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Skye Backpackers

3.9(489 reviews)

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Skye Backpackers serves Isle of Skye as a hostel at Kyleakin, Isle of Skye IV41 8PH, United Kingdom. Visitors rate Skye Backpackers 3.9 out of 5 across 489 reviews, a figure that points to steady custom rather than passing trade. The venue runs its own site at https://skyebackpackers.com/, giving guests a direct line to its arrangements. Portree, Broadford, Dunvegan, Armadale, Sligachan, Elgol and Staffin all sit within reach of the address, so the island's main settlements are accessible from the hostel.

Reaching the hostel from Skye's main resorts and towns is practical, since Kyleakin sits among the island's better-connected villages. The venue is found at Kyleakin, on the island's eastern edge, with Portree and Broadford among the nearby settlements. As a hostel, it offers shared accommodation rather than hotel rooms, and its 489 reviews make it one of the more widely reviewed addresses on the island.

Island life centres on harbours, lifeboat stations and the RNLI, with regattas and fetes in summer. British islands have mild, wet and changeable weather, warmed by the Gulf Stream and often windy, so waterproofs earn their place. Seafood is central to island food, with crab, lobster, scallops, mackerel and oysters landed by small boats.

Kyleakin's position on the island's eastern side keeps the hostel within reach of the main routes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skye Backpackers known for?

Skye Backpackers is a hostel on the Isle of Skye, part of the United Kingdom. The island's food scene is tied to the sea, with crab, lobster, scallops, mackerel and oysters landed by small boats.

What kind of business is Skye Backpackers?

Skye Backpackers is a hostel on the Isle of Skye in the United Kingdom. Its site at https://skyebackpackers.com/ covers the property, and the island setting brings mild, wet and changeable weather warmed by the Gulf Stream.

What should first-time visitors expect at Skye Backpackers?

First-time visitors to Skye Backpackers will find a hostel at Kyleakin, Isle of Skye IV41 8PH, United Kingdom. The island's changeable, windy weather means packing for wet conditions is sensible.

Where is Skye Backpackers located on the Isle of Skye?

Skye Backpackers sits at Kyleakin, Isle of Skye IV41 8PH, United Kingdom. That places the hostel in a village on the isle, within the United Kingdom, where island life often centres on harbours and lifeboat stations.

How do visitors rate Skye Backpackers?

Skye Backpackers holds a rating of 3.9/5 from 489 reviews. The hostel is based at Kyleakin, Isle of Skye IV41 8PH, United Kingdom.

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