We travel but we're not tourists!

'The hostelling experience transcends generations and brings people together. Age is irrelevant when you share a love for travel and the outdoors'

Travel Influencer, Kay Gillespie

From groups to families and solo travellers we’ve got a fantastic range of hostels waiting to welcome you!

All of our youth hostels are quality-assured and graded by VisitScotland. We offer a range of accommodation from private and en-suite rooms to shared dorms.

The majority of our youth hostels are licensed and offer a selection of food and drink, along with well-equipped self-catering kitchens, drying rooms and laundry facilities.

Over 70% of Hostelling Scotland’s customer-facing team have now completed WorldHost Training and we pride ourselves in delivering excellent customer service.

There’s a warm welcome waiting for you at any of our hostels!

Our place is yours

Youth hostel opening dates and reception times outwith the main holiday season can vary - for example weekend opening only.

Please check our website or call or email the relevant youth hostel directly.

As a guide, the reception desks of small rural hostels are normally open between 7.30-10.00 and 17.00-22.30 and are generally closed during the day.

Our city hostels are normally open 24 hours.