Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel
Hostel in Scotland
3-Star Hostel
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
About this hostel
Set in Gairloch, 14 km from Inverewe Garden, Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. With free WiFi, this 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
TV
Beachfront or waterfront
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Scotland
Available Rooms
Family Room (5 Adults)
1 Bunk • 118 ft²
Sleeps 5
+
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Family Room (6 Adults)
6 Bunk • 118 ft²
Sleeps 6
+
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Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
1 Single • 118 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
1 Single • 118 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Standard Triple Room
1 Double • 118 ft²
Sleeps 3
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££££
Ratings and reviews
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4.0 / 5.0
Une auberge de jeunesse très conviviale. Il y règne une belle atmosphère. Un salon très agréable et chambre spacieuse. Tout est propre et très bonne organisation des cuisines . On s’y sent bien !
Rien tout était agréable
3.5 / 5.0
Host was very welcoming - even when I was confused about the ID situation. You need to show ID when arriving. Not entirely sure why?
Room was good, parking was good. We had 4 cars with us, so plenty of room.
Kitchen facilities was great. Perfect for a hostile.
The bathroom for the gents could be better, the layout is odd, two sinks, one shower and one toilet? Would be better to have the shower separate from the toilet as it housed many guests.
4.5 / 5.0
A traditional hostel which has retained character and homeliness. Excellent encouragement to recycle. Great views, friendly, helpful staff.
5.0 / 5.0
Auberge tout équipée. La meilleure que nous ayons fait en Ecosse. Super confortable. Vue magnifique sur la mère. Excellent restaurant au camping d'à côté. Et une des choses les intelligentes que j'ai rencontré : des tablettes pour chaque lit ! Il fallait y penser. Eux l'ont fait !
Rien
3.5 / 5.0
Tolle Lage mit Ausblick, der nächste große Supermarkt mit großer Auswahl eine Stunde entfernt. Im Ort lokale Möglichkeiten. Nettes Personal, großes Zimmer, gut ausgestatte Küche.
Was für uns gar nicht geht und warum wir nicht wiederkommen: Das Hostel soll 7 Stunden, zwischen 10 und 17 Uhr verlassen werden. Das war für uns als Familie mit Hunger/Pause/Rückzug wirklich blöd.
4.0 / 5.0
Lovely little hostel. We had a family room with 2 sets of bunk beds and a double. Clean and tidy bedroom/toilet/showers. The staff were lovely and really helpful. Ideal for our stopover on the NC500. Would recommend for couples or families.
There wasn't a huge amount of parking which could have been difficult if we had arrived later. The location made it difficult to accommodate more parking then they had really.
5.0 / 5.0
Short walk from a stunning beach. Lovely peaceful lounge with an amazing view.
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent location right on shore of the loch easy to find great parking. Room was 8 bed shared bunk beds as expected.All very clean great kitchen fully equipped
Nothing
4.5 / 5.0
Breakfast underwhelming tbh especially with a long bike ride ahead
4.0 / 5.0
The location
There’s no public transport to the hostel, so if you doing have an car then you should walk for 3.5 miles.
4.5 / 5.0
Comfortable beds.
Beautiful location.
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5.0 / 5.0
Warm welcome, cosy place and an amazing view.
Lot of informations about wildlife in the living room.
I loved this place!
5.0 / 5.0
all excellent
not long enough stay
4.5 / 5.0
Good sized family room, we enjoyed the Flair, it feels very homely, the staff been very friendly and warm and shared vast knowledge of the area.
Kitchen has all you need to cook up a feast, dining room is really cosy
In comparison to other hostels we basically didn't hear any noise from other guests although we were close to the lounge, entry and reception!
We would have loved an earlier checkin but it was all as described and we understand. Otherwise really nothing to complain about
5.0 / 5.0
The location is great! Just down the road from a lovely beach. We were doing the NC500 on motorcycles. The staff at the hostel were fantastic and went out of their way to help us when we lost a key to one motorcycle. Can't recommend them enough.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful building , exceptional views. Perfect location right next to big sands . Staff very welcoming, friendly & informative :) comfy beds and cosy room
3.5 / 5.0
Location, Gairloch area is beautiful especially the sea. Our view was ok but views from the landing were wow. Very good cooking facilities. Id come back. Top tip Great cafe at the nearby campsite. barns sands cafe, very nice food of restaurant standard.
toilets were small & in the communal toilet area :(
4.5 / 5.0
very clean tidy, loads of quiet space , exceptional helpful cheerful staff and travellers of my own interests and ideas and age !
it’s a little way out from any supplies if you don’t have transport ?
4.5 / 5.0
Everything!
5.0 / 5.0
amazing staff
nothing
5.0 / 5.0
The friendliness and it's location, the breakfast, the pricee.The sunset over Harris
Having to go so far to the toilet!!
4.5 / 5.0
A great location with really good staff. The common room area has a lovely view out to sea. Plenty of comfortable seating.
Not hostels fault but .. a somewhat inconsiderate group took over the communal kitchen for a blog-type of session totally ignoring other users.
(Landrover + trailer group shame)
3.5 / 5.0
good location, very friendly reception personal, well-equipped and functional kitchen
old beds
4.0 / 5.0
Friendly, helpful staff. Comfortable bed. Very clean. Good shower.
Cramped shower was the only minor problem.
4.5 / 5.0
Brilliant location. Very quiet. Got a good night's sleep.
2.5 / 5.0
Big rooms.
We can't stay during day time. Have to leave compulsorily.
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Scotland?
The average price for a rental in Scotland is £96 per night. This rental is £59 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel pet friendly?
Yes! This hostel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.
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