Isle of Skye Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Isle of Skye showing a bay or harbour, a beach and a pebble beach
Isle of Skye featuring a lighthouse, mountains and rugged coastline
Isle of Skye showing a pebble beach, a sandy beach and tranquil scenes
Isle of Skye featuring tranquil scenes and mountains
Isle of Skye featuring a sandy beach as well as a small group of people

Where to stay in Isle of Skye

Portree which includes rocky coastline

Portree Town

If you're spending some time in Portree Town, Somerled Square and Portree Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

Portree Town
Talisker Distillery

Carbost

If you're spending some time in Carbost, Talisker Distillery and Isle of Skye Oysters are top sights worth seeing.

Carbost

Edinbane

Be sure to enjoy the restaurants and waterfront views while you're in Edinbane, and make a trip to Skeabost Golf Course if you have time to see some sights in the nearby area.

Edinbane
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Breakish

While Breakish isn't home to many top sights, Isle of Skye Market Square and Skye Bridge are some notable places to visit nearby.

Breakish
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Teangue

Teangue is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Torabhaig Distillery and Traigh a' Chnuic.

Teangue

Skinidin

Though Skinidin may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Dunvegan Castle and Skye Silver Gift Shop.

Skinidin
Dunollie Hotel

Dunollie Hotel

3 out of 5
Broadford, Strath, Scotland
The price is 3.526.045 ₫ per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
3.526.045 ₫
4.231.254 ₫ total
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Strath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
6.8/10 (980 reviews)
"Great place to stay, food is good but across the street dining is a must! Harbour Restaurant! Go for real our best meal on our trip!"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Dunollie Hotel
Isle of Skye Guest house

Isle of Skye Guest house

3 out of 5
Kyleakin Roundabout, Kyleakin, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Kyleakin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Skye Bridge ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (327 reviews)
"The property was remodeled but in our room the flooring was coming loose in the bathroom. The room was clean and no fault of the property the power went out all night and was still out when we left. All around it did the trick for one night. Very cute property but parking in the garden rooms is ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Isle of Skye Guest house
Kings Arms Hotel

Kings Arms Hotel

2 out of 5
King Street, Kyleakin, Kyleakin, Scotland
The price is 3.660.864 ₫ per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
3.660.864 ₫
4.393.037 ₫ total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kyleakin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6.4/10 (898 reviews)
"Had everything I needed for my trip"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Kings Arms Hotel
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.
Ardcana

Ardcana

3.5 out of 5
23 Lower Breakish, Strath, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Strath. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Magpie and Giant MacAskill Musuem are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
"Beautiful cottage with thoughtful and beautiful decor. Touches like a flashlight attached to the bed frame, heated floors, towel warmer. Lovely views of the sea, This place exceeded expectations, Bonus is that we stumbled upon Red Skye Restaurant right up the road and it was our best meal in ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Ardcana
House Of Juniper - The Cabins

House Of Juniper - The Cabins

2 out of 5
The Cabins, Lower Harrapool, Broadford, Strath, Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Strath. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Magpie and Isle of Skye Market Square are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (120 reviews)
"Super well equiped cabin, very comfortable. Ideal location. We recommend without hesitation and would return but stay longer."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

House Of Juniper - The Cabins
Croft 4 - Self- Catering Accommodation

Croft 4 - Self- Catering Accommodation

3.5 out of 5
4 Scullamus Moss, Breakish, Strath, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Strath. Enjoy free parking, a garden and a picnic area. Popular attractions Magpie and Isle of Skye Market Square are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (10 reviews)
"This cottage is heaven! Perfect in every way - location, design, spaciousness, comfort."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Croft 4 - Self- Catering Accommodation
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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Reviews of Isle of Skye

4.7
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 78%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 17%
3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Would highly recommend a visit - early spring was a great time to go!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Gorgeous! Incomparable views.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Absolutely stunning place. Especially The Fairy Glen and Quairaing. Make sure to be prepared for driving single track roads responsibly (dodging cows and sheep).

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Beautiful but clearly the infrastructure can not cope with the volume of visitors.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The circular walk at the back on Kinloch Lodge, to Leitir Fura is one of our favourite walks on Skye. For something that takes a little longer, a circular walk around Glenbrittle Forest...

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Stunning scenery, lovely friendly people

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