Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel is housed in a former Scottish shooting lodge, offering stunning views of the Northern Corries. Situated in the heart of Cairngorm National Park, it is 7 miles from Aviemore and just 2 miles from the Cairngorm Mountain Funicular and snowsports area. This 72-bed youth hostel provides great facilities including a good range of dorms and private rooms, a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, bike storage, a drying room and WiFI. Cooked breakfasts, packed lunches and full evening meals are also available. Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel is popular with outdoor enthusiasts. Most activities take place on the Rothiemurchus Estate, which offers paths through Caledonian Pine forest. The Loch Morlich Watersports Centre and a large beach are opposite the youth hostel. You can also visit the Reindeer Centre. Dogs are now welcome at Cairngorm Lodge when guests book a private room. A small fee of GBP 5 per dog per night will be charged. Please note that all dogs must be booked in advance to ensure that a dog friendly room is allocated.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 bunk beds
3 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very welcoming. Had dinner and breakfast. Great value for money and very tasty!
  • Bas
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The staff was really nice, and the accommodation is pretty and well located.
  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location for access to the hills. Ample on-site parking. The kitchen facilities were great. Staff were helpful. Plenty of bathrooms which were always clean.
  • Jeroen
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Nice place in beautifull landscape. Start hikes from doorstep. Comfortable beds ans friendley staff. Offers nice food as well
  • Māra
    Latvia Latvia
    Perfect location to start a longer walk or just a stroll in the national park. Quiet, green surroundings. Cozy living space with pool table, good options for self catering or traditional cooked breakfast. There was an option to get dinner made for...
  • Daisy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location of the hostel is great. It’s across the road from loch Merloch campsite entrance. Quadruple room is clean, Plenty of toilets next to our room.
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hostel in a fabulous part of the world. Friendly welcome and a nice, functional room with plentiful and good bathroom ‘pods’ nearby. Nice common room with pool table and view. Good pub nearby, as well as loads to do.
  • Patrick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location couldn't be better. In front of the bus stop and walking distance from Loch Morlich. Loads of common areas to hang out. Super clean. On-site restaurant. Reasonably well kept.
  • B
    Bintang
    Indonesia Indonesia
    The location is superb, really close to lake morlich and in the heart of Glenmore. The room is very comfortable. Each bed is equipped with its own socket.
  • Sarah-jayne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really friendly, clean and comfortable. The staff were particularly helpful and nothing was too much trouble.

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • are there local busses going to aviemore nearby

    Yes there are buses back and forwards to Aviemore, however they end at about 5pm.
    Answered on 7 May 2022
  • What is the transportation to the youth hostel and where is the nearest grocery store? From the maps it looks like number 30 bus is the nearest transp..

    Hi there, So the number 30 bus only travels between Aviemore train station and the Cairngorm mountain resort. There is a bus stop directly outside th..
    Answered on 1 April 2024
  • Hi, just booked a private room for four. Do you provide towels? Thank you

    Yes absolutely we provide towels. Just ask at reception and we will be glad to lend you one. Regards, Cairngorm Lodge
    Answered on 7 May 2022
  • Is there a secure motorbike parking area for 4 bikes

    Hi there, we do indeed have a car park for guests. This can be used for motorbikes too. Kindest Regards, The Cairngorm Lodge Team.
    Answered on 5 October 2023
  • Hello team, does the 6-bunk bed room have an en-suite toilet? As far as I could comprehend, the showers alone are shared isn't it?

    Hi there, All of our rooms have shared showers and toilets nearby. We don't offer any en-suite rooms at this hostel.
    Answered on 9 August 2024
  • Hi Do the rooms have a kettle?

    Hi, the rooms do not have kettles but there is 24 hour access to the self catering kitchen where there is also free tea and coffee. Kind Regards, The..
    Answered on 14 July 2022
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Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Beach
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
  • Games room
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 17:00 to 22:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Full payment for all bookings will be charged at the time of booking. All major credit & debit cards are accepted excluding American Express.

All bookings will include a temporary membership fee per person per night. (Full, existing members of Hostelling Scotland and HI using these channels are not entitled to a membership refund).

Individual reservations (Up to 9 persons) - can cancel free of charge until 3 days before the arrival date. If cancelled within the 3 days before the arrival 100 percent of the total price will be charged.

Groups reservations (more than 9 persons) - different policies and additional supplements will apply. More than 8 weeks (57 days or more) 20% of total cost. 8 – 4 weeks (56- 29 days) 55% of total cost. 4 – 0 weeks (28 - 0 day) 100% of total cost.

No stag or hen parties are permitted at any youth hostel.

Should guests be entitled to a refund or part refund please note that these are processed by Hostelling Scotland National Office, Stirling. It may take 7 to 10 working days from the date of cancellation request for the refund to be processed back onto the original card used.

From the age of 12 to 15 years, young people must be accompanied by a parent or guardian of the same gender when booking a bed within shared accommodation. Parties with children under 12 years will only be accommodated in private rooms, where available.

Hostelling Scotland advise that additional notice be given to the destination youth hostel when travelling with children, to ensure that suitable accommodation is available. There is no capacity for extra beds or cots.

Check-in from 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM and Check-out from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM (all year round.) The reception is closed between 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM each day. Later arrival and access outside opening hours is by pre-arrangement only.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel

  • Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Skiing
    • Games room
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beach
    • Horse riding
  • Yes, Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
  • Check-in at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel is 150 yards from the centre of Loch Morlich. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.