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

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
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
On the way back from Neist Point Lighthouse which had like 50 ft visibility, so no photo, found this discovery

Colbost

While Colbost isn't home to many top sights, Skye Silver Gift Shop and Dunvegan Castle are some notable places to visit nearby.

Colbost
On the way back from Neist Point Lighthouse which had like 50 ft visibility, so no photo, found this discovery

Milovaig

Milovaig might not have many top sights, but Neist Point Lighthouse and Claigan Coral Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Milovaig
Cuillin Hills Hotel

Cuillin Hills Hotel

4 out of 5
Scorrybreac Road Portree Scotland
The price is $2,382 MXN per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
$2,382 MXN
$2,858 MXN total
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portree. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (572 reviews)
Beautiful property with breathtaking views. The room had everything you could need and wonderful person at the front desk. Very convenient location.

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Cuillin Hills Hotel
The Portree Hotel

The Portree Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Somerled Square Portree Scotland
Stay at this inn in Portree. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and meeting facilities. Popular attractions Somerled Square and Portree Harbour are located ...
Noisy location right near the plaza made worse by a food truck that pulled up at midnight. Room was small but fine except for the noisiness. Breakfast was ok. Hotel itself was beautifully presented. If it werent for the noisy people in the plaza the spot is perfect.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2019

The Portree Hotel
The Marmalade Hotel

The Marmalade Hotel

4 out of 5
HOME FARM ROAD Portree Scotland
The price is $1,809 MXN per night from Jan 7 to Jan 8
$1,809 MXN
$2,171 MXN total
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portree. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (298 reviews)
Beautiful hotel. Room was spotless and staff so helpful. Breakfast was delicious!

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

The Marmalade Hotel
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.
House Of Juniper - The Cabins

House Of Juniper - The Cabins

2 out of 5
The Cabins 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! (126 reviews)
Perfect place to relax , highly recommended

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

House Of Juniper - The Cabins
Ardcana

Ardcana

3.5 out of 5
23 Lower Breakish Strath Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Strath. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Magpie and Giant MacAskill Musuem are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
Beautiful cottage with thoughtful and beautiful decor. Touches like a flashlight attached to the bed frame, heated floors, towel warmer. Lovely views of the sea, This place exceeded expectations, Bonus is that we stumbled upon Red Skye Restaurant right up the road and it was our best meal in ...

Reviewed on 25 Sep 2025

Ardcana
Dunvegan Camping Pods

Dunvegan Camping Pods

2 out of 5
Kilmuir Dunvegan Scotland
Stay at this campground in Dunvegan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Dunvegan Castle and Macleod's Tables are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews)
Our stay was amazing! Great accommodations! Our hosts were so helpful and kind! Loved our stay!

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Dunvegan Camping Pods
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!