Achmelvich Beach Youth Hostel
About this property
Beachfront and Garden: Achmelvich Beach Youth Hostel in Achmelvich offers direct beachfront access and a beautiful garden. Guests can relax by the shore or enjoy the lush greenery. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features family rooms with carpeted floors and shared bathrooms. Each ground-floor unit includes a shower and a comfortable bed. Facilities and Services: Private check-in and check-out services ensure a smooth arrival and departure. The property includes a lounge, shared kitchen, picnic area, and full-day security. Activities and Attractions: Guests can enjoy hiking in the surrounding area. Achmelvich Bay Beach is a 9-minute walk away, and Stornoway Airport is 143 km from the hostel. Highly rated for its beach access, convenient location, and attentive staff.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Beachfront
- Family rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- John
United Kingdom
“Beautiful location. Great staff. Everything you need there. Great fish and chips a short walk away.” - Gina
United Kingdom
“Amazing location just 2 minutes off the beach. Secluded. Small hostel so not too busy. Spacious and clean kitchen. Friendly staff. A few things to be aware of: there is limited cell service and no WiFi so do your planning in advance; the twin room...” - Ercolani
Italy
“Professional and friendly staff, optimal organization of room and shower, beautiful dining/relax room. Very good view and atmosphere. I really liked the shelf idea: you can put something on the shelf and put a label on it if it's yours or you can...” - Margaret
United Kingdom
“This hostel is a real gem, just a few minutes’ walk from a stunning beach. The facilities are excellent, with a well-equipped kitchen and a cosy communal area complete with a fire and warm lighting that made it feel so inviting. We especially...” - Michael
United Kingdom
“The location is remote but stunning. The youth hostel is small but well equipped and the couple running it were so nice.” - Natalie
Australia
“Great privacy curtain. Comfortable beds. Shower was great.” - Alexandra
United Kingdom
“The person who greeted us was so friendly and made us feel very welcome. Accommodation spotlessly clean and had a nice shared kitchen area which was well equipped. Showers and toilets super clean. Bedding so comfy, the duvet was incredible. I...” - Naomi
United Kingdom
“Great family room. Great communal facilities and beautiful location. Staff very friendly and helpful.” - Chiara
Italy
“Good privacy in the shared bedrooms. In front of the beach, complete silence at night. Welcoming staff.” - Christine
United Kingdom
“brilliant location very dog friendly comfortable bed staff lovely great meeting other people”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.







The fine print
Full payment for all bookings will be charged at the time of booking. All major credit and debit cards are accepted excluding American Express.
All bookings will include a temporary membership fee per person per night. (Full, existing members of Hostelling Scotland and HI using these channels are not entitled to a membership refund).
Individual reservations (Up to 9 persons) - can cancel free of charge until 3 days before the arrival date. If cancelled within the 3 days before the arrival 100 percent of the total price will be charged.
Groups reservations (more than 9 persons) - different policies and additional supplements will apply. More than 8 weeks (57 days or more) 20% of total cost. 8 – 4 weeks (56 - 29 days) 55% of total cost. 4 – 0 weeks (28 - 0 day) 100% of total cost.
No stag or hen parties are permitted at any youth hostel.
Should guests be entitled to a refund or part refund please note that these are processed by Hostelling Scotland National Office, Stirling. It may take 7 to 10 working days from the date of cancellation request for the refund to be processed back onto the original card used.
Please note that due to demand at this location, the shared accommodation can be unisex, therefore children under the age of 16 can only be accommodated in a private room accompanied by an adult.
Hostelling Scotland advise that additional notice be given to the destination youth hostel when travelling with children, to ensure that suitable accommodation is available. There is no capacity for extra beds or cots.
Check-in is from 17.00 until 22.00 and check-out is from 08.00 until 10.00. The hostel is closed during the day between 10.00 and 17.00, though access may be arranged; please contact the hostel in advance.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.