Title: The Smugglers Hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Smugglers Hostel A peaceful countryside retreat where travelers can leave their cares behind and enjoy lush garden surroundings just steps from their room ## Photo gallery for The Smugglers Hostel ![Terrace/patio - The Smugglers Hostel (Ballindalloch)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33130000/33123700/33123672/w465h615x0y4-daff7113.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Bed sheets - The Smugglers Hostel (Ballindalloch)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33130000/33123700/33123672/bc1912e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Smugglers Hostel (Ballindalloch)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33130000/33123700/33123672/4f81f195.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Smugglers Hostel (Ballindalloch)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33130000/33123700/33123672/ac968672.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - The Smugglers Hostel (Ballindalloch)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33130000/33123700/33123672/04de5a18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Smugglers Hostel offers a genuine rural escape with a tranquil garden. Travelers can prepare meals in the well-equipped communal kitchen and stay connected with WiFi. Visitors value the convenient luggage storage and knowledgeable staff. ## Reviews 6.8 ## Popular amenities - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry - Kitchen ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 17 - Jan. 18](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=33123672&PinnedHotelID=33123672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=33123672&PinnedHotelID=33123672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 18 - Jan. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&selected=33123672&PinnedHotelID=33123672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&selected=33123672&PinnedHotelID=33123672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 23 - Jan. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=33123672&PinnedHotelID=33123672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=33123672&PinnedHotelID=33123672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 30 - Feb. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=33123672&PinnedHotelID=33123672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=33123672&PinnedHotelID=33123672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 1 bed Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### Room, Private Bathroom (Private Room) ### Highlights Heating Detached private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Cookware/dishes/utensils In-room safe Pet friendly - Sleeps 5 - 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed ### Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom ### Highlights Heating Separate bedroom Detached private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Cookware/dishes/utensils In-room safe Pet friendly - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed ### Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Room 2) ### Highlights Heating Shared/communal kitchen Cookware/dishes/utensils In-room safe - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ### Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Room 1) ### Highlights Heating Shared/communal kitchen Cookware/dishes/utensils In-room safe - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ### Room, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (Room 3) ### Highlights Heating Shared/communal kitchen Cookware/dishes/utensils In-room safe - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Tomintoul travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Tomintoul.dx181415) [View more Hostels in Tomintoul](https://www.expedia.ca/Tomintoul-Hostels.d181415-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C57.24978%2C-3.37680&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1GDVBKw0BlI9JpFWQa_fJJufyNM=) Main Street, Ballindalloch, Scotland, AB37 9EX ### What's nearby - Cairngorms National Park \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Drumin Castle \- 4 min walk \- 0.4 km - Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre & Museum \- 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - Tomintoul Museum \- 6 min walk \- 0.5 km - Speyside Way - Tominoul Spur \- 6 min drive \- 2.4 km ### Getting around - Keith and Dufftown Railway - 38 min drive - Inverness (INV) - 78 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Clockhouse - ‬3 min walk - ‪The Old Firestation Tea Room - ‬2 min walk - ‪bridge of brown - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Glenavon - ‬8 min walk - ‪The Coffee Still - ‬12 min drive ## About this property ### The Smugglers Hostel Hostel in a rural location The Smugglers Hostel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. Additional perks include: - Free self parking - Luggage storage and smoke-free premises Other amenities include: - Communal kitchens and heating ## Similar properties ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107050000/107050000/107049979/w4070h3072x10y0-55e57cde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Square Ballindalloch - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.4 Very good 7 reviews CA $291 CA $350 total includes taxes & fees Jan 27 - Jan 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=107049979&PinnedHotelID=107049979&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1860000/1854000/1853990/8f4f28a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel Aviemore - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.2 Wonderful 23 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=1853990&PinnedHotelID=1853990&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Stag Suite - 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Smugglers Hostel Reviews 6.8 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.2 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 7.6 Staff & service ### 7.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 2 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Laura Aug 15, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Easy and convenient in an unparalleled location Superb location and lovely common areas. ##### Laura Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Angela May 30, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### great little hostel I had a great night stay here. the facilities are good, the member of staff was very friendly and helpful there is a local shop/pub/restaurant. Nice and quiet, i had the best nights sleep here. ##### Angela Stayed 1 night in May 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Gemma Aug 28, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Last minute family booking Great communication after a last minute booking as a family of 5\. Very comfortable and clean. In a lovely setting. ##### Gemma Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Sep 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great Gab ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/77E378E862EF480D435C4112BD77BD0BEB7D35D21725309568791.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Chantal Jul 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service #### Self checking need professionnal...they aren't To pay £100 for a private room with private bathroom in a youth hostel, and for that, only receiving a quick email explaining that there will be probably no staff at arrival time (while Hotels.com mentions until 7pm) but that you can pass and visit thrz tourist center ..between 3 and 5pm !!! At the end, no code supplied for your private room. Other guests on site saying that they did not see any staff for the last 2 days except the cleaning person. Emergency numbers given online and onsite : 0 answer ! Hotels.com support : 0..just good enough to make your call lasting as long as possible. Finally found a dormitory open and slept in it but with not door code so were always afraid that the door could get closed . Terrible service from the hostel. Self checking needs a minimum experience...they have none. Hotels.com : thanks for the travel I don't know where thanks to your online support ..but not a better service than the hotel. ##### Chantal Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Frank Apr 13, 2023 Liked: Amenities Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service Schöne Küche, Zimmergröße ok (Familienzimmer). Aber: sehr dreckig. Auf dem Heizkörper im Zimmer war ein Fleck mit Erbrochenem (? Annahme), welches sich auch auf dem Teppichboden befand. Der Türcode für das Zimmer befindet sich gut sichtbar für alle im Flur an der Pinnwand. Somit haben wir uns nicht sicher gefühlt. Es war kein Personal vor Ort. Wir mussten telefonisch erst einmal die Zugänglichkeit zum Zimmer klären. ##### Frank Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 13, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good atmosphere, nice staff and nice people staying. Good sharing kitchen and living ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Sep 5, 2025 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Christian Jul 5, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness ##### Christian Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jun 29, 2023 Liked: Staff & service ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Kasper Sep 15, 2019 Liked: Staff & service ##### Kasper Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Shelburne](https://www.expedia.ca/Shelburne-Hotels.d58404.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Cheap Hotels in Barrie](https://www.expedia.ca/Barrie-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d6692-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Thunderbird Lodge - Inside the Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Canyon-Hotels-Thunderbird-Lodge-Inside-The-Park.h9684584.Hotel-Information) > > [The Whispering Pine Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Spean-Bridge-Hotels-The-Whispering-Pine-Lodge.h11119972.Hotel-Information) > > [Rosa Grand Milano - Starhotels Collezione](https://www.expedia.ca/Milan-Hotels-Rosa-Grand-Milano-Starhotels-Collezione.h2875.Hotel-Information) > > [Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Carberry-Tower-Mansion-House-And-Estate.h1411895.Hotel-Information) > > [Sligachan Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Isle-Of-Skye-Hotels-Sligachan-Hotel.h14705327.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Cabo San Lucas](https://www.expedia.ca/Cabo-San-Lucas-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d180032-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Cancun-Hotels-Hotel-Marina-El-Cid-Spa-Beach-Resort-All-Inclusive.h1319425.Hotel-Information) > > [Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Dalmahoy-Hotel-Country-Club.h21999.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Westport](https://www.expedia.ca/Westport-Hotels.d59111.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Mississauga (YYZ) to Houston (IAH)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/iah/toronto-to-houston) > > [Flights from Kalispell (FCA) to Las Vegas (LAS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/fca/las/kalispell-to-las-vegas) > > [Air North](https://www.expedia.ca/Air-North-Flights.c4N.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Mississauga (YYZ) to Ahmedabad (AMD)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/amd/toronto-to-ahmedabad) > > [Flights from Las Vegas (LAS) to Dorval (YUL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/las/yul/las-vegas-to-montreal) > > [Flights from Fort Saint John, BC (YXJ-North Peace) to Calgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yxj/yyc/fort-saint-john-to-calgary) > > [Flights from Toronto, ON (YYZ-Pearson Intl.) to New York, NY (NYC-All Airports)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/nyc/toronto-to-new-york) ### Cars ### Activities > [Things to do in Jordan Station](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Jordan-Station.d181884.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages ### General > [Visit Costa Rica](https://www.expedia.ca/Costa-Rica.dx42)