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Lochranza Youth Hostel

4.0 star property
Travelers cook their favorite meals in communal kitchens with mountain views as backdrop, while appreciating the practicality of on-site laundry facilities

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Lochranza Youth Hostel provides a welcoming mountain retreat where guests can prepare meals in communal kitchens equipped with refrigerators, microwaves, and stovetops. The property offers convenient laundry facilities and free WiFi access in public areas for staying connected.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is HK$674
HK$809 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (5 Person)

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  • 3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Isle of Arran, Lochranza Youth Hostel is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Brodick Castle Country Park and Loch an Eilein Mor, while Secret Garden Gallery and Arran Heritage Museum are cultural highlights. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Isle of Arran travel guide
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A841, Lochranza, Isle of Arran, Scotland, KA27 8HL

What's nearby

  • Secret Garden Gallery
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lochranza Castle
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lochranza Distillery
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Isle of Arran Distillery
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
    26 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick)
    125 min drive

Restaurants

  • Isle Of Arran Distillery
    12 min walk
  • The Sandwich Station
    14 min walk
  • Lochranza Hotel & Pub
    8 min walk
  • Skipness Seafood Cabin
    94 min drive
  • catacol bay
    3 min drive

About this property

Lochranza Youth Hostel

Upscale hostel in the mountains
Lochranza Youth Hostel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Self-service breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and a TV in reception
  • Secured bike storage
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and toilet paper
  • Communal kitchens and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-service breakfast: from approximately GBP 6.50 for adults and from GBP 6.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Lochranza Youth Hostel Isle of Arran
Lochranza Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Lochranza Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, Lochranza Youth Hostel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 7.50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Lochranza Youth Hostel?

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lochranza Youth Hostel on 27 Mar 2026 start from HK$674, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lochranza Youth Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lochranza Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lochranza Youth Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Lochranza Youth Hostel located?

Situated in the mountains, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Secret Garden Gallery, Lochranza Castle and Lochranza Distillery. Isle of Arran Distillery is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

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Reviews

Lochranza Youth Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place

Stayed with my three grandchildren very spacious and clean room view out the window was amazing staff were friendly and helpful .Showers were good and not too far away from the room .It was great we could use the kitchen to cook our food and plenty of areas to relax.Would definitely stay again and highly recommend this hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding value digs for outdoor enthusiasts

Fantastic location, excellent value for money. Very clean, with friendly, energetic and helpful staff. All in all a terrific experience on a budget for people with a passion for the outdoors in a wonderful part of the world.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Ideal for ferry.

One night stay, first time in Youth hostel. All seemed very efficient, receptionist could learn to smile abit!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Keurig, schoon en goed voorelkaar.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eine hervorragende saubere Unterkunft um die Insel zu erkunden . Empfehlenswert
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hoi Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended hostel to stay

The service is good and the facilities are clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, very helpful staff. Excellent! Lovely to hear the stags in the night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

ABourdages, Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was ideally located between the distillery and the ferry in the quiet town of Lochranza. The rooms were clean, comfortable with shared bathroom facilities and inexpensive.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable. modern, clean accommodation with nice lounge area and excellent kitchen/dining area. Free wifi.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

lesTT

Belle étape. Très propre et calme. Bien situe

Ravie car ballades autour de la mer. Calme et lieu agréable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Topsoftheworldet

Yes again a greater big topsoftheworld to Lochranza Arran Greater Scottish Scotland youth hosting superbly performance respects DET
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Natasha, Sheffield

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hostel does what YHA does well. Family friendly, well located and no frills. Lovely walks from here, both along the coast and into the hills.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frédérique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Renata

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

wan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kazuyuki

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

François

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Peter Andreas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019