Lochranza
About About this youth hostel
Sitting in an attractive lochside village in the north of the Isle of Arran surrounded by hills, Lochranza Youth Hostel offers a wide range of accommodation from comfortable private en-suite rooms to spacious shared dorms, all with individual lockers and bedside lights.
WiFi is free for all guests and other facilities include: a large, well-equipped self-catering kitchen, two cosy lounges both with views over the loch, a laundry and drying room, secure cycle store for up to ten bikes and free onsite parking. The excellent washroom facilities are all equipped with hairdryers and basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception.
Lochranza is a dog-friendly hostel. If you would like to book yourself and your dog into the hostel, please phone the hostel direct on +44 (0) 1770 830 631 to check availability. There is a small charge of £7.50 per night for your dog when staying in our hostels.
‘Wee Breakfast’ and 'Heat it and eat it' evening meals available (Please remember to pre-book your breakfast).
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
For more information on the hostel, accessibility and the local area please click here
Lochranza Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
April to October (RentaHostel available all year)
Reception Hours
07:00-09:00 and 17:00-21:00
Check in
17:00 - 21:00
Check out
By 10:00
Access Hours
Hostel opening times 07:00-22:00 and after 22:00 by keycard entry
Amenities
Pet Dogs Welcome
Private Rooms
Family Rooms
Catering Available (Breakfast Only)
Lounge/TV Room
Towel Hire
Luggage Store
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Free Wifi
En Suite Rooms
Suitable for Groups
Free Tea and Coffee in Guest Kitchen
Laundry Room
Drying Room
Bike Store
Guest Reviews
10/06/2025
A very comfortable and friendly hostel with easy access to a ferry and for hillwalking possibilities. Lots of wild-life and bird watching from the hostel windows.Jenny 33
09/06/2025
Good Hostel to have a quiet, scenic stay. Alternatively: explore hills & walks (Cock of Arran is on doorstep), 10 mins walk to Lochranza / Mull of Kintyre Ferry, or further afield using buses - plentiful when we were there in June. Distillery (with EV Chargers) & Community Hotel (music night Wednesdays) are on the doorstep; shops, however, are a long way! Don't get caught out!DaveF
07/06/2025
Great; will be hosteling again soonIan Price
04/06/2025
We had a really good stay and would recommend to other families.Emma W
03/06/2025
Very pleasant stayFrances
03/06/2025
A superb stay, a great recharge after a hard day on the bikeFraser
02/06/2025
Fantastic hostel.Wonderful location.Top bannana
01/06/2025
Great place to stay on Arran. Bus stops, community pub, good walks.Tricia
31/05/2025
Comfortable, welcoming and great sceneryDiana
31/05/2025
This is a truly beautiful location for a hostel. The staff are welcoming and kind. It has everything you could ask for. This was my second stay and it was a really good base for a holiday with my grandsons.Grandma from Sheffield
29/05/2025
Excellent location for mountain trekking/cycling/general exploration of the area. Great atmosphere. Super facilities.pam smyth
25/05/2025
Excellent valueruss404
17/05/2025
I had a great stay after Lochranza. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. Having the option of breakfast and evening meal was brilliant as I was walking and didn't want to be laden down with supplies. The hostel is great value for money and made my trip possible as other accomodation on Arran isn't affordable.E. Henderson
15/05/2025
A pleasant stay with helpful and welcoming host. Very convenient for ferry.Ray
11/05/2025
Staff excellentBob Boorman
11/05/2025
Friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Room was clean and comfortable.James Boyle
10/05/2025
Brilliant hostel easily accessible by public transport in a beautiful locationHugh Spicer
07/05/2025
Very nice place to stay, only suggestions are to add more chargers into the bedroom, the rooms were also really cold at night.Jmar
03/05/2025
I would rate Lochrenza very highly as a spectacular and comfortable place to stay and to use as a base for all the attractions of Arran. Lovely spacious kitchen for guests to store and cook their own food and nearby businesses to enjoy an evening out if wanted.Linda
03/05/2025
Perfect, especially the lovely locationTheUntravelledWorld.com
01/05/2025
Lovely hostel, clean with everything you need. Friendly welcome. Easy to get to walking or by bus.ColinH
28/04/2025
Excellent hostel in beautiful location...very welcoming, friendly and helpful staff.Hugh Spicer
24/04/2025
Lovely location, & it's a functional but decent hostel.Malcolm
23/04/2025
Perfect place to stay in Arran with children!Sylvie
22/04/2025
Perfect location on a wonderful island with so much to do!Gordon Conway
20/04/2025
Really comfortable bed. Lovely room. Great location. Plenty of communal space (especially love the sofas overlooking the water). I had a great stay.Lucy
18/04/2025
Great experience, allowed me to get checked in early after getting caught in the miserable weather. Rooms were clean, bike storage is secure. Covered me for what I needed.Chay Francis
17/04/2025
We absolutely loved our stay in Lochranza YH; although the weather has a lot to do with that (no raindrops and full sunshine during the six days :-) ). Nevertheless, in the morning and the evening, we found the kitchen and sitting rooms a bit chilly. Extremely helpful and friendly staff, beautiful location (although a bit difficult to reach if you rely on public transport; buses are not that frequent).Fam. De Sagher - Van Parijs
17/04/2025
Overall a great experience. Very welcoming to young families.Cat
11/04/2025
We had a great time staying here and it was a wonderful experience for the kids. The bunk beds were a big hit and we were all very comfortable. The bathrooms were so clean and the showers were excellent. Lovely friendly atmosphere and excellent location.Yes
Reasons to visit
Often referred to as Scotland in miniature, Arran is a popular place to enjoy the great outdoors with a number of activities on offer including hill walking, mountain biking and cycling, pony-trekking, fishing, golfing and water sports.
The youth hostel sits on the Cock of Arran trail, a beautifully scenic low level trek offering stunning views of the surrounding area. The hostel garden is a great spot for local wildlife. Regular visitors include red deer, red squirrels and golden eagles, with grey seals and otters often seen in the bay.
The local deer that populate the hillsides surrounding the youth hostel can often be found wandering across the beach close to the hostel after dark.
The hostel is within easy walking distance of the local Lochranza Distillery which offers a range of tours and even the chance to sample a wee dram!
