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Skyewalker Hostel Reviews

The Old School, Portnalong, Isle of Skye, Scotland

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92%Overall Rating

From 58 ratings
  • 94%Character
  • 89%Security
  • 87%Location
  • 95%Staff
  • 94%Atmosphere
  • 96%Cleanliness

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90%

Hostel immaculately clean, sunroom in the garden a real bonus. Only two showers might mean a bit of a wait if hostel full. Would recommend to friends and will stay again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Holy See (vatican City State)
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


80%

We really enjoyed our one night stay at Skyewalker, we were welcomed and shown round, the facilities are excellent, the kitchen is very modern and we enjoyed reading the witty comments around the rooms.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


87%

Cheap and cheerful. We had the best craic, especially with the staff!!! Now my friend wants to buy and run a hostel too!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


93%

From the showers to the last part of the big kitchen, the hostel was more than clean. Probably the cleanest hostel that I ever saty in. The owners were more than nice and friendly. There is many games that we had much fun to play in big group. We stayed there for 2 nights and we more than enjoy it.


100%

Lisa and I had an excellent time! Lisa and Brian were lovely hosts, the hostel was clean, tidy and homely. If the chance comes along again we will stay there. Lisa was a very good practitioner of the 'old man in the shower with the spoon' trick, it was worth going just for that! :-)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


93%

Thoroughly recommend this hostel. Staff and ambiance of the place are brilliant. Had a very enjoyable stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 41+
  • (1 review)


97%

Overall a great hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

Hostel was very homely and specially the owners were really very friendly and helpful. The facilities, location and atmosphere around the hostel is very nice. One of the best hostels i have stayed in. Good value for money and close to various tourist attractions in Isle of Skye

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


97%

Loved the place. Friendly, clean and full of character.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Only a minor comment, but the showers were not great - difficult to get them any hotter and not a very high flow (gravity fed). After a long day on the hills, a bit more power and heat would have been nice.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male
  • (1 review)


100%

One of the best hostels I have stayed in. Excellent location close to the fairy pools and the cullins. Very clean and amazing kitchen facilities, even provide tea and coffee. Hostel is full of character and has many interesting quirks. Brian and Lisa were lovely, helpful and welcoming :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

This is a fantastic hostel, managed professionally and yet in a very friendly way, in a superb location. I cannot commend this hostel highly enough. Lisa and Brian are just the perfect hosts, full of help and information but not intrusive.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

Very friendly welcome and great facilities.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

everything there is wonderful. we really have a great time! It is the best hostel i ever been in my entire life. :)thank you so much lisa and brian. u did a great job here.. keep them up..:)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • (Gender undisclosed) 41+
  • (1 review)


93%

lovely place to chill out

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

Flawless again - see you both next time. Robbie & Arantxa.x.x.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Mixed Group 31-40
  • (1 review)


97%

loved Isle of Skye also thanks to this place. very good location if you want to visit this part of Skye. very clean and well equipped kitchen. the staff are so kind and helpful. hopefully I'll be back one day soon.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 31-40
  • (3 reviews)


100%

Brian and Lisa made us really welcome and were more than happy to advise us on the best place to visit, eat, park etc. The hostel had a really chilled out vibe, people played games (giant chess, cards, board games), played music and everyone was really generous and chilled. The kitchen was big and well stocked and equipped as well as spotlessly clean. The location is in the heart of Skye, near the Cullin hills and the Fairy pools and 20 minutes walk for the Talisker Brewery. Highly Recommend


100%

The best hostel I've ever been to. New facilities, comfortable beds, large kitchen, guitars, sofas, huge garden with a dome and giant chess. Simply fantastic!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Great staff! Very clean room and bathroom. A surprising hostel: the dome is great. A pub within walking distance.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


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