Aviemore Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
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 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.
Hostellers LOVE...
- Great location, very friendly staff
- Secure baggage store
- Lockers
- Private rooms available
Aviemore Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
Open all year
Reception Hours
07:00 - 22:30
Check in
3:00pm
Check out
10:00am
Access Hours
Access available until 02:00 on Friday/Saturday nights. Late arrival and access available outside opening hours by pre-arrangement only.
Amenities
Free Wifi
Private Rooms Available
Family Rooms Available
Suitable for Groups
Self Catering Kitchen
Laundry Room
Drying Room
Shopping Nearby
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Alcohol Licence
Lounge/TV Room
Secure Lockers
Bike Store
Luggage Store
Conference and meeting facilities
Access with limited mobility
Group catering packages available on request and by prior arrangement
Complimentary Tea and Coffee available in Self Catering Kitchen
Guest Reviews
17/04/19
Absolutely perfect!"JK
17/04/19
Absolutely perfect!JK
14/04/19
My family and I have just come back from a brilliant 6 night stay at the hostel. Hostel itself was great with everything we needed. Staff very friendly, welcoming and efficient. I would not hesitate to recommend to friends and we'll definitely come again. Thank you.Caroline, Edinburgh
09/04/19
We had a peaceful and comfortable stay at Aviemore YHA. Staff are friendly and helpful and the facilities were clean and working!Kim Stephenson
08/04/19
Friendly , welcoming and extremely helpful staff. Great location and facilities. Comfortable bed.PG
30/03/19
Pleasant stay in comfortable, clean, friendly hostel in a beautiful part of the country.Auldgran
27/03/19
I stayed in this hostel because I was attending a ski touring course. It was a perfect base, clean, warm, dry, comfortable and very welcoming. I will definitely be back and have already recommended it to some of my friends.Richard
26/03/19
Fantastic hostel in a fantastic locationAlex
23/03/19
Fantastic atmosphere, great facilities and very clean.Antonio
21/03/19
Very pleasant staff and hostelAdam
20/03/19
There is always a.warm welcome at Aviemore Hostel. The beds are very comfortable, and you get 2 pillows! Looking forward to returning soon.AINSYBOY
07/03/19
Most spacious hostel I've stayed at. Nice open activities room. Wasn't busy because it's the down season I'm guessing but I imagine it's a lively place when full.Matt
07/03/19
Stayed at the hostel before for previous climbing trips. Great venue, great location with easy access to the highlands. Staff were always helpful and a great camaraderie between the folks stopping there.Andrew McIntyre
04/03/19
Very good. Friendly and helpful staff.Ben
28/02/19
Great location with good transport links both for local and travel further afield.This was a major factor for choosing aviemore and then on top of that the hostel itself was very comfortable with a relaxed vibe, a good self catering kitchen and excellent showers.Anonymous
27/02/19
Warm, friendly, comfortable hostel in a fantastic location. Nice facilities. This was my first visit and I shall return. Thanks to everyone.SG
25/02/19
Great location near the mountains and pubs with a drying room for the kit. Thanks to all the staff, Chris - Adventure BristolChris - Adventure Bristol
25/02/19
I have stayed several times at Aviemore YH. As I am in my 80's and have gone green (given up my car), its location near to public transport and local facilities, combined with the opportunity to take bus to fantastic near-by forest walks and Cairngorm views, suits me perfectly. Staff are invariably well informed, cheerful and don't seem to mind getting the spare key if you lock yourself out of your room after reception is closed for the night!Carol
25/02/19
Quite a traditional hostel with a really convivial atmosphere. Most guests are in Aviemore for the same reason and hostelling is a great way to share ideas for days out, intelligence on conditions in the hills etc.Mark, Northern Ireland
24/02/19
Near perfect hostel, would of stayed here longer if I could!Wandering Dazai
24/02/19
Great value accommodation in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park. The rooms were comfortable and the shared facilities were good. There are great showers and a choice of the quiet or more noisy lounges.PR
23/02/19
Brilliant location. Fantastic living area. Great size, well equipped and clean kitchen and dining area.Nathalie J.
21/02/19
We have no complaints! The check-in process was simple, the beds were clean and comfortable, and the showers were very very pleasant. In the evening we spent time in the large but busy common room and played board games before we went to bed. In the morning, the leaving process was just as easy as check-in, and we were on our way! Thank you Aviemore Youth Hostel!We had a great time at this hostel! Everyone was friendly, the rooms were a great size, and fantasti
21/02/19
Excellent stay thank you very much. The lounge area is a bonus with plenty of areas so doesn't feel crowded and so many windows to look out from and a warm fire!!! There was a group of sixth formers in the hostel by the way whose behaviour was impeccable and they were polite and friendly without losing their sense of humour and teenager character. If you could let their teachers know I would appreciate it.Barbara
18/02/19
I needed somewhere to stay for one night in Aviemore and this was perfect. Reasonable price, good showers, everything I needed in the kitchen.Catherine
09/02/19
Love Aviemore YH! Okay, it's definitely classic 60's architecture, which is maybe getting a bit long in the tooth but it's got the proper authentic hostel vibe. Real outdoorsy folk doing outdoorsy things. Staff are lovely; friendly and welcoming. And the showers- just brilliant! Great value as well. What's not to like?thedavemeister
07/02/19
Wonderful showersAnnette
02/02/19
Awesome location, awesome staff, awesome experience everytime I have stayed (4 times and counting)Richard Ratty Newman
01/02/19
Value for money, great showers, amazing atmosphere and locationMasha outside
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 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.
Hostellers LOVE...
- Great location, very friendly staff
- Secure baggage store
- Lockers
- Private rooms available
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.
