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.
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
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
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
20/05/19
We only overnighted en route to Ullapool but wished we could have stayed longer. We had a private room, not ensuite but shower/WC facilities were nearby and were very clean and spacious. We loved the hostel, the setting was beautiful and we enjoyed the wide views from the lounge window. Very convenient for town centre amenities and seemed to be well-equipped with everything that hostellers would need. We had the continental breakfast which was good. The staff were pleasant and helpful.Joyce S
20/05/19
An excellent hostel with a positive and enthusiastic staff led by Douglas the manager.They are very accommodating and supportive and nothing is too much of a problem for them.Breakfast is excellent and the evening meal which they provide for us is very popular with staff and our pupils. This is about the 8th year we have stayed for 8 nights with an average 68 pupils and 16 staff per night. We are always made to feel very welcome and have built up an excellent working relationship with DouglasGraeme ESMS
16/05/19
Booking and check-in was easy. The staff were friendly and the hostel was comfortable. Close to Aviemore and easy to shop for food or eat out. Not far to drive to the hills for adventures.Sharon
12/05/19
Aviemore YHA is a comfortable hostel in a wonderful position. The communal kitchen is great and the common lounge rooms comfortable. The room met our expectations and the beds were comfortable.Diana, from Australia
11/05/19
Very clean cosy well located hostel, just 5mins walk from railway station and bus stop.Staff all friendly and helpful-kitchen well equipped, and lovely to look out on local wildlife from kitchen window.Carol Mcm
07/05/19
Great find. Nicely surprised. Came with our cot but fond one already in the room. No ensuite of course but lots of private showers and toilets which was awesome. Quiet tidy and close to everything you need and start of the Craigellachie on your doorstep. What more can u ask forCecile
07/05/19
Well done Aviemore youth hostel (again) for looking after 12 gents on our break,staff at check in were very helpful,our rooms were spotless and big enough to hold 4 gentsAlthough we dident eat in the hostel the kitchen facilities are also plenty full and cleanWe are already looking at our next tripCycling/walking weekend
07/05/19
It was a pleasant stay in a beautiful surrounding. The staff was lovely and really helpful!Anne
04/05/19
The atmosphere in this Hostel is great! The dorm is comfortable and I slept surprisingly good. It is very clean and in the kitchen is everything you need. The staff is super friendly and very helpful when it comes to hiking. I will def come back. And Aviemore is so cute and nice too. Of course the sourroundings are amazing, the Cairngorms National Park is really somethingVali
03/05/19
Very friendly and helpful staff, very comfortableAni
02/05/19
Great location and had everything that I hope for in a hostel: friendly, efficient team running the place, clean facilities, sufficiently spacious commons areas, and more social space outside.Sandra
30/04/19
Very comfortableColin Ward
28/04/19
Four adults and four kids. Great base for our canoe trip down the river Spey and you let us leave cars there, which was fantastic!Ian (Derbyshire)
24/04/19
I come back here regularly as it's such a good atmosphere and excellent value for money.Rosemary
24/04/19
We had a great stay in a family room at this clean and friendly hostel. The facilities were great and everyone was friendly. The communal area was warm and comfortable. The location was perfect for walking into town and going biking on the Rothiemurchus estate.Mrs Kennedy
23/04/19
Stayed at Aviemore hostel many times, location great for the village & all amenities. Staff are welcoming, friendly & helpful. Rooms comfortable. Facilities very good & nice to meet other people from all over the world.Heather S
23/04/19
Very quiet area, comfy bed, adequate plug sockets, exceptionally clean, incredibly good value. Would definitely book here againTom
23/04/19
clean & quiet rooms, comfy beds, nice lounge & a big kitchen! definitely worth a stay :)Eva
17/04/19
Absolutely perfect!"JK
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.
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.
