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.
Hostellers LOVE...
- 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
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.
02/03/19
Friendly and comfortable with lovely viewsLiz Collison
27/02/19
A very welcoming stay where everybody knows your name!Iain
26/02/19
Friendly welcome, superb food, great facilities and great location for getting out in the CairngormsSteve
23/02/19
Lovely friendly staff, with an amazing locationLouise
22/02/19
As I arrived early, there was no problem with leaving my heavy Backpack in the Lobby and at Check-in the staff was very friendly. I can only recommend this amazing location for a youthhostel and the lovely atmosphere there!(plus your out on a hikingtrail in no time)^_^ CheersSimon
22/02/19
Really happy to be able to bring our dog along. Lovely hostel, super friendly . Hope to go back and experience a different season.Mike
21/02/19
We booked the Cairngorm Lodge as it was such great access to the Northern Corries plus we had onsite catering for a good breakfast and evening meal before and after our big days in the hills. Our room was warm and comfortable, the facilities were immaculately clean, an excellent drying room and friendly reception. Perfect.Paul
21/02/19
First time staying in youth hostel. I was really impressed with facilities, approachability of staff and cleanliness. Normally I would just stay in bunkhouses but I see now these hostels are the future . Perfect location to do big days climbing and walking in the hills. The best part after exhausting yourself all day climbing is knowing you are coming back to a warm shower, a drying room , wifi and decent self catering facilities and if you can not be bothered to cook....a small restaurant.Steve B
17/02/19
Great staff who are very accomodating. We go every February with our kids.Chris
12/02/19
I love this hostel. The building is an old shooting lodge and has loads of character. The dormitory is spacious with large windows giving lovely views - not cramped or clinical. The kitchen is clean, well-organised and well-equipped and the dining room is large and spacious. There are a couple of cosy lounges and a great drying room. And the Cairngorms and Loch Morlich are on the doorstep.Natalie M
11/02/19
Really lovely hostel, friendly staff and very home-y feel. Low key atmosphere, lots of activites to do inside and out in the area. Loved the colour coded cutting boards in the kitchen and the free tea and coffee was a really nice perk.Al
04/02/19
A fantastic experience at a stunning, spacious hostel. Very helpful and friendly staff. Many thanks!Durham University Mountaineering Club
21/01/19
Group Winter Running Weekender-great weather and perfect set up having an exclusive let for over 40 people. Caroline was on hand but discrete and everything went like clockwork.Glee Club
21/10/18
Great stay for 3 nights. Extremely friendly and welcoming staff. Self catering kitchen good, but rather squashed when shared with a large group.Lovely hot showers.JanTay
18/10/18
great staff, good location near reindeer centre, beach and local pub.andrew
11/10/18
Excellent perfect after a big day in the hill!!!Warm, quiet space for reading & coffee.RWN24230
02/10/18
Wonderful house in a beatiful environment. We will come again :-)Wonderful house in a beatiful environment. We will come again :-)
27/09/18
This was my second night in a hostel and what a hostel Cairngorm Lodge is, it is located in the beautiful caringorm national park. There is a kitchen serving very good food with amazing friendly staff who are happy to help which was much needed following my four days motorbiking around the coast of Scotland. I will be returning next year - a must for anyone planning a trip to the Cairngorms.Ray from Manchester
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.
Hostellers LOVE...
- 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.
