Moffat Independent Hostel

Moffat Independent Hostel is a friendly, family run, luxury hostel that has been set up with the outdoor enthusiast in mind. Moffat is quaint town in the heart of the Southern Uplands and is a popular stop on a number of Britain's best long distance biking and hiking trails, including the Southern Upland Way & the John o’Groats to Land’s End cycling route. It also provides the perfect base for exploring this beautiful and often forgotten part of Southern Scotland, with it's castles, forests, waterfalls, lochs and vast expanse of wilderness.



Opened in 2022, the hostel is bright and spacious. There are 20 beds across 7 rooms with a mix 4 bed dorms, quads, twins and one double, all ensuite. Book by the bed, the room or take over the whole hostel. Facilities include a well equipped communal kitchen, a lounge/diner, games room, large drying room, large secure garage for cycle, motorbike, kayak storage and a bike wash area. Outside there is a paved patio area with seating and wonderful views to the hills beyond and parking for 8 cars. You can buy basic provisions from the hostel reception, while a 10 min walk takes you to the centre of Moffat with its shops, pubs & restaurants.