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Helmsdale Lodge Hostel - all rooms en-suite

Helmsdale

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. Irene the owner and Marie the manager were very friendly and welcoming. This hostel is one of the best hostels we have ever stayed at.

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9.5
Exceptional
132 reviews
Price from
£66
per night

Acheninver Hostel

Achiltibuie

Acheninver Hostel offers accommodation in Achiltibuie.

Guests can enjoy sea and mountain views from the property.

The area is popular for hillwalking, sea kayaking, climbing and snorkelling. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 140 km from the property. Perfect location, its remoteness makes its charm. Very quiet, it will allow you to truly enjoy the stunning surroundings of the Highlands.

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9.1
Superb
496 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

Black Isle Hostel

Inverness City Centre, Inverness

Well located in the Inverness City Centre district of Inverness, Black Isle Hostel is located 400 metres from Inverness Railway Station, 4.4 km from University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness and 12 km from Castle Stuart Golf Links. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 700 metres from Inverness Castle, and within 300 metres of the city centre. Easy place to review unfailing excellent every time I stay

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8.1
Very good
2,393 reviews
Price from
£29.12
per night

Bazpackers 4 stars

Inverness City Centre, Inverness

Bazpackers is well situated in Inverness, and features a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 200 metres from Inverness Castle. Good location, quiet, very clean facilities. They can do your laundry for you.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,462 reviews
Price from
£33.93
per night

Inverness Student Hotel

Inverness City Centre, Inverness

The hostel provides some units that have river views, and the rooms come with a shared bathroom with a shower. At Inverness Student Hotel the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Strathpeffer Spa Golf Club is 33 km from Inverness Student Hotel, while Inverness Museum and Art Gallery is 400 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 14 km from the hostel. Nice beds, good clean rooms, and the people staying there were super nice. Lots of info about the area which was exciting cause we weren’t sure what to do when we got there. Dolphins we’re a nice surprise!! Also loved that there was free coffee and tea!

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8
Very good
1,026 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

Hartfield House Hostel

Applecross

Hartfield House Hostel offers pet-friendly accommodation in Applecross. Free private parking is available on site. There are extensive grounds and covered space for bikes, ideal for cyclists and walkers. Beautiful location. Kind staff. Amazing kitchen area. The room was what it was promised to be. Small, but clean and fine. :) comfy beds, perfect stay for one night.

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8.5
Very good
1,927 reviews
Price from
£43.20
per night

The Mission Bunkhouse

Mallaig

On Scotland’s far west coast, The Mission Bunkhouse in Mallaig offers simple hostel accommodation right opposite the train station and seconds from the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry terminal. A pretty fishing port in the Highlands, Mallaig has a supermarket, shops and places to eat right outside the building. Friendly atmosphere. Very clean and kitchen facilities excellent.

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8.5
Very good
1,126 reviews
Price from
£50
per night

Glen Nevis Youth Hostel 5 stars

Fort William

Situated at the foot of Ben Nevis, the long-established Glen Nevis Youth Hostel is just 3 miles from the large town of Fort William. It offers easy access to high and low-level walks, mountain biking, kayaking and other adventure sports. Really good and modern facilities- full equipped kitchen, individual bathrooms, great showers. Definetly a top quality hostel!

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8.8
Fabulous
1,307 reviews
Price from
£30.50
per night

Morag's Lodge 4 stars

Fort Augustus

Just a few minutes’ walk from Fort Augustus on the edge of Loch Ness, this award-winning lodge offers four-star hostel accommodation with free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. Fort William is 30 miles away. Nice location near Loch Ness, beautiful surroundings, friendly staff, good breakfast, good value for money

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8.3
Very good
1,674 reviews
Price from
£35.20
per night

Aviemore Youth Hostel 4 stars

Aviemore

The youth hostel provides a good range of facilities including dorms and private rooms, a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, a spacious dining area, a large drying room and ample parking for cars and buses. There is also a large open-plan lounge which provides stunning views of the Cairngorm Mountains and surrounding woodland. Probably one of the nicest hostels I’ve ever stayed in, in the UK. Clean, beautiful location, really big commercial kitchen, laundry, really nice common area

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8.6
Fabulous
1,006 reviews
Price from
£26.50
per night

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