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Prices above are provided by partners for one room, with variable occupancy rules as provided by the property, and do not include all taxes and fees. Please see our partners for full details.
Prices above are provided by partners for one room, with variable occupancy rules as provided by the property, and do not include all taxes and fees. Please see our partners for full details.
Braemar Youth Hostel is an impressive former shooting lodge standing within extensive grounds in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. Braemar Youth Hostel offers a mix of traditional interiors and modern furnishings with many homely touches such as big comfy sofas, a large self-catering kitchen and dining room. The youth hostel also provides a good range of rooms including many private and family rooms. A popular choice with families, groups and outdoor enthusiasts looking for budget accommodation. Wi-Fi during your stay: We do our best to deliver a free Wi-Fi service but apologise that connectivity, particularly in our rural locations, can be intermittent due to the level of our current broadband provision along with high usage when the youth hostel is busy. Please be assured we are endeavouring to improve where we can. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
This is a fantastic youth hostel run by friendly, helpful staff.
I stayed here for a week in early September to walk some Corbetts in the area surrounding the Cairngorms. This provided an ideal base with all the usual facilities (good kitchen, drying room, comfortable...More
Thank Bob E
Response from HostellingScot, Guest Relations Manager at Braemar Youth HostelResponded 9 October 2018
Hi Bob E
Thanks for the great review and see you again soon
Regards Dan
This was booked for a Munro bagging session in the Cairngorms. This hostel is ideally situated from the southern Cairngorms with plenty of options available. Located within the village of Braemar, which is a stunning village, within a wooded area packed with wildlife, red squirrels...More
Thank Monner01
Response from HostellingScot, Guest Relations Manager at Braemar Youth HostelResponded 16 August 2018
Hi Monner01
Thanks for the great review and will look into the wifi issue you had.
We hope to welcome you back when you complete the munros in the area
Regards Dan
This was my 2nd visit in a year to the hostel.
So much history and places to visit in one location.
I used it as a base for a few days hillwalking/ Munro bagging. Others used it as a base for the nearby Glenshee ski...More
1 Thank Wee M
Response from SYHAHostelling, Guest Relations Manager at Braemar Youth HostelResponded 27 June 2018
Hi Wee M
Thanks for taking the time to review our Braemar Hostel following your recent stay with us.Its great to see you had a good time and enjoyed exploring the area which is stunning.
I will pass on your kind words to Ed and...More
Spacious enough dorm, nice garden views.
Large kitchen and dining facilities, well equipped.
Good email communications in advance.
Those in dorm generally respected the traditional early to bed early to rise ethos not often found in the more urban YHA's and even some of the...More
Thank Jeff P
Response from SYHAHostelling, Guest Relations Manager at Braemar Youth HostelResponded 18 August 2017
Hi Jeff P
Thanks for taking the time to review our hostel following your recent stay with us.Its great to see you had a good time and we hope to welcome you back soon.
Regards Dan
I stayed here for 3 nights in May 2017 in a private room. The room was basic with a heater for Cold days. The toilets and shower rooms was acceptable clean.
I cleaned the pot and pans in the kitchen before I used them.
The...More
Thank Kim A
Response from SYHAHostelling, Guest Relations Manager at Braemar Youth HostelResponded 30 June 2017
HI Kim A
Thanks for taking the time to review our hostel following your recent stay with us,Its great to see you had a good time and we hope to welcome you back soon.
Regards Dan
Response from Michael S | Reviewed this property |
""Dogs are now welcome at Braemar when guests book a private room. A small fee of £5s 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... More
""Dogs are now welcome at Braemar when guests book a private room. A small fee of £5s 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. " according to their SYHA site but No Pets according to the Cairngorm NP site. Try phoning on 01339 741 659
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"Room two was the room that I stayed in, overlooking the front of the property."
