Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Skye Backpackers
In or near Kyleakin.
Skye Backpackers — a hostel in scotland highlands.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kyle of Lochalsh · 1.4 km
- Free entry
About
Skye Backpackers is a hostel located in scotland highlands. Hostel listed with verified location and OSM metadata. Most British hostels offer dorm beds and private rooms; check current availability before arriving.
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Official information
Skye Backpackers is a cozy hostel located in the fishing village of Kyleakin on the Isle of Skye. It offers a friendly atmosphere with amenities like a self-catering kitchen and a garden, making it an ideal base for exploring the island's stunning landscapes and outdoor activities.
Place summary
Skye Backpackers is a hostel located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode IV41. It offers budget accommodation for travellers exploring the Isle of Skye. The hostel typically provides shared dormitory-style rooms and communal facilities, catering to a variety of guests, including hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The setting allows easy access to the island's natural landscapes and attractions.
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- Coordinates
- 57.2724, -5.7317
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV41 8PH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Phone
- +44 (0)1599 534 510
- Nearest railway station
- Kyle of Lochalsh — 1.4 km
- Opening
- Reception open 10am–12 noon and 5pm–10pm; check-in 5pm–10pm.
- Official site
- skyebackpackers.com
Sources
- osm: w241617660 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q111126909 (CC0)
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Kyleakin War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km

Kyleakin
Towns & cities · 0.3 km

Teko the Otter
Public art & sculpture · 0.4 km

Kyleakin
Villages · 0.6 km

Cnoc nan Loch
Mountains & hills · 0.7 km

Caisteal Maol
Castles · 0.7 km

Gavin Maxwell Museum
Museums · 0.8 km

Kyleakin Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 0.9 km

Skye Bridge
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.9 km
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Eilean Bàn
Islands · 0.9 km

Viewpoint Skye Bridge
Viewpoints · 1.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skye Backpackers?
- Skye Backpackers is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV41 8PH).
- What is Skye Backpackers?
- Skye Backpackers — a hostel in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Skye Backpackers?
- The nearest railway station is Kyle of Lochalsh, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV41 8PH.
- How do I get to Skye Backpackers?
- The nearest railway station is Kyle of Lochalsh, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV41 8PH.