Cairngorm Lodge
About About this youth hostel ....
Set in the heart of Cairngorms National Park with views over the Northern Corries, this award winning youth hostel is only seven miles from Aviemore and a short walk from the banks of Loch Morlich, with the highest sandy beach in the UK.
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel offers a wide range of comfortable private rooms and shared dorms all with separate washrooms. Other facilities include: a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, two comfortable lounges, pool table, laundry, drying room and a 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 for all guests but access is limited due to the hostel location.
Cairngorm Lodge is a dog-friendly hostel. If you would like to book yourself and your dog into the hostel, please phone the hostel direct on +44 (0) 1479 861 238 to check availability. There is a small charge of £7.50 per night for your dog when staying in our hostels.
‘Wee’ and Full Breakfast available along with Evening Meals (please remember to pre-book your breakfast).
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Why stay?
- Award Winning Youth Hostel in Cairngorms National Park
- Seven miles from Aviemore with a regular bus service
- Walking distance from Loch Morlich
- Friendly team with expert local knowledge
- Dog Friendly
- Great for families and outdoor enthusiasts
- Licensed café bar, serving coffee, local beers and wine
For more information on the hostel, accessibility and the local area please click here
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
March to October (RentaHostel available all year)
Reception Hours
07:00-10:00 and 17:00-22:30 (23:00 at weekends)
Check in
17:00 - 22.30
Check out
07.00 - 10:00
Access Hours
Late arrival is by pre-arrangement only
Amenities
Pet Dogs Welcome
Private Rooms
Suitable for Groups
Alcohol Licence
Catering
Drying Room
Free Parking (limited on-site) p
Guest Kitchen
Free Wifi
Laundry Room
Lounge Area
Lounge/TV Room
Pool Table
Towel Hire
Secure Lockers
Packed Lunches Available
Bike Store
Guest Reviews
11/02/2024
Idea location for our needs. Good facilities, warm and comfortable hostel to come back to after a day on the hill. Manager very helpful and friendlyBrian
11/02/2024
Another excellent stay; we stayed as a 30 strong mountain rescue team and the hostel and manager were excellent. Very comfortable and great venue.No
13/11/2023
The stay was absolutely perfect for our group getaway. Mark was extremely friendly and welcoming on arrival and gave a nice tour around the place. He was also very accommodating and available for support when needed. The location is just perfect for a lot of activities with a cute wholesome bar/cafe down the road, a beach nearby with stunning views, and a stone throw away from the Cairngorms Reindeer Herd. All just perfect for a winter getaway! Will happily be coming back.Jamie
07/11/2023
I had an absolutely amazing stay at Cairngorm Lodge! The staff were super friendly, and the general atmosphere of the place was quite unique. The location was the best you can get, and I just feel really honoured to have chosen Cairngorm Lodge for my holiday. Thank you!NO
29/10/2023
I just wish to come back to Scotland for another stay :-)Olivier Bodart
27/10/2023
I am a big fan of this particular Hostel. Coming back again and again since the early nineties. And I will keep on doing so.Heike
25/10/2023
Very spacious. We loved the individual lights and sockets / charging points above beds. Fantastic communal areas, great washing facilities & amazing views.Katie
22/10/2023
Lovely hostel in a great location, comfy beds, friendly helpful staff, perfectly clean. Some excellent retro fittings dotted about the place - like the internal glass panels between the Quiet Room and the corridor.Katie
21/10/2023
Warm and welcoming atmosphere, staff really helpful about local trails, great location & lovely facilities. We will definitely be back!Holly
20/10/2023
Very nice hostel in a great location. Staff friendly and helpful. Warm, comfortable bed in a large room. Nice and warm despite the cold, howling gale outside.Angus
11/10/2023
As always an excellent stay. I wish to commend the staff - who are very hard working but always with a smileellie
07/10/2023
Best hostel i have ever stayed at! Met amazing people and the staff was really friendly. Amazing for hiking in the cairngormsEmily
05/10/2023
I've lost count of the times I've stayed at Cairngorm Lodge, looking forward to coming again for my own pleasure when I'm not assessing a DofE expedition. Lovely to see updates with the new bedside facilities. Nice comfy bed. Also appreciated being able to get in and use the toilet outwith the opening hours!Anne
05/10/2023
Wonderful location, staff incredibly friendly and helpful, uncluttered and very clean.No
20/09/2023
The Cairngorm Lodge is a very good host in a good location for walking in the Cairngorms.NO
20/09/2023
Lovely staff - we had a great stay.Mag Payne
19/09/2023
Great stay. Second visit here. Delicious dinner (curry) and really welcoming, friendly staff. Very much appreciated being allowed to shelter a few hours after checkout as rain was heavy and I was car-less. Brilliant hostel.Debbie
19/09/2023
Great location, lovely helpful staff and overall good value. Would like to return.Gill
14/09/2023
Perfectly nice and helpful staffYes
06/09/2023
Nice place to stay with a history. Lovely employees whom are very helpfull. Very nice nature where you can walk and walk. Good food to.NO
05/09/2023
Great location, rooms and bathrooms recently refurbished, good facilities with catering, guest kitchen, breakfasts, sitting rooms. Excellent value for money.Julie C
05/09/2023
Very confortable and beautiful place. Thanks to the staff and for everything.Fabrice
04/09/2023
As usual, your staff were great - friendly, helpful, cheerful and flexible. This adds a lot to the experience - well done and thank you.Mountain Maciej
04/09/2023
Great hostel and staffScott
23/08/2023
We stayed at Glenmore Hostel. Location is superb, right opposite the Loch/beach. The hostel was SO clean, the staff were really hard working and the place was spotless. The staff were really friendly, very welcoming and made sure our stay was the best it could be! Have been recommending this hostel to others, would definitely stay again!Caroline G
23/08/2023
Wonderfully run hostel with fantastic location. The on site catering is really useful and good food cooked freshly.No
19/08/2023
Very good experience, friendly staff, bright and great common facilities (especially pool table is well appreciated)NO
18/08/2023
Cairngorm Lodge is a good hostel is in a good location for hillwalking.NO
17/08/2023
Excellent facilities, great locationJon Gill
16/08/2023
Cairngorm Lodge is perfectly located for exploring the Cairngorms. The staff are welcoming and helpful. The communal spaces were comfortable and thoughtfully set out for relaxing after a day in the mountains!NorfolkGal
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.
WoofHostelling in the Cairngorms
Enjoy a bird's eye trip!