Tobermory
About About this youth hostel
Located on the main street, with local shops, bars and restaurants close by, Tobermory Youth Hostel sits on one of Scotland’s most colourful and attractive harbours.
The hostel offers guests a range of comfortable but basic accommodation from private rooms to shared dorms, some with sea views. None of the rooms are en-suite but shower and washroom facilities are available in the hostel.
WiFi access is free for all guests and other facilities include; a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, a comfortable lounge, a laundry, drying room and a small enclosed garden to the rear. Parking is on the main street, but there’s also a car and coach park five minutes’ walk away at the end of Main Street. Currently parking in Tobermory is free.
Curving round a sheltered bay Tobermory is an ideal holiday location for wildlife watchers, hill walkers, seafood enthusiasts - and families. It’s also a great place to base yourself for exploring other areas of the island, whether on bike or on foot.
‘Wee Breakfast’ available (Please remember to pre-book).
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Why stay?
- Harbour front location with sea views
- Fantastic local food & drink
- Friendly team with expert local knowledge
- A budget option for families, hillwalkers and wildlife enthusiasts
- Licensed, serving local beers and wine
Please remember to book your ferry before you travel.
For more information on the hostel, accessibility and the local area please click here
Tobermory Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
April to September (RentaHostel available)
Reception Hours
08:00-10:00 and 17:00-21:00
Check in
17:00 - 21:00
Check out
08:00 - 10:00
Access Hours
Late arrival and access outside opening hours is available by prior arrangement
Amenities
Free Wifi
Family Rooms
Lounge/TV Room
Drying Room
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Private Rooms
Catering
Laundry Room
Shopping Nearby
Guest Reviews
19/09/2025
Had a brilliant stay. Friendly staff, great facilities and a brilliant central location.J Sanderson
17/09/2025
Very helpful warden. Hostel has fantastic views over the BayYes
16/09/2025
First time hostelling in 15 years. Booking was very easy. Location at Tobermory was ideal with sea view and near all transport, shops, restaurants etc. Hostel suits hikers, bikers or like me sightseers. Kitchen facilities, lounge were excellent. Stairs were steep to rooms and toilet. Showers warm and clean. My dorm had sea view with 4 beds with enough space for all. Highly recommend as staff are so friendly.Liz
10/09/2025
Great location.Loris
02/09/2025
Lovely, friendly, relaxed hostel with decent beds and good sized kitchen to cook your own meals. Perfect location right in the township bayYes
31/08/2025
Great hostel on the harbour at Tobermory.Telemarkkenny
28/08/2025
AmaisingYES
24/08/2025
Well located well priced and hostess perfect.S. Munro.
17/08/2025
cosy and clean hostel with friendly staffJosina
15/08/2025
Very good location and super clean hostel with amazing staffJade
13/08/2025
Great little hostel at the heart of tobermory. Really well set up for families. Very friendly and helpful staff.Hannah
13/08/2025
A pleasant short stay in Tobermory. A welcome escape from the traffic and crowds just outside!David G
12/08/2025
Friendly and convenientJohn
11/08/2025
I highly recommend this hostel for people of all ages. It is comfortable, clean, safe, and a setting in which people interested in doing so can build community in the time they are there. It has a local feel to it nurturing a relationship with Tobermory, which is a lovely and engaging place to find serenity and beauty. It is also a good base for making day trips to other islands, as well as taking boat tours to see the wildlife.Peter Tremain
10/08/2025
Excellent time spent in Tobermory hostelDave Donnellan
06/08/2025
The staff were amazing, the location is super and a friendly little town.Natnoo
06/08/2025
I had the best of times at the Tobermory Youth Hostel. While storm Floris hit the Isles of Scotland Jan and Pete did really anything possible to make everyone feel at home, to rearrange beds, provide us with information and recommendations, have an open ear for trouble and stayed so personal throughout the whole time. The atmosphere in the hostel amongst the other travelers was the best. Loved it so so much.Tahereh
29/07/2025
nicest warden you can think of!Kerstin
28/07/2025
I had 3 lovely days at Tobermory, a warm welcome, views from bedroom, dining & lounge area + a comfy bed what more can you ask for?Chris
27/07/2025
Great!Philippe
26/07/2025
Perfect location, brilliant staff and facilitiesAndy
24/07/2025
The Tobermory Youth Hostel is the perfect place to stay on the Isle of Mull.The location is the perfect starting point for all kinds of activities. The atmosphere in the Hostel is very familiar,the Hostel staff is exceptionally friendly and happy to help with any problem that might come up.Luise&Thea
24/07/2025
Nice locationMatthias
19/07/2025
Stayed in Tobermory for 5 nights and was made most welcome by both of the wardens. They keep the hostel in great condition and it was a pleasure to be a guest there. The island itself is stunningly beautiful with much to see and do. I have no hesitation in recommending a visit to Mull and definately a stay in the fabulous hostel in Tobermory.Alasdair S
19/07/2025
I stayed for a week at Tobermory Youth Hostel and had a wonderful time. The location is amazing, right on the iconic harbour front and the wardens were very welcoming, friendly and helpful. The hostel itself is well equipped, super clean and comfortable - a real home from home!Annette
15/07/2025
Great stay Will return againPaul
04/07/2025
9/10Yes
26/06/2025
Highly recommended!Laurie B
26/06/2025
A really enjoyable stay in a warm clean friendly hostel thanks Jann in a gorgeous location. Have fun spotting the Tobermory cat ??.Anna
23/06/2025
A more basic but brilliant traditional hostel.Bill
Reasons to visit
Curving round a sheltered bay Tobermory is an ideal holiday location for wildlife watchers, hill walkers, seafood enthusiasts - and families. It’s also a great place to base yourself for exploring other areas of the island, whether on bike or on foot.
Mull has many things to enjoy, including coastal and woodland walking, scuba diving and pony trekking. From here you can visit the Isle of Iona, sometimes known as the 'Cradle of Christianity' in Scotland, or take a trip to Staffa to see this geologically amazing island which inspired Mendelssohn to write 'Fingal's Cave' (The Hebrides overture).
Mull has 300 miles of dramatic coastline, from unspoilt beaches to historic castles and mountain peaks, waiting for you to explore by car, bike or on foot.
Take time to discover:
- Fresh local seafood at Café Fish in Tobermory
- Travel to Iona and visit the Abbey
- Go puffin watching on the Isle of Lunga
- Walk to Tobermory Lighthouse
- Enjoy a wee dram at the famous Tobermory Distillery
- Whale watching trips with Sea Life Surveys
- Visit Duart Castle
- Climb Ben More
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