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Reviews of Skye Backpackers

Skye Backpackers, Kyleakin, IV41 8PH, United Kingdom

#10 of 14 hotels in Kyleakin

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Review score

Based on 198 hostel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.2

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    7.0
    Just what we bargained for.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking. We were the last in and there was no parking left.

    Great manager. Very personable and friendly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    Amazing value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds are uncomfortable I brought my own bedding to give the mattress a boost. Sliding shower door opens directly into the hall so not much privacy. There are gaps in the sliding doors too which is uncomfortable.

    Beautiful location, free parking, good WiFi. Stayed in a female only dorm and it was clean and spacious with a fantastic view. Shower was hot.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic from the check in to the check out.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    An impeccable service, friendly staff and fellow backpackers. Excellent value for money and in an extremely scenic location. Probably the best hostel I have every stayed in.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Perfect budget accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great value and a lovely location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    7.0
    Nice place for real adventure lovers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast

    This place reminded me of students dormitory. The atmosphere there is very friendly. The room was very clean and had sink which you could use in the morning to avoid queues. The showers were also okay with access to the hot water. There were only 4 girls in the room including me and we had lovely chats for hours! So that’s a perfect place to make new friends. The only problem there is a poor breakfast. You can pay 3.50£ and have a small bun, cereals, juice and fruits which look not very good. But there is a kitchen so if you want to have a proper breakfast, better bring your own products and cook for yourself as there is a lack of restaurants or cafes in that area. In general everything was fine and stuff on the reception was very polite.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good and friendly hostel, but so far from everything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Only down side was, the foam instead of a mattress.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    8.0
    Value for money hostel. It is located in front of a nice lake.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Try not to use big luggage. Backpack is highly recommended.

    Very friendly staff. Rooms are clean. Nice location with beautiful view in front of the hostel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    7.0
    A standard Hostal stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds - mattress were worn Small communal kitchen - not enough space for all

    Most Friendly staff! Volunteers to the core supporting the team! Cosy lounge

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    6.0
    Staff smile made us forget about the smell.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really small showers and room smell.

    Welcoming staff. Jokes and recommendations all around the place. Pads and tampons at disposal in the restrooms.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lockers in the room, wait for a while for the hot water, quite late check-in time

    The view of the room is brilliant, facilities keep clean, very nice staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Good stay to explore Skye
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Free parking, kitchen area to make food, bar nearby

    If you want to go around Skye this stay is convenient. Of course it is backpackers stay so you need to manage your expectations. We had fun and like it

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable but small.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The common areas were small and always full, and the showers were cramped. Overall everything was small, but acceptable for backpacker’s category.

    Common areas; kitchen and lounge. The staff were friendly and polite.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Great staff, clean facilities, great value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing ... we were very pleased - comfortable, quite night's stay.

    As a couple over 70, travelling through Scotland, we have occasionally booked hostels when other hotel prices seemed out of reach. This hostel The manager and staff of the hostel went beyond expectations - when our twin room was taken, they kept others out of the 5 bed dorm they put us in, letting us both have a bottom bunk, without a word to us until after it was done. The bathroom was clean but is quite small as it the shower for the upstairs rooms. The kitchen area was very nice - and although many people in and out, we found adequate place to sit and enjoy our breakfast. Very good value for money in an expensive place like Skye. They also honoured our extra payment for a night we couldn't use by giving us our stay for free, even though it was beyond cancellation. There are plenty of skylights in the rooms and bathroom making everything light.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen and dining space was quite small and busy. There wasn't much space for a family to sit together and eat. The decor and general feel of the place was tired. It didn't seem as clean as other places we've stayed because of this. Due to these points I don't think it was that great value for money. I can appreciate it is a backpackers hostel so not necessarily the best place for a family.

    The location was easy to get to, just off the bridge. The staff were friendly. The family room with 4 beds was cosy and comfortable in the attic space.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view. Cheap and good breakfast.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    8.0
    If you look a place to sleep it would work but is not that comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bed isn't comfortable and the shower was in poor conditions

    Kitchen was like a professional one, it was nice. The staff was very friendly.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great staff

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location and views to the sea were unbeatable.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful spot but hard to get to most places
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was far away from shops, closest was 50mins walk and a pain when it's rainy and windy. Most of the sights are 30min to 2hr bus trips, need car for a lot of places. They do a tour though on some Saturday's but it's a bit pricey. (54pounds) Top bunks in my room had no rail so no real protection from falling except for your spider sense. One of the lights was very long and you'd keep hiting your head on it and it had no globe in it.

    The location had a lovely view and near the river. Breathtaking views from the hostel. Lovely places to explore like the nearby ruins and river walk. Staff and volunteers were kind and friendly and gave great advice and welcoming. Lovely pub nearby sometimes with live scottish music. Kitchen has good appliances. Really nice hostel vibes here, meet a lot of solo travellers and has a cosy vibe with the fireplace and boardgames.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    6.0
    It was a good standard private room for a backpackers
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    My credit card has been charged double for one nights accomodation . Will now have to contact them and see what happens about a refund .

    Location was good close to pub for dinner . Room was clean with a good view . Did not use kitchen but it looked o.k .

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet seat was loose in one of the toilets. There were no side lamps by the beds.

    Beautiful location. Excellent facilities. Helpful staff.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    6.0
    An ok stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Facilities a wee dated; mostly due to wear and tear, but still serviceable. Common spaces are tight.

    Check in and out was smooth and pleasant. People are friendly. Just steps away from restaurants.

    Stayed in October 2023

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