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The Smugglers Hostel
United Kingdom
, Inverness
BALLINDALLOCH, Main Street
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Hotel details
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Located in Ballindalloch, The Smugglers Hostel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Lecht Ski Resort and Lecht 2090. This hostel is 19.
6 mi (31. 6 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 21.
3 mi (34. 3 km) from Cardhu Distillery.
Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms.
Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen.
Located in Ballindalloch, The Smugglers Hostel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Drumin Castle and Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre & Museum. This hostel is 19 mi (30.6 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Snail Maze.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
4:00 PM
Check-in until
7:00 PM
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No elevators
No front desk
Professional property host/manager
Pets allowed
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets allowed (no fees)
Important information
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Special Instructions
There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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Minimal age
18
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Drumin Castle
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre & Museum
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Snail Maze
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Tomintoul Museum
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Bike Glenlivet
8.8 km / 5.5 mi
Tomintoul Distillery
9.7 km / 6 mi
Lecht Ski Resort
12.2 km / 7.6 mi
Lecht 2090
14.7 km / 9.1 mi
Glenlivet Distillery
14.9 km / 9.2 mi
Corgarff Castle
15.6 km / 9.7 mi
Abernethy Golf Club
21.2 km / 13.2 mi
The High Street
22.4 km / 13.9 mi
Grantown Museum
22.7 km / 14.1 mi
Craig MacLean Leisure Centre
23.3 km / 14.5 mi
Facilities
Total number of rooms
Hostel
Wheelchair-accessible
Car park
24-hour reception
Check-in hour
Check-out hour
Wi-fi
Laundry service
Garden
Luggage room
Non-smoking establishment
Minimum check-in age
Upon availability
Room options
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FAMILY ROOM BUNK BED
FAMILY ROOM • BUNK BED
FAM.BK
FAMILY ROOM BUNK BED
Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
Limited room details from hotelRoom overview
Room type FAMILY ROOMView / characteristic BUNK BEDRoom code FAM.BKOccupancy Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5Facilities
No detailed facility list available for this room.
FAMILY ROOM BUNK BED
FAMILY ROOM • BUNK BED
FAMILY ROOM BUNK BED
No detailed facility list available for this room.
No room photos available.
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Bed in dormitory WITH SHARED BATHROOM
Bed in dormitory • WITH SHARED BATHROOM
BED.FH
Bed in dormitory WITH SHARED BATHROOM
Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
Limited room details from hotelRoom overview
Room type Bed in dormitoryView / characteristic WITH SHARED BATHROOMRoom code BED.FHOccupancy Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0Facilities
No detailed facility list available for this room.
Bed in dormitory WITH SHARED BATHROOM
Bed in dormitory • WITH SHARED BATHROOM
Bed in dormitory WITH SHARED BATHROOM
No detailed facility list available for this room.
No room photos available.
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TWIN BUNK BED
TWIN • BUNK BED
TWN.BK
TWIN BUNK BED
Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
Limited room details from hotelRoom overview
Room type TWINView / characteristic BUNK BEDRoom code TWN.BKOccupancy Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3Facilities
No detailed facility list available for this room.
TWIN BUNK BED
TWIN • BUNK BED
TWIN BUNK BED
No detailed facility list available for this room.
No room photos available.
Guest reviews
What other guests saying about The Smugglers Hostel
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Gemma
Last minute family booking
Great communication after a last minute booking as a family of 5.
Very comfortable and clean. In a lovely setting.
Very comfortable and clean. In a lovely setting.
Laura
Easy and convenient in an unparalleled location
Superb location and lovely common areas.
Verified traveler
Good atmosphere, nice staff and nice people staying. Good sharing kitchen and living
Angela
great little hostel
I had a great night stay here. the facilities are good, the member of staff was very friendly and helpful there is a local shop/pub/restaurant. Nice and quiet, i had the best nights sleep here.
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