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

Glenfinnan Sleeping Car

Glenfinnan Sleeping Car Railway Station Glenfinnan PH37 4LT

Heritage railway carriage with many original 1950s features, converted into a unique and comfortable hostel  for up to 10 people.  Ideal...

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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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Forest Way Bunkhouse

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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Acheninver Hostel

Acheninver Hostel is on the Ben Mor Coigach Wildlife Reserve with panoramic views over the Summer Isles. There are mountain routes f...
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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 Dolphin Inn

The Dolphin Inn has a stylish retro vintage interior which extends through its ten rooms, all situated on two upper floors. These include twins, do...
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Black Isle Hostel

Based in the centre of Inverness, our hostel is conveniently located only minutes from both the train and bus stations. Bringing brewery life to th...
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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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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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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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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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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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Saddle Mountain Hostel

Welcome to Saddle Mountain Hostel. We're a small and friendly 5 star hostel, located in the village of Invergarry in Scotland's Great Glen. The 20...
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