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Room, Shared Bathroom (6 Person)
6 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Other room types
Shared Dormitory, Women only
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom
4 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom
3 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Shared Dormitory, Men only
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable hostel in Ballater with free parking

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Braemar Youth Hostel in Ballater, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Balmoral Castle and Glenfiddich. This hostel is 19.3 mi (31.1 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Braemar Golf Club.

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.

Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 9
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Uncovered parking
  • Off-street parking
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Food and water bowls

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Braemar Youth Hostel offers 9 accommodations. This Ballater hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shower only
  • Free WiFi
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Where to Eat

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Archery on site

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 9:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 5.00 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards

No front desk

Host will greet you

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines We're Good To Go (UK)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

gap period enforced between guest stays 72 hours

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 5.50 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 5.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Braemar Youth Hostel Ballater
  • Braemar Youth Ballater
  • Braemar Youth Hostel Ballater
  • Braemar Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
  • Braemar Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Ballater

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National Rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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