Flora Macdonald Hostel

Isle of Skye · Scotland

Flora Macdonald Hostel

HostelPunk Score
67% MEH
Medium confidence 144 reviews
4th best in Isle of Skye
No bed bug reports in 145 analyzed reviews
No incentivized-review patterns detected in 145 analyzed reviews

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Facilities

🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🅿️ Free Parking ♿ Wheelchair Friendly 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (13)
Bicycle Parking Adaptors Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Wi-Fi Linen Included Hair Dryers Common Room Free WiFi Free Internet Access Hot Showers Tea & Coffee Making Facilities

Prices

Privates $106 / night

HW prices from 3 days ago

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Worst reviews

Italy MALE Aug 20, 2024 2.0/10

Per essere un Ostello è troppo costoso, con una struttura fatiscente, anche abbastanza sporco. Mi dispiace ma è sicuramente al di sotto delle aspettative.non raggiunge la sufficienza L'unico pregio è che è ben organizzato.

Translated to English

For an ostello it is too expensive, with a decrepit structure, even quite dirty. sorry but it is definitely below expectations. it does not reach sufficiency. the only advantage is that it is well organized.

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Italy FEMALE Aug 16, 2024 2.0/10

Vero dirty

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India FEMALE 25-30 Sep 7, 2023 2.0/10

Smelly rooms and toilets were not clean… room was smelly too… kitchen was not great either

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Scotland FEMALE Oct 7, 2025 4.0/10

Our trip was a short overnight stay. The man that met us could have been a wee bit friendlier but had a very brash attitude and uninterested. Room was warm and we had a private toilet which was good. Slept very well. Very basic hostel. Wouldn't stay here again. No local amenities, far from shops or restaurants.

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Spain MALE Jul 30, 2025 4.0/10

Excelente trato de Max. Sin embargo, las instalaciones están en un estado regular para el precio que se paga.

Translated to English

However, the facilities are in a regular state for the price you pay.

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Germany MIXEDGROUP 31-40 Aug 10, 2024 4.0/10

Mit etwas Engagement könnte das Haupthaus sicherlich ein rundum ansprechender und sauberer Aufenthaltsraum sein. Aktuell ist es leider etwas abgerockt und vermisst eine regelmässige und nachhaltige Grundsäuberung. Lage ist nicht alles, und daher ist der Preis für die Leistung nicht angemessen.

Translated to English

With some commitment, the main house could certainly be an all-round appealing and clean living space. it is currently unfortunately a bit dilapidated and lacks a regular and sustainable basic cleaning. location is not everything, and therefore the price for the service is not reasonable.

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Belgium MALE 31-40 Sep 16, 2023 4.0/10

L’accueil pas sympa et veilleur de nuit horrible et exécrable. Il nous oblige à aller au lit à 21 h 20, chose que nous n’avons pas faite et revient encore pour voir si on l’avait écouté. Nous avions réservé et payé pour deux nuits, nous sommes partis après la première nuit sans être remboursés. Horrible, à fuir en tout cas si vous avez Max comme veilleur !

Translated to English

He makes us go to bed at 9:20 pm, which we didn't do and comes back again to see if we had listened to him. we had booked and paid for two nights, we left after the first night without being reimbursed. horrible, to run away anyway if you have Max as a janitor !

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Germany MALE Aug 14, 2022 4.0/10

Sehr empfehlenswerte, aber einfache Unterkunft. Schöne Atmosphäre. Freundlicher Vermieter. Die Unterkunft verkauft auch ein paar Lebensmittel, was für mich wichtig war, da es nur kurz geöffnete Geschäfte und Restaurants n der Nähe gibt. Es gibt für mich 2 Nachteile: Für mich als Einzelperson war das Zimmer etwas teuer, da ich genauso viel bezahlen musste wie für 2 Personen. Bei später Ankunft werden Zusatzgebühren erhoben, was mich vor der Buchung abschreckte

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Netherlands FEMALE Aug 8, 2022 4.0/10

When we arrived there was nobody to welcome us. There was a note saying the person would see us in the morning, which was not the case. We had to call her to ask her where we could leave the money we still had to pay. The rooms didn't look nice and the bed sheets didn't look clean. Overall the property needed so redecoration and cleaning. I think we paid too much for our stay. The only thing we liked was the view.

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Italy MALE Jul 11, 2025 6.0/10

Stanza troppo piccola e con forte odore di chiuso.

Translated to English

Room too small and with a strong smell of closure.

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Recent reviews

Italy FEMALE May 12, 2026 Atm 100%

Ostello pulito e ben attrezzato. Stacey è gentilissima e disponibile: hanno due cavalli ed è andata a chiamarli apposta per farli vedere alla nostra bambina. L'abbiamo apprezzato molto. Assolutamente consigliato!

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France MIXEDGROUP 31-40 May 6, 2026 Atm 100%

Charmant endroit avec vue sur mer et chevaux. Accueil charmant. Chambre au choix. Cuisine équipée. Au demeurant, peut-être un peu juste si les chambres sont complètes pour accueillir tout le monde. Je recommande

Translated to English

charming location with sea and horse views. charming welcome. room of choice. fully equipped kitchen. au demerent, maybe a little too much if the rooms are full to accommodate everyone. i recommend

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USA FEMALE May 5, 2026 Atm 100%

The Flora Macdonald Hostel was great! Luna the dog greeted us, which was adorable. The horses were greedy and loved the brushing behind the ears. The water pressure was fabulous, which is nit always the case elsewhere. The kitchen was average size and we seemed to rotate with the other guests pretty well. And Stacey was great with the initial your and checking on us. Oh, lastly, the photos from my room window are postcard worthy. Just stunning views.

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France MALE May 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Un hébergement de qualité, une vue magnifique et une hôtesse Stacey très sympathique. Chambre, lits très propre. Je recommande

Translated to English

A quality accommodation, a magnificent view and a very friendly hostess Stacey. room, very clean beds. i recommend it

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Poland MALE 25-30 Oct 31, 2025 Atm 100%

Great place, hope will visit again ;)

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Scotland FEMALE Oct 7, 2025 Atm 60%

Our trip was a short overnight stay. The man that met us could have been a wee bit friendlier but had a very brash attitude and uninterested. Room was warm and we had a private toilet which was good. Slept very well. Very basic hostel. Wouldn't stay here again. No local amenities, far from shops or restaurants.

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Australia FEMALE Oct 1, 2025 Atm 80%

A wonderful 100mph storm on our last night was a highlight. The cabin shock & we were uncertain whether the roof was going to lift off times!! But our host Max was always welcoming.

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USA FEMALE 31-40 Sep 24, 2025 Atm 100%

Flora Macdonald is really nice. Great view and security. I was in a private room with my friend. There was a kitchen, a shower, and a toilet. Everything looked and smelled clean. It was very cozy! I will recommend to everyone!

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Poland FEMALE 25-30 Sep 22, 2025 Atm 100%

Przecudownie!

Translated to English

It's such a beautiful place!

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Spain MALE 25-30 Sep 20, 2025 Atm 80%

My friend and I stayed one night in a double room. It was very cozy, and the shower was more than okey. Also it was separated from the bathroom which is a plus. The only “issue” is the location, but thats a normal thing in Skye..so long sorry short highly recommended!

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Luxembourg COUPLE 25-30 Sep 7, 2025 Atm 80%

Wir hatten das private Doppelzimmer und waren sehr zufrieden. Dusche und WC sauber, Küche voll ausgestattet und nettes Personal.

Translated to English

We had the private Double Room and were very satisfied. shower and toilet clean, fully equipped kitchen and nets Personal.

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Spain MIXEDGROUP Sep 4, 2025 Atm 100%

Really nice place in front of the loch. The kitchen is correct, sometimes small if more than one party was preparing food. The living space was really cozy. We stayed in a big room with en suite. It was also excellent price compared to other places in Skye. We were very well attended. I recommend it to anyone who wants to visit the south of Skye!!

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Spain MALE Aug 20, 2025 Atm 80%

Mejora con la estancia, no tiene lujos pero todo está en su sitio y funciona bien. Para los precios que hay en Skye muy apropiado. No hay cosas cerca así que llevar comida. Repetiría.

Translated to English

It improves with the stay, it doesn't have luxuries but everything is in place and works well. for the prices there are in Skye very appropriate. there are no things nearby so take food. would repeat.

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France COUPLE 25-30 Aug 3, 2025 Atm 100%

Thanks Max for the welcoming personality. That’s a really nice place on skye !

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Spain MALE Jul 30, 2025 Atm 80%

Excelente trato de Max. Sin embargo, las instalaciones están en un estado regular para el precio que se paga.

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However, the facilities are in a regular state for the price you pay.

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England FEMALE Jul 26, 2025 Atm 100%

Great location with ample parking. Really friendly staff. Local horses added to the view. Beds were comfy and facilities were all you needed. Definitely recommend this hostel!!

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Netherlands FEMALE Jul 17, 2025 Atm 100%

Unfortunately noisy neighbours

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Italy FEMALE 31-40 Jul 15, 2025 Atm 100%

In generale ci siamo trovati bene, camera e bagni puliti

Translated to English

In general we are well-behaved, camera and bags clean

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France MALE 31-40 Jul 13, 2025 Atm 100%

What a lovely place with such stunning view ! The owner is a very kind lady and the facilities are perfect for that price. We hope to be back some day 🙂

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Scotland MIXEDGROUP Jul 12, 2025 Atm 100%

We only had an overnight stay but Flora Macdonalds more than met our needs.