Braemar Youth Hostel provides a mix of rooms, including private rooms and shared dorms. Rooms feature carpeted floors and garden views. Bathroom facilities are shared. The options include double rooms with one bed, family rooms with five beds, and private rooms with bunk beds or two single beds. Other options feature quadruple rooms with three beds, and triple rooms with three beds. The hostel offers free WiFi, a lounge with a TV, a drying room, and a laundry room. Guests have access to free onsite parking and secure bike storage, including e-bike charging.
Dining at Hostel
Guests can enjoy a 'Wee Breakfast' that includes cereal, Scottish yogurt, fresh fruit, tea, and coffee. Basic provisions, confectionery, and soft drinks are available for purchase at reception. Guests can use the self-catering kitchen and the dining room.
Activities and Features
Braemar Youth Hostel is near many hills for biking. It is within reach of the Cairngorms and the Glenshee and Lecht ski centers. The hostel has a lounge with sofas, a large self-catering kitchen, and a dining room. Safety features include carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit.
Location and Access
Braemar Youth Hostel sits on the edge of Braemar village, near the town center. It is on the 'Snow Road', a 90-mile route from Blairgowrie to Grantown-on-Spey. The hostel is near the Eastern Cairngorms and is 85 km from Dundee. Landmarks nearby include St Margaret's Church (0.5 km), Kindrochit Castle (0.5 km), and Morrone (3 km). The Braemar Gathering is 1 km away. The hostel is a short walk from shops and the Royal Braemar Highland Gathering Visitor Centre. The Mountain Rescue Centre is beside the hostel's car park.
Services Offered
Hostelling Scotland manages Braemar Youth Hostel and is part of the Hostelling International network. Balmoral Castle is open during the summer months. The hostel is available for exclusive private rental. Reception sells basic provisions, confectionery, and soft drinks.
βWhat strikes me is the consistent praise for the staff; their friendliness genuinely shapes the experience. I also appreciate the practical touches, like the well-equipped kitchen and drying room - elements that elevate it beyond a typical hostel. Its location, coupled with thoughtful amenities like free coffee and tea, makes it an appealing base for exploring the area.β
James DavidEditor-in-Chief at Skiresort
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Braemar Youth Hostel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
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Single Bed Male Dormitory Room
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Single Bed Female Dormitory Room
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