
Tomintoul
Located in Ballindalloch, The Smugglers Hostel is in a rural location, a 1-minute drive from Tomintoul Museum and 5 minutes from Speyside Way - Tominoul Spur. .This hostel is 19 mi (30.6 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 23.2 mi (37.3 km) from Balmoral Castle.
What's nearby
- Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
- Drumin Castle - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
- Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre & Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
- Tomintoul Museum - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
- Speyside Way - Tominoul Spur - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles
Getting around
- Keith and Dufftown Railway - 38 min drive
- Inverness (INV) - 78 min drive
Restaurants
- The Clockhouse - 3 min walk
- The Old Firestation Tea Room - 2 min walk
- bridge of brown - 6 min drive
- The Glenavon - 8 min walk
- The Coffee Still - 12 min drive
About this property
The Smugglers Hostel
Hostel in Ballindalloch with free parking
The Smugglers Hostel offers 22 accommodations. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Free self parking on site
Family friendly
- Laundry facilities
Conveniences
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
Guest services
- No housekeeping service
Outdoors
- Garden
Accessibility
- No elevator
More
- Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- Shared kitchen access
More
- Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
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; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Property is also known as
Smugglers Hostel Ballindalloch
Smugglers Ballindalloch
The Smugglers Hostel Ballindalloch
The Smugglers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation