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Ratagan Youth Hostel

4.0 star property
Lakefront hostel in Kyle with a coffee shop

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Nestled by the lake, Ratagan Youth Hostel offers a serene retreat with in-room WiFi and laundry facilities. Explore the garden or store your bike securely while enjoying a smoke-free environment.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
IV40 8HP, Scotland, Kyle, Glenshiel, Ratagan, Kintail

What's nearby

  • Glen Shiel - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Eilean Donan Castle - 17 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Glenelg Brochs - 27 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Skye Bridge - 28 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Loch Lochy - 56 min drive - 79.7 km

Getting around

  • Stromeferry Station - 22 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolates Of Glenshiel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪all the Goodness Coffee & Bakeshop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Clachan - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Pitstop At Kintail - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dornie Hotel - ‬11 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), secured bicycle storage, and books
  • Smoke-free premises and games
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 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Ratagan Youth Hostel Kyle
Ratagan Youth Kyle
Ratagan Youth Hostel Kyle
Ratagan Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Ratagan Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kyle

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 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.

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