Portree Independent Hostel

Located right at the heart of small town of Portree, I had a very comfortable stay at this hostel. Because of the pandemic, I had to self check-in but when I needed some help, staff came in and heeded to my request of using a security locker. Easily one of the friendliest staffs I had a chat with. Only feedback I've is to improve their heaters, the rooms were quite cold in the winter. Overall I highly recommend this hostel for a stay at Portree.

This was my first hostel stay since yputh hostelling as a child in the 80's!!Really friendly owner, easy check in, despite it being very busy for Skye Live, I got a bottom bunk as checked in when opened. Comfortable bed , a snorer in the room couldn't be helped, so slept just ok in light of that. Clean bathroons. Massive kitchen. Very good value for money, would definitely stay here again

I will start with the pros: The staff was very friendly, the location was excellent, and the kitchen was well equipped. Cons: Kind of rundown, the colors are obnoxious, and there is no temperature control on the shower (literally just an in/off switch). The water was so hot I almost couldn’t stand it. I have had far more pleasant showers in combat zones.

We had booked skye high tour of Scotland organized by haggis tours and me and my wife were given lodging in this hostel by the tour company. Since it was a mixed dorm accommodation both of us were quite apprehensive as it was first time we were staying in a dormitory. But we were in for a pleasant surprise. it's centrally located in town square near to all restaurants.Hostel is quite cheery and bright with a welcoming lobby and bright passage ways. Dorm rooms are quite small but we were given a cheery room in first floor with a nice view of the street. Beds ,pillows and blankets are first class and very comfortable. The shared toilet and shower was clean big and comfortable to use. The outstanding feature was huge community kitchen with all facilities required for cooking including fridges, gas range , oven and utensils. There was nice dining area in kitchen. We had our daily breakfast here. You can get all cooking items in nearby coop supermarket. People of all age groups from senior citizens to couples to youngsters were staying here. Overall its a good option to stay for people on a budget who are comfortable with shared accommodation.

La struttura necessita di grandi interventi di ristrutturazione e pulizia. I materassi vecchissimi ( non meno di 30 anni ) andrebbero sostituiti, così come le lenzuola estremamente consumate. E' vero che siamo in un ostello e bisogna adattarsi ma i letti dovrebbero essere decenti e le lenzuola pulite. Inoltre lo staff è inesistente, in camera un gruppo di ragazzi indiani che hanno fatto ****** tutta la notte senza farmi riposare. Inoltre dalla cucina arrivava una puzza di cibo Indiano nauseabonda; consiglio vivamente a questi ragazzi indiani di usare un pò le docce vista la scarsa igiene. Accoglienza inesistente, i titolari parlano poco inglese e ti parlano in cinese di conseguenza è impossibile comunicare con loro. Nota positiva: centrale.