Ymca Stranraer

Hostel

Location Good location — 3 attractions within walking distance

About

Ymca Stranraer is a hostel to stay in Stranraer. It sits close to Castle of St John and Stranraer Museum, about 0.6 km from Stranraer, about 1 km from Marine Lake Beach. The area has 15 places to eat, 3 supermarkets and 1 public-transport stop within a short walk. The most comfortable time to visit Stranraer is generally April to June.

Location

What's nearby

Castle of St John0.4 km
Stranraer Museum0.5 km
Marine Lake Beach1.0 km
Cockle Shore Beach2.2 km
Wig Sands7.9 km
Glenwhan Gardens9.0 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 15 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: Castle Kennedy — 5.6 km
Nearest station: Stranraer — 0.6 km
Nearest beach: Marine Lake Beach — 1.0 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 16.7 °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