Isle of Skye

Travel Guide

Isle of Skye showing a bay or harbor, mountains and a beach
Isle of Skye which includes a lighthouse, rocky coastline and mountains
Isle of Skye showing tranquil scenes, a pebble beach and a sandy beach
Isle of Skye showing mountains and tranquil scenes
Isle of Skye showing a beach as well as a small group of people

Where to stay in Isle of Skye

Portree which includes rugged coastline

Portree Town

If you're spending some time in Portree Town, Somerled Square and Portree Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

Portree Town
Talisker Distillery

Carbost

If you're spending some time in Carbost, Talisker Distillery and Isle of Skye Oysters are top sights worth seeing.

Carbost
One of the main building stones of Scottish #culture is whisky. Whisky isn't just a drink, but it's also a tradition, social move and display of character. "Tell me what whisky you likeamd I tell you what kind of person you are". Here is a view of the new whisky distillery on the Isle of Skye, called Torabhaig.

Teangue

Teangue is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Torabhaig Distillery and Traigh a' Chnuic.

Teangue
Red Skye restaurant in Broadford offers great quality, fresh, local produce in a cosy restaurant just off the main road heading into Broadford from the Skye Bridge.  Well worth a visit.  An added bonus is the staff are so friendly and helpful!

Breakish

Though Breakish might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Isle of Skye Market Square and Skye Bridge.

Breakish

Edinbane

You might want to take some time to explore the restaurants and waterfront views in Edinbane, and Skeabost Golf Course is a top sight to see in the surrounding area.

Edinbane
Phare d'Isleornsay

Duisdalemore

Duisdalemore is well-liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Gallery An Talla Dearg and Camas Croise if you have time to explore the area.

Duisdalemore
Kings Arms Hotel
Kings Arms Hotel
2 out of 5
King Street, Kyleakin, Kyleakin, Scotland
The price is SAR 840 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
SAR 840
SAR 1,009 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Kyleakin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
6.4/10 (821 reviews)
"Check-in was a bit hectic, but the room was great. I only stayed overnight but it was really clean and well laid out."

Reviewed on 28 May 2025

Kings Arms Hotel
Bracken Hide Hotel
Bracken Hide Hotel
4 out of 5
Struan Rd, Portree, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Portree. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (181 reviews)
"Our stay at the Bracken Hide was lovely. The rooms were very comfortable with excellent beds, climate control and fabulous views. The Scottish breakfast was the best we had our entire trip! Those in the family not wanted the heavier fare were quite happy with the croissants, muesli, yogurt, fruit ..."

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Bracken Hide Hotel
Isle of Skye Guest house
Isle of Skye Guest house
3 out of 5
Kyleakin Roundabout, Kyleakin, Scotland
The price is SAR 1,318 per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
SAR 1,318
SAR 1,581 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Kyleakin. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Skye Bridge ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (243 reviews)
More than I expected!
"Room is very spacious, incredible welcome snacks, tea/coffe service, and breakfast items waiting in room, great location, nice common area, easy checkin."

Reviewed on 18 May 2025

Isle of Skye Guest house
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Small rustic log cabin, centrally located on the Isle of Skye.
Small rustic log cabin, centrally located on the Isle of Skye.
Broadford
Stay at this cabin in Strath. Popular attractions Isle of Skye Market Square and Giant MacAskill Musuem are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Super stay in Skye
"Ideal location and amenities. Cabin very clean & tidy with towels, tv, tea bags & sugar provided! Kitchen fitted with all necessary items. Host James very kindly had put heaters on for us arriving & he was fab at responding to any questions we had. Lovely stay, highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 17 April 2025

Small rustic log cabin, centrally located on the Isle of Skye.
House Of Juniper - The Cabins
House Of Juniper - The Cabins
2 out of 5
The Cabins, Lower Harrapool, Broadford, Strath, Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Strath. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Magpie and Isle of Skye Market Square are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews)
"Welcoming owners. Perfectly clean accommodation. Comfortable bed. Great shower. Nice restaurant on site. Would highly recommend."

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

House Of Juniper - The Cabins
Kinloch Ainort Apartments
Kinloch Ainort Apartments
4.5 out of 5
Kinloch Ainort, Sconser, Sconser, Scotland
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury apartment in Sconser. Enjoy free parking, balconies, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Am Basteir and Raasay Ferry are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
"What a wonderful place to stay on the Isle of Skye!"

Reviewed on 12 May 2025

Kinloch Ainort Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Isle of Skye

4.7
Top Destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We wish we had researched more how far away some of the main attractions of Isle of Skye were from the ferry terminal. The public transportation was very limited in November, so we wish we had rented a car instead of relying on the buses.

5/5 - Excellent

Pg739

I loved it, it is really wonderful. However there are a million of mosquitoes. Have i known about them i would have brought a repellent. AT THE STAFFIN FOSSIL MUSEUM THE STAFF ARE RUDE, DO NOT GO THERE.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Also, Armadale, Dunvegan, Dunscaith, Castle Camus, Eileen Donan, the Iron Age Farm, Highland Life Museum, were all terrific. Could not find the Fairy Glen. Friendly people! Great trip! Glad we came!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We spent two full days touring Skye and feel that 4-5 days are needed. Skye is beautiful and there is so much to see that to have any downtime, a longer visit is necessary. I would certainly see Dunvegan Castle and Neist Point, and Old Man of Stor

5/5 - Excellent

Jan

Beautiful views but roads can be tricky, even the two lane ones. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE use the passing places correctly as they should only be used on the side you're driving. It's unsafe to cross to the opposite side as it blocks the flow of traffic.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Gorgeous! Breathtaking beauty every which way you look!