Hotels in BALLINDALLOCH, GB
The Smugglers Hostel
About this property
Located in Ballindalloch, The Smugglers Hostel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Lecht Ski Resort and Lecht 2090. This hostel is 19. 6 mi (31. 6 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 21. 3 mi (34. 3 km) from Cardhu Distillery. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen.
Popular facilities
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- Check-in
- From 16:00
- Check-out
- Until 10:00
- Parking
- Free
- Luggage storage
- Available
- Room types
- 3
Room Information
Rooms
1 / 6 Bed in dormitory WITH SHARED BATHROOM
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1 / 6 FAMILY ROOM BUNK BED
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1 / 6 TWIN BUNK BED
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Guest reviews
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Guest Rating
8.8/10
Very Good Featured review
Alan M.
8/10
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.
10/10
We camped in the garden and used the facilities. Everything was clean and warm, and the drying shed was excellent!
Benoît M.
10/10
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.
8/10
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.
10/10
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
11 Facilities
General Services
9 available- Total number of rooms
- hostel
- Check In Hour
- Check Out Hour
- Laundry service
- Garden
- Luggage room
- Non Smoking Establishment
- Minimum Check In Age
Internet
1 available- Wi Fi
Parking
1 available- Car park
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
45 places nearby
Closest Bus Main Street
173 m 2 min walk
Closest Airport Inverness Airport
51.9 km
Top attraction nearbyTomintoul, Scotland
139 m 2 min walk
Dining nearby 5 Restaurants
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 Hide482 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
Stay rules
Important conditions for your stay
Check-in16:00 – 19:00Front desk timing
Check-out10:00Departure timing