Nice hostels in Inverness
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Top location
Bazpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Garden area
This Inverness hostel is located only 9 minutes' walk from The Scottish Kiltmaker Visitor Centre.
The hostel is situated 2.4 km from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve and within a few blocks of Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.
Bazpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Garden area
Bazpackers
This Inverness hostel is located only 9 minutes' walk from The Scottish Kiltmaker Visitor Centre.
The hostel is situated 2.4 km from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve and within a few blocks of Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.
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Popular choice
Inverness Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Garden area
Crown Church is situated 850 metres from this hostel, and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery is a 19-minute walk away. Notable historical sites in the region also include the 1800s red sandstone Inverness Castle, located 1.5 km away.
The Inverness hostel welcomes sports enthusiasts to explore Infinity Trampoline Park Inverness Sports Complex, which is situated a 25-minute stroll away.
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Garden area
Crown Church is situated 850 metres from this hostel, and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery is a 19-minute walk away. Notable historical sites in the region also include the 1800s red sandstone Inverness Castle, located 1.5 km away.
The Inverness hostel welcomes sports enthusiasts to explore Infinity Trampoline Park Inverness Sports Complex, which is situated a 25-minute stroll away.
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Great deal
Black Isle Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
The comfortable hostel allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as the historic sanctuary "Old High Church", located 250 metres away.
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
The comfortable hostel allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as the historic sanctuary "Old High Church", located 250 metres away.
Inverness Student Hotel
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Heating
- Golf course
The miniature Inverness Crazy Golf is located approximately 2 km from the hotel and Merkinch Local Nature Reserve is nearly 10 minutes away by car.
The Inverness hostel is also located not far from Eastgate Shopping Centre.
Inverness Student Hotel
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Heating
- Golf course
Inverness Student Hotel
The miniature Inverness Crazy Golf is located approximately 2 km from the hotel and Merkinch Local Nature Reserve is nearly 10 minutes away by car.
The Inverness hostel is also located not far from Eastgate Shopping Centre.
Black Isle Bar & Rooms
- Restaurant
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
- Garden area
The hostel is located only 0.7 km from The Innes Marker in a busy area of Inverness. The Inverness hostel is situated within 25 minutes' walk of Whin Park.
The property invites sports fans to visit Infinity Trampoline Park Inverness Sports Complex, which is just 1.4 km away.
- Restaurant
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
- Garden area
The hostel is located only 0.7 km from The Innes Marker in a busy area of Inverness. The Inverness hostel is situated within 25 minutes' walk of Whin Park.
The property invites sports fans to visit Infinity Trampoline Park Inverness Sports Complex, which is just 1.4 km away.
Hillview House Hostel Inverness
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Golf centre
- Garden area
Staying at the hostel in Inverness, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Eden Court Inverness Theatre, which is around 20 minutes' walk away. You can visit sacred sites such as Old High St Stephen's Church, found 2.5 km from the Inverness hostel.
Hillview House Hostel Inverness is situated about 10 minutes by car from St Mary's Catholic Church and within reach of Ness Islands.
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Golf centre
- Garden area
Staying at the hostel in Inverness, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Eden Court Inverness Theatre, which is around 20 minutes' walk away. You can visit sacred sites such as Old High St Stephen's Church, found 2.5 km from the Inverness hostel.
Hillview House Hostel Inverness is situated about 10 minutes by car from St Mary's Catholic Church and within reach of Ness Islands.
Ullapool Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Car park
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
In addition, Inverpolly Nature Reserve is located only 250 metres away.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the east RhueArt Gallery, which is approximately a 15-minute ride away.
Ullapool Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Car park
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
Ullapool Youth Hostel
In addition, Inverpolly Nature Reserve is located only 250 metres away.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the east RhueArt Gallery, which is approximately a 15-minute ride away.
Aviemore Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Golf centre
- Terrace
The tranquil Loch an Eilein Lake can be reached 4.2 km from this hostel.
The Craigellachie National Nature Reserve can also be found about 10 minutes' walk away.
Aviemore Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Golf centre
- Terrace
Aviemore Youth Hostel
The tranquil Loch an Eilein Lake can be reached 4.2 km from this hostel.
The Craigellachie National Nature Reserve can also be found about 10 minutes' walk away.
Torridon Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Deer Park is located not far from this hostel.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Liathach Mountain, which is 3.4 km away.
Torridon Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Torridon Youth Hostel
Deer Park is located not far from this hostel.
Guests can also enjoy natural sights such as Liathach Mountain, which is 3.4 km away.
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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
Lake Knockie is situated 10 minutes' drive from this Invermoriston hostel, and Glen More is 3.5 km away.
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)
Lake Knockie is situated 10 minutes' drive from this Invermoriston hostel, and Glen More is 3.5 km away.
Great Glen Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Welcome drink
- Garden area
The Spean Bridge hostel is located nearly 25 minutes' walk from Well of the Seven Heads Historic Monument and in close proximity to Great Glen Water Park.
Great Glen Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Welcome drink
- Garden area
Great Glen Hostel
The Spean Bridge hostel is located nearly 25 minutes' walk from Well of the Seven Heads Historic Monument and in close proximity to Great Glen Water Park.
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Best-rated
Helmsdale Lodge - All Rooms En-Suite
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Garden area
Located a mere 1.7 km from River Helmsdale, this hostel is also in a rural area of Helmsdale. The Helmsdale hostel is also located 20 minutes on foot from To The Unknown Artist.
Helmsdale Lodge - All Rooms En-Suite
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Garden area
Helmsdale Lodge - All Rooms En-Suite
Located a mere 1.7 km from River Helmsdale, this hostel is also in a rural area of Helmsdale. The Helmsdale hostel is also located 20 minutes on foot from To The Unknown Artist.
Braemar Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Skiing
- Garden area
Guests may find the fortified Braemar Castle located 1.6 km from this hostel, while The Braemar Gathering Cultural Association is a 14-minute walk away.
Braemar Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Skiing
- Garden area
Braemar Youth Hostel
Guests may find the fortified Braemar Castle located 1.6 km from this hostel, while The Braemar Gathering Cultural Association is a 14-minute walk away.
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Guest favorite
Morag'S Lodge
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Garden area
Located a mere 550 metres from Cherry Island, the award-winning hostel is also only a 5-minute walk from Caledonian Canal. In addition, The Clansman Centre is located about 500 metres away.
Morag'S Lodge
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Garden area
Morag'S Lodge
Located a mere 550 metres from Cherry Island, the award-winning hostel is also only a 5-minute walk from Caledonian Canal. In addition, The Clansman Centre is located about 500 metres away.
Ledgowan Bunkhouse
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf course
- Garden area
The Achnasheen hostel offers guest rooms with a view of the garden, and in certain rooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels is available.
Ledgowan Bunkhouse
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf course
- Garden area
Ledgowan Bunkhouse
The Achnasheen hostel offers guest rooms with a view of the garden, and in certain rooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels is available.
Loch Ness Backpackers Lodge
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Meall Fuar-Mhonaidh Mountain can be reached in proximity to this Drumnadrochit hostel.
Loch Ness Backpackers Lodge
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Loch Ness Backpackers Lodge
Meall Fuar-Mhonaidh Mountain can be reached in proximity to this Drumnadrochit hostel.
Dalwhinnie Old School Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
This hostel is also located 136 km from Dalwhinnie ROC Post.
There are shared bathrooms with a shower for a more pleasant stay.
Dalwhinnie Old School Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
Dalwhinnie Old School Hostel
This hostel is also located 136 km from Dalwhinnie ROC Post.
There are shared bathrooms with a shower for a more pleasant stay.
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Beach access
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Terrace
Situated in the centre of Loch Morlich, this comfortable hostel offers quick 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.
The accommodation allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as Meall a' Bhuachaille Mountain, located 2.2 km away.
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Terrace
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
Situated in the centre of Loch Morlich, this comfortable hostel offers quick 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.
The accommodation allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as Meall a' Bhuachaille Mountain, located 2.2 km away.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Inverness, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Bazpackers |
9.0 / 10 (1210 Reviews) |
From 251$ | |
| Inverness Youth Hostel |
8.2 / 10 (3070 Reviews) |
From 35$ | |
| Black Isle Hostel |
7.6 / 10 (2318 Reviews) |
From 27$ | |
| Inverness Student Hotel |
7.4 / 10 (1558 Reviews) |
From 31$ | |
| Black Isle Bar & Rooms |
7.4 / 10 (1276 Reviews) |
From 215$ |
More accommodations in Inverness
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best budget hostels in Inverness city center?
Inverness Youth Hostel and Loch Ness Lochside Hostel are both located in the city center. They provide affordable stays and easy access to restaurants and shops.
Book a dormitory bed at Inverness Youth Hostel for under €35, which includes access to a communal kitchen to save on meals.
Which hostels offer the best views in Inverness?
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel and Loch Ness Lochside Hostel provide stunning views of Loch Ness. Staying here enhances your experience with breathtaking landscapes.
Request a lake-view room at Loch Ness Lochside Hostel when booking to enjoy the beautiful sunset over the water.
Are there any family-friendly hostels in Inverness?
Hillview House Hostel and Black Isle Hostel are suitable for families. Both offer spacious rooms and communal areas for family activities.
Choose family rooms at Hillview House Hostel that can comfortably accommodate four people to ensure a pleasant experience.
What hostels near Inverness provide breakfast?
Morag's Lodge and Black Isle Bar & Rooms include breakfast options. They serve a variety of meals, perfect for starting your day.
Breakfast at Morag's Lodge is usually served buffet-style until 10am, allowing for a relaxed start to your day.
Which Inverness hostels are best for connecting to the bus and train station?
Aviemore Youth Hostel and Inverness Student Hotel are both close to the bus and train stations. This proximity makes travel convenient for exploring the area.
Plan your stay at Inverness Student Hotel, just a 10-minute walk from the train station, perfect for catching early trains.
Which hostels are recommended for residents over 16 in Inverness?
Loch Ness Lochside Hostel and Loch Ness Backpackers Lodge are exclusively for guests over 16. These options maintain a more relaxed atmosphere.
Consider booking a private room at Loch Ness Backpackers Lodge for privacy and a serene environment away from larger groups.
What are the best hostels for outdoor activities near Inverness?
Torridon Youth Hostel and Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel are near great hiking trails and outdoor spots. They cater to adventurous travelers.
Visit Cairngorms National Park, just a short drive from Cairngorm Lodge, for hiking trails that cater to all skill levels.
What unique activities should I consider while visiting Inverness?
Explore the local culture by visiting the Inverness Museum and Art Gallery and take a stroll along the River Ness. For a true Highland experience, consider a guided tour of Loch Ness.
Reserve a spot for a boat tour on Loch Ness that departs from Inverness to increase your chances of spotting Nessie, especially during summer months.
How can I efficiently travel from Inverness to the Isle of Skye?
You can take a bus or rent a car for a direct drive to the Isle of Skye. Many hostels also offer advice on travel routes to maximize your visit.
Book an early bus from Inverness to Portree to enjoy more time exploring the stunning scenery on Skye day trips.
What seasonal events should I attend in Inverness?
The Inverness Highland Games in August showcase traditional Scottish sports, while the Northern Lights Festival in October features spectacular performances and activities. Both draw many visitors.
Plan your visit around the Highland Games in August, as pre-booking accommodation is essential due to the influx of tourists during this popular event.
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