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

Forest Way Bunkhouse

Forest Way Bunkhouse Forest Way Lael Lochbroom, Nr. Ullapool IV23 2RS

Forest Way delivers quality Bunkhouse accommodation set in the stunningly beautiful area of the North West Highlands. We are located nine miles sou...

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John's Bunkhouse

Opened in 2018, John's Bunkhouse is a stylish, purpose-built hostel. Built on the footprint of a local 'blackhouse', it combines the charm of a tra...
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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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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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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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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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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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Argyll Backpackers

Conveniently located on the A83 between Mid-Argyll and Kintyre and just minutes from the NCR78, Argyll Backpackers is an amazing purpose-built 'gre...
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Mallaig Backpackers Lodge

Mallaig Backpackers Lodge is a comfortable friendly hostel situated in the centre of the village. The hostel has two 4 bed dorms. There is a separa...
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Comrie Croft Andrew Donaldson

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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Rousay Hostel

Rousay Hostel is situated close to the pier where the roll on roll off ferry serves the island group of Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre on a regular daily...
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Heart of Glencoe Holidays

Heart of Glencoe Holidays, previously known as Glencoe Independent Hostel is owned and run by outdoor enthusiasts Cat and Phil and their young fami...
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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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