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Ratagan Youth Hostel

Property class: 4

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Located close to Eilean Donan Castle and Glenelg Brochs, Ratagan Youth Hostel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
The current price is AED 849
AED 1,019 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep

Room options

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a single bed, a wooden chair, a small table, a sink, and a door.

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small table, and a window with a view of a landscape.

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, a chair, and a radiator.

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small round table, and a window.

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Kyle, Ratagan Youth Hostel is on the waterfront. Eilean Donan Castle and Glenelg Brochs are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Armadale Ferry Terminal and Portree Harbour. Glenfinnan Viaduct is another place to visit that comes recommended. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, mountain climbing, and horse riding nearby. Visit our Kyle travel guide
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Glenshiel, Ratagan, Kintail, Kyle, Scotland, IV40 8HP

What's nearby

  • A lake surrounded by mountains and a cloudy sky.
    Glen Shiel
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • A castle on a hill overlooking a calm lake, surrounded by mountains.
    Eilean Donan Castle
    21 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Loch Carron
    30 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Skye Bridge
    34 min drive - 38.5 km
  • Isle of Skye Market Square
    44 min drive - 43.4 km

Getting around

  • Kyle Of Lochalsh Station
    29 min drive
  • Inverness (INV)
    116 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chocolates Of Glenshiel
    3 min drive
  • Dornie Hotel
    11 min drive
  • The Pitstop At Kintail
    3 min drive
  • The Clachan
    11 min drive
  • Manuela's Wee Bakery
    12 min drive

About this property

Ratagan Youth Hostel

  • Upscale hostel near Eilean Donan Castle
  • Located close to Glenelg Brochs, Ratagan Youth Hostel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and secured bicycle storage
    • Games and books
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Ratagan Youth Hostel include amenities such as free WiFi.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Eco-friendly toiletries and showers
    • Communal kitchens and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Games

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (5:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between July 22 and March 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 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.

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ratagan Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Ratagan Youth Hostel?

As of 19 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ratagan Youth Hostel on 7 September 2026 start from AED 849, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Ratagan Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ratagan Youth Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ratagan Youth Hostel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hostel is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Eilean Donan Castle and 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Glenelg Brochs.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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