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Skyewalker Hostel Reviews

The Old School, Portnalong, Isle of Skye, Scotland

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Reviews of Skyewalker Hostel

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86%

We only stayed for one night, but had time to meet Lisa, the owner and she was very welcoming. We loved the journey to get at the hostel and the facilities seemed quite good. Thank you!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Couple 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


96%

all was very well

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Female 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


90%

Super nice staff-upgraded us to a nicer room free of charge! Very difficult to get to if using public transportation, but a beautiful location. Very very nice showers and kitchens. Horrible weather while we were there so I spent my time in the comfortable and warm lounge with a hot cup of free tea. Food is not readily available anywhere, so be prepared to bring your own. Beds are comfortable but the pillows suck. Again, very gracious and accommodating staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


86%

Friendly staff with a better equipped kitchen than mine at home!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


90%

What a lovely place to stay: welcoming, comfortable, warm, well-equipped. My first opportunity to sit in a geodesic dome :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Female 31-40
  • (3 reviews)


100%

What a fantastic hostel warm and friendly and a great central location to see the whole island. Will return

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


86%

Had a very memorable stay. Our two teenage boys loved the interesting quotes and pictures that adorn the place. We all felt very happy and relaxed during our stay. Really great kitchen amenities and of course in a very beautiful location

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Mixed Group 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

Great hostel. My only suggestion is to rent bikes...


100%

I came to spend a night there, fell in love with the whole place and the people are very genuinely wanting you to have a good 'Scottish' stay. I cancelled my other hostel locations to stay there for the rest of my trip in Skye.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


80%

Maybe, to place some extra signs along the road leading to Portlong, about the hostel. I got in Skye later in the afternoon (getting dark) and I did not have a GPS, therefore I was a bit uncertain about the location. It is alright once you know!! It is a suggestion. I enjoied my stay at the Skyewalker.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

Great hostel, great staff, great facilities


93%

The best hostel I;v stayed in.... Very nice and funny place. And I like the glass dom very much!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Great hostel, great staff, great facilities


90%

the interior was pretty nice and funny

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Couple 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


100%

clean nice staff chilled atmosphere great location . will come back!!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

very friendly hostel,owners were very helpful and pleasant to deal with,facilities were outstanding and would recommend it to friends and family

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Mixed Group 41+
  • (1 review)


96%

lovely place!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

It's a very good environment for bag packers to take a rest at the comfortable hostel. It is a really good experience for me to have this memorable night with different people from different culture and everyone is being together and sharing own experiences. Besides, the garden is so impressed and I love the place so much!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

keep up the great work! from Oakland California with a big heart!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


86%

The best hostel I stay in my life. Very funny and the kitchen is excelent. A lot of games to play and is very funny.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


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  • 29 Sep 2011 (86%)
  • We only stayed for one night, but had time to meet Lisa, the owner and she was very welcoming. We loved the journey to get at the ...
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