Ratagan Youth Hostel

Property class: 4

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Located close to Eilean Donan Castle and Glenelg Brochs, Ratagan Youth Hostel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Room options

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A room with bunk beds, a skylight, and a view of the outdoors.

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A room with bunk beds arranged in a U-shape, a window with curtains, and a door leading outside.

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A small, triangular room with two single beds, a small table, and a window.

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A room with two bunk beds, a small table, and a wall-mounted shelf.

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed room with a wooden chair and a coat rack.

Standard Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Kyle, Ratagan Youth Hostel is on the waterfront. Eilean Donan Castle and Glenelg Brochs are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Armadale Ferry Terminal and Portree Harbour. Glenfinnan Viaduct is another place to visit that comes recommended. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing, horse riding, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Kyle travel guide
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Glenshiel, Ratagan, Kintail, Kyle, Scotland, IV40 8HP

What's nearby

  • A lake surrounded by mountains and a cloudy sky.
    Glen Shiel
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • A castle on a hill overlooking a calm lake, surrounded by mountains.
    Eilean Donan Castle
    21 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Glenelg Brochs
    27 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Skye Bridge
    34 min drive - 38.5 km
  • Plockton Harbour
    35 min drive - 40.8 km

Getting around

  • Kyle Of Lochalsh Station
    29 min drive
  • Inverness (INV)
    116 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chocolates Of Glenshiel
    3 min drive
  • The Pitstop At Kintail
    3 min drive
  • Dornie Hotel
    11 min drive
  • Jac-o-Bite
    4 min drive
  • all the Goodness Coffee & Bakeshop
    11 min drive

About this property

Ratagan Youth Hostel

  • Upscale hostel near Eilean Donan Castle
  • Located close to Glenelg Brochs, Ratagan Youth Hostel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and games
    • Books and secured bicycle storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Ratagan Youth Hostel include amenities such as free WiFi.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Showers and toilet paper
    • Communal kitchens and heating

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ratagan Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Ratagan Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ratagan Youth Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ratagan Youth Hostel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hostel is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Eilean Donan Castle and 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Glenelg Brochs.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Ratagan Youth Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This was our favorite stay for our whole trip!! Lots of parking, not lots of people, beautiful scenery, wonderful lounging area. We really enjoyed the benches looking out over the water. It was easy to find and there were books with suggestions of things to do and places to go, which was nice. I wish we could have stayed longer!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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The rooms were clean and to be expected for a hostel. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the large common area and the available bar. We were just passing through so didn't get to explore the surrounding area but there is lots to do and see. We enjoyed the available breakfast and there is a large common kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

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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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

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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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Best hotel ever solely because of the view. Its right by lake and it is so so so so beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a bit out of the way, but very quaint and quiet! A beautiful setting on the lake added to the peace. The kitchen was well put together and very easy to use. Wish had more time there!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Views were wonderful. Staff was helpful and hostel was clean and well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Cancelled the night before as I had emailed twice asking for a bottom bunk as I use a walking stick & have mobility issues. No confirmation was forthcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Average
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Gracias, todo estuvo muy bien, definitivamente me vuelvo a hospedar con ustedes
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lugar impresionante y servicio excelente.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Très bon accueil, très propre et bien équipé Environnement magnifique
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Vardagsrummet var mysigt inrett. Det fanns en hel del böcker och turistinformation att läsa.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
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8/10 Good

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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'accueil chaleureux et disponible, l'accès à la cuisine, chambre propre et confortable, douches et sanitaires propres
Stayed 1 night in May 2019