Skyewalker Hostel

18th October 2022:

Great cozy rooms and the very helpful staff. The hostel's interior is full of funny and interesting pieces of artisan work (Star Wars fans will love it :) ). Great kitchen, the best toilets I've ever seen in hostels.

Don't miss it if you ever visit Skye, I completely recommend it.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th October 2022:

Everything works as it should. Staff very efficient and friendly. A welcome wee dram appeared on both nights. Warm cosy dry just what we needed on our trip.

Own transport required

Would Recommend: Yes

1st October 2022:

A real gem of a hostel -- great location, wonderful staff, modern, clean, and very fun interior design!

Would Recommend: Yes

1st October 2022:

Top class hostel, definitely the best I have stayed in so far

Great location for Munro bagging

Would Recommend: Yes

30th September 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

27th September 2022:

Great place to come and stay while exploring the island. Very clean and tidy, friendly atmosphere with very helpful and informative staff running the hostel. I would definitely return again some day and recommend anyone to book in for a visit. Booking accommodation prices are very reasonable, well worth the money. Thank you 😊 it was a brilliant place to visit and stay.

Take a powerful torch at night time if you are getting around on foot 🦶 😄

Would Recommend: Yes

26th September 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

25th September 2022:

Lovely hostel, high standard and well run. Special mention to young lady at reception who went above and beyond to help me when I had lost my wallet. Good news is I got it back - look forward to next visit.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th September 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

18th September 2022:

Brilliant location, warm welcome, will be back again and again

If you to eat out the pub round the corner does excellent food.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th September 2022:

Extremely clean and cozy. Comfortable beds. Checking in was friendly and helpful.

Fabulous pod outside for relaxing under the stars

Would Recommend: Yes

10th September 2022:

The Hostel is a fantastic place to stay, the structure, the service, the spotless maintenance of the common areas, they all deserve praise. The location is perfect too. It was a beautiful experience

Come here if you are looking for the best accomodation in Skye Island!

Would Recommend: Yes

6th September 2022:

Exceptional Hostel. Quirky, spacious, sparklingly clean, great facilities, excellent pub/restaurant close by, very efficient, helpful, friendly staff.

This hostel is exceptional. Stay if you are able!

Would Recommend: Yes

29th August 2022:

Very nice place, absolutely good organized and very clean. The staff is kind and helpful. We had a very pleasant stay and would come again.

As the local store is not very big bring the necessary food and drinking with you.

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd August 2022:

Always amazing!!

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd August 2022:

Great facilities and spotless.

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd August 2022:

Our stay was once again excellent. However, on this occasion, we do just have one small criticism in that the drying room was not left on long enough for our boots to dry out properly after a very wet days walking.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th August 2022:

We stayed there on our way back from Harris. Brian and Lisa are old friends and what an amazing place they've built up. Unique hostel in a wonderful quiet corner of Skye.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th August 2022:

Fabulous hostel, sparking clean toilets and showers. Bunk beds very comfortable, bedding clean and fresh. Kitchen very well equipped. Would recommend.

Would Recommend: Yes

14th August 2022:

One of the best hostels I have stayed in. A tip I would like to give is to offer guests a thinner blanket during summer. The current blankets are for winter I think and these are a little bit too warm.

Make sure you checked the bus schedules carefully.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th August 2022:

Superb stay, very clean. Ideal drying room after a day outdoors for your clothes .

Would Recommend: Yes

10th August 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

9th August 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

6th August 2022:

Fantastic hostel. Clean and comfortable double bunk room. Very helpful staff who gave us good tips about the area and good places to eat too. Great communal areas and lovely showers. Loved the pictures and posters! A shame we couldn’t have stayed longer- we’ll be back.

The Taigh Aileen just down the road does great food and drink- book ahead to reserve a table although they offer takeaway if they can’t seat you.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th August 2022:

Lovely location, staff so friendly and helpful. Huts were great and really cosy! Kitchen fab too, as were showers - very clean and felt quite new.

Would Recommend: Yes

4th August 2022:

Very good located.

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd August 2022:

Équipe très accueillante et disponible, locaux impeccables avec une mention particulière pour les sanitaires.

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd August 2022:

Thank you for your warm receivement, really great! Family room for 4 people, esplendit and big. We didn’t use kitchen, but instalations were very clean and practical. Thanks for all, and goodluck for the Scottish futur!

Would Recommend: Yes

31st July 2022:

We really enjoyed our stay at Skyewalker hostel. The hostel has everything you could possibly need and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Would recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to stay on Skye.

Would Recommend: Yes

31st July 2022:

The cleanest, friendliest, most beautiful hostel we have ever been to. We highly recommend a stay (more than one night) here.

Be sure to make reservations at Monroe Pub (around the corner from the hostel) and try the haggis appetizer.

Would Recommend: Yes

28th July 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

25th July 2022:

Fantastic hospitality. Owners made us feel welcomed. Place is very clean functional and does not miss any amenities! Playing instruments, board games and everything you need is there. Although this place was a hostel it felt like way more than that. Somewhere I would definitely come back to. Thanks guys!!!!

Would Recommend: Yes

24th July 2022:

Out of the way location but incredible stay. Staff are so kind. Jedi huts are so cozy. Great homey feel

Not many food options near by. Make sure you bring food or make plans for dinner!

Would Recommend: Yes

19th July 2022:

We had a very good time!

The shop is far away from the hostel. Take your food and drinks With you ...

Would Recommend: Yes

19th July 2022:

Sehr schönes Hostel, absolut empfehlenswert Das Zimmer war sehr klein, gibt aber einen Aufenthaltsraum Die Sanitäranlagen und die Küche sind top, sowohl in der Ausstattung als auch in der Sauberkeit Auch insgesamt sehr schöne und gepflegte Anlage Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit

Would Recommend: Yes

17th July 2022:

Thanks all the staffs for your marvellous services.

Would Recommend: No

14th July 2022:

We had a lovely time. Thank you

The hostel is really clean and homely. Skye is an amazing place, we really felt we needed another week to finish exploring it.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th July 2022:

Thank you so much for such a great stay! This is truly one of the best hostel experiences that we've ever had, so would absolutely recommend. All of the staff were super nice and helpful throughout our stay, it really made our time on Skye that much better! :)

Would Recommend: Yes

30th June 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

29th June 2022:

Superbe auberge, equipement au top, tres propre, La deco originale, On se sent bien dans cet espace...

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd June 2022:

Fantastic hostel, very clean and staff super friendly and helpful with alot of knowledge about the island and suggestions to go. Love the quotes around the place and wide selection of games to play in evenings.

Would recommend having a car to get here, there are no taxis and little buses

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd June 2022:

Fantastic accommodation and such a friendly welcome. So glad we found this gem of a place.

Would Recommend: Yes

16th June 2022:

We felt very comfortable in the relaxed atmosphere. The friendly staff, a nice, warm and clean room, inviting kitchen and dining areas, great showers and bathroom, and sitting in the SkyDome is unique. We really enjoyed our stay, it was really special. Also liked the nearby pub. Good decision to choose this hostel.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th June 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd June 2022:

I'm not sure I knew what to expect on arrival, but what I found was an accommodation that is run with one hell of a lot of heart by its family owners, staff. Under the veneer of this light-hearted, "fun" gem of a place is one hell of a lot of professionalism. For myself, I appreciated the quiet it provided and the separation between private and public. (Also, thanks Tim for the extra touches, courtesies) Brilliant job.

It's worth the effort to find it, visit it. Don't walk, run. --Kevin from Canada

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd June 2022:

Really friendly staff, well organised hostel, kitchen well equipped made cooking easy, staff acting as guides to Skye as well as cleanning the the place as bright as a new pin. Recommend Hostel to anyone.

Local eateries get booked up quickly so recommend using the well equipped kitchen

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd May 2022:

The Skyewalker Hostel & it’s helpful dedicated staff made my 1st ever hostel experience a great one. The facility is spacious, comfortable, & welcoming. The shared amenities (kitchen & bathrooms/showers) are immaculately clean & the staff is sociable & helpful. I would love to return & will recommend Skyewalker to anyone looking for lodging when visiting Skye.

Skyewalker is a bus ride from Portree so just be sure to get familiar with the bus schedule if you don’t have your own car. The area around the hostel is great to explore if you feel like staying put. The staff is full of recommendations on local dining spots & sites to see.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st May 2022:

Family run business that totally understand what travellers need. Hostels are not our normal go to for accommodation, but your place did not disappoint. We loved everything about it, the little touches made it so cosy and comfortable we couldn’t fault it.

If you want to stay in hostel on Skye this has to be the place. You can get there by bus a real plus on Skye! The staff are really welcoming and friendly. They have thought of everything and all the little touches just make it even more special 😍. The Skydome is a really special touch , not to be missed and can only imagine how great it would be on a night with no clouds. If you choose to stay in another hostel on the Island you would be doing yourself a disservice!

Would Recommend: Yes

20th May 2022:

Ha estat perfecte. L'habitació de 4 àmplia i còmoda. Personal amable i servicial. Us recomanem !

No dubteu. Net, amabilitat i decoració "skyewalker" original ;) , banys netíssims.

Would Recommend: Yes

16th May 2022:

Amazing hostel, attention to detail and very clean. The staff was really nice and kindly. Too bad it was only one night

Would Recommend: Yes

12th May 2022:

Fantastic welcome, all the staff are really helpful and friendly. Had lots of good chats. Stayed in one of the Jedi huts, all I can say is wow, especially impressed there was a guitar, and it was tuned. Everywhere was spotless, massive kitchen fully equipped, free tea, coffee, sugar etc, 2 large fridges, lots of drawers for your food, the highlight of the facilities was the impressed with the shower, fantastic power and hot,the best shower I have had in a long time!! A very modern hostel with everything you need, the music being played was spot on too. When can I come back? !!!

Food is good at the Taigh Ailean Hotel up the road, I had Eriskay King Scallops followed by Loch Etive Trout with creamy leeks and new potatoes, delicious!! Again very friendly and welcoming staff, good selection of beer and whisky! Check out if any live music evebts on at Minginish Hall, like the bar only 10 mins up the road. The 608 bus from Portree was ideal for getting me there as doing my holiday on foot without a car , but just take your time!! Wish I could have stayed longer!!

Would Recommend: Yes

11th May 2022:

The hostel was spotlessly clean with a lovely relaxed vibe, and the staff were really welcoming and friendly. We'll definitely stay again when we come back to Skye!

Would Recommend: Yes

10th May 2022:

Best budget hostel on Skye and the perfect location to access the Cuillin. Staff are extremely friendly and informative and our stay was comfortable, peaceful and very enjoyable. I shall be back!

Only 20mins drive from Glenbrittle and access to the Cuillin, less than half an hour to the Sligachan hotel. Nearby (3 miles) is the Talkisker Distillery (currently closed for tours but open for tastings) and the Old Inn- great for music. Closer still and a better choice of delicious food is the Taigh Ailean, a short five minute walk away with local ales and a good choice of whisky with very friendly service. Talisker Bay is beautiful- though difficult to park - but it’s only a couple hours walk away. I certainly recommend the Raasay distillery (and a lovely boat trip), Elgol and the Spar Cave, The Fairy Glen (getting a bit too popular these days) and the North of the Island. The Cuillin is the top pick for me. Stunning scrambling/climbing and unsurpassed views.

Would Recommend: Yes

9th May 2022:

Great value for money, lovely staff, has everything you would need and want in a hostel. Comfy and clean room. Will definitely be back!

Would Recommend: Yes

8th May 2022:

Absolutely wonderful! Love this place. Brian, Lisa, Georgia and their staff showed us the usual warm and friendly hospitality. It's just like visiting family. The place is spotless and so tastefully decorated with loads of amusing and interesting things covering the walls.

Taigh Ailean the local pub for meal or drink or takeaway, but book ahead in plenty of time for a meal as it's very popular. The Cuillin! Kilt Rock and then The Quirang, The Old Man of Storr, Coral Beach, Fairy Pools if you want to join the crowds of tourists (we never did) but plenty of other nice waterfalls, especially just up from Glenbrittle Youth Hostel. Brian ad Lisa will recommend loads of other stuff.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th May 2022:

Amazing place, run by fantastic people. Absolutely recommend this Hostel.

Would Recommend: Yes

5th May 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

5th May 2022:

We really much enjoyed the vibe at the hostel. Friendly staff, nice people, beautiful environment, good bed. It was just a perfect stay!

Would Recommend: Yes

27th April 2022:

It is such a charming and very well decorated place. The hosts are very kind. The dome is really nice. We had an amazing time there.

You should stop at a shop and buy snacks. Enjoy the hostel :)

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for taking the time to review us! We are all delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us! Enjoy the rest of your travels and we hope to see you another time!

26th April 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

24th April 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

19th April 2022:

Super location, decoration between weird and amazing. We had a great time and felt welcome. Very good place!

Would Recommend: Yes

Haha! Somewhere between weird and amazing is exactly where we were aiming for! Thank you for taking the time to review us and we're glad to hear you had a great time and felt welcome!!

19th April 2022:

Nous avons loué les petites cabanes extérieures, très confortables, très propres et très originales. Les communs sont bien équipés, spacieux et bien conçus. C’est la meilleure auberge de jeunesse dans laquelle nous sommes allés. Le personnel est très agréable, nous conseille sur ce que l’on peut visiter sur l’île et nous indique de bons restaurants.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. Merci beaucoup!

19th April 2022:

Good and clean place. Owners are super helpful.we really enjoyd our stay!

Would Recommend: Yes

18th April 2022:

This is a wonderful hostel. The staff are genuinely friendly. Their local knowledge and willingness to help is wonderful. Hope to be back soon. Thank you. 😁 🌼

Just ask the staff, they have great ideas. 😊

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks so much for taking the time to review us! Your review is our first in two years after being closed due to the pandemic. We all hoped we could still remember how to run a hostel so your kind words have helped immensely with the "new start nerves"! We're very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! Haste ye back! x