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.
For information on hostel accessibility please click here
Why stay?
- 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
15:00
Check out
10:00
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
18/08/19
Overnight stay, comfortable. Good facilities. Good continental b/fastIbson
14/08/19
Super clean, very good kitchen, nice common area, great location, great value. Everything you could want in a hostel, and more. Marta was also very kind and helpful at check-in.Zack
14/08/19
As expected, a lovely hostel just where I needed it.Bob from Wrexham
05/08/19
The hostel is fine, the room good and the shower/toilet clean.We were just passing through so it catered for us well. The self catering felt a little worn out but apart from that all was good.Paul
27/07/19
FantasticOeej
25/07/19
My stay at the hostel was brief but an extremely positive experience. I would highly highly recommend anyone to stay at this facility. I slept like a baby and it was nice to wake up to the wonderful Scottish people, fresh-air & sunshine. Thank you and I will definitely be back soon. Cheers, Maggie :)Canadian Nurse
24/07/19
Great location, modern facilities, large kitchen and dining space. Plenty of parking & friendly staff. What more could I expect ?Chris, Sheffield
24/07/19
In a great position within the town and wider access across the area, including the Cairngorm. A helpful treat and good facilitiesSteve
22/07/19
We were a large party of 16 staying for an adventure weekend. The location was excellent and all of the staff went out their way to ensure we had an excellent time. The hostel was very clean and the facilities were first class. We had booked breakfast which was really good with a very good choice and the staff kept it regularly topped up. The staff ensured we had a great time.Scott
21/07/19
Nice simple hostel right by the centre of Aviemore. Good cooking facilities.Yes
15/07/19
Excellent hostel. Showers are fantastic & place is in great locationYes
15/07/19
Have stayed at the hostel on a couple occasions and have had a fantastic time each time I have stayed everything you on your doorstep friendly staff and facilities are excellent. Would highly recommend this place to anyone.Yes
10/07/19
We stayed just one night, but we enjoyed the hostel very much as it had this young and fresh feeling. A place to stay, definately.Yes
05/07/19
The staff are really friendly and helpful. The hostel is most conveniently located for the railway station and the centre of Aviemore. It is quiet and well equipped. There is a large dining room and generous communal areas.Leader of secondary school group staying for Duke of Edinburgh Award.
04/07/19
Walked from Blair Atholl to Aviemore over two days in very mixed weather with a camp at the ruins of Bynack Lodge.A wet n windy walk through the Lairig Ghru with Aviemore on the horizon confirmed a night in the hostel would be preferable to another potentially wet night in the tent ?? £24 was an excellent price to pay for the warmth of a shower and the comfort of the shelter.An excellent facility????Weary travellers happy for a shower and a bed
23/06/19
An excellent hostel with lots of space i the lounge and dining areas. Well stocked kitchen (which also had cafetieres!) and plenty space for storing food. Grounds were well kept and the location was idealKriss
20/06/19
Great location! Near trails and town. Perfect for our 2 day stay. Kitchen was extensive and fully stocked.Katherine s
17/06/19
This hostel is everything a hostel should be - clean, well-run and with plenty of facilities. The showers were hot and strong, the staff helpful and there were plenty of areas to relax in. This time I had a single room, which was comfortable and secure, and the radiator worked. The kitchen was clean and well organised. Breakfast was tasty, especially he croissants! Thanks for a great stay.Rebecca
16/06/19
We stayed in Aviemore twice. That says it all. Tremendous all age atmosphere and really well run. Particularly impressed with staff sharing their knowledge about the outdoors. Great vibe here and will return.Kevin, Ireland.
14/06/19
Great hostel. Lots of opportunities for hiking in Aviemore and Glenmore. Good beds. Great common areas. Kind staff.Line
13/06/19
A clean and comfortable hostel, friendly staff, well located for the town.A. Storey
12/06/19
A very pleasant stay in a great location for birdlife. Staff were very helpful for my group that have not used youth hostels for a while.Will Rogers
11/06/19
It's in such a great setting with lots of walk locally, long and short and plenty of wildlife.Yes
05/06/19
Ideal location for exploring area or just passing through.Frank
03/06/19
A really nice hostel with great kitchen, clean hot showers and comfy beds. There is a lot to do in the area and this hostel is in a great location to explore.Chris
28/05/19
Used this place for the Tour of the Highlands. Perfect place to rest up. Bike storage, showers and a comfy bed. Job done. Thank you.Great pit stop
26/05/19
Excellent helpful staff, comfortable hostel, great locationLizzyA
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.
For information on hostel accessibility please click here
Why stay?
- 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.
