Reviews of Highlander Hostel
3 Station Road Highland Fling, Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8AE, United Kingdom
#5 of 5 hotels in Kyle of Lochalsh
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 147 hostel reviews
6.6Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
6.9
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Comfort
6.9
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Location
8.4
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Facilities
6.4
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Staff
8.4
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Value for money
7.1
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Free Wifi
8.6
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Reviewed: September 28, 2024
Fazio
United States2 Reviews8.0“Good location, it served my needs for 1 night”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathroom was down stairs.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 23, 2024
Simmons
United Kingdom6 Reviews7.0“Over all enjoyed my stay in this basic hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
Self catering kitchen could have been better equipped
Ideal place to stay and explore the area
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 16, 2024
Catherine
Canada21 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The rooms were small, dark and not cheerful at all but ok value for the money
Good location near trains and buses and little shops etc
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 14, 2024
Stefanie
Germany5 Reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The toilet/sink was quite old and not very comfy
Nice staff
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 12, 2024
Marcin
United Kingdom6 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
poor equipment
Location
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 5, 2024
Michele
United Kingdom7 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very noisy being on the main road. Kitchen doesn't have a cooker.
Comfy beds, great location.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: August 31, 2024
Andrea
Hungary32 Reviews3 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The kitchen area is very basic.
It is a cheap hostel, but this doesn’t mean it was not good. The bunk beds were comfortable, the shower was hot and nice and it has a good living room area. The bar is next door, and you have a café and a shop on the other side of the street.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: August 30, 2024
Graham
United Kingdom87 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Great place to stay if you are on a budget”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
N/a
Great location and great price
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: August 16, 2024
Lynda
United Kingdom2 Reviews6.0“I'd only stay again as a last resort.”- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The building is run down and bits were broken (handle on bathroom door fell off). It needs a proper refurbishment.
The location was great. Walking distance to train, shops etc. the staff were very friendly and helpful. Showers were small but good water pressure. USB Phone charger next to bed was brilliant.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: July 30, 2024
Christopher
United Kingdom33 Reviews2 helpful votes6.0“Comfy bed, hot shower and good wi-fi but really basic shared facilities”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Communal facilities are really basic. Poorly equipped kitchen, no shelf in shower / no hooks, tiny sink by WC, no hand towel, no communal tea bags
Very convenient location, hot showers, comfy beds, excellent wi-fi
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: July 24, 2024
Wiktoria
Poland15 Reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The toilets were on the floor below, far from the room, too few chairs, tables and kitchen equipment for the number of people, poor voltage in the charging sockets, quite a small number of showers and in one of them there was very little space, the kitchen was not very clean. It would be worth putting curtains on the beds for more privacy and giving the possibility to rent locker padlocks (we had our own padlocks but they were not big enough).
The location was good, the staff was helpful and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: July 12, 2024
Shirley
Canada53 Reviews14 helpful votes6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
There is no stove in the kitchen. You have only microwave and kittle.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: July 11, 2024
Mackay
United Kingdom1 review8.0Very Good- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Snoring neighbours,,,, LOL
I needed somewhere to stay, away from many. It was for my father's funeral and due to distance involved, a break in my arrival was important. I spent a lovely evening, An evening that was akin to one my father would have enjoyed. Many thanks, will return.,,💚
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: July 5, 2024
Dair
United Kingdom4 Reviews2 helpful votes6.0“Not good, not terrible. Location is good, beds are a bit shaky)”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Shaky beds
Location only
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: July 4, 2024
Guillermo
United Kingdom1 review7.0“Clean”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Sharing the room I discovered the average of people snoring in the world should be around 80-85%, 4 out of 6 did it on this experiment, so the 5th person turned on her radio mobile to feel some break out of this hard choke battle fought by our species. A pretty fuss was it!
Central location. Comfy beds. Clean shower and kitchen and premises in the whole.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: June 17, 2024
Mohammed
Kuwait8 Reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Pay a semi-refundable deposit for a towel ,which is 5Gdp. And return only 3!+a bit narrow room.
Comfortable beds+a nice location +quiet night
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: June 16, 2024
Bojana
Slovenia9 Reviews8.0“Good for that money”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was very small. We booked the 4 bed room but we get smaller. The sink and showers were very small.
The kitchen was well equiped ( microwave, airfryer, fridge,...) Everything was clean. The communal room was great, comfortable, with tv and games.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: June 15, 2024
Mikhail
United Kingdom12 Reviews8.0“Cool”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The walls were not sound-proof
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: June 9, 2024
Chiranthan
United Kingdom3 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The toilets are downstairs, very small space, could use some more cooking utensils.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: June 7, 2024
Cathy
New Zealand38 Reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Good value for money.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: June 4, 2024
Sharon
New Zealand56 Reviews6 helpful votes8.0“Fantastic warm central and comfortable and clean bed.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Some things they explained are unfinished. Also needs smoke alarms.
Very friendly and helpful. Last bed in area
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: May 29, 2024
Filip
Poland10 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The place is alright, not as bad as everyone says. It’s clean and comfortable. For that price it’s a steal.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Pauline
United Kingdom28 Reviews10 helpful votes6.0“Good location, needs a bit of work but could be good in future”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The toilets need decorating. Better furniture in the kitchen, a couple of hobs and kitchen equipment could make this so much nicer. The lounge is quite small, but nice and bright with big windows. Some pictures, maps, local information and tourist leaflets would make a difference. Could be better very easily! Similar price to other hostels with much smarter communal areas and better kitchens. Please put a lock on the front door (keys or code) and lock at least at night. This was the only hostel available at short notice and it's clear why it is not first choice. It has potential though. The issues were obvious from previous reviews, hopefully the owners will be able to improve it.
On arrival the check in was easy, a friendly member of staff from the adjoining bar (part of the same business) confirmed our booking and showed us the layout and our rooms. The dorm room was clean, towels, sheets and bedding were fine and each bed had a USB socket for charging and a lamp. Good size lockers (you need a padlock). The location is convenient for visiting Skye and the West Highlands. There are decent shops and take aways/ bars or hotels serving food. Bus and train stops, petrol station and parking all nearby. Not Scotland's prettiest town, but good views across to Skye from the nearby waterfront.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 1, 2024
Eashan
United Kingdom1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The toilets are very small but were clean
The staff was really good and friendly. Since we were on a road trip we reached quite late and the check in was last at 10PM but we requested so the guy stayed there till 11.15 which was really big of an adjustment and I really appreciate that.
Stayed in April 2024
