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 dorms 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
For information on our COVID-19 practices and what to expect when staying with us please visit the FAQ’s section. Please also be aware of Scottish Government guidance when making your booking.
Aviemore Youth Hostel
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
20/05/22
Pleasant youth hostel, good location for Aviemore. Thanks.Billystar_01
19/05/22
This is my go-to hostel in Speyside, as it allows easy access up and down the valley. The facilities are really well-managed, and I appreciate being able to book private rooms.botanistaBecky
17/05/22
The best hostel I've ever been.Pavla
15/05/22
Great facilities, friendly & helpful staff. Amazing drying room, handy locked bike store. Communal kitchen facilities very goodLouise
15/05/22
Perfect. For £24 I'm really not sure what more you could ask for. Drying room, bike storage, helpful staff, clean, hot showers comfortable bed. Needless to say that we will be back! Many thanks.Dave
11/05/22
A great place to stay for my first stay in the Cairngorms. Good location for exploring the many hiking routes and for local amenities. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the self catering facilities were great and had everything you needed.Lucy
08/05/22
Clean and friendly hostel. Big dining/lounging areas, and a good drying room. Comfy duvets.Hannah
08/05/22
Lovely stay with good facilities, comfortable lounge, friendly staff. Rated low on facilities because of wifi.No
07/05/22
I have been having short stays at Aviemore Youth Hostel for many years. Now reopened post covid it is as good as ever. Top notch. Would recommend it.Chris
05/05/22
Friendly staff and well kept hostel. Really appreciated the check in system for visiting the mountains which provided comfort to family that someone else could see if I was missing.Nick
03/05/22
I enjoyed staying at Aviemore hostel because it is located close to the town centre of Aviemore. Also, the hostel is close to Cairngorms National Park, which provide easy access for hikers to access mountains.Samuel Wong
28/04/22
The hostel is in great location in Aviemore, the overall atmosphere is amazing, staff was very friendly (special shout out to Hamish), it was clean, and it was quiet to get some great nights sleep.Eline Hageraats
27/04/22
Short one night stay at Aviemore on a bike trip Inverness to Edinburgh. The hostel is petfectly placed on the edge of town and has everything needed by a tired cyclist. Friendly staff and good breakfast.Catherine
26/04/22
L'ambiance est très chaleureuse, l'emplacement de l'hôtel est très beau au creux des montagnes.Mélissande
24/04/22
Great hostel in a wonderful spot next to a nature reserve. Indian restaurant up the road is worth a visit!Richard
23/04/22
Warm welcome, well equipped facilities, ideally located.Eva
17/04/22
Just the most wonderful staff and hostel. Had a fantastic stay. Thank you so muchMugtree
16/04/22
We stayed in a family room with our two children....10 and 12. It was easy, comfortable and really relaxing. Great location which was ideal for us as we were travelling by public transport. Kids felt safe enough to walk around on their own and to be in the communal lounge space. A great way to introduce kids to hostelling holidays. Facilities and comfort were beyond our expectations. Will definitely be hostelling again.Becs
15/04/22
Beautiful location, comfy bed, plenty of space to chill and forest nearby. It was great!Mars
14/04/22
Excellent facilities, friendly staff and always interesting to mix with people from all around the world.Stephen from Chesterfield
30/03/22
superbTony Meeson
27/03/22
Friendly, efficient, great staff and location.Thanks.Rob
26/03/22
A very friendly hostel, well maintained with great facilities. Very helpful staff.Ross
26/03/22
Simple, Excellent, always enjoy my stay at SYHA Aviemore.Tredders
26/03/22
Effectively a self-service hotel with large dining and social areas. Excellent for groups visiting for activities with a drying room and bike storageKdog
24/03/22
A very comfortable hostel, with pleasant facilities, in a useful location. Great staff.Jeffrey
22/03/22
Love the place, been to many times to count, and will be back again no doubt.Peter
22/03/22
Always a great place to stay and a good mix of people.Lawrence
21/03/22
The staff are really cheery and helpful. The residents were gracious and pleasant. The kitchen is well-stocked. The bed was cosy and the dorm was spacious. I'll be back!Dave
21/03/22
I have used this hostel previously and 4 times this season. The staff are always very friendly and the place is clean and comfortable with a much needed drying room. Its location is excellent.Rockape
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.
