Achmelvich Beach Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
Achmelvich Beach Youth Hostel sits on the NC500, beside a beautiful, sheltered white sandy beach, close to the iconic mountain of Suilven.
This small and friendly hostel provides a relaxing base to explore miles of unspoilt coastline and discover quiet secluded beaches, crystal clear waters and abundant wildlife.
The hostel offers guests three comfortable private rooms and spacious shared accommodation with private lockers. Guests can enjoy a ‘Wee Breakfast’ of cereal, Scottish yogurt, fresh fruit, tea and coffee; or take advantage of the recently refurbished and well-equipped self-catering kitchen to prepare their own.
Other facilities include a cosy dining area with wood burning stove, a laundry and small shop in reception selling basic provisions, soft drinks and snacks. There is no WiFi because of the hostel’s remote location. Free parking is available close by.
Dogs are welcome at Achmelvich Beach, for a small fee, when booking a private room. Please notify us in advance to ensure that there’s a dog friendly room available.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Why stay?
- Friendly, helpful and welcoming staff
- Unique, unspoilt location with stunning views
- Secure lockers
- Private rooms available
Achmelvich Beach Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
April to September (RentaHostel available all year)
Reception Hours
Reception closes at 22:00
Check in
17:00 - 22:00
Check out
08:00 - 10:00
Access Hours
The youth hostel is closed between 10:00 and 17:00
Amenities
En Suite Rooms Available
Private Rooms Available
Family Rooms Available
'Heat it and Eat Meals' available
Group Catering Available (Wee Breakfast Only)
Self Catering Kitchen
Complimentary Tea and Coffee available in Self Catering Kitchen
Laundry Room
Secure Lockers
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Pet Dogs Welcome
Guest Reviews
21/06/19
Everything I needed and more. Sarah the warden was great. Don't make it any more upmarket. Meals were a bonus and much appreciated.Toni
19/06/19
Another excellent, small and friendly hostel in a superb location.Private room was small but very warm and comfortable. Facilities were all very clean and well cared for. Self catering kitchen was very well equipped.Had intended to go out to eat but when we saw our cosy hostel we decided to say in and try the Heat and Eat. What an excellent idea! (Think YHA England could learn a bit from you). Will certainly recommend it to others.Alison
18/06/19
Excellent location, beautiful setting and scenery on the whole peninsula. Friendly and helpful check-in staff, well equipped kitchen and comfortable lounge area.Andrew
17/06/19
Excellent stay. Friendly staff. Greatly approve of the 'old style' hostel requirement to make and strip own beds (unlike YHA England and Wales now trying to compete with budget hotel chains). Simple, very clean, excellent showers and washroom, good kitchen, comfy dorm accommodation. A proper youth hostel in a cracking place.Will
16/06/19
Lovely time at Achmelvich Beach! Great atmosphere, cosy common room and good showers. And the location... will definitely visit again.Tanja
15/06/19
At the end of one of the loveliest roads in U.K. lies a little piece of heaven. Friendly, cosy and well equipped.Sue
15/06/19
The hostel is fantastic with a nice blend of traditional style and modern facilities. It has excellent (if compact) cooking facilities and very good showers. The split of dorms is great for privacy. Better than all of this though is the location and the very welcoming and friendly warden. Yet another wonderful hostel with a fascinating mix of visitors.PBP
05/06/19
Great hostel, stunning location, friendly and helpful staff. Loved the live music on Sunday evening! It would be good to have a shed to store bikes out of the West coast weather.Chris
03/06/19
Achmelvich youth hostel is a unique experience and we had a fantastic stay. Jorine and her team are fantastic and nothing is too much trouble. The dog was made very welcome too!Anne-Marie Roberts
26/05/19
Jorine and Sarah take excellent care of this lovely-situated hostel.Anonymous
14/05/19
Achmelvich Youth Hostel - what a great place to stay, and what a beautiful beach and coast to explore. I would highly recommend as an overnight stop-off or a stay for a few days. Everyone was very welcoming and helpful.Jonathan
12/05/19
The hostel is in a stunning location. It's a cosy little house and it is so welcoming because of Jorine. She was a great warden and our kids also loved the chickens :)M. Bartels
11/05/19
Wonderful modernised rustic hostel. Met sone amazing people and actually talked to them! The non-availability of wi-fi was a distinct advantage to conversation.Tom Ferguson
10/05/19
Very nice location near the beachHelen
04/05/19
I fell in love with this little corner of the earth. The Achmelvich Youth hostel was just perfect. It was small, but I didn't mind. The location is breathtaking, with a beautiful garden and warm cosy kitchen and communal area if the weather is cold. Beds are comfortable and warm (and guests get two pillows!) The team who work at the hostel are really friendly and gave me lots of tips for my two night stay. Honestly, I really want to come back as Achmelvich absolutely took my breath away.Katie
01/05/19
Sunning location, gorgeous weather. This small, basic hostel met all our needs i.e. a bed and somewhere to prepare food. The staff were welcoming and extremely pleasant. Couldn't have asked for a more perfect location.The Badly Packed Traveller
28/04/19
Wonderful stay in a stunning location. Jorine is a great host, friendly and chatty and full of ideas on how to fill the days.Susanne & Patrick
18/04/19
A fantastic location. The Youth Hostel is lovely - clean, cosy and very friendly. The hostel staff were great - really kind and helpful. We will definitely be recommending this Youth Hostel to family and friends.Sarah & family
30/09/18
A perfect remote getaway. It really feels like you are out in the wilderness. Not the biggest hostel but facilities are perfectly adequate. A really great base for an astonishing areaJames Kelly
27/09/18
Small, friendly hostel in beautiful area. We were in double room & pleased to be able to use the indoor facilities. Modern kitchen, lovely fire in lounge. Great beach to start local walks.Deana & Alan
25/09/18
We spontaneously decided to stay in this little hostel because the location is just amazing! Close to the beach, good facilities and comfortable bed :) We were lucky to catch a live music concert organised by the locals, great experience!Klaudia&Ben
20/09/18
Thanks Jo and Sarah for keeping and improving the hostel. The wood stove and extra shower are good additions but it's the atmosphere you make that can't be bought. All the best for winter and see you next year.Simon from Manchester
18/09/18
Fantastic location, superb rustic youth hostel [but now with updated with excellent cooking and shower facilities]. Lovely manager. A wee gem.anon
18/09/18
Ahh, Achmelvich, I unfortunatly only stayed for one night, but this is a nice, small and cosy hostel just to my liking. Friendly staff, good kitchen facility. No WiFi = People talk to each other !!! :-DWould like to come again.Tania G.
17/09/18
Great place had a nice evening and nice nightNo thanks
16/09/18
A stunning hostel experience in every manner. Fantastic hosts who really take care of your experience. The location is one of the most beautiful in Scotland: super beaches with fantastic seas. Lots of majestic hills/mountains nearby. A must visit location for the outdoor lover. Thank you.Ross and Jan
16/09/18
A lovely little hostel, with a welcoming warden. The cooking facilities may be a little more restricted than at the larger hostels, but adequate. Excellent shower and comfortable beds, what more can anyone want.Mac Crombie
11/09/18
I stayed here for three nights in September. The weather varied from sunny and still to torrential rain and a gale. It's only 100yds from as gorgeous beach although the water tends to be a bit on the cool side. There are also lots of short walks locally and longer walks in the amazing Assynt hills require transport. I stay there often and find it very friendly. Recently it has had some improvements including a new shower and toilet to replace the communal wash room. There is also more heating.Martin
09/09/18
Everything fantastic. Very warm welcome, comfy beds, best hostel shower ever and great atmosphere. Also a brilliant location.Alex
27/08/18
Very clean, tidy and ordered.The beach is just in front of the hostel.Val
Why stay?
- Friendly, helpful and welcoming staff
- Unique, unspoilt location with stunning views
- Secure lockers
- Private rooms available
Reasons to visit
Located on the famous NC500 and just 300 metres from a legendary white sandy beach, Achmelvich Beach is the perfect starting point for stunning coastal and hill walks. The crystal clear waters also make it a great base for sea kayaking and snorkelling.
The Drumbeg Loop is a real driver's road, with spectacular drive with views. Single track with tight turns and blind bends it boasts some of the most beautiful, dramatic views you will ever see. A must-do and definitely one for the bucket list!
One of the more unusual local attractions is the 'Hermit's Castle'. This children's sized "castle" is hidden away over the headland from Achmelvich Bay, a 10-15 minute walk from Achmelvich Beach. The castle was built in the 1950s and, despite appearances, it's only just big enough to stand inside it. An unusual building in a very wild location.
There are a number of great local restaurants within easy reach including the world famous Lochinver Larder. The Caberfeidh Gastro Pub serves up amazing seafood dishes in an informal pub setting. From ludicrously good langoustines to enormous beer-battered cod goujons and grilled goat's cheese with red onion marmalade - ignore the rustic feel of the interior and enjoy local Scottish seafood at its best!
For wildlife enthusiasts, whale and dolphin watching boat trips leave from Lochinver.
With spectacular scenery, fine local produce and unforgettable sunsets, Achmelvich Beach is a truely memorable stay.
