Best Hostels in Aviemore
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Top location
Aviemore Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Golf course
- Terrace
Located 1.3 km from River Druie, this hostel is also 10 minutes' stroll from Craigellachie National Nature Reserve.
Aviemore Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Golf course
- Terrace
Aviemore Youth Hostel
Located 1.3 km from River Druie, this hostel is also 10 minutes' stroll from Craigellachie National Nature Reserve.
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Guest favorite
Bazpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Garden area
Guests may find the miniature Inverness Crazy Golf located just 1.7 km from the hostel, while The Scottish Kiltmaker Visitor Centre is only a 9-minute walk away. The local shopping options feature Victorian Market (0.7 km) and Eastgate Shopping Centre (0.8 km).
Located within a few blocks of the 26-room Bazpackers hostel, St Mary's Catholic Church is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
Bazpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Garden area
Bazpackers
Guests may find the miniature Inverness Crazy Golf located just 1.7 km from the hostel, while The Scottish Kiltmaker Visitor Centre is only a 9-minute walk away. The local shopping options feature Victorian Market (0.7 km) and Eastgate Shopping Centre (0.8 km).
Located within a few blocks of the 26-room Bazpackers hostel, St Mary's Catholic Church is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
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Popular choice
Inverness Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Garden area
This hostel is also located not far from Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.
To reduce stress and unwind, guests can visit the community multi-use sports centre "Inverness Leisure" located 25 minutes' walk from the Inverness hostel.
Inverness Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Garden area
Inverness Youth Hostel
This hostel is also located not far from Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.
To reduce stress and unwind, guests can visit the community multi-use sports centre "Inverness Leisure" located 25 minutes' walk from the Inverness hostel.
Cheap Hostels in Aviemore
Pitlochry Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Golf course
This Pitlochry hostel is located just 1.1 km from Black Spout Wood, while the nearby cultural attractions include Melt Gallery, which is within 5 minutes' walk of.
Pitlochry Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Golf course
Pitlochry Backpackers
This Pitlochry hostel is located just 1.1 km from Black Spout Wood, while the nearby cultural attractions include Melt Gallery, which is within 5 minutes' walk of.
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Great deal
Black Isle Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
Guests may find the community multi-use sports centre "Inverness Leisure" located a 10-minute ride from the hostel, while Infinity Trampoline Park Inverness Sports Complex is 2.2 km away.
The comfortable hostel is located within easy reach of the 1800s red sandstone Inverness Castle.
Black Isle Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
Black Isle Hostel
Guests may find the community multi-use sports centre "Inverness Leisure" located a 10-minute ride from the hostel, while Infinity Trampoline Park Inverness Sports Complex is 2.2 km away.
The comfortable hostel is located within easy reach of the 1800s red sandstone Inverness Castle.
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Private beach
Loch Ness Lochside Hostel - Over 16S Only (Adults Only)
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
The hostel is located about 10 minutes by car from Loch Knockie in a beach area of Invermoriston.
Loch Ness Lochside Hostel - Over 16S Only (Adults Only)
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Loch Ness Lochside Hostel - Over 16S Only (Adults Only)
The hostel is located about 10 minutes by car from Loch Knockie in a beach area of Invermoriston.
Youth Hostels in Aviemore
Pitlochry Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Garden area
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Ben Vrackie Mountain, which is 4.8 km away.
Pitlochry Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Garden area
Pitlochry Youth Hostel
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Ben Vrackie Mountain, which is 4.8 km away.
Inverness Student Hotel
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Heating
- Golf course
The hotel is located approximately 2 km from the miniature Inverness Crazy Golf, while the nearby cultural attractions include Highland Archive Centre Museum, which is nearly 25 minutes' walk from. Famous natural sights near the Inverness hostel are Bellfield Park (950 metres) and River Ness (2.1 km).
Old High St Stephen's Church, a prominent religious site, is not far from this property.
Inverness Student Hotel
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Heating
- Golf course
Inverness Student Hotel
The hotel is located approximately 2 km from the miniature Inverness Crazy Golf, while the nearby cultural attractions include Highland Archive Centre Museum, which is nearly 25 minutes' walk from. Famous natural sights near the Inverness hostel are Bellfield Park (950 metres) and River Ness (2.1 km).
Old High St Stephen's Church, a prominent religious site, is not far from this property.
Great Glen Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Welcome drink
- Garden area
Nearby historical sites, such as Invergarry Castle, are located around 4 km away.
Great Glen Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Welcome drink
- Garden area
Great Glen Hostel
Nearby historical sites, such as Invergarry Castle, are located around 4 km away.
Hostels In Aviemore City Centre
Braemar Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Skiing
- Garden area
Located 1.6 km from the fortified Braemar Castle, this hostel is also 9 minutes' walk from Mar Lodge Estate.
The important historical sights include Kindrochit Castle, situated not far from the comfortable hostel.
Braemar Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Skiing
- Garden area
Braemar Youth Hostel
Located 1.6 km from the fortified Braemar Castle, this hostel is also 9 minutes' walk from Mar Lodge Estate.
The important historical sights include Kindrochit Castle, situated not far from the comfortable hostel.
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Eco-friendly stay
Morag'S Lodge
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Garden area
The award-winning hostel is situated within a 500-metre distance of The Clansman Centre, 3.9 km from such to entertainment venues as Fort Augustus Golf Club.
This hostel is also located 10 minutes' drive from Loch Uanagan.
Morag'S Lodge
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Garden area
Morag'S Lodge
The award-winning hostel is situated within a 500-metre distance of The Clansman Centre, 3.9 km from such to entertainment venues as Fort Augustus Golf Club.
This hostel is also located 10 minutes' drive from Loch Uanagan.
Loch Ness Backpackers Lodge
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
This Drumnadrochit hostel is 2.1 km from Blairbeg Park and about 5 minutes' drive from Meall Fuar-Mhonaidh.
Loch Ness Backpackers Lodge
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Loch Ness Backpackers Lodge
This Drumnadrochit hostel is 2.1 km from Blairbeg Park and about 5 minutes' drive from Meall Fuar-Mhonaidh.
Hostels in Aviemore with Car Parking
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Best-rated
Ballater Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Golf course
This Ballater hostel offers proximity to Glenmuick Church, located merely a 5-minute walk away.
Ballater Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Golf course
Ballater Hostel
This Ballater hostel offers proximity to Glenmuick Church, located merely a 5-minute walk away.
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Beach access
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Terrace
Located in the centre of Loch Morlich, this comfortable hostel gives easy access to Cairngorm Reindeer Herd, which is just a 5-minute walk away. The Loch Morlich hostel is located within a few blocks of Glenmore Lodge and 25 km from Kingussie.
In proximity to the accommodation, guests will find natural sights, such as Meall a' Bhuachaille Mountain, which is 2.2 km away.
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Terrace
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
Located in the centre of Loch Morlich, this comfortable hostel gives easy access to Cairngorm Reindeer Herd, which is just a 5-minute walk away. The Loch Morlich hostel is located within a few blocks of Glenmore Lodge and 25 km from Kingussie.
In proximity to the accommodation, guests will find natural sights, such as Meall a' Bhuachaille Mountain, which is 2.2 km away.
Rooms In Inverness
- Flat-screen TV
This hostel is a mere 1.5 km from River Ness and 2.1 km from such cultural venues as Highland Archive Centre Museum. The Inverness hostel also boasts a central location, within easy reach of The Scottish Kiltmaker Visitor Centre.
Guests will find Eastgate Shopping Centre, which is 6 minutes' stroll away.
Rooms In Inverness
- Flat-screen TV
Rooms In Inverness
This hostel is a mere 1.5 km from River Ness and 2.1 km from such cultural venues as Highland Archive Centre Museum. The Inverness hostel also boasts a central location, within easy reach of The Scottish Kiltmaker Visitor Centre.
Guests will find Eastgate Shopping Centre, which is 6 minutes' stroll away.
Hostels in Aviemore with Private Rooms
Black Isle Bar & Rooms
- Restaurant
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
- Garden area
Situated just 500 metres from Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, the hostel is a short way from such sports venues as Infinity Trampoline Park Inverness Sports Complex. The Inverness hostel is located in a busy area, within 25 minutes' walk of Whin Park.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like Eden Court Inverness Theatre, which is merely 0.9 km away.
Black Isle Bar & Rooms
- Restaurant
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
- Garden area
Black Isle Bar & Rooms
Situated just 500 metres from Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, the hostel is a short way from such sports venues as Infinity Trampoline Park Inverness Sports Complex. The Inverness hostel is located in a busy area, within 25 minutes' walk of Whin Park.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like Eden Court Inverness Theatre, which is merely 0.9 km away.
Dalwhinnie Old School Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
Dalwhinnie Old School Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
Dalwhinnie Old School Hostel
Loch Ness Bunk Inn
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Ironing facilities
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Loch Ness Large Lake is located 2.5 km from this Drumnadrochit inn and Craig Mony is around 10 minutes' drive away.
The hostel welcomes guests into 21 rooms featuring a sitting area, along with ironing facilities.
Loch Ness Bunk Inn
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Ironing facilities
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Loch Ness Bunk Inn
Loch Ness Large Lake is located 2.5 km from this Drumnadrochit inn and Craig Mony is around 10 minutes' drive away.
The hostel welcomes guests into 21 rooms featuring a sitting area, along with ironing facilities.
Family Hostels in Aviemore
1 Lochness Rooms&Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
The Large Urquhart Ruined Castle is around 10 minutes by car from this Drumnadrochit hostel, while Falls of Divach is 2.7 km away. In addition, Village Green is located 50 metres away.
Loch Ness Exhibition Centre can also be found about a 5-minute walk away.
1 Lochness Rooms&Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
1 Lochness Rooms&Hostel
The Large Urquhart Ruined Castle is around 10 minutes by car from this Drumnadrochit hostel, while Falls of Divach is 2.7 km away. In addition, Village Green is located 50 metres away.
Loch Ness Exhibition Centre can also be found about a 5-minute walk away.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Aviemore, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Aviemore Youth Hostel |
8.5 / 10 (1029 Reviews) |
From 36$ | |
| Bazpackers |
9.0 / 10 (1191 Reviews) |
From 39$ | |
| Inverness Youth Hostel |
8.1 / 10 (3080 Reviews) |
From 30$ | |
| Pitlochry Backpackers |
8.3 / 10 (1602 Reviews) |
From 33$ | |
| Black Isle Hostel |
7.6 / 10 (2310 Reviews) |
From 27$ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What budget-friendly hostels in Aviemore are near ski areas?
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel and Aviemore Youth Hostel are both affordable options close to popular ski areas. These hostels provide easy access to the slopes, making them ideal for winter sports enthusiasts.
Book your stay during weekdays for lower rates and fewer crowds on the slopes.
Which Aviemore hostels offer easy access to hiking trails?
Great Glen Hostel and Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel are both near scenic hiking trails. They offer a great starting point for exploring the natural beauty of the Highlands.
Start your hikes early in the morning for cooler temperatures and to avoid midday crowds.
Where can I find hostels in Aviemore for families with kids?
Aviemore Youth Hostel and Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel provide family-friendly accommodations. They offer spacious rooms and play areas suitable for children.
Book family rooms in advance during school holidays for the best rates.
What hostels in Aviemore are ideal for solo travelers?
Lochness Rooms & Hostel and Morag's Lodge are great for solo travelers seeking social experiences. They provide communal areas where guests can meet and connect.
Join hostel events or tours to meet fellow travelers and explore the area together.
Which budget hostels in Aviemore are near restaurants?
Black Isle Hostel and Pitlochry Backpackers are both located close to local dining options. These hostels make it easy to explore Aviemore's food scene.
Visit local eateries between 5pm and 7pm for budget-friendly early bird meal specials.
What hostels in Aviemore have great views?
Braemar Youth Hostel and Great Glen Hostel offer stunning views of the surrounding mountains and landscapes. These hostels provide a picturesque backdrop to your stay.
Request a room on the upper floors for the best views of the sunset.
Are there hostels in Aviemore with parking facilities?
Aviemore Youth Hostel and Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel both offer parking for guests. This makes it convenient for those traveling by car.
Arrive before noon to secure a parking spot close to the entrance.
How can I get around Aviemore efficiently?
Buses in Aviemore connect key attractions and hostels. Consider using local bus services to save on travel expenses and easily reach popular spots.
Purchase a day pass for the bus to visit multiple attractions at a lower cost.
What unique cultural events occur in Aviemore?
The Aviemore Adventure Festival in the fall celebrates outdoor activities through workshops and competitions. It attracts many adventure enthusiasts.
Book attendance early because participation spots fill quickly and prices can vary.
What are the best times to visit Aviemore?
Visiting during spring or fall offers pleasant weather and fewer tourists, ideal for hiking and exploring the region. Summer also welcomes many outdoor festivals.
Plan your visit in May or September to enjoy mild weather and avoid peak season prices.