Aviemore Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
Surrounded by woodland, Aviemore Youth Hostel sits on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park and is just a short walk from Aviemore town centre. It’s the ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts, families, schools and groups looking to explore the beautiful national park and surrounding area.
The youth hostel offers a range of shared accommodation and private rooms and has a great range of facilities including a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, a large dining area and spacious lounge with stunning views of the Cairngorm Mountains and surrounding woodland inhabited by red squirrels and other wildlife. There's a large drying room to cater for Scotland's unpredictable climate and ample parking for cars and buses.
Just nine miles from the Cairngorm Mountain funicular and snowsports area, Aviemore Youth Hostel provides an ideal base for year-round activities. Most activities take place on the Rothiemurchus Estate, a fabulous area with easy paths through the picturesque Caledonian Pine Forest.
Local attractions include the Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Highland Wildlife Park, Loch Garten RSPB and Strathspey Steam Railway.
The hostel also hosts a Scottish Natural Heritage visitor centre, including the amazing peregrine Nest Cam and helpful information about Craigellachie National Nature Reserve. Visitors are welcome to pop in at any time.
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
15/10/18
Stay here every year to take part in Aviemore races and ticks all the boxes for us.Doric Quine
15/10/18
Very clean and welcoming Hostel, Great value and warm welcome from a highly capable venue team. I'd come again!!Lairig Ghru Runner
15/10/18
We came as a group of friends for the Aviemore Half Marathon and 10K. Very brilliant accommodation, great to be able to cook our own food, which helped keeping the costs at a minimum. And great to have a friendly atmosphere shared with many other fellow runners. Every time I am in Aviemore, this is my preferred choice for accommodation. Never disappoints!LC
14/10/18
Stayed here for a couple of nights with my 3 grandchildren. Comfy, friendly, cosy :)Fiona
10/10/18
I absolutely loved my stay here. The location is awesome, right in the middle of peaceful nature but also close to the town. And close by are many amazing hiking trails! The common room was perfect for relaxing on the comfortable couches. The atmosphere was great, very quiet but also sociable. I strongly recommend staying in this hostel and exploring the area from there!The only small downside was that the cleaning started at 10am, and maybe individual reading lights by each bed would be nice.Elisabeth
07/10/18
The dorm room I stayed in was very spacious and clean, the bathrooms/toilets where clean and the showers had plenty of hot water. The breakfast was good and the staff very nice and helpfull. Although I only stayed one night, I really enjoyed my stay.Bram
05/10/18
Peaceful. Watching Red Squirrels out the window.MaxMTB
02/10/18
Friendly, clean, well placed, one of the best hostels I've been to in the worldAndrew
02/10/18
Gorgeous hostel in a perfect area in Aviemore close to all outdoor activities. Huge rooms, awesome kitchen and common areas, laundry, nice showers, the cleanest hostel I've ever been in.Gorgeous, super clean Hostel
01/10/18
The Aviemore Youth Hostel has spacious comfortable public spaces whilst the dorms are a good size at 3 bunks. I was only there for 1 night but would definitely return.Jenny B
30/09/18
Superb location and a good hostel. Enjoyed our stay.Richard from St Albans
29/09/18
Very friendly hostel.Paul
27/09/18
It may not be of interest to all, but the view from the lounge of the grounds is wonderful. I saw three red squirrels on the bird feeders and lots of other wildlife. It is a beautiful and relaxing setting.Sloop Dan G.
18/09/18
Efficient service, clean rooms and friendly,helpful staff. great stayAnthony McAree
13/09/18
We enjoyed the walk up to the view point on a crag behind the hostel, through a birch forest.Robert
25/08/18
We had a wonderful bicycle ride along the Old Logging Way to Loch Morlich.Melina&Anna
25/08/18
ExcellentCairngorm Freewheeler!
31/07/18
Friendly stay for family with young children, excellent cooking facilities making it easy and cheap to cater to their needs.Mags
27/07/18
Super hostel in a great location, ideal base for outdoor activities. Easy access by road rail and bus. Shops, supermarket, cafes, restaurants and bars all within walking distance. Hostel staff are friendly and helpful, the reception and lounge relaxing. And the showers after a long day are just bliss. The kitchen can be busy so be flexible with your eating times. See the red squirrels and birds sharing the food, and enjoy your stay.Marion
12/07/18
Do the Craigellachie nature trails, particularly the climb to the cairn. Hard work but worth the effort especially on a sunny day.Julian
30/06/18
The trail behind the hostel is worth doing,takes you onto a summit which gives superb views of the Cairngorms.Jim H
23/06/18
Great location for getting to by rail and travelling on from by bus, bike or foot.1984
31/05/18
Geat location, very friendly and helpful staff, plenty of space, big kitchen, good clean facilities, secure cycle store - what's not to like!Neil Gavins
30/05/18
Excellent hostel, close to the town centre. Easy access to many outdoor activities. On cycle route 7, with many other routes for the beginner up to the experienced cyclist.Dave
26/05/18
A great place to stay, the staff were very friendlyChristine Arnold-Solomon
16/05/18
Great hostel would stay again.Ronan
14/05/18
Great location in town, we made it to the pub and drove up to the mountainsJan
07/05/18
Great location tucked away feels like it is in the forest but only a short walk to the town. Comfortable and clean, helpful staff.Katie
13/04/18
Would highly recommend aviemore hostel to anyone the staff are very helpful and polite and the location is near the train station.Emma Hayes
13/04/18
Great, friendly , helpful accommodating staff. Thank you.B
- 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, take a trip on the Cairngorm Funicular Railway 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.
