The Smugglers Hostel

8.1Very good122 reviewsSee rooms

Hostel

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Bar
Laundry
Family rooms
Garden

About this place

Charming Hostel in Tomintoul with Scenic Views Tranquil Garden and Cozy Lounge The Smugglers Hostel offers a serene garden and a comfortable shared lounge for guests to unwind after a day of exploring. Convenient Amenities and Services With free private parking, a shared kitchen, and complimentary WiFi, guests can enjoy a hassle-free stay at The Smugglers Hostel. Adventure Awaits Located near various attractions like Abernethy Golf Club and Grantown Museum, guests can partake in exciting outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling during their stay. Book your stay at The Smugglers Hostel now for a memorable and relaxing getaway in Tomintoul.

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10 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Twin beds	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room Twin beds	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room Twin beds	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Room, Private Bathroom (Private Room) Twin beds, Bunk bed	Sleeps 5	Show prices
Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Room 2) Twin beds	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Room 1) Twin beds	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Room 3) Twin beds	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Family Room with Private Bathroom 3 × Twin beds, Double bed	Sleeps 5	Show prices
Family Room with Private Bathroom 3 × Twin beds, Double bed	Sleeps 5	Show prices
Five-Bedroom House 23 × Twin beds, Double bed	Sleeps 26	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Food & drink

Services

Laundry

Family

Family rooms

Outdoor

Garden

General

Pets allowed
Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
Main Street, Tomintoul, AB37 9EX, United Kingdom
0.3 km from the center of Tomintoul

Questions about this stay

Quick answers from the information this property gives us.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 16:00. Check-out by 10:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.

Guest reviews

8.1122 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 122 reviews.

Cleanliness8.0

Service8.5

Location9.0

Room quality7.9

Amenities8.5

Value for money8.4

Food and drink8.0

nina
New Zealand · Group of friends · September 2026
8.0
“Comfortable place to stop on a cycle tour. Good option to avoid camping with midges”
+Good location and facilities, good kitchen, reading material
Ahmar
United Kingdom · Couple · August 2026
10.0
“An Excellent stay”
+We had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay. The room was spacious, with a clean en-suite bathroom, proper hot shower and reliable hot water. The massive, well-equipped kitchen had all the utilities and plenty of cooking facilities, with ample parking outside. A special shoutout to Sharon, the amazing manager.
Hana
Czechia · Solo · August 2026
9.0
+Friendly staff, situated in a picturesque small town, perfect location for trips. The kitchen is well equipped and spacious.
−Green night light cannot be switched off even in private rooms. Beds are very comfortable but creak.
Christopher
Australia · Solo · August 2026
10.0
“A great stay.”
+Easy to find and close in to town & restaurants. Lots of walls to go on. Great kitchen set up. Easy to cook meals.
−Nil
Jodie
Australia · Couple · August 2026
9.0
+Was great as a place to sleep while passing through. First time staying g in a hostel but it was good. We had the room to ourselves so it was good they kept families staying there together without just filling rooms. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything you need to cook and eat in. Lots of room to sit and tonnes of games and books etc.
Derek
United Kingdom · Solo · July 2026
10.0
“Remember a towel”
+Location
−I forgot a towel for a shower
Graham
United Kingdom · Solo · June 2026
10.0
+Great place to stay for our cycle touring holiday. Nice comfy beds, well-equipped kitchen and a bike shed and drying room. Everything we could need or expect.
Jesus
Spain · Family · August 2026
9.0
“Estupenda”
+La ubicación en el parque nacional como campamento base para visitar las Highlands. La cocina comunitaria está realmente muy bien equipada y no le falta de nada. La habitación con 5 camas y baño incluido.
−Las habitaciones (y el hostel en general) son bastante antiguas. Las literas hacen muchísimo ruido.
ErtanDeren
Germany · Solo · August 2026
9.0
+It is nice to stay on the mountains in a hostel with a 10 different people.
Zsanett
Germany · Solo · July 2026
6.0
+We stopped here for one night on our way to Inverness. The hostel was empty, so we were on our own. The place has self check in, which was very convenient. The kitchen is large and has everything you need to cook a quick meal.
−The bathroom was dirty and smelled. The sponge in the kitchen is old and dirty. There is 3 eur extra charge for towel. Bunk beds are not stable, the people above couldn't move the whole night as the beds were shaking. No mirror in the bathroom.

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 16:00 · check-out until 10:00
Pets
Pets on request

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your unit

10 room types

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

Room, Private Bathroom (Private Room)

Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Room 2)

Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Room 1)

Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Room 3)

Family Room with Private Bathroom

Family Room with Private Bathroom

Five-Bedroom House

What this place offers

Internet

Parking

Food & drink

Services

Family

Outdoor

General

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Is parking available?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews