Ballater Hostel

Ballater Hostel Ballater Hostel is one of the few five star hostels in Scotland. We are conveniently situated in a quiet courtyard near the centre of the village. Free WiFi.

Ballater is a perfect location for exploring the Eastern Cairngorms National Park and rural Aberdeenshire. Ideally located for Lochnagar, Balmoral Castle and Loch Muick. Walkers, cavers, climbers, cyclists and skiers appreciate our excellent drying room and secure storage area for bikes. We have a choice of shared bunkroom accommodation or private rooms. We are fully accessible for wheelchair users. Stunning common room with wood burning stove and TV.

We set the challenge and the guests didn't disappoint 😆Making a sculpture with your stripped linen. Boom! Knocked out th...
08/07/2026

We set the challenge and the guests didn't disappoint 😆
Making a sculpture with your stripped linen.
Boom! Knocked out the park.
"A little girl and two ant hills" (inspired by the multiple ant hills seen day before).
Thank youuuuuuu!!

17/05/2026

2. Hostel Hopper

Sponsor: Hostel
Duck No: 2

Age: Val-deri, Val-dera
Height: 3 Ari’s tall (precise, scientific measurement)
Special Skills: Hitchhiking on river currents and finding free snacks
Crazy Fact: Has stayed in 42 puddles across Scotland
Motto: “Every stream’s a new adventure!”
Favourite Food: Leftover chips from tourists
Habitat: Ballater Hostel’s doorstep
This wandering waterfowl has checked into more rivers than any duck alive. Hostel Hopper travels light, races fast, and always carries a tiny backpack full of snacks. Known for hitching rides on passing currents and occasionally other ducks, Hopper is the ultimate budget adventurer of the race.
Catch me (if you can) at 3pm on Sunday 7th June as I fly down the River Dee with my fellow feathered Quacky Racers. Join us from 11am on The Greens for stalls, snacks, and seriously good duck-watching. Have a flutter—I’m the under-duck with overdrive!

Address

Bridge Square
Ballater
AB355QJ

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10am
5pm - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 10am
5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10am
5pm - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10am
5pm - 10pm
Friday 8am - 10am
5pm - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10am
5pm - 10pm
Sunday 8am - 10am
5pm - 10pm

Telephone

+441339753752

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