Achmelvich Beach Youth Hostel

This is a really cozy, secluded little hostel in a super scenic spot on the Highlands coastline. There's a fantastic beach and a number of nice little walking trails around. The live-in staff were very kind and helpful throughout our stay (and they have a very sweet Border Collie, Skye), and the shared facilities felt very homey and comfortable. The rooms were nicely configured with each bunk bed in its own nook with a curtain for privacy.

A peaceful and tranquil youth hostel. Open kitchen-diner area, well stocked for cooking and relaxing with a book. Bird table with finches galore from window view. Two showers - one electric with constant hot water, the other a tank and hot if timed well. Stayed in tight private twin room with space for our dog and his bed. Staff kind and helpful, making our duration as dog-friendly as possible. Access from modern car park area is a short climb, so care to be taken with luggage and those less mobile.

Loved our stay here,Stewart and Lauren were fantastic hosts and couldn’t do enough to make our stay memorable. Would highly recommend this hostel and area if you like being off the beaten track.

A beautiful and quiet little place. A little cold but still nice.||If you do go, make sure you have food and drinks with you as shops and restaurants are sparce. ||Don't bother going to see the partially built castle.

Lovely youth hostel. Friendly staff, nice clean rooms and a good, well-stocked kitchen. Also really nice how they had towels for us, never seen that before. Really close to the beach, and it has some spectacular sun sets, I highly recommend. The wee breakfast was amazing too, so all round, 5 stars. Would definitely go back!!

The location is good, close to Achmelvich beach which is really and indescribably beautiful beach for me personally. Now I understand why people say Scottish beaches are beautiful! The good part about the room that you can have some privacy by closing the curtains in front of your bed. The mattress was uncomfortable. But overall the hostel was good!

I absolutely love this place. The hostel is located on a wee hill overlooking the bay and surrounded by lush green hills all around. Time disappears as you sit by the bay, or on the rocky green peninsula (as I did), watching the sun slowly set in the distance. The water in the bay is crystal clear, and the sand is so white. The common room is large and cozy, and the kitchen is well-stocked. There is a yard in front with benches where you can relax and listen to the neighboring sheep. The rooms are clean, and split with curtains and walls for every 2 bunk beds, which was nice. The gentleman that was working there was very friendly and helpful. This is the place to go if you want to get far away from the rest of the world and enjoy the quiet and peaceful beauty of rural Scotland.

Lovely rooms, the YHA lady working there was lovely, the location was stunning! The facilities were clean and comfortable. Can’t fault it!