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Ballater Hostel

Ballater Hostel, Bridge Square, Ballater, AB35 5QJ, United Kingdom
Ballater, United Kingdom
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£81
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rate per night

9.3
Wonderful
based on 342 reviews
342 reviews
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Provider
Nightly total
Superior room
£81

Overview

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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. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom, a shower and a hairdryer, and certain rooms at the hostel have a safety deposit box. Guests at Ballater Hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ballater, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Craigievar Castle is 31 km from the accommodation, while Kildrummy Castle is 34 km away. The nearest airport is Aberdeen Airport, 62 km from Ballater Hostel.
Rating
9.3
Wonderful
Based on 342 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Ballater Hostel

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Golf
  • Cribs available
  • No smoking
  • Skiing

Things to do

  • Horse riding
  • Hiking
  • Bowling
  • Fishing
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Golf
  • Canoeing
  • Cycling
  • Skiing

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Dustbins

General

  • Soundproofing
  • Family rooms
  • Lockers
  • Seating area
  • Storage available

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Bedroom

  • Reading light
  • Socket near the bed

Services and conveniences

  • Safety deposit box
  • Key card access

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Dining

  • Shared kitchen

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Reviews of Ballater Hostel

9.3
Wonderful
342 verified ratings
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258
Very good
56
Good
15
Okay
4
Fair
8
Mediocre
1
Poor
0

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Location

Ballater Hostel, Bridge Square, Ballater, AB35 5QJ

What's nearby

  • Ballater Golf Club125 yd
  • Morven5.1 mi
  • Mount Keen5.9 mi
  • Royal Lochnagar Distillery6.5 mi
  • Balmoral Castle7.2 mi
  • Loch Muick9.2 mi
  • Braemar Castle13.5 mi
  • Glenshee Ski Centre17.7 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 17:00, check out anytime before 10:00

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Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Ballater Hostel

Low season

June

High season

July

Average price (weeknight)

£44

Average price (weekend night)

£25
Cheapest month to stay with an average 29% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 136% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Ballater Hostel

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Ballater Hostel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Ballater Hostel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in June and August.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Ballater Hostel, plan to stay on a Thursday or Saturday. The most expensive day is usually Tuesday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Ballater Hostel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £27, while the most expensive was £27.
  • How long should you stay at Ballater Hostel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.
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FAQs when booking at Ballater Hostel

  • Where is Ballater Hostel located?

    Ballater Hostel is located at Ballater Hostel, Bridge Square, 0.1 miles from the centre of Ballater. Ballater Golf Club is the closest landmark to Ballater Hostel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Ballater Hostel?

    Check-in time is 17:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at Ballater Hostel.

  • Does Ballater Hostel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Ballater Hostel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Ballater Hostel from the airport?

    Ballater Hostel is 33.4 miles from Aberdeen Dyce. Ballater Hostel is 41.3 miles from Dundee.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Ballater Hostel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Ballater Hostel in Ballater and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Ballater Hostel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Ballater Hostel.

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Good to know

Value for money

9.6

Distance to city centre

0.1 mi

Nearest airport

Aberdeen Dyce

Distance to airport

33.2 mi

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