The Smugglers Hostel
About this property
Popular facilities
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- Check-in
- From 16:00
- Check-out
- Until 10:00
- Parking
- Free
- Pets
- Allowed
- Luggage storage
- Available
- Smoking
- Smoke-free
- Children
- Family friendly
- Room types
- 4
Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
Alan M.
I came across this lovely little hostel while bikepacking through Tomintoul. It was empty and I hadn't booked, but I called the number on the door and got access. I was the only one there that night, which felt a little strange, but I enjoyed it. The place was clean, the showers were decent, and the living area was nice. I sat and read a book.
lauren T.
We camped in the garden and used the facilities. Everything was clean and warm, and the drying shed was excellent!
Benoît M.
We camped in the garden and could use the facilities. It's a typical youth hostel, with a great kitchen. It smelled a bit when it wasn't ventilated, but was fine once aired out.
Julie F.
I liked seeing the secure bike sheds, drying facilities, and e-bike charging. There are camping pitches in the hostel garden, which has several apple trees. I stayed one night and had the whole building to myself, apart from a brief visit from a staff member at breakfast. The dorm rooms are small but fine, and the kitchen is very well equipped for self-catering with plenty of seating. The village shop, pub, and restaurants are only a few minutes' walk away.
Nicholas S.
There are a few camping pitches outside the hostel, and campers can use all the facilities. It's a nice place to stop over while travelling through the Cairngorms. There's also a great restaurant in town within walking distance.
Amenities
Everything available at this property
General Services
11 available- Smoke Free Property
- Garden
- Private Check In/Check Out
- No elevators
- Locker
- Linens
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Family/Kid Friendly
Internet
2 available- Free Wi Fi
- Internet access
Parking
1 available- Free parking
Meals
1 available- Common kitchen
Pets
1 available- Pets allowed
Room Amenities
3 available- Family room
- Shower/Bathtub
- Shower
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
173 m 2 min walk
51.9 km
139 m 2 min walk
226 m 3 min walk
Attractions
20- Tomintoul, Scotland139 m 2 min walk
- Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre & Museum315 m 4 min walk
- Glenlivet Estate - Crown Estate330 m 4 min walk
- Tomintoul Dark Sky Site & Bird Hide481 m 6 min walk
- Glenlivet Hill Trek10.1 km
Restaurants
5- Clockhouse Restaurant226 m 3 min walk
- Dalchini - Tomintoul283 m 4 min walk
- Riverview Aberdour Golf Club5.8 km
- The Croft Inn Glenlivet11.7 km
- Ian Rankin11.9 km
Transit
20- Inverness AirportAirport51.9 km
- Aberdeen International AirportAirport71.0 km
- Main StreetBus173 m 2 min walk
- Balmenach DistilleryBus12.6 km
- Cromdale CrossroadsBus13.7 km

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