Ratagan Youth Hostel

Name: Ratagan Youth Hostel
Address: Glenshiel, Ratagan, Kintail, Kyle, Scotland, IV40 8HP, Kyle, GB

Location: Glenshiel, Ratagan, Kintail, Kyle, Scotland, IV40 8HP, Kyle, GB

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

About this Property

Scenic Location On the Waterfront
Indulge in garden views and enjoy free Wi-Fi, bike storage, and self-serve breakfast options. Star-rated by VisitScotland, this cozy hostel offers shared kitchens and comfortable guestrooms with modern amenities. Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet and explore nearby attractions like Glen Shiel and Eilean Donan Castle.

Convenient Amenities
Guests can prepare meals in shared kitchens, access complimentary wireless internet, and relax in well-equipped guestrooms.

Explore Nearby Attractions
Conveniently located near Glen Shiel, Eilean Donan Castle, and other scenic spots, Ratagan Youth Hostel offers a prime base for discovering the beauty of Kyle.

Book your stay now and experience the charm of Ratagan Youth Hostel on the waterfront!

Important Information

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.

Policies

Check-in: 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Instructions: The front desk is open during the following times:

Monday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 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.

Amenities & Facilities

No single-use plastic straws
Comprehensive recycling policy
No single-use plastic stirrers
No single-use plastic water bottles
Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
Free WiFi
Garden
Wheelchair accessible
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Smoke-free property
Housekeeping on request
Food and water bowls
Secured bicycle storage
Bicycle parking available
Change of towels (on request)
Change of bed sheets (on request)
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Organic food
Humane animal treatment
Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
No single-use plastic stirrers
No single-use plastic straws
No single-use plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only

Rooms Available

Standard Room, Non Smoking

4 Twin Bunk Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, towels, and toilet paper
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Vibrating pillow alarm
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 8 (8 Adults)
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Heating
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Freezer
- Vibrating pillow alarm
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

2 Twin Bunk Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, towels, and toilet paper
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Vibrating pillow alarm
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking, pet friendly

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Heating
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Freezer
- Vibrating pillow alarm
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

3 Twin Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, towels, and toilet paper
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Vibrating pillow alarm
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking, pet friendly

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Heating
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Freezer
- Vibrating pillow alarm
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

1 Twin Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and toilet paper
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Vibrating pillow alarm
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries
Need to Know - Towels not available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Heating
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Towels not available
- Freezer
- Vibrating pillow alarm
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

1 Twin Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and toilet paper
Comfort - Heating
Accessibility - Vibrating pillow alarm
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries
Need to Know - Towels not available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Heating
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Towels not available
- Freezer
- Vibrating pillow alarm
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)

Guest Reviews

Miranda (8/5): - 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.
Anna (10/5): 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.
Manisha (10/5): - Best hotel ever solely because of the view. Its right by lake and it is so so so so beautiful
Jessica (8/5): - 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.
Verified traveler (6/5): - Average
Ed (10/5): 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.
Sougata (10/5): - 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.
Cyril (10/5): 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.
Raffaella (10/5): - Fantastic location!
Caleb (10/5): - 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!
Jaime (10/5): - 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.
Alyssa (8/5): - 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).
Gabriel (2/5): - 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.
Verified traveler (6/5): - 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
Daniela (10/5): 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!
Verified traveler (8/5): - 늦게 도착했는데 기다려주신 직원분이 넘 고마웠습니다. 전망도 좋구 다 좋은데 가성비가 좀 그렇네요. 조금만 저렴하면 더 좋았을텐데, 낡은 시설에 넘 비싼 가격이었습니다.
Verified traveler (8/5): - L'accueil chaleureux et disponible, l'accès à la cuisine, chambre propre et confortable, douches et sanitaires propres
Verified traveler (10/5): 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
Damien (8/5): - 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.
Verified traveler (10/5): Super clean - Spotlessly clean, nice and quiet. Exactly what I was looking for!
Nelson (8/5): - 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!
Verified traveler (8/5): 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
myr (8/5): Nice hotel - Magnifique vue sur le loch, chambre privé pour trois avec douche et toilettes à côté de la chambre.
Valerie (4/5): Go your way - A very spartan night in this hostel. As expensive (70£ + breakfast 10 £) than a guest house and much less. Really overpriced for what you get.