Family friendly

Places to stay and things to do for all the family

If you think hostels are not for you and your family, think again! Hostelling really is an eye-opening, mind-expanding experience no matter your age. The atmosphere is a social one so families can meet others from all over the world with different languages, cultures and ideas to share. These are places where you bundle out of the door and straight into the great outdoors. Most of our hostels are in rural areas so you won’t be far from the hills, forest trails, lochs or the sea.

Self-catering

Kitchen facilities are great if you’re on a tight budget. They’re ideal for warming bottles, fussy toddlers and hungry teenagers. We love a good spaghetti bolognese, but you can also try out some amazing local produce – from berries and veg to salmon and haggis!

Saving cash by cooking up a storm in the kitchen means you can treat yourself to to a tasty lunch in a local café or an adventure experience for the whole family.

Mucky pups

No one in our hostels will raise an eyebrow when you return from your day’s adventure less than pristine. Dry out your boots and coats in our drying rooms, enjoy a hot shower and make yourself a hot chocolate – you’ll be as good as new.

Relaxed atmosphere

Most of our hostels have lounges to relax in, read a book, play a board game and get your WiFi fix.

 

Why our hostels are great for families

Our hostels are perfect for those looking for a budget break. We’ve got loads on offer to make your stay easy, most hostels offer:

  • family rooms with bunk beds for the kids
  • choice of en-suite or shared toilet/shower facilities
  • self-catering kitchens
  • laundry facilities
  • WiFi, games and books
  • relaxed atmosphere
  • great locations close to nature

And we can recommend loads of family friendly activities in the area.

Want to hear more? Read our blog and see list below of family friendly hostels.

Our family friendly hostels

Coll Bunkhouse

Coll Bunkhouse Arinagour Isle of Coll Argyll PA78 6SY

5* hostel accommodation in the Inner Hebrides. The beautiful Isle of Coll offers so much, whether you are into walking, stargazing, wildlife, divin...

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Glenbeg Bunkhouse and Bothy

Located in a secluded rural spot at the top of the Glenbeg Estate and a couple of miles outside Grantown-on-Spey, our Glenbeg Bunkhouse and Bothy i...
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Fraoch Lodge

Versatile and innovative, Fraoch Lodge is our self-styled “mountain lodge” providing the ultimate mix in flexibility, comfort and value for money....
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Ross of Mull Bunkrooms

The Bunkrooms are 1 mile from the village of Fionnphort, the ideal location for exploring the Ross of Mull Peninsula with its dramatic cliffs, whit...
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Coll Bunkhouse

5* hostel accommodation in the Inner Hebrides. The beautiful Isle of Coll offers so much, whether you are into walking, stargazing, wildlife, divin...
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Skyewalker Hostel

A warm welcome and true Scottish hospitality awaits you at this family run, award-winning hostel. Skyewalker Hostel is always clean, comfortable a...
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The Ardentinny Outdoor Centre

Fabulous group accommodation centre on the shores of Loch Long in the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. With beautiful beaches, hills, for...
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Hoy Centre

The Hoy Centre is situated in the north east of Hoy. The centre was refurbished in 2005 and now offers high quality four star accommodation. All ro...
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Heb Hostel

The family run Heb Hostel, is ideally situated in the centre of Stornoway, heart of the Outer Hebrides. Our 4 star accommodation provides a home fr...
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Morag's Lodge

Our cosy 4* Loch Ness hostel offers superb budget, dog-friendly accommodation in Fort Augustus on the Great Glen Way. Whether you arrive alone or w...
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Loch Voil Hostel

Loch Voil Hostel is on the banks of Lochs Voil and Doine. It is remote, beautiful, surrounded by mountains including Munros, ideal for water sports...
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The Barn Hostel

The Barn, situated on the edge of Pierowall Village, offers quality hostel accommodation and camping facilities. The Barn has a family room, three...
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Inchnadamph Lodge

Inchnadamph Lodge lies at the foot of Ben More Assynt, overlooking Loch Assynt and sitting on the NC500. It offers a variety of accommodation, from...
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