Aviemore Youth Hostel

About About this youth hostel

Advice on Covid-19 is constantly changing and may differ across the UK. In Scotland the wearing of facemasks remains a legal requirement in indoor settings and we would ask all guests to please respect this.

The health, safety and wellbeing of our guests, employees and the communities in which we operate remains our main priority at this time. For more information on what to expect when staying with us please visit the FAQ's section of this website.

Please continue to refer to Scottish Government guidelines and Transport Scotland advice on travel and social distancing when making your booking.

Very popular with outdoor enthusiasts, the four star VisitScotland accredited Aviemore Youth Hostel is the perfect base for activity groups, families and individual travellers looking for great value accommodation and all year-round adventure.

The hostel offers guests a wide range of comfortable shared and private rooms, a bright and spacious lounge area with woodland and mountain views, TV and pool table. Guests can opt for a continental breakfast served in the dining room (please remember to pre-book) or take advantage of the large self-catering kitchen. Other facilities include free WiFi, an excellent drying room, laundry, private lockers, secure bike storage and ample onsite parking.

The hostel also hosts a Scottish Natural Heritage visitor centre, with Peregrine nestcam and helpful information about Craigellachie National Nature Reserve.

Surrounded by lush woodland, the hostel sits in the heart of the vast Cairngorms National Park but is just a short walk from Aviemore’s bustling town centre.

An all year round resort, local activities include hillwalking, climbing, snowsports, mountain biking, pony trekking, watersports and fishing. Most activities take place on the Rothiemurchus Estate, a fabulous area with many easy paths through the Caledonian Pine Forest. The Scottish Whisky Trail is nearby, as is Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Highland Wildlife Park, Loch Garten RSPB and Strathspey Steam Railway.

The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.

For information on hostel accessibility please click here

Why stay?

Great location, very friendly staff
Secure baggage store
Lockers
Private rooms available

Based on guest review ratings

25 Grampian Road, Aviemore PH22 1PR Get Directions

+44 (0) 1479 810 345

aviemore@hostellingscotland.org.uk

Facilities & Services

Season

Open all year

Reception Hours

07:00-22:30

Check in

16:00 - 22.30

Check out

07.00 - 10:00

Access Hours

Access available until 02:00 on Friday and Saturday nights. Late arrival and access available outside opening hours by pre-arrangement only

Amenities

Free Wifi

Private Rooms

Family Rooms

Suitable for Groups

Laundry Room

Drying Room

Shopping Nearby

Free Parking (nearby or onsite)

Alcohol Licence

Lounge/TV Room

Secure Lockers

Bike Store

Luggage Store

Conference/Meeting Facilities

Access with limited mobility

Group catering packages available on request and by prior arrangement

Free Tea and Coffee in Guest Kitchen

Guest Reviews

20/12/21

The hostel has everything we need and a great location, staff are friendly and helpful. Janet

Janet

27/11/21

Absolutely spotless, very well-equipped and spacious kitchen, and best hostel showers! Thank you for a lovely stay.

Johanna

27/11/21

Speedy check in, very clear advice re Covid and impact on usual hostel experience. On my departure morning (26 Nov) the two staff were great. One gave me advice about walking to Cairngorm Lodge through the forest as the weather was due to get decidedly wintry and the other transported luggage as he was heading to the Lodge in the day. Great. Thank you.

Rob Mitchell

15/11/21

We had a brilliant time staying in the Aviemore Youth Hostel. The kitchen was clean and well stocked with all the essentials which made cooking dinner a breeze. We particularly liked the sitting room with the pool table!!

Craig

09/11/21

Very comfortable stay! Hostel had everything you could ever need in terms of facilities and staff couldn't have been nicer. Very well located and very well maintained and clean. Lovely lounge with gas fire to read next to and quiet at night.

Lorna

01/11/21

Nice clean hostel. Excellent value for money situated at edge of Aviemore. Warm welcome on arrival. Rooms, kitchen and general facilities were ideal for our group of 4 hillwalkers. Will definitely plan to use this hostel again.

Benjamin Wyvis

16/10/21

Excellent hostel, great friendly staff, really welcoming, great spot

Aaron

15/10/21

Very enjoyable stay but unable to prepare food with the kitchen closed.

Michael Coates

14/10/21

The hostel is situated in a great location for easy access to various outdoor locations/activities. The staff were friendly and the hostel was clean.

Martin B

07/10/21

Very happy and helpful staff,nothing was too much trouble.The hostel was very clean throughout and all the facilities were exceptional.All Covid policies were clearly signed and adhered to.

Antony Price aka Jacko

04/10/21

We had a great short stay and would highly rate Aviemore hostel! It surpassed my expectations. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Hostel was clean, tidy and comfortable, and facilities were ideal.

Palmer

04/10/21

Lovely location and close to very many holiday facilities. Good bus and train access

Frank F

02/10/21

It was home from home for 7 days. My first stay on my own in a UK hostel, and the first on my own in a hostel anywhere for 3 decades. I loved it and have recommended it to several people. The staff got a happy balance between being friendly & approachable and efficient. It was the cleanest hostel I've stayed in. The quiet location away from the road on the edge of a national nature reserve but just a short walk from the station was perfect.

Katharine Locke

09/09/21

Covid restrictions meant no kitchen available and a fairly empty hostel which changed the atmosphere somewhat. Staff friendly and the place was immaculate

Adrian

08/09/21

Lovely hostel in a great location. Brilliant team. Had a great overnight stop

Reg & Karen Bestwick

28/08/21

Everything we wanted in a place to stay and nothing we didn't. Beautifully located in gardens, only 10 minutes walk from the station, superb showers, spacious toilets, nice lounge, good dining room. It was easy to add another night to the booking.

Jonathan

21/08/21

Comfortable hostel and very good value. Lovely large lounge which was good for meeting other guests. Clean bathrooms and good showers.

Jess

15/08/21

The location is the stunningly obvious wow-thing about this hostel. Set in the woods and in the incredible wider landscape. The other thing is the staff. These people were just fab. Happy to help with anything. Their stories were brilliant. They made our stay safe, fun and friendly. Thank you

Stu Packer

14/08/21

Check in was really welcoming. Having large open communal areas was great for our family stay and the pool table was an added bonus. Would return without hesitation.

Fiona

11/08/21

Great stay with the family on our way through Aviemore. Many Thanks

Stefan

06/08/21

Excellent

Andrew.

04/08/21

Thanks again for a great kind-friendly place to stay in Aviemore, with friendly staff.

Jono

02/08/21

Absolutely lovely. As long as we both survive, you will be my choice of place to stay from now on whenever I'm remotely near Aviemore and in need of a place to lay my head.

Taylor

28/07/21

great.

simon

19/07/21

Fab stay at Aviemore Youth Hostel. I had been hiking in the Cairngorms for a few days, it was so nice to stay a night in a comfy bed!The hostel is in a super location, it is very clean and welcoming. The hostel has a drying room and the main event is the showers! Which are super strong and hot!

Essex Hiker

16/07/21

Excellent location, clean, well maintained facilities with friendly, knowledgeable staff - highly recommended

Campbell

10/07/21

I stayed at the Aviemore hostel for 2 nights with my 2 kids in a private room with en-suite bathroom. The staff & accommodation were excellent and i would highly recommend.

bradgsmith

04/07/21

The staff really made our stay - extremely welcoming, helpful and really knowledgable about the local area. Staying in a hostel at the moment is definitely a bit different from normal but nothing you wouldn't expect. The little extra touches like free tea and coffee and designated showers made a big difference.

Megan

02/07/21

We were warmly welcomed and pleased with our 2 bunk room, which meant both children could have a top bunk and no fighting! We watched the Euros in a comfortable lounge in good company with other guests, enjoyed the free hot drinks and purchased a couple of local beers. The next day we were able to enjoy a day out in the Creagallichie Nature reserve via an underpass under the A9 so no additional car parking to worry about it. There outdoor space for the kids to play and handy local takeaways.

melismas

30/06/21

Great staff with very accommodating check in, clean rooms, and good common areas.

Duncan

Reasons to visit

Aviemore Youth Hostel sits within the Cairngorms National Park, voted one of the top 20 places to visit in the world by National Geographic Traveller Magazine. The park, in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, has something for everyone - from castles and distilleries to family attractions, water and snowsports, wildlife watching, and some incredible high and low level walking and cycling routes.

Visit the Cairngorm Reindeer Herd, sample a craft beer at the Cairngorm Brewery, discover Loch Morlich and the highest sandy beach in Britain and explore the Craigellachie National Nature Reserve.

Aviemore is the perfect location for families, groups and individuals looking to take advantage of this natural playground.