Located in Pitlochry, within 15 miles of Castle Menzies and 28 miles of Scone Palace, Pitlochry Backpackers has accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 7 miles from Blair Castle, 6.9 miles from Blair Atholl Golf Club and 15 miles from Aberfeldy Golf Course. The property provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. All rooms at the hostel come with a shared bathroom and bed linen. You can play pool at Pitlochry Backpackers, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing. The Scottish Crannog Centre is 21 miles from the accommodation, while Glenshee Ski Centre is 30 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Dundee Airport, 40 miles from Pitlochry Backpackers.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Pitlochry, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
7.9
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  • F
    Franziska
    Germany Germany
    Clean bathrooms and rooms, good facilities otherwise, convenient location
  • Stephan
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Practically everything was great. Facilities super clean, the staff nice. There were some people in the common area, so I imagine you could meet people there. Location is superb in the center of Pitlochry.
  • Mariko
    Japan Japan
    I liked the common room where you can have free tea or coffee and very comfortable to sit. The staff were very welcoming and very nice people which makes this hostel exceptional. They were very nice before I come actually and helped me a lot by...

Area info

Amenities of Pitlochry Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • View
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Pool table
  • Game room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage storage
    • Fax/Photocopying
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Safe
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules

    Pitlochry Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Curfew

    The entrance to the property is closed between 12:30 AM and 7:00 AM

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express Cash Pitlochry Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that parking is available on a first come, first serve basis.

    When booking for 10 people or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

    Late check-in after 22:00 is possible until 00:30 Sunday to Thursday and Friday and Saturdays is possible until 02:00. Please note that after the last late check-in time, the front door is locked until 07:00 the next day.

    Please note that children are welcome at the Hostel but must be in a Private Room and not mixed with our other guests. If you are thinking of booking a dorm room with guests under the age of 18, please contact the property.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    FAQs about Pitlochry Backpackers

    • The prices at Pitlochry Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Pitlochry Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Pool table
      • Skiing
      • Game room
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Horseback riding

    • Pitlochry Backpackers is 650 feet from the center of Pitlochry. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Pitlochry Backpackers is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.