About

Skye Backpackers sits in the picturesque fishing village of Kyleakin, skirted by mountains and sea. It's a small, cosy hostel with an open fire in the lounge and a lovely backyard garden.

Come and stay in this wee village; the gateway to the Isle of Skye. With its lively pub atmosphere and quiet, comfortable accommodation, Kyleakin is the perfect place to come to escape the stresses of city life.

The Isle of Skye is situated on the West coast of mainland Scotland, and is the largest and best known of the Inner Hebrides. One of Europe's most dramatic and haunting lands, words can do little justice to describe Skye's awesome beauty. The majestic Cuillin Mountains dominate a rugged landscape that is peppered with lochs and tiny fishing villages.

Take some time to explore the island's haunted castle ruins; feel the mysterious presence of the legendary faeries in tranquil glens, waterfalls and mountain pools; visit whiskey distilleries and sample local beers and ales; take a relaxing stroll through the countryside or boldly ascend a mighty mountain.

We can offer you suggestions of what to see and do each day, and we hope that you will leave the Isle of Skye feeling refreshed, exhilarated and peaceful!

We offer a variety of accommodation from our standard mixed and female dormitories, and for the traveller on a budget we have our basic dormitory, which is a converted caravan situated in the back garden.

The hostel reception is open from 7am - 12 noon and then from 5pm - 10pm. If you arrive in the afternoon, please feel free to leave your bags and use the facilities, and then check-in between 5pm-10pm. If you think you may arrive later than 10pm, please let us know so that we may inform our night porter of your late check-in.

We offer...
- Fantastic views
- Cosy atmosphere
- Free tea, coffee and hot chocolate all day
- Self-catering kitchen
- Bed linen included
- Optional continental-style breakfast (just £4.50)
- Free Parking
- Internet Access and Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry service (£10.00)
- Towel hire (£3.00)
- Day Tours of the Isle of Skye

All guests must have suitable photographic identification to stay at our hostel.

!!!!! We do accept children but only in PRIVATE rooms or PRIVATE dorms. Under 18s CANNOT share a room with strangers!!!!!

!!!!! IF ANY GUESTS within your booking are UNDER THE AGE OF 18 you MUST CONTACT US BEFORE making the reservation online!!!!!

Please note, due to past experiences, we do not accept stag or hen parties.

Please Note: Our latest check-in time is 22.00hrs

Our 8 bed basic mix is a static converted caravan situated in the back garden, with access to the main house for facilities.

House Rules

Check In

17:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Luggage Storage
  • Parking
  • Housekeeping
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Reviews

8.6Fabulous(1402)
  • Value for Money
    8.3
  • Security
    8.4
  • Atmosphere
    8.6
  • Cleanliness
    8.4
  • Staff
    9.7
  • Location
    8.7
  • Facilities
    8.0
Stayed in Jul 2025
8.0
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Aleksandra
Female, 25-30, Serbia
Nice stay.
Stayed in Jun 2025
8.9
B
Brenda
Female, 41+, USA
There’s not enough bathrooms/showers for the number of people that stay there and the foam mattresses didn’t keep me off the plywood while trying to sleep. Other than that, the kitchen was well stocked, the living room was cozy to hang out in and chat with others.
Stayed in Jun 2025
5.4
A
Anna
Female, 18-24, Italy
Be careful when booking the 8 bed dorm because it is in a caravan. Caravan was outside with an outdoor bathroom (can be annoying especially when raining at night), optional indoor bathroom. Beds in the caravan had no lockers and the bed I was given did not have a socket nearby (although most of the others did). The mattress is very thin, you can feel the bed slats underneath. The bed moved a lot everytime someone was walking or moving in the caravan. Shower/toilet not very clean.
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Location

Kyleakin, Isle of Skye, Scotland
51.2km from city centre