About this property
Ullapool Youth Hostel, located on Ullapool seafront, offers views over Loch Broom and the Beinn Dearg mountain range. Rooms in the hostel vary in size, including private rooms. There’s also a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, two small lounges, laundry and drying rooms. WiFi access is free. The youth hostel offers a range of facilities including a dining area with views over the harbour. Ullapool is a fishing village in the Highlands and a vibrant Highland community with regular music nights, festivals and arts events. Guests can enjoy its restaurants, bars, leisure centre, swimming pool, museum and the Macphail Theatre. Outdoor activities such as hillwalking, kayaking, climbing and cycling are available close by. Ferries leave daily for Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis whilst cruises visit the Summer Isles from April to October. The whole of the North West coast with its iconic mountain scenery, beaches, sea lochs and islands can be easily explored from this property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Mark
New Zealand“Great location in town centre. Very friendly, helpful and calm staff who handled a complaint ( was actually the guests mistake) from another guest very calmly and diplomatically whilst I was there. It is the first time I have stayed in a YHA for...” - Pavel
Czech Republic“Almost everything was perfect. The best hostel I have ever been in.” - Lesley
United Kingdom“Room was a good size for number of bunks. Ladies toilet was a good size, warm and modern with hot water. Great kitchen facilities, drying room, dining and lounge area. Smooth check in by Aga. Fiona the manager was greatly accommodating by allowing...” - Nicky United Kingdom“Location is amazing, staff friendly and helpful, very clean throughout and rooms and beds comfortable, great facilities in the communal kitchen.”
- Sgb20
Germany“Very beautiful location. Splendid views from the windows. Perfectly organised and maintained selbst cooking area and beautiful dining area with views over the sea. Local Beerdigung was also good :)” - Olly United Kingdom“In a great location with helpful staff and clean facilities.”
- Pam United Kingdom“The setting of the beautiful harbour and cottages including the yha within the row of cottages. It was conveniently situated for the ferry. Parking was easy in September.. we found a park just outside on the road.”
Michaela
Switzerland“Nice quiet cosy place good location! Very nice helpfull staff at reception and very clean.”- Louise
Italy“Lovely hostel. Friendly staff. Spacious common areas. Easy parking” - Albert United Kingdom“Cleanliness, location, facilities and very friendly staff.”
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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 & 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.
From the age of 12 to 15 years, young people must be accompanied by a parent or guardian of the same gender when booking a bed within shared accommodation. Parties with children under 12 years will only be accommodated in private rooms, where available.
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 from 16:30 until 22:00. Check-out before 10:00. Late check-in is available if arranged in advance. The hostel normally has limited daytime access between 10:00 and 16:30.
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.
Please inform Ullapool Youth Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
