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9 Oct - 11 Oct
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Our top choices for Ballater hostels

Room

1. Braemar Youth Hostel

Braemar Youth Hostel
3.0 star property
Ballater
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (50 reviews)
"It was great"
United States
Lacey
The price is 1.670.932 ₫
2.005.118 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Braemar Youth Hostel
A stone building with a stone wall in the foreground, a stone wall in the background, and a mountain in the distance.

2. Kindrogan House

Kindrogan House
1.0 star property
Blairgowrie
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (12 reviews)
"Good place to stay and enjoy nature."
United States
Josefina
The price is 1.729.543 ₫
2.075.452 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Kindrogan House
A stack of barrels with labels indicating different locations.

3. The Smugglers Hostel

The Smugglers Hostel
2.0 star property
Ballindalloch
7.4 out of 10, Good, (13 reviews)
"We were rented the family bedroom that had its own private bath, a double bed and three singles. It was a great place to stay. Huge kitchen for everyone and lots of seating. Parking was a bit tight."
United States
Sheri
The price is 3.770.309 ₫
4.524.371 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
The Smugglers Hostel
A bunk bed room with blue and green patterned bedding.

4. Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel

Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
3.0 star property
Aviemore
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (27 reviews)
"Very well run hostel, we enjoyed a private room with shared bath. Favorite part was the views and location!"
United States
Rachel
The price is 2.406.485 ₫
2.887.714 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
A room with two wooden beds, each with a blue patterned bedspread. There is a wooden nightstand with a lamp between the beds.

5. Aviemore Youth Hostel

Aviemore Youth Hostel
4.0 star property
Aviemore
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (43 reviews)
"Awesome location just off hiking trails and moderate walk to fun and restaurants etc."
United States
Shawn
The price is 2.042.136 ₫
2.450.700 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Aviemore Youth Hostel
A stone building with a traditional design, featuring large windows and a prominent entrance.

6. Pitlochry Youth Hostel

Pitlochry Youth Hostel
3.0 star property
Pitlochry
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (63 reviews)
"Staff friendly and helpful, room and en suite was okay, clean and price was cheap. Town itself ia very busy as the location is brillaint"
United Kingdom
ben
The price is 2.099.376 ₫
2.519.251 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Pitlochry Youth Hostel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Ballater Hotel Reviews

McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant

McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant

10/10 Excellent
"Great location. Clean and cozy hotel."
Deborah M 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant

Find out more about Ballater

Ballater Hostels information

Number of reviews
208
Accommodation
6 Hostels
Lowest Price
2.005.118 ₫
Highest Price
4.524.371 ₫

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Ballater?
Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your money for fun things to do. With its bars and local restaurants, this destination offers a lot of opportunities to treat your taste buds.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Ballater?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're discovering new places, so here are some stats that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 12°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 2°C. Average annual precipitation for Ballater is 940 mm.
What is there to see and do in Ballater?
Depending on what you're interested in, you might like to explore some places near Ballater. Get out into nature with places such as Lochnagar, Mar Lodge Estate and Loch Muick. Cultural attractions include Knock Gallery, Lost Gallery and The Butterworth Gallery. Visit landmarks such as Balmoral Castle and Braemar Highland Games Centre.
What's the best way to get to and around Ballater while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Ballater on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), located 33.1 mi (53.3 km) from the city centre.