About this property
Ratagan Youth Hostel is has a lochside location with views towards Skye. Free WiFi is provided. This hostel offers guests a variety of room types, all with USB charging points, and all able to be booked as private rooms. The accommodation is split over two floors and none of the rooms are en-suite, but ample shower and washroom facilities are available. Guests can opt for a wee breakfast served in the large dining room or take advantage of the well-equipped self-catering kitchen. Relax with a local craft beer or glass of wine in the hostel’s comfortable lounge, while enjoying views over the Five Sisters of Kintail. Facilities include a laundry, drying room, luggage store and secure bike shed. Basic provisions, including frozen ready meals, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception. Although surrounded by mountains, lochs and forests, the hostel is just off the main road, with a bus stop only 1.5 miles away making it easily accessible by public transport. Free parking is available onsite. Ratagan is a popular choice with outdoor enthusiasts and there are a number of low-level scrambles and ridge walks within easy reach of the hostel. The garden is ideal for launching kayaks for a paddle in Loch Duich, home to porpoises, otters and seals. Eilean Donan Castle is only 8 miles away. The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Laura
United Kingdom“Great location and excellent facilities. Super helpful friendly welcome and interaction with the manager. All pre communication excellent too.” - Donna
Australia“The location beside the loch is absolutely beautiful. The hostel is very well run and looked after, the facilities are great, staffed very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Highly recommend you fine yourself a couple of days here 👍🏼” - Václav
Czech Republic“Very friendly staff, everything was nice and clean, well equiped shared kitchen.” - Robert
Belgium“What a nice location! Beautiful garden near the loch and good atmosphere. Helpful staff, nice public living room and dining room. Fully equipped kitchen to make your own diner or breakfast, Even some free fresh herbs to use. Nice bedroom with bunk...” - Gary United Kingdom“Location, unbelievable! The friendliness of the people we met there was legendary, only one night there, but memories forever!”
- Susanna
Italy“Location is incredible. We really enjoyed waking up and finding dolphins swimming in front of the hostel” - Douglas United Kingdom“The location of this youth hostel is stunning. It is surrounded by gorgeous mountains on every side. A walker's dream! You can sit in the window of the comfy sitting room and watch the clouds roll over the hill tops. The view is constantly...”
- Chloe United Kingdom“Beautiful location, very friendly staff and nice clean facilities”
Donna Australia“The view, the room, the reception guy Tom, very polite, knew his job”
Mike Italy“- The hostel is located in front of the the sea, inside the fjord: you can see a spectacular view in front of it, connecting with the green and blue in peace of mind; one of the best view i've ever seen!! - Towel is included in price, there is...”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Full payment for all bookings will be charged at the time of booking. All major credit & debit cards are accepted excluding American Express.
All bookings will include a temporary membership fee per person per night. (Full, existing members of Hostelling Scotland and HI using these channels are not entitled to a membership refund).
Individual reservations (Up to 9 persons) - can cancel free of charge until 3 days before the arrival date. If cancelled within the 3 days before the arrival 100 percent of the total price will be charged.
Groups reservations (more than 9 persons) - different policies and additional supplements will apply. More than 8 weeks (57 days or more) 20% of total cost. 8 – 4 weeks (56- 29 days) 55% of total cost. 4 – 0 weeks (28 - 0 day) 100% of total cost.
No stag or hen parties are permitted at any youth hostel.
Should guests be entitled to a refund or part refund please note that these are processed by Hostelling Scotland National Office, Stirling. It may take 7 to 10 working days from the date of cancellation request for the refund to be processed back onto the original card used.
From the age of 12 to 15 years, young people must be accompanied by a parent or guardian of the same gender when booking a bed within shared accommodation. Parties with children under 12 years will only be accommodated in private rooms, where available.
Hostelling Scotland advise that additional notice be given to the destination youth hostel when travelling with children, to ensure that suitable accommodation is available. There is no capacity for extra beds or cots.
Check-in from 17.00 until 22.00. Check-out from 07.00 until 10.00. The reception is closed between 10.00 until 17.00 each day. Later arrival and access outside opening hours is by pre-arrangement only.
Please note that guests can opt for a wee breakfast.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Ratagan Youth Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
