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

Skyewalker Hostel

Skyewalker Hostel The Old School Portnalong Isle of Skye IV47 8SL

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 Cowshed Boutique Bunkhouse

The Cowshed Boutique Bunkhouse was created with a sharp eye for design and comfort, and provides a friendly and luxurious retreat in the wilderness...
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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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Loch Ness Backpackers Lodge

Sitting next to the Great Glen Way, our customers know us for our warm, friendly welcome, comfortable rooms, great bar with massive range of Scotti...
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Otter Bunkhouse and Bothy

Otter Bunkhouse offers a cosy hideaway with modern facilities. There is one bedroom with 8 beds, a shower room with toilet, as well as a separate t...
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Kailzie Big Lodge

The Big Lodge sleep 27 guests across 6 bedrooms.
There are a mix of single beds and bunkbeds with rooms spread across two floors.
 The lodge is sel...
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Great Glen Hostel

If you are walking or cycling the Great Glen Way we are just minutes from the track, one mile north of Laggan Locks - either one or two days' walk...
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Comrie Croft

Comrie Croft is a place where you really can get away from it all and be only an hour from Glasgow or Edinburgh. The accommodation is in a lovely o...
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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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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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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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Ballater Hostel

Ballater Hostel is a 29 bed (sleeps 32) five-star large self-catering hostel situated in the centre of Ballater, just east of Braemar, in North Eas...
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Skye Basecamp

Skye Basecamp is a "home from home" hostel with private rooms and individual beds in shared rooms. Our facilities are aimed at lovers of the great...
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