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The Heb Hostel is a family run backpackers hostel in the centre of Stornoway, heart of the Outer Hebrides. Ideally situated close to the Stornoway-Ullapool ferry and main bus-station makes it a convenient stop/stay for travellers visiting the tranquil Western Isles. We offer 4 star accommodation at reasonable prices, close to all local amenities and our facilities include: cosy common room with peat fire; fully equipped kitchen; free self-service breakfast; comfy hand crafted beds; laundry; secure cycle shed; internet access and free wifi; hot showers; free bed linen; garden and BBQ area. We look forward to welcoming you here.
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Lovely stay. Christine was so friendly and accommodating with our tandem bike and check-in. Breakfast was provided in our room (we weren’t able to use the kitchen due to covid restrictions) which was very unexpected and much appreciated. The beds were super comfy and clean. All in all, a great stay and would thoroughly recommend.
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Christine Macintosh, Owner at Heb Hostel
Responded 10 Jun 2021
Thank you Emma, It was a pleasure hosting you both. Hope the rest of your trip went well. Christine :)
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Had a 1 night stay here during a cycle trip. Really friendly owners and the location is perfect for the ferry terminal, it’s a 2 - 3 minute walk away. We had a 4 bed dorm for our group, it was comfortable, quiet and excellent value. There is a recently updated bathroom with a good shower on the top floor as well as a second bathroom on the first floor, a well stocked communal kitchen, nice common room and best of all for a cycle trip there is a secure bike storage shed and a laundry room with washing/drying machines and a drying room. Loads of places to eat around about it as well.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Plan ahead if you’ll be in the Outer Hebrides on a Sunday. Most places will be closed including...
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A lovely stay at the hostel. Room was big enough for the 5 of us and beds were comfy with nice duvets. Christine wasn't around and we were looked after by her mum, who was very helpful sorting out the shed for our bikes. Breakfast was supplied which set us up for our early ferry.
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Christine Macintosh, Owner at Heb Hostel
Responded 10 Jun 2021
Hello Sarah, Thank you for your kind review. Sorry I did not meet you in person, but hopefully we can welcome you back sometime in the future. Christine :)
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This Hostel is a house (super dilapidated, it should be added) where you can spend the night in Stornoway.
The positive thing is that it is central and economical (next to the bus station and the port). It's very busy, very busy with people coming and going (because there's basically not much else in Stornoway).
The attention of the hotel staff left a lot to be desired. They are almost never there, and in the end the guests themselves have to tell the others how things work, or go look for the staff who are usually resting in the kitchen or the patio. When you find them, they inform you, trying to be funny, but it turns out tacky. They didn't know how to give us a telephone number or a website where we could find what to do on the island. We had to find it ourselves
As for the hotel facilities, I already say: absolute ruin. Typical hostel where thousands of people have passed through there for years and years and with hardly any renovations and everything falling apart, breaking, etc. The bathroom on the ground floor (community) is sad. There's barely room for one person, the water was leaking everywhere...
The room for 7 is spacious, with bunk beds and you know, the quality of sleep in a hostel depends on who you have as roommates. But being a small city, almost a town, lost from the hand of God, the probability of you sharing a room with drunks is greatly reduced.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Â No hay taquillas, cuidado con las maletas
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We stayed for three nights in the shepherds hut in the garden at the rear of the main hostel. Great value for money; very private, very cosy and completely self-contained. An excellent choice during the Covid era. A different experience to staying in a standard hostel. You have everything you need including private shower and toilet. We would definitely stay here again on our next trip to Lewis and Harris. Christine was really helpful in placing the booking during the uncertain times due to the pandemic.
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Date of stay: May 2021
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Room Tip:Â Quite, private and self contained.
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Response from Christine Macintosh, Owner at Heb Hostel
Responded 10 Jun 2021
Thank you Bill for your kind review. Was a pleasure meeting you both. I think you took the good weather with you though, so you must come back :) Hopefully see you again, Christine
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A gorgeous, welcoming and well-equipped hostel at a very reasonable price. This is one of the nicest hostels I’ve stayed at for the all-round experience. The hosts are very welcoming and everyone was very relaxed. The location is central but quiet - near lots of food places. There is bike storage, a good kitchen, nice shared lounge, great washing and drying facilities and the beds were comfortable.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Â Bike storage available
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Was amazing here! Not only is the owner lovely and friendly but the other guests were brilliant. It’s such a wonderful atmosphere here and the rooms were fantastic! Only downside, the top bunks had no access to charge phones, only the bottom bunks have the power boards under the bed
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Date of stay: May 2024
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Trip type: Travelled solo
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Christine is fabulous with communication. There is always a host/hostess on site. Clean rooms and common areas . Keypad entry for ease of access without bothering other guests. Wonderful place to stay. Easy to find and centrally located. All essential needs are met with this lovely hostel.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Book in advance, if you can, try out the Shepherds Hut. Charming! New appreciation of how...
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Christine is the most welcoming host and keeps here hostel immaculately clean. The building is a wonderful collection of retained heritage features and delightful quirks. Cyclist are made very welcome.
Definitely be back.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Great place, great location, great people... perfect stay, what else could we ask for ? Christine is so welcoming and the hostel has everything you need. Our families enjoyed our stay thanks to Christine support, suggestions and welcome.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Hi. Do you have a private room with 2 single beds for the nights of 31 August - 3 September? We would be departing early a.m. 4 September. Are men's and women's bathrooms separate? What is the cost/night?
Hello Ken, I am afraid we don't have any single rooms. If you would like to book a bed in one of our dorms the cost is £18ppn. I can give you a call on the number you provided if you would like more information.
Thank you.
Kind regards.
Christine
Hello Cinzia,
Thank you for your enquiry.
We have a basic double ensuite room available in a shared house just along from the hostel on these nights for £50per night.
There is only 1 double bed in the room so not sure if it is suitable.
We also have 2 dorm beds available on these nights for £19pppn.
Please let me know if you require any further information or if you would like to make a reservation.
Kind regards,
Christine
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LOCATION
United KingdomScotlandThe HebridesOuter HebridesLewis and HarrisIsle of LewisStornoway
NUMBER OF ROOMS
26
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