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  • A wooden sign attached to an old stone wall points into a field which leads down by the sea
    A sign for a hostel and camping, Rousay, Orkney
  • Am Bothan Bunk House at Leverburgh - a village on the south west coast of the island of Harris, Outer Hebrides
    Am Bothan Bunk House at Leverburgh
  • Johnnie Notions Bod, the birthplace of the small pox inoculator pioneer, John Williamson and now a hostel, Shetland
    Johnnie Notions Bod - a hostel, near Esha Ness, Shetland

Hostels in Scotland are the ideal accommodation for families, backpackers, groups, clubs and individuals young and old as you can find everything from basic economy dormitories to chic and spacious private rooms with en suite facilities.

Some hostels belong to the Scottish Youth Hostel Association (SYHA), while others belong to Scottish Independent Hostels (SIH) or are privately owned. All of the listed properties are graded by VisitScotland’s trusted Quality Assurance Scheme, so you are guaranteed that you are booking the best that hostel accommodation in Scotland.

Whether you’re planning a budget city break or are travelling around Scotland, use the accommodation search to find great value hostel accommodation in Scotland.

Johnnie Notions Bod, the birthplace of the small pox inoculator pioneer, John Williamson and now a hostel in Shetland

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