Practical Details & Frequently Asked Questions

The hostels are run by the Gatliff Hebridean Hostels Trust, a charitable organisation which helps local people run traditional crofthouses as simple hostels.

No advance bookings are accepted. However, it is unlikely that travellers will find themselves without a bed for the night.

Camping is possible at some of the hostels.

Each hostel is looked after by a warden, a local crofter. Admittance to the hostel and length of stay are at the warden's sole discretion.

Long term stays at the hostels are not permitted. Neither the warden nor the Trust can accept responsibility for the safety of visitors or their property.

Bunk or camp beds, blankets & duvets, cooking equipment and calor gas stoves, cutlery and crockery are provided. The hostels have toilets, washing facilities, hot & cold water and heating. Sheet sleeping bags can be hired at the hostels.

See the Frequently Asked Questions page for further information.

Bednight Fees

18 and over - £9.00

17 and under - £6.00

Camping Fees

Day Visitors

Irrespective of Age - £5.00

Irrespective of Age - £1.00

Sheet sleeping bags are available for £1.50.

Sabbath observance is a feature of life in Harris and Lewis. Please respect this.

Membership

Why not join the Hebridean Hostellers and help us to support the hostels ? Annual membership is currently £10 per year. For details please contact Peter Clarke.