Braemar Youth Hostel
Corrie Feragie, 21 Glenshee Road, Braemar, AB35 5YQ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
the staff was super lovely! It was a hostel with everything one needs.
Austria
Braemar Youth Hostel is housed in a former shooting lodge in extensive grounds in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. It offers a mix of traditional interiors and modern furnishings, offering an ideal base for outdoor activities and exploring Royal Deeside, the Cairngorms, Glenshee and The Lecht. The hostel has a lounge with sofas, a large self-catering kitchen and a dining room. The youth hostel also provides a good range of rooms including many private and dorms. Local activities include skiing and snowboarding at Glenshee and The Lecht, while Balmoral Castle and the surrounding estate are open during the summer months. You can also visit many distilleries nearby. Dogs are now welcome at Braemar when booking private room. A small fee of GBP 5 per dog per night will be charged. Please note that all dogs must be booked in advance to ensure that a dog friendly room is allocated. Hosteling Scotland is a charity and membership organization. For nonmembers, a supplement per person, per night will be added to the published rate. See Important Information for more details.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Fritz
Austria“the staff was super lovely! It was a hostel with everything one needs.”- Overtherainbow
United Kingdom“Braemar is tiny and the hostel is just a short walk down the road from the centre, where the 201 bus stops. Facilities are excellent : large kitchen with all facilities and storage space, a breakfast room, a dining/meeting room and a large...” 
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Canada“Location excellent, 2 nd time at Braemar YH from Toronto Canada but an Aberdeen guy Till I was 20 yrs old I came to Deeside for all my holidays”
Area info
Amenities of Braemar Youth Hostel
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Toilet
- Shared bathroom
- Shower
- Linens
- Garden view
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Ski storage
- ArcheryAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- SkiingOff-site
- Bar
- Pet bowls
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Packed lunches
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Board games/Puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
Property practices
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Cash
Debit card
Braemar Youth Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
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 Hosteling Scotland and HI using these channels are not entitled to a membership refund).
Individual reservations (Up to 9 people) - can cancel free of charge until 3 days before the arrival date. If canceled within the 3 days before the arrival 100 percent of the total price will be charged.
Groups reservations (more than 9 people) - 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 Hosteling Scotland National Office, Stirling. It may take 7 to 10 working days from the date of cancelation 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 accommodations. Parties with young children (under 12 years) will only be accommodated in private rooms, where available
Hosteling Scotland advise that additional notice be given to the destination youth hostel when traveling with children, to ensure that suitable accommodations is available. There is no capacity for extra beds or cots.
Check-in from 17.00 until 21.30 and check-out from 07.00-10.00. Reception opening times do vary; Sunday to Thursday opens 07.00-10.00 and 17.00-21.30. Friday and Saturday opens 07.00-10.00 and 17.00-22.00. Late arrival and access outside the opening hours by pre-arrangement only.
Please inform Braemar Youth Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
FAQs about Braemar Youth Hostel
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Braemar Youth Hostel is 2,150 feet from the center of Braemar. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Braemar Youth Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Skiing
- Canoeing
- Archery
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The prices at Braemar Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Braemar Youth Hostel is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
