Stornoway Backpackers Hostel

Hostel

Location Good location — 3 attractions within walking distance

About

Stornoway Backpackers Hostel is a hostel in Stornoway. It sits close to An Lanntair - Gallery Space and Museum nan Eilean, around 3.3 km from Port Adhair Steòrnabhaigh, about 2 km from Geo Bhan. The area has 22 places to eat, 3 supermarkets and 1 public-transport stop within a short walk. The most comfortable time to visit Stornoway is generally June to August.

Location

What's nearby

An Lanntair - Gallery Space0.3 km
Museum nan Eilean0.6 km
Stornoway Waterwheel1.0 km
Geo Bhan2.0 km
Mol Bheag2.3 km
Tràigh Thunga2.7 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 22 places to eat🛒 3 supermarkets💊 2 pharmacies & clinics🚌 1 public-transport stop

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Port Adhair Steòrnabhaigh (SYY) — 3.3 km → all hotels near SYY
Nearest beach: Geo Bhan — 2.0 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 14.8 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the left
Currency: GBP
Power: Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink