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Ullapool Youth Hostel

3.0 star property
Waterfront hostel in Ullapool with free parking

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Fridge, microwave
Fridge, microwave
Lounge
Hallway
Lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Shore Street, Ullapool, Scotland, IV26 2UJ
  • Place, Ullapool Ferry Terminal
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ullapool Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ullapool Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Shared Bathroom (6 Person)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Shared Bathroom (5 Person)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

About the area

Ullapool

At Ullapool Youth Hostel you'll be within steps of Ullapool Ferry Terminal and Ullapool Harbour. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a communal living room. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Each morning self-service breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Ullapool hostel include Ullapool Museum and An Talla Solais.
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What's nearby

  • Ullapool Ferry Terminal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ullapool Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ullapool Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • An Talla Solais - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rhue Studio - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Seaforth - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ferry Boat Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cult Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Seafood Shack - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ullapool Youth Hostel

Waterfront hostel in Ullapool with free parking
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Ullapool Youth Hostel also features a garden, laundry facilities, and a communal living room. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Ullapool hostel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Dining venue
Ullapool Youth Hostel offers 10 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (4:30 PM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 22 July and 31 March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 7.50 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for self-service breakfast: from approximately GBP 6.50 for adults and from GBP 6.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Ullapool Youth
Ullapool Youth Hostel Scotland
Ullapool Youth Hostel Ullapool
Ullapool Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Ullapool Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Ullapool

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ullapool Youth Hostel?

Ullapool Youth Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Ullapool Youth Hostel?

Yep, Ullapool Youth Hostel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Ullapool Youth Hostel?

The closest beach to Ullapool Youth Hostel is Little Gruinard Beach (18.2 km).

Does Ullapool Youth Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, self-service brekkie is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ullapool Youth Hostel?

No, Ullapool Youth Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ullapool Youth Hostel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Ullapool Youth Hostel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ullapool Youth Hostel?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Ullapool Youth Hostel?

There isn't one on site, but Ullapool Golf Club is a short 18-minute walk away.

Ullapool Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hélène

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons bien aimé. C'était très propre et pratique.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lication
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, wonderful location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Herta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not an issue its just Ullapool is quite small and lacking certain amenities. Ps - a rolling pin in the kitchen would be good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice welcome, well located and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the self-catering kitchen very much.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The woman at the reception desk was incredibly kind and helpful. She alone made the stay a 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very kind and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Ricki

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Vivienne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

MR P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
all nice clean good showers clean two
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

DOUGLAS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and place was spotless
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant

Brilliant stay immaculate as usual highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. On arrival receptionist was really friendly and helpful. Facilities were clean and sanitary. We stayed one night and would recommend this hostel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Raquel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location with a fantastic view.

On top of being on a great location, the hostel was very clean and the staff were amazing! There was free overnight parking along the main street. The only downside was, people were leaving their shoes outside their rooms along the hallway and it stank.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Everything I needed at short notice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and comfortable. Plus thanks Tom for all the information really helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jadn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara, Millbury, MA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location on the harbor--beautiful view. Best YHA mattresses ever, really. Better than some airbnbs. Staff was helpful and we appreciated the promotion of ecological behavior and values.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice staff but smelly

Hostel smelt bad and lackluster wifi. Location is decent enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018