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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. Everything! Bright & spacey feel and at the same time, homely and cosy. Well organised, super kitchen. Very clean and above all a welcoming, caring place with eye for beauty, happiness and run with a warm soul.

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9.6
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 went well. The host is generous. We have everting we need in a room.

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9.1
Wonderful
511 reviews
Price from
$119
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. could not say enough wonderful things about this hostel!!! great location, perfect room- stayed in a 4 bed dorm. Comfy mattress, coat lounge area and helpful staff!!

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8.6
Excellent
1,437 reviews
Price from
$42
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. We liked the acommodation a lot. The staff was really halpfull and friendly (gave us tips about Scotland and we had a good conversation), there was everything needed - shared fully equipped kitchen with free coffee and tea, shared toilets and showers, room with library and gym. We enjoeyd our stay.

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8.3
Very Good
1,910 reviews
Price from
$75
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. Really liked my stay in the hostel. All of the staff were extremely kind and helpful. The kitchen was a really nice with 3 stoves/ovens and two sinks. Oil and salt was provided. The dorm i stayed in was quiet and cozy. The view from the Lounge room was absolutely beautiful. Loved staying here in the winter!

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7.9
Good
1,484 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. Basic but everything you need. Plenty of storage space for rucksacks etc. Secure door. Good water pressure in shower and super clean.

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8.5
Very Good
1,118 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. Amazing hostel, very clean and neat, modern and quite silent. Slept well and the staff was super friendly.

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8.9
Excellent
1,349 reviews
Price from
$34
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. best ever value for money for our family of 5. great location - close to restaurants, best ever souvenir shop at the petrol station. Warm, clean, friendly. simple but wonderful. we had a 6 bed room for us only, good bathroom with warm water for everyone. comfortable beds with warm covers. good breakfast. a nice bar. pretty garden to enjoy sun if it appears there and you have some time. good parking.

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8.2
Very Good
1,637 reviews
Price from
$44
per night

Aviemore Youth Hostel

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. excellent location , good facilities and friendly staff

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8.7
Excellent
1,019 reviews
Price from
$34
per night

Great Glen Hostel

Spean Bridge

Set in Spean Bridge, 34 km from Glen Nevis, Great Glen Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. The property is situated 32 km from Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery, 35 km from West Highland Museum and 42 km from Urquhart Castle. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are offered. Great hostel, lots of space and facilities. Vicky one of the hosts was so incredibly helpful.

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8
Very Good
883 reviews
Price from
$35
per night

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