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Ratagan Youth Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel in Kyle

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Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$275
includes taxes & fees
25 June - 26 June

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
Freezer
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
Freezer
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Heating
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
Freezer
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Standard Room, Non Smoking

Standard Room, Non Smoking

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Exceptional
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Heating
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
Freezer
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
Freezer
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Eilean Donan Castle - 17 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Loch Carron - 25 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Skye Bridge - 28 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Plockton Harbour - 30 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Armadale Ferry Terminal - 56 min drive - 64.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Clachan Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪all the Goodness Coffee & Bakeshop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Shielshop & FiveSisters Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Manuela's Wee Bakery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chocolates of Glenshiel - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Ratagan Youth Hostel

Upscale hostel by the lake
Ratagan Youth Hostel provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self-service breakfast (surcharge), bike parking and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Ratagan Youth Hostel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with fridges, microwaves and ovens
  • Toasters, stovetops and freezers

Languages

English

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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

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 22 July and 31 March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.5 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-service breakfast: from approximately GBP 5.95 for adults and from GBP 5.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.5 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 on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 7.5 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 23 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ratagan Youth Hostel on 25 June 2025 start from AU$275.21, including 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.

What time is check-in at Ratagan Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ratagan Youth Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ratagan Youth Hostel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hostel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Glen Shiel and within 9 miles (15 km) of Five Sisters of Kintail and Eilean Donan Castle. Loch Carron and Bright Water Visitor Centre are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Ratagan Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Fantastic location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

6/10

Average
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10

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

2/10

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

6/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

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

8/10

L'accueil chaleureux et disponible, l'accès à la cuisine, chambre propre et confortable, douches et sanitaires propres
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

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

8/10

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Magnifique vue sur le loch, chambre privé pour trois avec douche et toilettes à côté de la chambre.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017