The Smugglers Hostel

Hostel in Ballindalloch

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Dates

October 2025

28

November 2025

Escape to The Smugglers Hostel, a rural retreat with a serene garden. Unwind in the communal kitchen or stay connected with WiFi. Guests appreciate the luggage storage and helpful staff.

Good

Popular amenities

Laundry facilities
Pet friendly
Non-smoking
Free parking
Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

Garden
Self-serve laundry
Luggage storage

$122 nightly

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Tomorrow

Oct 29 - Oct 30

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Room, Private Bathroom (Private Room)

Highlights

Heating

Private bathroom

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Shared/communal kitchen

Pet friendly

In-room safe

Sleeps 5
1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Shared/communal kitchen

Pet friendly

In-room safe

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Room 2)

Highlights

Heating

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Shared/communal kitchen

In-room safe

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Room 1)

Highlights

Heating

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Shared/communal kitchen

In-room safe

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Room 3)

Highlights

Heating

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Shared/communal kitchen

In-room safe

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

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Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Bar

$40 nightly

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

Main Street, Ballindalloch, Scotland, AB37 9EX

What's nearby

Speyside Way - Tominoul Spur - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
Glenlivet Distillery - 15 min drive - 19.1 km
Cairngorms National Park - 27 min drive - 37.9 km
Balmoral Castle - 35 min drive - 45.3 km
Cairngorm Reindeer Centre - 46 min drive - 55.9 km

Getting around

Inverness (INV) - 78 min drive
Keith and Dufftown Railway - 38 min drive
Carrbridge Station - 41 min drive
Aviemore Station - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Clockhouse - ‬3 min walk
‪The Old Firestation Tea Room - ‬2 min walk
‪bridge of brown - ‬6 min drive
‪The Glenavon - ‬8 min walk
‪The Coffee Still - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Smugglers Hostel

Enjoy your visit to Ballindalloch with a stay at The Smugglers Hostel. Free self parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 22 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

- There is no front desk at this property
- Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
- To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

- Pets stay free (dogs and cats only)
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

- Free onsite self parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

Laundry facilities
Luggage storage

Facilities

Garden

Room amenities

Home comfort

Heating

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Towels

Food and drink

Shared kitchen access

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

Smugglers Hostel Ballindalloch

Smugglers Ballindalloch

The Smugglers Hostel Ballindalloch

The Smugglers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does The Smugglers Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Smugglers Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.