Home Find a Hostel Hostel Info Experiences Groups Families Blog About SIH Jobs We are so pleased to be able to share the beautiful locations our hostellers call home with you again. Our hostels are following the Government guidelines to minimise the risk of spreading COVID-19. This may mean that hostels are a slightly different experience than normal. Most hostels are open, please check the individual pages. Scotland has moved out of the levels system, Covid-19 guidelines may be slightly different in Scotland than other parts of the UK. We hope you will join us in supporting the local tourism industry and our hostels. Enjoy re/discovering Scotland. Eat local, see local and buy local. Plan ahead Check the business is open and if you need to pre book. Follow business / attraction / community on social for latest 'open' updates. Look out for businesses supporting 'Good to Go' scheme, Scottish businesses are working hard to ensure your safety and welcome. Many businesses prefer card payment. Be considerate of local communities What makes Scotland so special is its culture and warmth of welcome from local communities, so please respect their precious resources. If it's busy, move on and explore somewhere different. Please take your litter with you. Protect others and yourself Do not travel if you have COVID-19 symptons or have been told to isolate. Observe physical distancing wear face masks when required (in shops). Regularly use hand sanitiser and wash your hand frequently. Enjoy slow travel Visit fewer locations and really get to know the area - walk, bike or paddle. Observe the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. © Scottish Independent Hostels. All Rights Reserved. Contact information for Scottish Independent Hostels Privacy Policy Cookies Members