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Reviews of Portree Youth Hostel 4 stars

Isle of Skye, Portree, IV51 9EW, United Kingdom

#11 of 15 hotels in Portree

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 810 hostel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Surprisingly good with everything we needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The employees were great, Emma was our hero with all her help and suggestions, super location, near all the restaurants downtown.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Okayish stay at a Fantastic location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was broken, heater not sufficient in room

    Location was terrific!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Convenient for traffic
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was confused by the picture and thought I booked a 4-bed room. But when I checked in, I actually lived in a 8-bed room.

    The location is so convenient and you can reach the bus station in 1 minute.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Best View Ever
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of showers

    Great location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    A good choice
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was a cold wet walk to communal area and kitchen as no internal access.

    Good location, friendly staff, clean and comfortable. Paid car parking close by.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed is too soften

    Facilities

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small room

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The window of my room did not close properly, the latch was broken, a minor thing to fix here.

    Excellent location to enjoy Isle of Skye, very clean and very well equiped shared Kitchen.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very minor things were, it would be helpful to have hooks on the doors ( we used the backs of chairs to hang our coats on). When the wind blew the window whistled, but this didn’t keep us awake after all the fresh air.

    The location overlooks the water in the centre of Portree. The public car park is just across the road. If you are out all day you can put £3 on the metre at about 5pm and it adds time onto the next morning ( until about 10am). The kitchen was really great. We had a ping meal one night and takeaway from the fat panda another. We also visited an Indian restaurant ( just across the car park) & the Isles inn. There were plenty of charging points and plugs in the room ( we had a twin). The towel rail worked well in the shower room. We turned the radiator off in the bedroom. The staff bought us more loo roll when requested. The kettle in the room was very handy.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely location everything you needed for a short break.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    7.0
    clean comfortable and central with helpful staff. Expensive.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    I had an appointment so the 8am breakfast was ideal but wasn't there. At 8.20 I asked, and was told i wasn't on the list and there were no staff to provide this. Fortunately i rearranged my appointment and a gentleman sorted out the breakfast, as i was the only one who had paid £5.95 for the service. The price of the breakfast was shown to be prohibitive, and a single room price of over £70 per night was higher than most b&b's in the area

    checked in by a very helpful, cheerful girl. Booked a breakfast with her and paid at checking in. As she had no change i owed her £1, which i gave to a different girl on reception later that evening.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The parking lot is a little bit far from the hostel. and the sound proof is so so.

    the room was clean and the toilet is clean with good facility. It is near the beach and convenient for travelling. The bed is comfortable too.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    8.0
    Ample amenities, great location, perfectly safe and comfortable for solo travellers and hikers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The ensuite shower in the room was broken so had to use one on another floor. There wasn’t a line or anything but it definitely wasn’t ideal. It was still clean enough but bring shower shoes :)

    Portree is tiny so everything is nearby but the location is excellent. Right across the street from the town square with easy access to the major Skye and mainland buses. The view from the common room is of the harbour which is beautiful with the huge windows in there. Lovely to sit, have breakfast in the morning or a glass of wine and watch the sunset. Full self-service kitchen with hot water always on tap to make a cup of tea and fridges, freezers, ovens, utensils, etc to cook when needed. Beds were comfy and warm, room, common areas very clean with lots of room to sit, lie down, eat, and board games and activities available. Nothing really to write home about but perfectly safe, clean, and comfortable for a solo female traveller hiking around Skye to rest in the evening. 99% of the people staying there were also hikers so if that’s your vibe, this is perfect.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower in the room was out of order during my stay. It was quite inconvenient to use the one downstairs. It would be appreciated if there is a hairdryer.

    The bed was comfortable. The lounge is cozy with an incredible view. The kitchen was clean and tidy. Staffs were friendly.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    8.0
    A great place to stay whilst exploring the Isle of Skye.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would have liked a lower, softer pillow

    Very helpful, friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very small common area

    Dorms werr warm and clean

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    7.0
    We had a good comfortable stay. staff was nice and rooms were comfortable. Only thing I did not like was the kitchen, it
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen was not that clean.

    Location was great.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2023

    8.0
    Great place for Solo Traveler, if you sleep heavy & don't mind extra noise.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walls were quite thin - I could hear noise from the kitchen and the lounge area (I was in the room closest to them, so I cannot speak for all rooms). Additionally, you could hear noise from other room and in the main hallways, especially. Also, any noise from outside by the parking lot could be heard. I would have liked it if the individual bed lights were working in my room. Also, there was limited outlets and I ended up plugging my phone charger into the ceiling outlet, as it was the closest one to the upper bed bunk ! There was also limited cabinet/locker space. My room only had 2 for 4 people, but they did have the ability to be locked with a lock you could bring yourself.

    I enjoyed the proximity of the Hostel to most things in Portree. It is only a 5 minute walk from the bus station/main square. Additionally, the kitchen was fully stocked with plates, bowls, cooking utensils, pots and pans, etc. which is ideal if you are planning a longer stay. There's only a few restaurants in town that are open for dinner, so I would recommend getting groceries from the Co-Op down the street to make something! I also was glad that each room only had a small amount of guests per room. Definitely allowed me to get to know my roommates better and made communication easier in terms of wake-up/bedtime. The ensuite toilet and shower was also nice. The shower was spacious and was able to heat up at a comfortable temperature (for me, I enjoy very hot showers in such chilly damp weather).

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You had to walk from your room outside To the kitchen area

    The location the hostel was first class

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2023

    9.0
    Great hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a shame the area of town isn't very nice.

    Excellent clean, comfortable hostel with excellent facilities.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2023

    7.0
    Great stay - very good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location, friendly staff.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel is separated by few buildings, if you want to access the kitchen, you need to go outside and enter another building

    in Portree centre, comfort room and clean bathroom, nice staff

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A top quality hostel.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed bases were not firm.

    It was a nice stay. The location is exceptional. It is also a good place for families.

    Stayed in November 2023

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