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Situated in Helmsdale and with Dunrobin Castle reachable within 26 km, Helmsdale Lodge Hostel - all rooms en-suite features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Located around 44 km from Carnegie Club Skibo Castle, the hostel is also 45 km away from Royal Dornoch Golf Club. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests.

Staff very friendly and accommodating. Stay here if you’re in the region!

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9.5
Exceptional
117 reviews
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Rs. 4,551
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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Hostels that guests love in Helmsdale

  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 68 reviews
    Great location. Spotlessly clean with lovely decor.
    Margaret
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 117 reviews
    Super helpful and friendly manager Great location Excellent comfortable and clean room - great beds and en suite. Dining and chill out area -free tea, coffee and toast/ cereal
    Rob
    Travelers with friends
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 118 reviews
    Great location, hospitable, helpful
    ed
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: Rs. 14,422.58
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 28 reviews
    Great location, very homely and peaceful
    Ian
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: Rs. 15,135.98
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 305 reviews
    Wonderful hotel, friendly staff, great location, comfy and clean room and good breakfast. There wasn't a restaurant for evening meal but we were directed 5 minutes down the road to Helmsdale and we followed one of the recommendations and ate at the Thyme and Plaice which served delicious locally sourced meals.
    Audrey
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 117 reviews
    We loved everything about this place. Rooms were spacious with huge en-suite modern bathroom. Beds and bedding are lovely. Cooking facilities and lounge are excellent. Tea coffee and toast were available. Location is on the NC 500 and there are shops and pubs in the village. The price is very reasonable for the quality of the hostel
    Tracey
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: Rs. 15,135.98
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 305 reviews
    Very clean room as was any of the other areas we used. Very friendly staff. Very tasty breakfast Great location Nice bar
    ALASTAIR
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: Rs. 10,478.76
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 195 reviews
    Fine for an overnight. Parking just outside, pretty cheap. Everything worked ok. It's pretty budget, but a budget place. Breakfast was very good.
    Luke
    Solo traveler
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 117 reviews
    Mary was a lovely host, the rooms exceeded out expectations for a youth hostel and the town is just lovely
    Angela Joan
    Family with young children
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 117 reviews
    Marie was amazing! She was so attentive and helpful, she definitely goes the extra mile for the guests. You can tell she really enjoys meeting new people. I would recommend this hostel to other travellers.
    Kerry
    Family with young children
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