Ballater Hostel in Ballater: Photos and Reviews

Family rooms at Ballater Hostel have private bathrooms, walk-in showers, hairdryers, and soundproofing. Six-bed dormitories include en-suite facilities, lockers, plugs by each bed, and space to hang clothes. The Loch Muick Room has a bathroom and a separate wet room for showering, while the Superior Private Room offers a king bed, a bunk bed, a walk-in shower, a separate toilet and handbasin, and a plug-in chiller box.

The shared kitchen is large and stocked with tea, coffee, and condiments. The hostel has a drying room, a bike shed, luggage storage, and a lounge with board games/puzzles and a TV seating area. Security measures include 24-hour security, CCTV outside property, key card access, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers.

Ballater Hostel sits in the centre of Ballater, within the National Park and close to shops, cafes, and a Co-op grocery. Aboyne Golf Club is 19 km away, Craigievar Castle is 32 km away, and Aberdeen Airport is 62 km away. Banchory Library is 37 km from the hostel and Crathes Castle is 41 km away.

Guests can ski, hike, and cycle from Ballater Hostel. The area offers golf at Aboyne Golf Club, Highland games in Ballater, and Munros and woodland walks a short drive away. Hosts Dominique and Daniel provide hiking suggestions, printed maps, and a booklet of hikes for different skill levels.

Family rooms include the Superior Private Room with a king bed and a bunk bed. The lounge has board games/puzzles. A Co-op grocery sits a few blocks away, and cafes and shops are close by.

Rooms: Family rooms with private bathrooms and walk-in showers

Location: Centre of Ballater in the National Park, 19 km from Aboyne Golf Club

Amenities: Drying room, bike shed, and shared kitchen

Activities: Skiing, hiking, cycling, golf, and Highland games

Family: Board games/puzzles and family rooms with bunk beds