We were bowled over by the warm, accommodating reception we had throughout our Western Isles cycling holiday, and Heb Hostel was no exception. Despite us turning up before opening time, Christine welcomed us in, helped us with our bikes and made us feel very at home, as did the classic yet relaxed decor. The weather was even kind enough to... More

Now this is more like a hotel than a hostel, but with far more homelinessi than you would ever get in a hotel. Christine owns and runs it and her flair is evident everywhere. It runs like clockwork; you never really see all that is behind the smooth and accurate face. It has a beautiful garden out the back too!... More

originally booked for 2 nights, ended up staying for 5! great value, nice dorm, good location, clean, nice kitchen. free wifi was greatly appreciated. definitely be back at somepoint.

Ive been travelling all around the Uk and never been to such wonderful and peaceful place. room and bathroom was to die for, lovely cosy kitchen. i wish i stayed longer! its been more than a year since i went there and i still dream of going back soon.

This is a wonderful hostel. I stayed here several times over the summer as I was doing some work in the Hebrides. I stayed in both the female dorm and the mixed dorm. The Good: Exceptionally clean throughout Right in the centre of Stornoway and very close to the bus/ferry terminal. Beds are spacious and there is plenty of bedding... More

The owner of this hostel is a great host, giving a warm enthusiastic welcome to both her hostel and the area she clearly has a good knowledge of. I stayed in this hostel for one night with my girlfriend after a cycling tour of the Western Hebrides. We had no reservations or anything but were warmly welcomed and shown secure... More

I stayed at Heb Hostel last week for 6 nights..my first experience of staying in a hostel, and I was travelling alone..I felt welcome from the minute I arrived! Christine is a fab host and nothing appears to be too much trouble. Warm, comfy, cosy and clean, with very comfortable beds and a lovely bathroom. The kitchen and lounge areas... More

Fantastic Hostel. I was immediately made very welcome and had a brilliant night's sleep after a big day's cycling. I just wished I could have stayed longer

We stayed at the Heb Hostel, Stornoway, Lewis, from the 10th to the 12th July 2011. My party consisted of two adults and two children. I was immediately impressed by the Heb Hostel. The host, Christine, was very knowledgeable regarding local institutions, shops, restaurants etc. We also received a warm welcome (very important). The hostel is very clean, spacious and... More