Must-see hotels in Northern Highlands & Islands

  • Eshcol Guest House

    Outer Hebrides

    Half a mile north of Callanish, this guesthouse has modern bungalows and a friendly owner who is very knowledgable about the local area. Evening meals are…

  • Gearrannan Holiday Cottages

    Outer Hebrides

    Offers the chance to stay in a unique and luxurious, modernised blackhouse with attached kitchen and lounge. There’s a minimum five-night stay from June…

  • 29 Kenneth St

    Outer Hebrides

    Nine smartly fitted out bedrooms spread between two houses (the other is across the street at No 32) offer great-value accommodation, just five minutes'…

  • Cornmill Bunkhouse

    North & West Coast

    Cornmill Bunkhouse is a comfortable modern hostel occupying a picturesque old mill on a working croft in the middle of nowhere. It's on the A897, 4 miles…

  • Berabhaigh

    Skye

    This lovely old croft house with bay views is located just off the main road at the eastern end of the village, not far from Creelers.

  • Lochside Cottage

    Outer Hebrides

    Lochside Cottage is a friendly B&B, 1.5 miles west of the ferry, and has rooms with views and a sun lounge barely a fishing-rod’s length from its own…

  • Woodlands

    Portree (Port Righ)

    A great location, with views across the bay, and unstinting hospitality make this modern B&B, a half-mile south of the town centre, an excellent choice.

  • Borve Camping & Caravan Site

    Outer Hebrides

    An attractive campsite on the west coast of the island, close to Barra's best sandy beaches, with basic facilities including toilets, showers and a…

  • Broomfield Holiday Park

    Ullapool

    This campsite has a great grassy headland location, very close to the centre of Ullapool. Kids stay free, and there are midge-busting machines in action.

  • Dunard Hostel

    Outer Hebrides

    Dunard is a friendly, family-run hostel just a five-minute walk from the ferry terminal. The owners can help to organise sea-kayaking trips.

  • Tobha Mor Crofters’ Hostel

    Outer Hebrides

    An atmospheric hostel housed in a restored thatched blackhouse, about 12 miles north of Lochboisdale.

  • Torvaig Campsite

    Portree (Port Righ)

    An attractive, family-run campsite located 1.5 miles north of Portree, on the road to Staffin.

  • Glenbrittle SYHA

    Skye

    Scandinavian-style timber hostel that quickly fills up with climbers on holiday weekends.

  • Ardroil Camping Ground

    Outer Hebrides

    Basic campsite on the southern side of Uig Sands (signposted ‘Ardroil Beach’).

  • Rhenigidale Hostel

    Outer Hebrides

    This basic hostel in a small white cottage stands above the road on the eastern side of the glen at the very end of the Rhenigidale road; the warden lives…

  • Ceilidh Clubhouse

    Ullapool

    Opposite the Ceilidh Place, which runs it, this annexe offers no-frills accommodation for walkers, journeyers and staff. A big building, it has hostel…

  • Grianan

    North & West Coast

    Set in countryside about a mile west of central Bettyhill, this modern cottage enjoys a lovely situation overlooking hills and the river. Lots of windows…

  • Glengolly B&B

    North & West Coast

    This working croft provides comfortable rooms with good space in a traditional B&B atmosphere with a sheepdog theme. Apart from the handy central location…

  • Broadford Hotel

    Skye

    The Broadford Hotel is a stylish retreat with luxury fabrics and designer colour schemes. There’s a formal restaurant and the more functional Gabbro Bar,…

  • Laxdale Holiday Park

    Outer Hebrides

    This campsite, 1.5 miles north of town off the A857, has a sheltered woodland setting, though the tent area is mostly on a slope – get there early for a…

  • Ratagan SYHA

    North & West Coast

    This hostel has excellent facilities and a to-die-for spot on the southern shore of Loch Duich. Cheap meals are on offer and there's a licensed bar. A bus…

  • Flora MacDonald Hostel

    Skye

    Rustic accommodation 3 miles north of the Mallaig–Armadale ferry, on a farm full of Highland cattle and Eriskay ponies. No longer offers individual dorm…

  • Sligachan Campsite

    Skye

    This basic campsite is across the road from the Sligachan Hotel. Be warned – this spot is a midge magnet. No bookings.

  • Skye Backpackers

    Skye

    The friendly Skye Backpackers is our favourite hostel in Kyleakin, with even cheaper beds (£14) in caravans out back.

  • Sligachan Bunkhouse

    Skye

    Comfortable and modern bunkhouse opposite the Sligachan Hotel. Bed linen £4 extra.

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