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Braemar Youth Hostel

Braemar Youth Hostel

Ballater Scotland
Check in 5:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
This hotel has renovations that may affect your stay read more

Renovations

The property is closed between July 21 and December 31.

Bring your furry friend to a home away from home at Braemar Youth Hostel, where every tail wag is welcomed with open arms, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Balmoral Castle and Glenfiddich. This hostel is 35 minutes drive to Glenshee Ski Centre and 65 minutes drive to Cairngorms National Park.

Enjoy hassle-free stays with complimentary high-speed WiFi, thoughtful room features designed to suit every guest. Conveniences include an in-room safe.

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Property Details

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and bike storage.

  • Number of stairs to reach property - 2
  • Off-street parking
  • Uncovered parking
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Food and water bowls
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Luggage storage
  • Swimming nearby
  • Shared microwave
  • Electric bicycle charging station
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Free WiFi
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Total number of rooms - 9

Check-in

Check-in is from 5:00 PM until 9:30 PM. Guests must be at least 16 to check-in.

The front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Sunday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Sunday - Thursday: 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Friday - Saturday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

Other details

Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Braemar Golf Club - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Braemar Highland Games Centre - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Glenfiddich - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Braemar Castle - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Ballochbuie Forest - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Linn O' Dee - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Meall Odhar - 12.9 km / 8 mi
Cairnwell Tow - 14.6 km / 9 mi
Baddoch Chairlift - 14.6 km / 9.1 mi
Mar Lodge Estate - 14.6 km / 9.1 mi
Cairn Aosda Tow - 14.6 km / 9.1 mi
Balmoral Castle - 14.9 km / 9.3 mi
Butchart's Tow - 15 km / 9.3 mi
Glenshee Ski Centre - 15.6 km / 9.7 mi
Butcharts Access Poma - 15.6 km / 9.7 mi
The preferred airport for Braemar Youth Hostel is Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 88.3 km / 54.9 mi

  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets allowed

Other charges

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

21 Glenshee Road, Ballater, Scotland AB35 5YQ, United Kingdom
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