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Located in Invermoriston, 24 miles from Inverness Castle, Loch Ness' Lochside Hostel, Over 18s Only, Social Backpackers Atmosphere provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge. 25 miles from Inverness Train Station and 27 miles from University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness, the property has a terrace and a bar. Free WiFi is available and Urquhart Castle is 6.8 miles away. Guests at the hostel can enjoy a continental breakfast. You can play pool at Loch Ness' Lochside Hostel, Over 18s Only, Social Backpackers Atmosphere, and the area is popular for hiking. Aigas Golf Course is 23 miles from the accommodation, while Inverness Museum & Art Gallery is 24 miles away. Inverness Airport is 34 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
2 bunk beds
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
6.5
Low score for Invermoriston

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Isaac
    United States of America United States of America
    The hole atmosphere puts off a comfy, loving, and hyper chill Vibes. The stuff we're out of this world. The managers Jay and Noelig operate the Lochside Hostel with the utmost professionalism that I had ever seen. The rest of the staff were...
  • Jaime
    United States of America United States of America
    I loved the view of Loch Ness! I also loved the atmosphere of the place as well as the events they had at the hostel. Very fun!
  • Leigh
    United States of America United States of America
    the staff was great! the location was right off from the bus stop and on the lake. we had a dance party and learned traditional scottish dances and then all jumped into the loch ness for a dip.
  • Alina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice hostel on the lake. Incredible view The room was clean, fresh bedding.A clean towel can be borrowed from the reception. There is also a grill and briquettes for it.
  • Tuckerh
    Germany Germany
    Very friendly staff, and very friendly atmosphere. The cheapest hostel beds in the Scottish Highlands, as far as I searched online. Beds are quite comfortable, and what I particularly liked about the beds were: 1) each bed has its own USB and...
  • Emma
    United States of America United States of America
    The volunteers at the Lochside Hostel were all absolutely wonderful. They went above and beyond to make my stay as fun and as comfortable as possible. The hostel was lovely— really gorgeous location on Loch Ness. I only spent one night here but if...
  • Olivia
    United States of America United States of America
    Cannot stop raving about the location! The access to the lake is unparalleled and there are some great trails right across the street. The bed in the outbuilding was very comfortable. Nice roomy kitchen with plenty of shared amenities. Every staff...
  • Kevin
    United States of America United States of America
    Views and location was amazing. Amenites were more than adequate for a Hostel.
  • Arkady
    Israel Israel
    It has anything one needs in an exact quality one would enjoy
  • Kimberly
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location! Beds were comfortable and the hostel surprisingly quiet at night. Screens on the windows kept the bugs out while allowing fresh air at night. The beds have their own lights and USB charge ports. Checkin was easy and quick. The...

Area info

Amenities of Loch Ness' Lochside Hostel, Over 18s Only, Social Backpackers Atmosphere
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Game room

Food & Drink

  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Safe

General

  • Heating

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Loch Ness' Lochside Hostel, Over 18s Only, Social Backpackers Atmosphere takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking for 5 people or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

This accommodations does not accept group bookings of 8 or more people.

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

Please inform Loch Ness' Lochside Hostel, Over 18s Only, Social Backpackers Atmosphere of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Loch Ness' Lochside Hostel, Over 18s Only, Social Backpackers Atmosphere

  • Loch Ness' Lochside Hostel, Over 18s Only, Social Backpackers Atmosphere is 2.7 miles from the center of Invermoriston. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Loch Ness' Lochside Hostel, Over 18s Only, Social Backpackers Atmosphere offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Canoeing
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Private beach area
    • Beach
  • Guests staying at Loch Ness' Lochside Hostel, Over 18s Only, Social Backpackers Atmosphere can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
  • The prices at Loch Ness' Lochside Hostel, Over 18s Only, Social Backpackers Atmosphere may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Loch Ness' Lochside Hostel, Over 18s Only, Social Backpackers Atmosphere is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.