Ullapool
About About this youth hostel ....
From its spectacular seafront location on the NC500, Ullapool Youth Hostel offers wonderful views over Loch Broom and the Beinn Dearg mountain range. This warm and welcoming hostel offers guests a range of accommodation from private rooms to comfortable shared dorms. Only one of the private rooms is en-suite but there are ample shower and washroom facilities available.
WiFi access is free for all guests and other facilities include: a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, two comfy lounges with sea views, an excellent laundry, drying room and cycle storage for up to fifteen bikes.
The hostel is within easy reach of local shops, bars and restaurants serving fresh local produce. The bus station with connections to Inverness is only 300m away and you can catch a boat to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis from the nearby ferry terminal.
‘Wee Breakfast’ available (Please remember to pre-book).
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Why stay?
- Fantastic seafront setting on the NC500
- Friendly team with expert local knowledge
- Fantastic local food and drink
- Regular ferries to Stornoway
- Licensed, serving local beers and wine
For more information on the hostel, accessibility and the local area please click here
Ullapool Youth Hostel
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Facilities & Services
Season
April to October (RentaHostel available all year)
Reception Hours
08:00 - 10:00 and 16:30 - 22:00
Check in
16:30 - 22:00
Check out
08:00 - 10:00
Access Hours
The lounge area is available for staying guests and early arrivals to use all day. The communal areas in the hostel, including dorms, are closed between 11:00 and 14:00 for cleaning. Guests staying in private rooms are welcome to use their rooms during the day. Late check in is available on request. Please contact us if you think you’ll be arriving after 22:00, so we can make check-in arrangements.
Amenities
Free Wifi
En Suite Rooms
Catering
Lounge/TV Room
Drying Room
Towel Hire
Free Tea and Coffee in Guest Kitchen
Private Rooms
Family Rooms
Alcohol Licence
Laundry Room
Secure Lockers
Bike Store
Shopping Nearby
Guest Reviews
26/07/2024
A well deserved 5 stars, keep up the great work.Ken W
25/07/2024
I had a good stay. The warden was very helpful when I asked to do my laundry.Kevin
25/07/2024
Great location and facilities.Guest Review
24/07/2024
Very accomodating manager a lovely place to stay with a great vibe and a traditional hostel welcome.Naomi
22/07/2024
The perfect place to station before visiting Harris&Lewis.Ben
20/07/2024
Very nice place, Calum is a very friendly hostRaveP
20/07/2024
Very good - clouds/mist rolling into harbour on arrival 18th July - Good location for kayaking and aquamarine waters - Great views North of Ullapool and camper van + campsite close by tooTony McCready in Glasgow
19/07/2024
A well-located hostel with good facilities. Can park outside over a weekend with no charge, but mind the charging at other times - staff were helpful in directing me to places I could park. We stayed for a couple of days and visited the Bones Caves near Inchmadamph and Corrishalloch Gorge plus did plenty of walking in the local area.C Briers
17/07/2024
Very central location, friendly staffGuest Review
17/07/2024
Great place to stay to explore the local areaJohn Boyce
15/07/2024
Stayed for three nights but wish it was more. Comfortable,clean and very welcomingGuest Review
12/07/2024
Fantastic location right on the harbour front near all the pubs and places of interest.John Ibbitson
12/07/2024
I enjoyed my stay. The hostel is an a fabulous location, looking over Loch Broom. Perfect location for hill-walking anfd for the ferry over to Lewis.carole
07/07/2024
I had such a lovely stay in this fab hostel, from the warm welcome from Caroline, to the friendly other guests, to the gorgeous views to be enjoyed from every room. It really is perfectly located on the front and I loved sitting in the lounge watching the ever shifting scenery. The hostel is spotlessly clean and has a great drying room. Love it!Guest Review
04/07/2024
Super location, ideal for hillwalkers, NC500, ferries to the Western IslesMumbles Head
03/07/2024
I had a great stay. I would come back!Guest Review
30/06/2024
Extremely friendly staff and a good nights sleepGuest Review
27/06/2024
Great location, friendly staff, good mix of people staying the 2 nights I was there.Lorna Coyle
23/06/2024
Great place to stay. Convenient friendly and comfortable.Cotterpin
22/06/2024
Lovely youthhostel in a beautiful little fishing town.Mother travelling with teeanager
10/06/2024
Would recommend to anyone coming to UllapoolEMMA
08/06/2024
Perfect location. Helpful wardensSteve Williams
06/06/2024
Great location, friendly and helpful staffNeil
02/06/2024
The location is perfect and the comfort very goodJérôme
01/06/2024
Wonderful stay at this hostel, excellent location and friendly staff!Guest Review
30/05/2024
A good accomodation in a nice area. Frendly receptionists, clean and hygienic areas .Martin Vrijenhoef
30/05/2024
Just fabulous to eat in or bring take-away. Best location ever on the recently, and brilliantly, upgraded sea frontPaisley Buddy
29/05/2024
Located on the harbour side with sea views from at least half the rooms.Tony
29/05/2024
Friendly staff and great facilities. The hostel was more than suitable for us travelling with young children. The books, toys, pens and paper and Lego in the sitting area were a very thoughtful touch. Kitchen was well equipped and I was able to sterilise baby bottles easily which was a big bonus.Guest Review
28/05/2024
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Reasons to visit
Ullapool is one of the prettiest fishing villages in the Highlands and has a plentiful supply of local restaurants and bars, a leisure centre, swimming pool, museum and theatre. It's easy to spend time in this vibrant Highland community with regular music nights, festivals, cultural and arts events. A host of activities are available in the local area - ask our team for advice.
Ullapool Youth Hostel sits on the famous North Coast 500 and provides an excellent base for exploring the North West Highlands with its iconic mountain scenery, beaches, sea lochs and islands. Ferries leave daily for Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis and there are cruises to visit the Summer Isles.
Established by two local lassies in 2016, the Seafood Shack is well worth a visit for a high quality local takeaway, freshly caught and landed by local fishermen.
Other attractions worth exploring include:
- Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve
- Corrieshalloch Gorge
- The Bone Caves
- Stac Pollaidh mountain
- Ullapool Hill
A very special view of Scotland
Travel influencer Kay Gillespie shares her favourite things to do in Ullapool
Enjoy a bird's eye trip!