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The Smugglers Hostel

Main Street, Tomintoul, AB37 9EX, United Kingdom – Very good location – show map
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The Smugglers Hostel
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Free parking Pets allowed Free WiFi Family rooms Garden Luggage storage Parking on site

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations

The Smugglers Hostel in Tomintoul offers family rooms with private bathrooms, carpeted floors, and showers. Each room includes a private bathroom, ensuring a pleasant stay.

Essential Facilities

Guests enjoy a garden, free WiFi in public areas, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a lounge, shared kitchen, and luggage storage.

Activities and Surroundings

The hostel is highly rated for its kitchen, convenient location, and bathroom comfort. Activities available include hiking and cycling, with nearby attractions such as Abernethy Golf Club (23 km) and Grantown Museum (23 km).

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Languages spoken

English

Availability

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Couples particularly like this property — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

House rules

Smoking

Not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Children

Children of all ages are welcome.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Credit card CVC required

Legal information

This property is managed by The Smugglers Hostel.

Located in Tomintoul, United Kingdom.

FAQs about The Smugglers Hostel

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this property.
The Smugglers Hostel is 0.3 km from the center of Tomintoul.
Room options at The Smugglers Hostel include:
  • Family Room with Private Bathroom
  • Family Room with Private Bathroom
  • Five-Bedroom House
  • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
Yes, couples have rated this property 8.0 for a two-person trip.

Guest reviews

8.5

Very good

105 reviews

H

Hana

🇨🇿 Czechia

2 months ago
9.0
+ Friendly staff, situated in a picturesque small town, perfect location for trips. The kitchen is well equipped and spacious. Friendly staff, situated in a picturesque small town, perfect location for trips. The kitchen is well equipped and s...
- Green night light cannot be switched off even in private rooms. Beds are very comfortable but creak. Green night light cannot be switched off even in private rooms. Beds are very comfortable but creak.

solo traveller · Family Room with Private Bathroom

J

Jodie

🇦🇺 Australia

3 months ago
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. Was great as a place to sleep while passing through. First time staying g in a hostel but it was good. We had the roo...

young couple · Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Facilities of The Smugglers Hostel

Internet services Parking Family rooms

Internet

  • Internet services

Parking

  • Shared kitchen

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Activities

  • Pub crawls
  • Cycling
  • Hiking

Media & Technology

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry

Living Area

  • Parking

Transportation

  • Board games/puzzles

Guest reviews for The Smugglers Hostel

8.5

Very good

105 reviews

All reviews verified

Categories

Staff 8.5
Facilities 8.1
Cleanliness 8.2
Comfort 7.9
Value for money 8.4
Location 8.8
Free Wifi 10.0

Score distribution

Superb
44
Good
52
Okay
8
Very poor
1

Scores by traveler type

Business travelers 8.0
Couples 8.0
Solo travelers 8.4
Families 8.4
With friends 9.2

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Guest reviews

H

Hana

🇨🇿 Czechia

9.0
Family Room with Private Bathroom Family Room with Private Bathroom 2 months ago solo traveller
+ 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.
J

Jodie

🇦🇺 Australia

9.0
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 3 months ago young couple
+ 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.
P

Pauline

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 5 months ago solo traveller
+ Community managed hostel, clean and warm, everything I needed!
− My mattress wasn't the best
K

Kim

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 8 months ago solo traveller
+ Very warm and cozy, big space for facilities! Also big bonus for bring dog friendly :)
− Nothing
M

Muhammad

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Family Room with Private Bathroom Family Room with Private Bathroom Aug 15, 2025 review category group of friends
+ The comfort, the ease of booking and checking out.
− Nothing.