We've spent there two nights during our recent trip to Scotland and it was a great experience…read more People are really nice and you'll always meet someone interested in sharing a game of Jenga with during an evening. Also late check-in (till 12:30am) makes it a great spot for travelers. Kitchen is quite well stuffed and you should not have any troubles preparing any kind of meal you imagine. Location of the hostel itself is very convenient - just on the main street in Pitlochry, very easy to find. They have their own parking lot if you're planning to come by car. It is also possible to get a private room there. The pricing is quite moderate, so it is quite a competition the all B&Bs in the area.

I'd been to the sister hostel in Inverness (…read morehttp://www.yelp.com/biz/inverness-student-hotel-inverness ) and even saw a same staff person here, so I knew what to expect. Unlike my time at the Inverness hostel, this hostel wasn't fully booked which made a world of difference. A £10 key deposit or photo ID is required. Best to leave an ID that is NOT your passport. There were only two other girls staying in the all female dorm so plenty of space to spread out your stuff. No lockers in the room, however you can lock up your valuables for free at the reception desk. Each bed had two pillows, which was greatly appreciated. The common room/dining room with the pool table is a great place to meet people and chill out. I even bumped into a couple German girls I met at a hostel in Fort William. It was noisy the two nights I was there which is generally not a big problem for me. But after a day of hiking (some of it in the rain), I just wanted a quiet evening. The wi-fi didn't work in the dorm rooms so I had to be in the common room to use internet. There was a TV lounge room where you could get wi-fi signal; but the one time I was there, a couple was watching a movie. Showers for the dorm rooms were on the small side, and there was no place to change your clothes. Free coffee and tea as seen in hostels in England, Scotland, Ireland. Kitchen was properly stocked with pans, pots, cooking utensils, oil, salt, and the ever so useful "free food" section. Location was awesome, in the town center near The Co-operative Food market and bus stop. Overall, great place to stay while hiking and exploring Pitlochry, Scotland.

I really loved this hostel!…read more I paid about 19 quid a night, which included breakfast (2 pounds). And it was delicious. They also serve dinner there, but it's like 6 pounds. I was in a five-person room with my friends. The room was clean and smelled nice. The staff was friendly. The walls weren't paper-thin, so I wasn't hearing every noise my neighbors made. I wasn't scared for my life when I went in the showers (quite the opposite). Guys, this is not normal of some of the hostels I've been in at this price. It was in a good spot in Ft. Augustus, although there's not a whole lot to do in that town (that closes at 5 pm :) ). I was with a tour, so we just stayed there at night and I got driven around in the morning, fun times. The place serves free hot chocolate, tea, and coffee (!!), and has a great little kitchen with a bunch of dining supplied. They also make an attempt to be environment-friendly. I can't remember if they have a place to store your luggage, but since their doors locked and all the people in the room were friends of mine I didn't mind either way. The only thing was its location was a little out of the way, and unmarked from the main road (no signs leading to it). So I had to wander around alone in the rain. Loved it. It is the hostel to which all others are failing to compare. Edit: Forgot to mention the bar on-site, with a roaring fireplace. And the free internet (there's also free WiFi but I didn't bring my laptop).

We were 2 cyclists going through the Great Glen and arrived here looking for a place to rest for a…read morenight. There were covered areas for locking up our bikes, and reception was smooth and friendly. The only slight problem was that their credit card processing machine was out of order, and we had to pay cash. The rooms were great! Ours had 2 bunk beds for 4 people and did NOT smell like a petting zoo. Actually clean and fresh. The sheets were clean and comfortable, and our room had its own dedicated bathroom and shower, so we only had to share it with a maximum of 4 total. The daily cleaning was on time and diligent. Only downside for us was that our room was a bit far from the router, so WIFI didn't exist in our room. The hostel itself had a great vibe. Lots of people of all different backgrounds, although it seemed to be heavy on the American and Scottish side. The shared kitchen was not spotlessly clean, but pretty damn clean for a hostel and well equipped. The fact that they have a constantly ready hot water boiler for tea and coffee was a special plus! The common areas were clean and tidy, although the raucous-ness from the bar area tended to spill over quite loudly in the evenings. The bar area seemed great fun if you are under 25 and into toga parties and horrible karaoke. Not our thing but it definitely seemed like people were having a blast screaming "I'M ON A BOAT MOTHA F****ERS!!! YEAH I'M ON A BOAT" into the mic.

Perfect location, lovely garden and spectacular scenery…read more Located in the west edge of The Glen Nevis this place provided everything what you need for wonderful adventure. Owner (kind of Gandalf type) was very friendly with unique sense of humor ready for a wee chat in every moment. We rented separate bunkhouse with 5 beds, separate private shower, toilet and kitchen. All facilities were in perfect condition. Unfortunately without nice view from the window. Next time we took 3 bed room which was located in separate kind of flat with two bedrooms (ours 3 bed room and second 2 bed room occupied by some couple). For five of us we had separate shower, toilet and kitchen&lounge area with nice view on the garden. Everything charged in a hostel price Parking outside and no problems.

A first rate place if you're looking to house a group for a trip to the Scottish Highlands…read more Complete with full kitchen, dining room and even its own little pub, this is absolutely the best place to stay! Both Catered and Self-Catered options available.

Really enjoyed our recent visit. It's a legit Scottish pub. We had to wait 45 min until our dinner…read moretable was ready but thoroughly enjoyed a pint in the pub while waiting. Service for dinner was spot on. Food was yummy. Scampi (fried langostines) and chips were nicely crunchy outside, tender inside, and quite flavorful. Would be happy to return!

Genuinely amazing service. And best food I've had in Scotland. The cider was amazing. The specials…read morewere awesome and our hostess was the sweetest girl ever.

I love this hostel. It's friendly and comfortable and everyone is very hospitable. It is just a…read moreplace to rest your head, so don't expect sky tv in all the rooms, and be prepared for bunk beds. But that's what you expect from a hostel. And you know what? It's absolutely fine! The sheets are clean, the rooms are clean, and there are quirky little touches that make you go 'awwww.' Better yet -they have a house cat! Laxziest and most unfriendly cat ever, but awesome nonetheless. The lounge is my favourite bit to be honest. I stayed here about 10 years ago and the lounge was what I remembered the most, and remains virtually unchanged. It has a fireplace that in the chilly evenings is cozy and warm, and everyone in the hostel congregates to this room. You end up chatting to people from all over the world, sharing a whisky or a beer. I will make mention of the toilets and showers. Clean. But few in number. We stayed at the front part where there were two rooms, with six beds each, and one toilet and one shower. Luckily they were separate doors altogether, but made it tricky for shower timings. Furthermore after a particularily booze filled Christmas eve in the pub, trying to find a toilet from the lounge took me up three flights of stairs where I couldn't work out the lightswitch. That's not entirely the fault of the hostel, but more my inebriation. It was interesting to say the least ;) Overall, Kyleakin is not a big village by any stretch of the imagination. But they have three hostels, and a hotel. When I was there at Christmas, just the one pub, although supposedly more will open up. It's a good base for travelling around skye, and it's well priced. In the evenings you can go to the pub, or play boardgames in the hostel. Even...take a cheeky swim in Kyle Akin, as some were want to do on a chilly boxing day morning. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here, all three times I stayed.

From the owner: Skye Backpackers sits in the picturesque fishing village of Kyleakin, skirted by mountains and sea…read more It's a small, cosy hostel with an open fire in the lounge and a lovely backyard garden. Come and stay in this wee village; the gateway to the Isle of Skye. With its lively pub atmosphere and quiet, comfortable accommodation, Kyleakin is the perfect place to come to escape the stresses of city life. Whether you are coming to Skye to tackle the mighty Cuillin Ridge or simply want somewhere relaxed and comfortable to chill out, Skye Backpackers has everything you will need to ensure that you make the most of your time on this magical island. Our rooms are cosy and clean and some have spectacular seaside views. We also have free WiFi and an internet cafe style computer for you to use so that you can keep in touch and boast about the fabulous island that you have discovered! There's plenty to see and do around the Isle of Skye so come and ask us for ideas - we're a friendly bunch!

Decent place to sleep in Inverness. It's centrally located near the train and bus stations, pubs,…read moreshops, restaurants, Inverness Castle. Home-like common rooms where you can easily meet others with free coffee and tea with milk included! Two pillows are included on each bed. Great for people like me who think regular hostel pillows are too flat. Booking the hostel involved extra legwork as Hostelworld and the hostel's website didn't show any available beds, but Hostelbookers showed an available bed. Probably best to call the hostel about availability. A £10 key deposit or photo ID is required. Best to leave an ID that is NOT your passport. There's a weird curfew where the front door is locked outside the hours of 7am to 2:30am. As for the negatives...the 10-bed mixed dorm room was too small. There was no underbed storage space. When everyone has their backpacks down and their crap spread out, it left very little floor space. Only one power strip in the room which was always filled with phones needing charging. No lockers in the room. You can store your valuables with the reception desk. However when I tried to retrieve something after midnight, the person on duty didn't have the key so I had to wait in the morning to get it back. Only two toilets on the floor. And one of them wasn't in service due to no one removing the painting equipment inside. The kitchen was crowded around dinner times. When the hostel is fully booked, as it was when I was there, the kitchen is just too small to handle the capacity. Overall, I would've enjoyed the hostel more if it weren't fully booked.

Popped in here because my travel companions told me staying at a hostel was "part of the travel…read moreexperience." I'm an adult with a job, why not find a hotel? Nope. Part of the experience. Okay, here we go. The hostel is quite clean, and endeavors to keep it that way. There is a modest kitchen with most of the amenities, free WiFi, an available breakfast, a helpful staff, and options for longer lodging if you need it. There is also a laundry service available for a modest fee. In addition to a knowledgable staff, there are also several maps, booklets for tourism, and pamphlets for attractions available in several languages. One note: There is limited parking. If you are driving in to see Inverness, you may want to call ahead.

Decent place to stay while exploring Loch Ness. Also a good place to stay if the hostels in…read moreInverness are all booked up or if you're looking for a quiet getaway from the bigger cities. The hostel is located close to the Stagecoach and CityLink bus stop, nearby a supermarket, and is about a 30 minute walk to Urquhart Castle, which arguably has the best views of Loch Ness. There's a board with information on all the nearby hikes. Free coffee and tea. Large common area with a bar and a nice outdoor area. The rooms themselves are on the small side. When everyone sets down their backpacks, it's quite crowded.I usually don't spend much time in hostel bedrooms opting instead to hang out in common rooms so this wasn't a problem for me. Other problems with the rooms were no lockers and only one electrical outlet in the room. The more reason to hang out in the common areas instead. I met some cool people there and ended up playing an international version of Scrabble with the French and Germans :D

I took a group of 14, 12 students and 2 chaperones to Loch Ness Backpackers. We absolutely LOVED…read moreit. The owners, Patrick and Nikki, are fantastic....God bless them they even loaded all our luggage into their car and drove it to the bus stop when we making our way to Portree. We felt at home right away and my students were sad to leave. The pub and the house are very warm and inviting and the rooms charming. The showers had excellent water pressure and were very hot. For the price, you really cannot beat this. Thank you for hosting us so graciously!