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    Ballater Hostel

    60 Reviews
    #2 of 7 Specialty Lodging in Ballater
    Bridge Square, Ballater AB35 5QJ, Scotland
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    Overview
    5.0
    60 reviews
    • Excellent81%
    • Very good16%
    • Average3%
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    “wet room” (5 reviews)
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    Free Wifi
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    5.0 Star Hotel
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    1 - 5 of 54 reviews

    Reviewed 19 June 2017
    A perfect one night stopover

    A terrific hostel in Ballater... the kitchen/dining/seating room on the ground floor is as good as I've experienced whilst out mountain walking.... Fully kitted out, comfortable and with free tea/coffee/hot chocolate.... The rooms are perfectly comfortable and quiet too. After a day doing the 5...More

    1  Thank Paul W
    Reviewed 30 May 2017
    More like hotel !

    Spent a very comfortable night at Habitat Ballater.Daniel was very welcoming .Facilities are very good ...comfy spacious bed room with super wet room,excellent cooking facilities and relaxing and dining areas.

    1  Thank Family W
    Reviewed 19 February 2017 via mobile
    Mountaineering weekend

    Would definitely recommend this bunkhouse. It's the best I've stayed in whilst in Scotland. Great set up, well looked after and a nice place to come back to after a day on the mountain. We'll definitely be coming back.

    1  Thank tabsandbert
    Response from Habitat-Hostel-Admin, Owner at Ballater HostelResponded 12 March 2017

    Thanks for the review, glad you enjoyed your stay. Look forward to seeing you again.

    Reviewed 13 December 2016
    Fabulous Place, Great Welcome, All Amenities provided

    We stayed here in order to see the Cairngorms, and see a part of Scotland we haven't explored before. The Hostel came recommended by friends, it turned out to be a great recommendation. Very clean, tidy, and well kept. The showers were powerful and hot,...More

    1  Thank asherah213
    Reviewed 24 September 2016 via mobile
    best hostel I've stayed at

    You're always a bit sceptical about claims like '5 star hostel' etc. I was hugely impressed with Habitat and think there are good reasons why its so highly rated. here are mine 1. Clean, really you'd think that was an unremarkable attribute but many budget...More

    Thank mike w w
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    • Top amenities
    • Free Parking
    • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
    • Hotel Amenities
    • Self-Serve Laundry
    • Free Parking
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    • Price range
    • USD 49 - USD 101 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    • Hotel class
    • Room types
    • Family Rooms ,
    • Suites ,
    • Non-Smoking Rooms
    • Number of rooms
    • 6
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    • Aberdeenshire >
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    "Family rooms are worth requesting if available."
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    "all rooms on same side but differ in size, family rooms have on suite rest have shared bathroom"
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