Ballater Hostel, Bridge Square, Ballater, AB35 5QJ, United Kingdom
#2 of 5 hotels in Ballater
Guests' ChoiceBased on 184 hostel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 April 2024
John
United KingdomExcellent location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Alistair
United KingdomNothing
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.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Colette
NetherlandsOut 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 home. Thanks a lot!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Joanne
United KingdomIt was great and the staff are friend are very friendly
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Pa
BhutanThe owners are very friendly and helpful Dom went all the way to put newspaper inside my wet hiking shoe which was really unexpected which shows how much they care
It was clean and very comfortable with all amenities
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Keith
United KingdomThere wasn't anything to dislike
First class host immaculate clean two hill walks On your doorstep plus others round the corner Nice pubs plenty restaurants thank you for such a great stay Keith fae bonnie dundee
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Rich
United KingdomBed slightly uncomfortable, however for price paid cannot complain at all. :)
Welcoming note. Easy layout.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 25 November 2023
Haenkmann
GermanyI enjoyed my stay very much. Very friendly staff and one of the nicest hostels I have visited so far.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 November 2023
Ana
United KingdomThey offer many useful things: salt, oil, hot water bottles, extra blankets… AMAZING!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 25 October 2023
Nicholas
United KingdomLocation was great, room comfortable and warm.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 September 2023
William
AustraliaNothing, parking out the front was okay everything was I needed was there, close to town
I cooked my own breakfast, all the required utensils were there
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Penelope
CanadaShoes and boots should be left at the door because our dormitory was smelly
Kitchen facilities were exceptional. Location for us was perfect.staff friendly and helpful
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 14 September 2023
Kathryn
United StatesVey clean and nice bed.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 3 September 2023
K
GermanyVery warm Welcome! Unbelievable comfortable!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 September 2023
Gavin
United KingdomGood location and room has everything I needed.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Margaret
United KingdomIt was clean and very central. We where there to play golf and course was less than 10 minutes walk away. Shops and pubs 2 minutes walk.
It was very comfortable. Group of thee mature ladies. First time in hostel definitely recomend. We had a room to ourselves and could not have been happier even if in one of the local hotels.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Lorna
United KingdomAll good
Spotlessly clean, welcoming host, great kitchen and sitting area. Nice and quiet.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Elizabeth
IrelandMattress was poor quality
Spotlessly clean hostel in a great location right in the centre of Balliter. Friendly staff and nice communal dining and living room.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2023
Sawfopet
United KingdomN,A.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 4 August 2023
Matthew
United KingdomAll was good
Great location, nicely organised with very well equipped kitchen, very friendly staff. For one person, cheaper than camping 😆
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 3 August 2023
Theodor
GermanyI wish the knives, in the kitchen, were sharper.
Great shower and kitchen. It also provided a dry room for any wet clothes and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 July 2023
Marion
United KingdomNothing
Lovely location,very clean & well equipped, staff were very helpful & friendly
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Sandra
United KingdomVery well situated and the staff were so helpful and welcoming. And friendly. Great communal area, showers very good and clean.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Dianne
United KingdomGreat location and facilities
Stayed in July 2023
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