Achmelvich Beach
About About this youth hostel
Sitting on the NC500, beside a beautiful, sheltered white sandy beach, this small and friendly hostel provides a relaxing base to explore miles of unspoilt coastline, secluded beaches and abundant wildlife.
The hostel offers three comfortable private rooms and spacious shared dorm accommodation with private lockers. Other facilities include: a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, cosy lounge/dining area with wood burning stove, laundry and a small shop in reception selling basic provisions, soft drinks and snacks. There is no WiFi because of the hostel’s remote location.
Achmelvich Beach is a dog-friendly hostel. If you would like to book yourself and your dog into the hostel, please phone the hostel direct on +44 (0) 1571 844 480 to check availability. There is a small charge of £7.50 per night for your dog when staying in our hostels.
‘Wee Breakfast’ and 'Heat it and eat it' evening meals available (please remember to pre-book your breakfast).
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Paid parking is available at the nearby beach carpark.
Why stay?
- Award Winning Youth Hostel
- Unique, unspoilt location on the NC500
- Only 300m from one of the UK’s best beaches
- Friendly team with expert local knowledge
- Great for families and dog friendly
For more information on the hostel, accessibility and the local area please click here
Achmelvich Beach Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
April to September (RentaHostel available)
Reception Hours
08:00-10:00 and 17:00-22:00
Check in
17:00-22:00
Check out
08:00-10:00
Access Hours
Late check in available on request and by prior arrangement. The youth hostel is closed between 10:00 and 17:00.
Amenities
Laundry Room
Shopping Nearby
Private Rooms
Suitable for Groups
Family Rooms
Bike Store
Lounge/TV Room
Catering
Towel Hire
Secure Lockers
Pet Dogs Welcome
Guest Reviews
03/06/2025
Great location, friendly staff, confortable and clean accomodation!Celia
27/05/2025
Check in at 5 pm was.somewhat late.Very nice location.Clean rooms, clean bathrooms.Room heater , beddings all well. Hot water available in room.Dr Shreepad Bhagwat
27/05/2025
Wonderful location so close to a beautiful beach. I also liked the way the bunk room is split into smaller units with a bunk for two in each.Tony Bent
27/05/2025
Overall a brilliant stay , made very welcome by both Lauren and Stewart who both clearly excel at this location and are very customer focused. The hostel was spotless, though drying room would have been appreciated.Have visited this hostel many times but this was first time that I saw an otter with fish in mouth less than half a mile away.Alan
19/05/2025
ExcellentMary
05/05/2025
Brilliant ….the sun even came out on the evening!Yes
02/05/2025
A true hosteling experience.Bill
29/04/2025
Overall a great stay but we would like to see some WiFi when we come againcamo145
27/04/2025
Perfect stay for us, third time there and we will be back :-)Stefan
26/04/2025
Amazing - our favourite hostel during our trip! (And we stayed at three others!).I'm okay with this.
21/04/2025
Brilliant stay in a truly special place.James G
19/04/2025
Brilliant location, cosy and friendly with excellent facilities and designated parking.Emma A
15/04/2025
small scale, very clean and complete, friendly and helpful. we gladly accepted that we had to go outside for the toilet and shower.BruKiSeNi
12/04/2025
I found the place by accident, feeling welcome and relaxed. Talk and he'd quite deep conversation with people who seem to understand why I would ride a motorbike around Scotland on my own.Stuart Hartley
12/04/2025
I would recommend Achmelvich Hostel. Great location. Helpful staff. Great facilitiesDavid Mollison
06/04/2025
This hostel is great, it's in a beautiful location and it was well stocked and clean and the staff were very friendly. I would definitely come again!Katie D
05/04/2025
Great location, great for swimming with a beach very close. Staff are 5stars! They are welcoming and happy to help where possible. No bike shed/ drying room was disappointing.Achmevlich
29/09/2024
very nicegibo
28/09/2024
Really great experienceStevie Boyle
27/09/2024
A beautiful place. Wonderful welcome from hosts.Alison G
24/09/2024
exactly what I needed and very accommodating to allow me to arrive late as well.Jim Miller
24/09/2024
Another impeccable hostel experience in a beautiful location, with a friendly welcome and a lovely atmospherePablo
22/09/2024
Stunning location, comfortable beds and friendly staff.Gill Id
20/09/2024
Location is amazing, comfortable rooms and beds, clean kitchen and shower with toilet. Friendly and helpful serviceYes
16/09/2024
Surpasses all expectations of accommodation in a remote rural location - visitors are made to feel welcome and Stew & Aga succeed in making everyone feel at home. I am returning, for the 5th time this season, next weekend, to introduce a pal in his early 70s to hillwalking (Quinag, if the weather is OK), and also to hostelling (2 nights). Entirely confident that he will have a good experience at Achmelvich.Pablo
14/09/2024
A lovely little hostel in a beautiful location.Alan
12/09/2024
Arriving at the hostel, there was a very warm welcome. Every new arrival was individually shown all the facilities available including being personally shown their accommodation for their stay. The hostel itself has been transformed into a warm inviting place to stay in such a remote location.Bill Williamson.
10/09/2024
10/10Of course
10/09/2024
Stayed here with my family & doggo. I called up prior to booking due to having a dog and was thankful to the lovely staff member who happily helped me. A family room with great, clean facilities was perfect for our short adventure. Lovely stay, really close to the beach. Easily found via directions published. 5StarYes
07/09/2024
Hostel was clean, friendly, value for money and stunning locationJo
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 truly memorable stay.
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