The place is alright, not as bad as everyone says. It’s clean and comfortable. For that price it’s a steal.

Stayed in May 2024

The toilets need decorating. Better furniture in the kitchen, a couple of hobs and kitchen equipment could make this so much nicer. The lounge is quite small, but nice and bright with big windows. Some pictures, maps, local information and tourist leaflets would make a difference. Could be better very easily! Similar price to other hostels with much smarter communal areas and better kitchens. Please put a lock on the front door (keys or code) and lock at least at night. This was the only hostel available at short notice and it's clear why it is not first choice. It has potential though. The issues were obvious from previous reviews, hopefully the owners will be able to improve it.

On arrival the check in was easy, a friendly member of staff from the adjoining bar (part of the same business) confirmed our booking and showed us the layout and our rooms. The dorm room was clean, towels, sheets and bedding were fine and each bed had a USB socket for charging and a lamp. Good size lockers (you need a padlock). The location is convenient for visiting Skye and the West Highlands. There are decent shops and take aways/ bars or hotels serving food. Bus and train stops, petrol station and parking all nearby. Not Scotland's prettiest town, but good views across to Skye from the nearby waterfront.

Stayed in May 2024

Showers and toilets are tiny. The kitchen was so cold and cleaning here could be better. Some sockets didn't work.

The room was clean and relatively comfortable. The living room was cool.

Stayed in April 2024

Showers.No Towels.

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Stayed in March 2024

I stayed during off-peak season so it was a bit cold. I would understand that the large kitchen would take alot to heat and there is not much point if the hostel is not full. There could be some more facilities in the kitchen, at the moment there is 2 x microwave. Some more tea towels for drying dishes would be good.

The hostel is well priced and in a central location. The beds were clean and the facilities do the job. The bunk rooms are fine and have secure lockers and each have USB charging point and a bunk light which is really good. The common areas are spacious.

Stayed in December 2023

The main problem was there is no heating on that rooms. Very poor heating and struggle to sleep

Property was clean and good. Comfortable stay

Stayed in December 2023

Clearly refurbished on a very small budget. Terrible finishing of the project, with some of it only half completed. The shared kitchen has no cooking facilities other than 2 very small microwaves. Goodness knows how this will work if the place is ever fully occupied. The shared kitchen looks like it used to be a commercial kitchen, that’s been ripped out (and left in a ripped out state). Exposed wires in old sockets around the kitchen. Filthy floors that haven’t been vacuumed for a very long time. Dirty coffee cups and take away leaflets still under my bed when I arrived. New showers installed in the kitchen area (weird), but again done on the cheap. Not sure how long they will last with constant use over time. No suitable handbasins to have a wash with. Only tiny cloak room style hand washing basins in the toilets downstairs. Compared to the hostel I stayed in the night before (at a similar price), this is way off the same standard. Shame really, as it has the potential to be very good if it was invested in properly.

Comfortable bed, warm rooms (Mid November stay). Great location close to the harbour and train station. Co-op supermarket 3 minute walk away. The female at check in was friendly and helpful.

Stayed in November 2023

No sign outside 👎 !! Guessed where it was and went into the pub nextdoor

Cheap and cheerful 😀 all good

Stayed in November 2023

Need a stove.

Jessica was awesome. Give her a raise.

Stayed in June 2024

Lovely stay, the Hostess made me feel so welcome and I really enjoyed chatting with her in the lounge Rooms seemed brand new - lovely shower. Breakfast was great. Selection of Toast, meats, cheese, cereals and yoghurts if I remember.

Stayed in May 2024

Some things they explained are unfinished. Also needs smoke alarms.

Very friendly and helpful. Last bed in area

Stayed in June 2024

It's only a place to stay a night if you arrive late and nothing else is availbale. The kitchen is nearly non-existing. The bathroom is in pretty bad shape. The general cleaniness is really questionable. If possible, try to avoid it.

Stayed in April 2024

There was a weird smell in the whole building, neither the wifi nor the tv in the common space was working, and there was no one to contact. No key cards/keys, hence there was no option to lock the doors and anyone would be able to walk into the building/rooms. Overall, I would not recommend to stay there for longer than one night

Stayed in May 2024

The name of the hostel was a different one, so it was impossible to find it. No key was provided, and the door was open all night long. The kitchen should be called a dining room, since there is nothing that can be used to cook, except for a microwave. The bathrooms were all dirty, smelly, and without soap. The same holds for the shower as well.

Nothing

Stayed in May 2024

Unfortunately bathrooms and kitchen were a mess and poorly equipped. Party occurred on our third night resulting in beer all over floors in bathroom and bedroom and little sleep.

Beds were new and comfy. Kyle of Lochalsh is a nice little town

Stayed in May 2024

It doesn't have stoves where to cook or kitchen utensils.

The staff is really friendly

Stayed in May 2024

Smelly, dirty except beds.

The small town, where the hostek is

Stayed in May 2024

The toilets are very small but were clean

The staff was really good and friendly. Since we were on a road trip we reached quite late and the check in was last at 10PM but we requested so the guy stayed there till 11.15 which was really big of an adjustment and I really appreciate that.

Stayed in April 2024

Owner of hostel was great and very welcoming, good location and clean.

Stayed in February 2024

The room was very good and they provided a good service for us. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in February 2024

Limited kitchen facilities however was aware of that before booking from previous reviews

Really friendly/helpful staff, warm room, ideal location for stopping for a night before heading across to Skye

Stayed in February 2024

Convenient location, friendly host & great value for money.

Stayed in February 2024

Had no secured door, lack of kitchen facilities and requires a lot of renovation to be up to par.

Affordable location for the hills and travelling into Skye.

Stayed in October 2023

Workers there were really nice and considerate (taking care of our wellbeing and offered upgrades due to health). It was directly in the city of Kyle and everything important could be reached within 3 min.

Stayed in November 2023