Ballater Hostel
Ballater Hostel, Bridge Square, Ballater, AB35 5QJ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
A warm welcome upon arrival and advice on what was available at the hostel and the surrounding area in relation to outdoor activities and shopping I had a family room to myself which consisted of a comfortable king size bed and a bunk bed. The walk in shower was excellent as was the separate toilet and handbasin. There was even a plug in chiller box in the room The communal kitchen was large and spotlessly clean and equipped with everything you’d need.
United Kingdom
Located in Ballater and within 18 km of Balmoral Castle, Ballater Hostel features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is set 47 km from CairnGorm National Park, 19 km from Aboyne Golf Club and 25 km from Corgarff Castle. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. The hostel provides certain rooms that include a safety deposit box, and each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Guests at Ballater Hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ballater, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Craigievar Castle is 31 km from the accommodation, while Kildrummy Castle is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 62 km from Ballater Hostel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
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Alistair
United Kingdom“A warm welcome upon arrival and advice on what was available at the hostel and the surrounding area in relation to outdoor activities and shopping I had a family room to myself which consisted of a comfortable king size bed and a bunk bed. The...”
Colette
Netherlands“Out of our 2 week trip in Scotland this was the best place we stayed at. The kitchen and common room were nice and a good way to meet people and have a chat. The hosts were very kind and helpful and therefore coming here almost felt like coming...”
Joanne United Kingdom“It was great and the staff are friend are very friendly”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Ballater HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 9.4
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Toilet paper
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Shared kitchen
- Socket near the bed
- Horse ridingOff-site
- BowlingOff-site
- Cycling
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingOff-site
- Skiing
- FishingOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Board games/puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash
Ballater Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Parking - please note Ballater Hostel has no car/motorbike parking. However, it is possible to pull up outside the hostel to unload and then there is loads of free parking available in the village.
Towels - All private rooms include towels (superior private, budget private and 4 bed private). Beds in shared mixed dorms, as well as sole use of dorm rooms (the 6 and the 8 bed), do not include towels. Whole hostel bookings do not include towels. Towel hire is available @ £2 a towel (for duration of stay, not per day!)
Payment - A 10% non refundable deposit will be charged upon booking. Remaining balance due no later than one week prior to arrival. A reminder regarding the balance due will be sent out via email (with easy payment link) 3 weeks prior to arrival (to give you plenty of time to pay). Should the balance not have been paid by one week prior to arrival we will attempt to take the remaining balance using the card you booked with. Should the card not work, your booking will be cancelled.
FAQs about Ballater Hostel
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Check-in at Ballater Hostel is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Ballater Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Bowling
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Horse riding
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Ballater Hostel is 350 yards from the centre of Ballater. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Ballater Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
