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Ballater Hostel, Ballater

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  • Ballater Hostel, Bridge Square, AB35 5QJ Ballater, United Kingdom - View on map
9.3 /10
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Wi-Fi is available free of charge in every room of our property
Property type: Hostel
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Description

Rooms come with private bathrooms. Guests will find a shower in our bathrooms. A hairdryer is available for all guests. Are there safes in the rooms? Certain rooms have safety deposit boxes. We are glad to ensure a comfortable stay for our visitors. A shared kitchen is accessible for guest use. Luggage storage is offered on-site. What activities await guests? Beautiful hiking trails can be explored nearby. Skiing is also an option. We provide bicycles for rental. It’s exciting that castles are close by. Craigievar Castle is thirty-one kilometers away. Kildrummy Castle is located thirty-four kilometers from us. The nearest airport is sixty-two kilometers distant at Aberdeen. Each room has heating. We hope your visit will be unforgettable. Family rooms are included as well. We proudly offer free WiFi for everyone. Our property features twenty-four-hour security for protection. Smoking is not permitted throughout the building. Key cards facilitate access to the rooms. For safety, smoke alarms are installed. Cleanliness is taken seriously here. Linens and towels are washed according to local authority guidelines. We encourage enjoyment of board games available to guests.

Located in Ballater and within 18 km of Balmoral Castle, Ballater Hostel features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is set 47 km from CairnGorm National Park, 19 km from Aboyne Golf Club and 25 km from Corgarff Castle.
Facilities
Relax in our lounge/TV space, created for your comfort and to enhance social connections.
Our bathrooms are equipped with hair dryers for comfort.
Benefit from our free, fast Wi-Fi covering the entire facility.
Book a room for four at Ballater Hostel, where comfort and space make it perfect for family holidays or group getaways.
Arrange your stay at Ballater Hostel with our simple-to-use booking interface, granting you access to extensive narratives, pictorial walkthroughs, clear maps, and customer evaluations to aid in your decision-making.


Rooms: 18
Important information

Parking - please note Ballater Hostel has no car/motorbike parking. However, it is possible to pull up outside the hostel to unload and then there is loads of free parking available in the village.

Towels - All private rooms include towels (superior private, budget private and 4 bed private). Beds in shared mixed dorms, as well as sole use of dorm rooms (the 6 and the 8 bed), do not include towels. Whole hostel bookings do not include towels. Towel hire is available @ £2 a towel (for duration of stay, not per day!)

Payment - A 10% non refundable deposit will be charged upon booking. Remaining balance due no later than one week prior to arrival. A reminder regarding the balance due will be sent out via email (with easy payment link) 3 weeks prior to arrival (to give you plenty of time to pay). Should the balance not have been paid by one week prior to arrival we will attempt to take the remaining balance using the card you booked with. Should the card not work, your booking will be cancelled.

GROUPS OF 9+ - Please note that groups of more than 8 (who are not booking the whole hostel) MUST contact us directly so we can confirm whether the reservation is possible. Reservations of 9+ (who aren't booking the whole hostel) who do not contact us are NOT CONFIRMED.

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Facilities and services

General

Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating

Activities

Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Skiing

Services

Luggage storage, Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

24-hour security, Key card access, Smoke alarms

Internet

Free WiFi! The property offers internet services with both standard and free WiFi options.

Parking

Details about parking facilities are not available.

Check-in, check-out, and payment policies

Check-in

From 17:00:00 Until 22:00:00 hours

Check-out

Until 10:00:00 hours

Children and extra beds

Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in. We welcome children of all ages.

Pets

Pets are not permitted.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes, there is parking for guests, ensuring convenience and safety.
Yes, guests have access to the Internet.
Prices vary by date and other factors. Please provide dates for accurate information.
Use the GPS coordinates: 57.048209, -3.037689 to reach the destination.
No, Ballater Hostel does not offer airport transportation.
Yes, heating is available at Ballater Hostel.
Yes, smoking is completely prohibited at Ballater Hostel.
Yes, fishing is possible near Ballater Hostel.
Yes, the area around Ballater Hostel is suitable for skiing.
Yes, Ballater Hostel provides 24-hour security for guest safety.
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