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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. A unique place, perfect and very clean rooms with nice big bathroom, the common area is super arranged and the host is very kind and committed, I can recommend

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9.5
Exceptional
104 reviews
Price from
$54
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. Excellent view, confortable pod, beautiful walk!

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9.2
Wonderful
384 reviews
Price from
$31
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. Everything, big rooms, clean showers, very spacious.

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8.3
Very Good
1,978 reviews
Price from
$42
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. Market is very close. Situated at the bank of the river. Super clean room and kitchen.

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8.7
Excellent
1,401 reviews
Price from
$57
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. This is an outstanding facility. First, everything was very clean and well organized. Room was comfortable and bright. The kitchen also was very clean and provided all that's necessary to cook your own meals if needed. We took advantage of their washer and dryer which was very useful for us. The building is beautiful with a lovely little courtyard welcoming you.

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8.6
Excellent
1,841 reviews
Price from
$75
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. Super friendly host, more facilities than expected and great location!

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8.4
Very Good
1,232 reviews
Price from
$44
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 beds were comfortable and clean, the staff was friendly, and everything was very well maintained. Probably one of the best hostels I’ve stayed in.

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8.7
Excellent
1,188 reviews
Price from
$153
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. The staff was very kind and helpful. The hotel is in a quiet and pleasant place. We also appreciated the common areas where you could sit and have breakfast in a larger group.

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8.4
Very Good
1,542 reviews
Price from
$44
per night

Inverness Youth Hostel

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. i booked a private room and found that the room and the bathroom are huge and comfortable.

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8.2
Very Good
2,072 reviews
Price from
$31
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 and a shared lounge. 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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8.2
Very Good
461 reviews
Price from
$40
per night

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