Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
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
16/05/19
A perfect combination of hostel self catering and meals prepared. Fabulous location!Mudjester
15/05/19
A fantastic hostel in an incredible location. The rooms are comfortable and clean, and not too small. The kitchen is unbelievably well outfitted, with every piece of cooking equipment one could need, all very well kept. The staff went above and beyond their call of duty, providing hiking advice and generally being extremely pleasant. I had a really good experience staying here!Visiter
13/05/19
We had a great time. Lovely hostel.Mr
13/05/19
Nice place , very confortable . The location is perfect to go hiking around .Simon
11/05/19
Great dining roomHelen
08/05/19
Friendly staff, good food, great value.JS
05/05/19
Excellent hostel in an excellent location. Good value for moneySuperRon59
05/05/19
Caroline and her team do a fantastic job at making guests welcome at Cairngorm Lodge.Alasdair
01/05/19
Excellent hostel. Clean, tidy, great facilities, friendly folk, good food [we ate evening meal and breakfast], great value, what more could one want. Self-catering facilities seemed a bit small for any really large group but didn't worry us.Peter Rickard
30/04/19
An excellent location to base our Scouts Expedition Challenge activities for the weekend. In the heart of the park with easy access to cycling and walking routes. This was our third visit to the hostel over a few years and the largest group (15 Scouts & 5 Adults) we have brought to date. The hostel facilities are very good and there is a nice social atmosphere with other hostellers. Bunk beds may not suit everyone but they are very comfortable when you are used to camping out in tents!Alistair (Aberdeen Scouts)
25/04/19
Caroline and her Team run an extremely clean and efficient hostel whist still being super comfy and friendly.The lounge areas are particularly inviting and conducive to interaction with other guests. Perfect site for the great outdoors , then rest and relaxation in the evenings. Thank you Cairngorm Team, Carol, AustraliaYes
24/04/19
Always a helpful bunch on reception who remember you from previous visits.Philip Graves
23/04/19
Fantastic location, great hostel and friendly staff - what more could you need for a sunny Easter weekend?Janet
23/04/19
Nice hostel in beautiful location.Jon
23/04/19
This was our first family hosteling experience and we couldn't have picked a better place! We loved our stay here.V Flyn
22/04/19
Spotlessly clean with very helpful and knowledgeable staffDave P
19/04/19
If you are planning on doing some outdoor activities in the Cairngorm this is the place to stay. Very clean and great cooking facilities!Jess
18/04/19
Family stay, two adults & two children (13 & 10) plus dog. We stayed in a family room on the ground floor. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Facilities met our requirements, although we did not use it on this occasion, the YH has a kitchen serving both Breakfast & Evening meals. Common Room has pool table and selection of DVDs & Videos (yes, Videos!!). Location is out of Aviemore (6 Miles) but very well located for Cairngorm Mountains and Glenmore Forrest Park. Will certainly be back.Michael
14/04/19
First classaland
04/04/19
Friendly staff, great spot! Perfect for our family trip to the Cairngorms!A Fox
03/04/19
Very friendly staff and a very beautiful location.Chris & Sylvio
28/03/19
Caroline & staff always provide a warm welcome & a comfortable stay. Cairngorm Lodge has become a home from home.Andy
28/03/19
Awesome hostel. Awesome team. Awesome location.G Findlay
25/03/19
A great stay at Cairngorm Lodge; mountains, forests, lochs and even a beach nearby! The hostel isn't shiny and new but is very well kept and extremely clean with good self catering facilities and helpful staff.Charlotte
22/03/19
Great location and cafeBest drying room
21/03/19
A brilliant place to stay with our school group. Really friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms and all facilities provided. The drying room was much appreciated after a day on the slopes. The cooked breakfast was amazing and the evening meals were extremely tasty and well received by all of our group.Tiree High School
17/03/19
best drying room in any hostelfrequent visitor
17/03/19
Wonderful location.friendly knowledgable and competent staff.All very helpful and cheerful.The food was plentiful, well prepared and very tasty. An excellent short stay.Lesley
05/03/19
Super!Torge
04/03/19
Hostel manager is excellent. Friendly and helpful.Please do not publish, internal use only.
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.
