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Ratagan Youth Hostel

Property class: 4

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A cozy room with plaid furniture, a round table, and a large window offering a view of mountains and a lake.
A stone building with a sign indicating it is a hotel.
A white building with a stone extension, surrounded by greenery and flowers.
A small sailboat with a wooden mast and white sail, docked on a pebble beach with rocky outcrops and mountains in the background.
A cozy room with plaid furniture, a stone wall, and a large window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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Glenshiel, Ratagan, Kintail, Kyle, Scotland, IV40 8HP
  • Place, Glen Shiel
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Eilean Donan Castle
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Skye Bridge
    ‪34 min drive‬

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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Ratagan Youth Hostel

Along with a coffee shop/cafe, this smoke-free hostel has a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a garden and a communal living room are on-site.
Ratagan Youth Hostel offers 14 accommodations. This Kyle hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Ratagan Youth Hostel, you'll be within walking distance of Glen Shiel. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a coffee shop/cafe and breakfast (surcharge). This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
  • Self-service breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a communal living room and a shared microwave
  • 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Eilean Donan Castle and 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Glenelg Brochs
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Ratagan Youth Hostel also features a garden, laundry facilities, and a communal living room.

This 4-star Kyle hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a self-service breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited on-site 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 prioritised
  • 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 22 July and 31 March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for self-service breakfast: from approximately GBP 6.50 for adults and from GBP 6.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property class

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

Ratagan Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and to be expected for a hostel. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the large common area and the available bar. We were just passing through so didn't get to explore the surrounding area but there is lots to do and see. We enjoyed the available breakfast and there is a large common kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raffaella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views and friendly staff! It was a little confusing on how to get inside after hours but we managed! Having showers/bathrooms close to our room was great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the building and the host. The property was clean and quiet and convenient to have the large kitchen and laundry facilities. The beds were passable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We will never forget this place! The most incredible views of the loch and the staff (Suzanne) was very helpful and friendly! We want to live here now!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was clean and easy to get to, with plenty of parking. Suzanne at the front desk was great. Kitchen was clean and fully stocked. Beds and duvets very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel ever solely because of the view. Its right by lake and it is so so so so beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing setting and cozy rooms.

Excellent value. Staff very helpful. All things work. Liked the nightlight configuration with plugs and light. Over all great experience. Good water pressure and good hot water.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sougata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had visited with family and friends aged 13 to 65. The overall experience was great. The common facilities were clean and well maintained. The most fascinating part was the scenic beauty around the hostel. Enjoyed the sunrise over the lake with a cup of tea in front of the hostel. The location is also very convenient for visiting the Highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Average
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a hostel this was a pleasant experience. Quiet, not much traffic (I may have lucked out only having one roommate). Bedding was actually warm enough and towels were available on request. The ladies bathroom was clean (there was only one toilet and shower that I saw (unless I missed more), so you may need to share and wait to use. Ratagan is fairly simple so there isn't much choice for food, best to bring snacks or prepare to purchase whatever misc snacks the hostel offers. Wifi is only available in the main area, NOT the rooms or the dining area. A basic breakfast was available with a charge (toast, yogurt, cereal, coffee, tea, milk, orange juice).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bon accueil, très propre et bien équipé Environnement magnifique
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mysigt vandrarhem

Ett trevligt vandrarhem som var rent och snyggt och mysigt inrett i skotsk stil. Köket var välutrustat och rent. Vi kunde köpa till frukost utan att ha förbeställt vilket vi uppskattade. Värden var mycket trevlig.
Vardagsrummet var mysigt inrett. Det fanns en hel del böcker och turistinformation att läsa.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cyril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Auberge de jeunesse Ratagan

Nous avons eu une chambre pour 4 pour notre famille. 4 lits simples . Le toilette et lavabo était sur notre palier, la douche un étage au-dessous; nous n’avons jamais eu à attendre pour les utiliser. Literie confortable, prises usb. Accès internet dans le salon et les pièces au-dessus (c’était notre cas). Accès à la cuisine, très bien équipée, ce qui permet de se faire un repas chaud tranquillement. Présence d’une laverie et salle de séchage, non utilisés. Nous avons été très bien accueillis par Suzanne qui s’est intéressée à notre voyage et nous a fourni un plan pour notre journée du lendemain.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Gabriel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hubo un error en la reserva (se hizo para un día antes de lo que llegaríamos) y toda la preocupación del propietario era asegurarse que cobraría. Ante nuestra petición de que lo que nos preocupaba era que al día siguiente no teníamos alojamiento (viajamos con un niño) quedó en buscar alguna alternativa y que nos llamaría.... seguimos esperando su llamada.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Douche et wc partagés, literie vétuste, cet établissement super bien placé mériterait un petit rafraîchissement État d’esprit très agréable comme on en attend d’une auberge de jeunesse, très friendly Petit déjeuner à 5,95£ un peu chiche... mais le café est bon L’environnement est tout simplement superbe, surtout avec la lumière du matin Les gens très sympa et agréable prêt à vous rendre service Parking facile Wifi indisponible dans les chambres
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Elgio

Foi a primeira vez que me hospedei num hostel e me surpreendi. Gostei da limpeza da cozinha e tinham muitos equipamentos (TD pra vc se sentir em casa). Limpeza dos banheiros e áreas comuns muito boa. Silencioso. Lugar lindo e aconchegante. Funcionário educado e atencioso. Ótima experiência nesse lugar!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
늦게 도착했는데 기다려주신 직원분이 넘 고마웠습니다. 전망도 좋구 다 좋은데 가성비가 좀 그렇네요. 조금만 저렴하면 더 좋았을텐데, 낡은 시설에 넘 비싼 가격이었습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'accueil chaleureux et disponible, l'accès à la cuisine, chambre propre et confortable, douches et sanitaires propres
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location next to lock

Perfect location next to lock but out of the way for shops and pubs, but thats what this place is about. very friendly staff and great facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Damien

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nous avons passés une nuit avec ma femme et mon fils de 5ans. L'hotel ne paye pas de mine mais il ne faut pas se fier aux apparences, c'est chaleureux, l'endroit est juste magique, une vue magnifique.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super clean

Spotlessly clean, nice and quiet. Exactly what I was looking for!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice clean place! Quiet and beautiful spot in the water! Our room was great! 2 bunk-beds and a desk. Power and wifi. The guy at the front desk was friendly and very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3 night stopover

Great base for the Kintail area. For a hostel it is well equipped for £20 per night. Bring enough food at least for breakfast and lunches, good kitchen but can get busy. Kintail Lodge about 2 miles away provides a bolt hole for an evening meal if you wish. Drying room and showers. It is a hostel so you are sharing with 6-8 others
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

myr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Magnifique vue sur le loch, chambre privé pour trois avec douche et toilettes à côté de la chambre.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017