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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. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests. Very modern, comfortable and a lovely shared space for eating meals and relaxing.

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9.5
Exceptional
135 reviews

Acheninver Hostel

Achiltibuie

Situated in Achiltibuie, Acheninver Hostel has a garden, BBQ facilities and free WiFi. The hostel features family rooms.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Achiltibuie, like hiking, fishing and snorkelling. Everything! Wish I could have stayed longer - Ruth is a very friendly host - the hostel is located almost on the beach, the views is amazing and rooms very clean and comfortable. Bathrooms are very clean and even get towels. Kitchen is well equipped and dinning room is very cozy.

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9.1
Wonderful
511 reviews
Price from
$119
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 300 metres from the city centre and 700 metres from Inverness Castle. The location and how equipped the kitchen was. thanks

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8
Very Good
2,502 reviews
Price from
$37
per night

Bazpackers

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. The place is spotless! Super clean and tidy.

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8.7
Excellent
1,451 reviews
Price from
$43
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. Very friendly place to stay with a definite student atmosphere

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8
Very Good
1,108 reviews

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. Absolutely perfect location, beautiful historical building and grounds. Unforgettable stay.

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8.5
Very Good
1,910 reviews
Price from
$76
per night

Portree Youth Hostel

Portree

Portree Youth Hostel is located in Portree’s city centre. This hostel features a shared dining area and a communal lounge. The property is within 300 metres from many shops, bar and restaurants. Portree’s small port and its coloured houses are 600 metres away. Kitchen was clean and well equipped for everything. Restrooms are in each shared room were also great. They are big and spacious. Outlets on each bed was awesome

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8
Very Good
1,464 reviews
Price from
$34
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. perfect location for quick morning traject on Skye, next to food store. Nice staff really helpfull.

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8.5
Very Good
1,120 reviews
Price from
$63
per night

Glen Nevis Youth Hostel

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. The view to die for , the building design the decor the kitchen so well organised the staff so friendly helpfull ,althou I managed to set smoke alarm off.they said not to worry..

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8.8
Excellent
1,349 reviews
Price from
$33
per night

Morag's Lodge

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. morag's lodge is a fantastic place both for its location and for the welcoming and relaxed atmosphere of the common areas

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8.3
Very Good
1,641 reviews
Price from
$44
per night

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