Pitlochry Youth Hostel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Family dining
Fridge, microwave
Living area
Point of interest

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Knockard Road, Pitlochry, Scotland, PH16 5HJ
  • Place, Pitlochry Golf Club
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pitlochry Festival Theatre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Bells Blair Athol Distillery
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Men only

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Room (6 Person)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

Single Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Pitlochry

Located in Pitlochry, Pitlochry Youth Hostel is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Bells Blair Athol Distillery and Pitlochry Festival Theatre. .This hostel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Edradour Distillery and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Loch Tummel.

What's nearby

  • Pitlochry Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pitlochry Festival Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fish Ladder - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bells Blair Athol Distillery - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Edradour Distillery - 3 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Pitlochry Station - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McKays Hotel, Bar & Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Coach Housr - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Old Mill Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mackenzie's Coffee House - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Pitlochry Youth Hostel

Hostel with free parking, near Bells Blair Athol Distillery
Pitlochry Youth Hostel offers 14 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. 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 and a communal living room. Additional features at this hostel include a picnic area and bike storage.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Pitlochry Youth Hostel. Self-serve breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Self-serve breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:30 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (4:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.50 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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Pitlochry Youth
Pitlochry Youth Hostel Scotland
Pitlochry Youth Hostel Pitlochry
Pitlochry Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Pitlochry Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Pitlochry

Reviews

Pitlochry Youth Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the village, the surroundings, and convenient location of hostel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marion

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and value for Pitlochry

Peaceful and quiet stay in Pitlochry. Comfy beds (private twin room, ensuite) clean and with plenty of space. Nice sitting rooms at the front with lovely views. Great location and value for Pitlochry.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great view down on Pitlochry. Very useful kitchen. Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, good staff, great value.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Hon Chung

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room only had 1 single power socket Wifi coverage limited to lounge area Otherwise okay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found the young warden incredibly helpful and friendly The rooms were perfect and clean .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean,quiet,easy to find ,staff very informative
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No problem nice staff just 3 minutes walk to town will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice kitchen and shared areas! It could use better laundry facilities. The room was a bit shabby but totally functional. Overall a good value with an amazing view!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Alev

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann M

Travelled with group

Peaceful, clean, simple accommodations

Peaceful. Wonderful.!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

P

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Helena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice staff. Amazing views, spacious room
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Fedayi, Newark

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff can be more flexible about the check out time for the late arriving guests
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for value

Really good value for money within an easy walk to the centre. Excellent friendly welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deep

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good little stop over -staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

CHU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for money

Very clean and quiet. Nice view from my room. Had a good sleep. Value for money!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021