Hostel in Iona, Scotland

1 Hostel in Iona available. Prices start from $4.00 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in Iona

"…The hostel is just a few minutes' walk to the coast where there's a sandy beach; the water was cold and rough when we were there, but people did say they swim there in the summer. This location is … More

Hostel in Iona, Scotland

1 Hostel in Iona available. Prices start from $9.00 for a dorm bed.
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Iona, Scotland, a tiny island in the Inner Hebrides on the West Coast of Scotland, is home to the famous Iona Abbey and its ecumenical Christian community. It is an extremely popular day trip destination, but an overnight stay is highly recommended.

If you're short on time, getting to Iona might be tricky. Iona can be reached by a regular ferry from Fionnphort on Isle of Mull. The ferry ride does not take more than ten minutes, but getting to Mull requires catching another ferry from Oban on the mainland. Oban is the terminus of one branch of the scenic West Highland Line, connecting harbour towns to Glasgow.

Iona has both historical and religious significance. It is one of the oldest religious centres in Christian Europe, dating back to the sixth century AD, and is without a doubt one of the most mysterious places in Scotland.

It's a notably small place with a population of less than two hundred residents that swells to more than half a million tourists and pilgrims each year; Iona fills up very quickly, and therefore booking accommodation well in advance is necessary. There are not too many places from which to choose -- your options include hotels, campsites, and hostels in Iona, Scotland. In summer months, the options for hostels in Iona, Scotland will generally be full, but in case you find yourself on the island without a reservation, you can try your luck directly at your Iona, Scotland hostel's reception once you arrive in Iona.

Due to its very limited availability, accommodation in Iona tends to be pricey, but staying overnight on the island gives a totally different experience in comparison with a short day trip -- when the last ferry departs, all the hustle and bustle disappears and Iona reaches its peaceful, sacred atmosphere, which is either hard or even impossible to feel while being constantly surrounded by hundreds of other visitors during daytime.

Written by local enthusiast for Iona hostels

Written by local enthusiast for Iona hostels Lotta Kauppi

Iona Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Iona, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 1
Average rating of all hostels 9.3

FAQ about Iona Hostels

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Other Nearby Cities

Tobermory (39 Km / 24 mi.)
Isle of Mull (42 Km / 26 mi.)
Lochaline (45 Km / 28 mi.)
Glenborrodale (50 Km / 31 mi.)
Isle of Kerrera (53 Km / 33 mi.)
Oban (59 Km / 37 mi.)
Isle of Eigg (65 Km / 41 mi.)

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