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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. Marie was welcoming and nothing appeared to be too much trouble.

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9.5
Exceptional
106 reviews
Price from
AR$ 47,766
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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9.2
Superb
390 reviews
Price from
AR$ 27,771
per night

Blacksmiths Bunkhouse

Fort William

Located in Fort William, 6 km from Glen Nevis, Blacksmiths Bunkhouse provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. 21 km from Glenfinnan Station Museum and 23 km from Loch Linnhe, the hostel features a ski pass sales point. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Excellent staff worth prize and rooms

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9
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
AR$ 157,739
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. Really good hostel on its own in an excellent location in the middle of town near good bars and restaurants, 2 minutes from the main bus and train station. Everything you need, nothing you don't

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8.3
Very good
2,016 reviews
Price from
AR$ 38,568
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. Everything is perfect. The best hostel I’ve ever been to.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,426 reviews
Price from
AR$ 70,761
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. very clean and very organized. very mindful of the environmental impact of the property and visitors.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,861 reviews
Price from
AR$ 52,210
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. Very good place, few steps from ferry. Also the supermarket is in front of the accomodation. Nice terrace for lunch/dinner.

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8.5
Very good
1,240 reviews
Price from
AR$ 55,542
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. - great location - staff super chill and friendly - big kitchen - "dining room" and common room super comfy All in all one of the best accommodations I've ever been to!

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8.7
Fabulous
1,220 reviews
Price from
AR$ 168,848
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. Good location a short walk from town centre.

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8.4
Very good
1,565 reviews
Price from
AR$ 39,102
per night

Inverness Youth Hostel 4 stars

Inverness

Just 10 minutes’ walk from Inverness Rail Station, Inverness Youth Hostel offers free private parking and bicycle storage.

Culloden Battlefield and its visitor centre can be reached after a 10-minute drive. The banks of Loch Ness and the country village of Dores are both a 20-minute drive away. Urquart Castle is within 30 minutes’ drive of Inverness Youth Hostel. The staff were great and very helpful. Has all that you need and very well organized. Beds are what you can expect. Very clean and not very noisy at all.

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8.2
Very good
2,141 reviews
Price from
AR$ 32,214
per night

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