Hostel
Ballater
9.3/10

Ballater Hostel

Comfortable Accommodation: Ballater Hostel in Ballater offers family rooms with private bathrooms, walk-in showers, and soundproofing. Each room includes a hairdryer and TV for guest comfort. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a lounge, shared kitchen, and full-day security. Additional amenities include bicycle parking, luggage storage, and a seating area. Activities and Attractions: The hostel is situated 18 km from Balmoral Castle, 47 km from CairnGorm National Park, and 62 km from Aberdeen Airport. Activities available include skiing, hiking, and cycling. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its attentive staff, excellent kitchen, and welcoming atmosphere.

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

Ballater Hostel, Bridge Square, Ballater, AB35 5QJ, United Kingdom, Ballater, UK

Facilities

Free WiFi Non-smoking rooms Family rooms

Gallery

a white bathroom with a toilet and a sink at Ballater Hostel in Ballater

a living room with two people laying on couches at Ballater Hostel in Ballater

a river with a grassy field next to a forest at Ballater Hostel in Ballater

a dorm room with two bunk beds and a couch at Ballater Hostel in Ballater

a bunch of bikes parked in a room at Ballater Hostel in Ballater

a room with three bunk beds and a window at Ballater Hostel in Ballater

a room with three bunk beds in a room at Ballater Hostel in Ballater

a shower in a bathroom with a tiled floor at Ballater Hostel in Ballater

a bedroom with a bed with a red blanket on it at Ballater Hostel in Ballater

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Reviews

Harry 10/10

Japan 🇯🇵

Cosy, convenient and fun.

Pros: Everything in the town was walking distance and loads of space to store our ski gear.

Neil 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Excellent hostel in great location with very helpful and friendly staff. Very good kitchen facilities, dining and communal area. Would definitely stay again.

Cons: My bed was a little uncomfortable and soft for me.

Brian 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Had a great stay, me and my son had never stayed in a hostel before but it was great I would highly recommend it

Martha 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: The place is lovely in all aspects. I really loved it

Cons: the bed wasn't comfortable. That is the only thing for me. I was in the mix dorm

Jean 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Excellent well-equipped kitchen and dining/rest area.

Bernadette 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: The hostel was clean and comfortable. Very good facilities and the hosts were great Had a great night sleep

David 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Perfect, I’ll come again.

Pros: Kitchen facilities were fantastic and staff really helpful Nd friendly.

Cons: N/A

Bernadette 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: I had never stayed in a hostel before. We had booked a private room with bathroom. The room was very clean and comfortable. The communal areas were very comfortable and up to date. I would.stay again

Philipp 10/10

Switzerland 🇨🇭

Pros: Good facilities, clean, lovsly people. Dominique was very uncomplicated and helpful with all questions.

Carolina 10/10

Colombia 🇨🇴

Great place to stay, enjoy, relax, breath!

Pros: Ballater Hostel is an amazing place. Located in the beautiful and tranquil village of Ballater, it's a great place to stay. Dominique is really kind and will give you the best suggestions for trips, hikes, and food. She is always ready to help guests. The beds are comfortable, the space is very clean, and the rooms have plenty of natural light. This place is truly wonderful!