Lochranza Youth Hostel

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 4-star Isle of Arran hostel

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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A841, Lochranza, Isle of Arran, Scotland, KA27 8HL
  • Secret Garden Gallery
    6 min walk
  • Lochranza Castle
    8 min walk
  • Lochranza Distillery
    9 min walk
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick)
    125 min drive

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the area

Isle of Arran

Isle of Arran retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Secret Garden Gallery and Lochranza Castle. Also, Lochranza Distillery is within half a mile (1 km) and Isle of Arran Distillery is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Secret Garden Gallery - 6 min walk
  • Lochranza Castle - 8 min walk
  • Lochranza Distillery - 9 min walk
  • Isle of Arran Distillery - 14 min walk
  • Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Campbeltown (CAL) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Isle of Arran Distillery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Sandwich Station - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Lighthouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lochranza Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Skipness Seafood Cabin - ‬94 min drive

About this property

Lochranza Youth Hostel

Enjoy the free parking at this 4-star Isle of Arran hostel
Lochranza Youth Hostel offers its guests laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Isle of Arran hostel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
Lochranza Youth Hostel offers 13 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Czech, English, Polish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Self-serve breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–9:00 AM: GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 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 (7:30 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (5:00 PM - 9:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 7.5 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.5 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Lochranza Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Alan

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Hoi Ting

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Peter Andreas W.

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

8/10 Good

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

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

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

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

Mikael

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