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Port Charlotte Youth Hostel

4.0 star property
Beach hostel in Islay Island with free parking

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Enjoy meals in a spacious dining area with high ceilings and wooden tables.
Enjoy waterfront views of boats docked at a bustling pier, surrounded by fishing nets and buoys.
Stunning coastal buildings line the rocky shoreline.
Relax in this serene outdoor seating area with a view of the sea, featuring a stone wall, two comfortable chairs, and a planter with lush greenery.
Kitchen equipped with sink, stove, and ample counter space for food preparation.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €98
includes taxes & fees
18 Jul - 19 Jul

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Freezer
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
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Freezer
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

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Freezer
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Fridge
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Freezer
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Freezer
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
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Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Freezer
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
Port Charlotte, Main Street, Islay Island, Scotland, PA48 7TX

What's nearby

  • Wildlife Information Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Museum of Islay Life - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bruichladdich Distillery - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Bowmore Distillery - 20 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Kilchoman Distillery - 21 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Islay (ILY) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peatzeria - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant at Port Charlotte Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kilchoman Distillery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lucci’s - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kilchoman Distillery Cafe - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Port Charlotte Youth Hostel

Upscale hostel
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Self-service breakfast (surcharge), bike parking and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Port Charlotte Youth Hostel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with fridges, microwaves and ovens
  • Freezers, cookware/dishes/utensils and heating

Languages

English, German

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (5:00 PM - 9:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 31 October and 31 March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-service breakfast: from approximately GBP 6.50 for adults and from GBP 6.50 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Port Charlotte Youth Hostel Islay Island
Port Charlotte Youth Islay Island
Charlotte Youth Hostel Islay
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel Islay Island
Port Charlotte Youth
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Port Charlotte Youth Hostel
Port Charlotte Youth Islay
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel Islay Island
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Port Charlotte Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Port Charlotte Youth Hostel?

As of 17 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Port Charlotte Youth Hostel on 18 Jul 2025 start from €97.97, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Port Charlotte Youth Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Port Charlotte Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Port Charlotte Youth Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Port Charlotte Youth Hostel located?

Situated in Islay Island, this beach hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Wildlife Information Centre, Museum of Islay Life, and Islay Natural History Centre. Port Mor and Port ban are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Port Charlotte Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Excellent hostel and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10

The hosts and the hostel's facilities superb. Deserves an external redecoration!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Relaxed friendly atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

This was one of our favorite places to stay in Scotland. The host and hostess went out of their way to be helpful and made it very warm and welcoming. The “little breakfast” was just right and they have both washers and dryers in the laundry (a big deal here!).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Does what it says on the tin. Basic but very comfortable, clean, tidy and welcoming. Just what I wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10

Owners are nice people with great service attitude. Everything worked as promised. Would be great to visit avain. Good beds, toilets, showers and common spaces. Beautiful environment, restaurants nearby. Recycling works. Alles gut..😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Lorna and Karl are exceptional hosts: very welcoming and helpful. They really do make you feel at home. The hostel is very well equipped, clean, right on the beach and within walking distance of excellent restaurants (and a short drive to the local distillery!) The lounge is comfortable and roomy. The kitchen has everything you need to make your own meals. A self-serve buffet breakfast is also available. I highly recommend this hostel and would definitely stay here again, given the opportunity.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Super helpful staff. Clean, comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

The only issue I found was the wifi was very random and would cut out often. Lorna and Karl were great hosts - very friendly and knowledgeable. Make sure to book for dinner as places can fill quickly
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10

管理人さんがとても親切で、施設も清潔でよく整頓されていて、非常に心地よく滞在できました。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10

Great place to stay right on the beach and under five minutes to a Spar and a whisky bar and good restaurant. The managers went above and beyond to make me comfortable get me the information that I needed. Beautiful views from the common rooms and kitchen. Bus stop 2-3min walk. Then only downside was the thin walls. It’s not their fault they had loud guests, but I was in my own room and still needed ear plus with the snoring and talking in the male dorm next door. Overall, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this place on service and location alone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018