Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
Please note – We are continuing to modernise our hostels and work will be carried out on the externals of Cairngorm Lodge from June to October. Our on-site team are working hard to minimise any disruption, but please be aware that you may experience some noise between 8am and 6pm daily.
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel is a former shooting lodge in the heart of Cairngorms National Park, seven miles from Aviemore with stunning views towards the Northern Corries.
The hostel offers a range of comfortable private rooms and spacious shared accommodation with separate washrooms. Guests can opt for a continental breakfast, lunch or evening meal served in the dining room or take advantage of the large, well-equipped self-catering kitchen.
The hostel is licensed so why not relax and enjoy a locally brewed beer or a glass of wine in the cosy lounge while taking in the view across the Cairngorms. Other facilities include a pool table, laundry, drying room and secure bike store. Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception.
Due to the hostel’s remote location, WiFi is free but access is limited.
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 also nearby and, for something different, visit the Reindeer Centre, where you can feed and learn about these friendly free-roaming animals.
The hostel sits across the road from the banks of Loch Morlich, which boasts the highest sandy beach
in the UK.
Dogs are welcome at Cairngorm Lodge, for a small fee, when booking a private room. Please notify us in
advance to ensure that a dog-friendly room is available.
Please note: Dogs are allowed in the common room/lounge
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Why stay?
- Fantastic location in the Cairngorm National Park
- Friendly, welcoming staff
- Great food
- Secure lockers and Luggage Store
- Private rooms available
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
Open all year
Reception Hours
07:00 - 10:00 and 17:00- 22:30/23:00 on weekends
Check in
17:00pm
Check out
10:00am
Access Hours
Late arrival and access outside opening hours is by pre-arrangement only.
Amenities
Free Wifi
Private Rooms Available
Family Rooms Available
Suitable for Groups
Lounge Area
Cafe
Self Catering Kitchen
Alcohol Licence
Laundry Room
Drying Room
Shopping Nearby
Pool Table
Secure Lockers
Luggage Store
Bike Store
Access with limited mobility
Suitable for wheelchair users with assistance
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Pet Dogs Welcome
Catering Available (Full Meal Service)
Complimentary Tea and Coffee available in Self Catering Kitchen
Guest Reviews
10/07/19
First class. Excellent staff. Wonderful stay as always.no
09/07/19
We brought a group of young people to stay at the cairngorm Lodge and their overall experience was amazing. the young people loved the area and the staff were extremely friendly.Oot Scoot n Aboot Youth Group
09/07/19
Really nice staff, great placeÅ
09/07/19
Staff was unbelievably friendly, felt like a summer camp for adults! Great location as well, the loch is beautiful.Scotland backpacker
30/06/19
Food was excellent, great hostel.Kyle
30/06/19
Fantastic location, really friendly and surprisingly comfortable bedsRoz
28/06/19
A very well located hostel with great common spaces. It was lovely to be able to walk out the door and straight onto the trails. Staff were very friendly and helpful and other guests were very nice too.Olwen R
28/06/19
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27/06/19
The most important thing was that the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Great stay, thanks.Old Grey Man of Ben Macdui
27/06/19
Very reasonable price and great location.M
24/06/19
I can highly recommend this Youth Hostel, the Location is amazing, the People who are working there are very helpful and friendly and everything is very clean.Danilo
23/06/19
Great place, great staff!Mandy
21/06/19
It was good to see the benefits of refurbishments since my last visit a few years back. Sorry we couldn't stay longer.Phil And Phillipa
20/06/19
This has been our second stay at Cairngorm Lodge and once again everyone enjoyed themselves. The staff are extremely helpful and made everyone feel most welcome. Set in a wonderful location, close to many amenities and places of interest, it makes a fantastic location for our school residential. We certainly wouldn't travel for eight hours with fifty children if it wasn't worthwhile!!Littleborough Community Primary School
16/06/19
Have stayed before and hopfully will stay again. Excellent facilitie in a beautiful location.Jim
12/06/19
The Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel is a warm, welcoming place to stay. The staff are helpful and friendly. The rooms are comfortable, clean and a blessing after a very busy day and the food is fantastic, proper home cooking. Our group have returned to this hostel for many years and will continue to do so. Thank you for a wonderful stay Caroline and team.School Group
10/06/19
Another fantastic stay at Gairloch Sands. Many thanks.Lesley Harrison
05/06/19
I had a lovely 3 night stay, the bunks are comfortable with two pillows and a cosy plump duvet.Location is great, I did lots of walking along trails straight from the hostel.Rachel D
05/06/19
A party of 11 of us walking the Lairig Ghru stayed the night before. Great friendly welcome to this excellent hostel. The rooms are welcoming and in good condition. The staff really good, especially good service from the kitchen as we all ate an evening meal and most had an early breakfast too. Well done all.Peter Rickard
04/06/19
Big thanks to David on reception for staying on late after I phoned to say I had been held up and would be arriving after reception normally closes. It was a really relaxed and friendly welcome when I actually arrived which I appreciated (when it might have been a frosty 'you are late' one).Stuart
03/06/19
A very clean and friendly atmosphere with very helpful staff. Exceeded our expectations for a hostel. Would recommend if visiting the Cairngorm national forest!Colorado visitors
02/06/19
Great, friendly staff and a lovely setting. Would recommend.Mike
02/06/19
Good hostel in a cracking location, with very helpful, friendly staff.Yes
29/05/19
Great location. Staff very friendly and helpful.Jo
28/05/19
Really lovely and cosy youth hostel. Great to have a quiet room as well as a common room area. Bathrooms and showers are a little bit tired, but everything else more than makes up for that. Definitely coming back.Jo
26/05/19
Brilliant hostel absolutely no complaints. Staff so welcoming and informative.Charles C
25/05/19
I have used this hostel previously and found the staff, facilities and location fit my requirements perfectly. Hope to stay there again in future. It's a superb location for anyone visiting the Cairngorms for any outdoor activity.Brian W
25/05/19
Cairngorm Lodge Y.H. is in a great location for bagging the Northern Cairngorm Munroe's. Good food on site means you don't have to go out looking for a meal after a strenuous day on the hills. Friendly staff, plenty of rooms to relax & enjoy a beer in the evening. Really enjoyed our stay & hope to return one day. Would recommend Cairngorm Lodge to anyone looking for accommodation in the northern cairngorms. Steve, Jim & RichardSteve, Jim & Richard, Northants.
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel is a former shooting lodge in the heart of Cairngorms National Park, seven miles from Aviemore with stunning views towards the Northern Corries.
The hostel offers a range of comfortable private rooms and spacious shared accommodation with separate washrooms. Guests can opt for a continental breakfast, lunch or evening meal served in the dining room or take advantage of the large, well-equipped self-catering kitchen.
The hostel is licensed so why not relax and enjoy a locally brewed beer or a glass of wine in the cosy lounge while taking in the view across the Cairngorms. Other facilities include a pool table, laundry, drying room and secure bike store. Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception.
Due to the hostel’s remote location, WiFi is free but access is limited.
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 also nearby and, for something different, visit the Reindeer Centre, where you can feed and learn about these friendly free-roaming animals.
The hostel sits across the road from the banks of Loch Morlich, which boasts the highest sandy beach
in the UK.
Dogs are welcome at Cairngorm Lodge, for a small fee, when booking a private room. Please notify us in
advance to ensure that a dog-friendly room is available.
Please note: Dogs are allowed in the common room/lounge
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Why stay?
- Fantastic location in the Cairngorm National Park
- Friendly, welcoming staff
- Great food
- Secure lockers and Luggage Store
- Private rooms available
Reasons to visit
Cairngorm Lodge 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.
Cairngorm Lodge is the perfect location for families, groups and individuals looking to take advantage of this natural playground.
