Inverness Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
Located in a quiet neighbourhood a short walk from the city centre, Inverness Youth Hostel offers guests four star VisitScotland accredited hostel accommodation.
A popular choice for individual travellers, backpackers, families and groups, the hostel has a range of private and en-suite rooms as well as spacious shared accommodation with individual lockers for those exploring the ‘Capital of the Highlands’ on a budget. Some of the rooms enjoy glorious views towards the Moray Firth.
Our café offers guests a selection of hot & cold beverages and confectionery throughout the day. Other facilities include a large, comfortable TV lounge, laundry and drying rooms and secure bike storage. Free on-site car parking is also available.
A comprehensive catering service ranges from full Scottish or continental breakfasts to lunches and dinners (please remember to pre-book). For those preferring to cook for themselves, a well-equipped self-catering kitchen and dining area is available. Luggage storage is free for all guests and reception is open to 2am for late check-ins. Guests are welcome to use the hostel facilities if arriving early or departing late.
Meeting facilities for up to 20 people, with flexible catering packages, are available.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
For information on hostel accessibility please click here
Why stay?
- Friendly knowledgeable staff
- Comfortable private rooms with ensuites available
- Secure lockers and luggage store
- Great breakfast
- Easy walking distance from the city centre
Inverness Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
Open all year
Reception Hours
07:00-10:00 and 15:00-23:00
Check in
15:00
Check out
10:00
Access Hours
A night porter is on duty between 23:00-02:00 for late check-in
Amenities
Free Wifi
Private Rooms
En Suite Rooms
Family Rooms
Suitable for Groups
Catering Available (Full Meal Service)
Guest Kitchen
Alcohol Licence
Lounge/TV Room
Laundry Room
Towel Hire
Drying Room
Secure Lockers
Luggage Store
Bike Store
Conference/Meeting Facilities
Shopping Nearby
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Suitable for Wheelchair Users
Suitable for wheelchair users with assistance
Access with limited mobility
Free Tea and Coffee in Guest Kitchen
Guest Reviews
14/11/19
Excellent location. Very helpful on Reception. Clean warm room. Nice bed and shower. Good value breakfast and cheerful Chefs.Michael
11/11/19
Lovely place to stay in a nice part of town.Very clean single room with towels and en-suite, a bargain in this day and age.Peter
11/11/19
Inverness hostel is great in every way. There have been a lot of improvements and and the staff are really excellent!Andrew
11/11/19
Helpful staff in a clean, welcoming and friendly environment.Michael G
09/11/19
I loved staying here. Suited me down to the groundLyn
07/11/19
Friendly and efficient welcome.Spotlessly clean and well organised kitchen!Great location; good value.nikolaus
02/11/19
Clean, comfortable, great location - and brilliant value - what more could you ask.Richard
19/10/19
Excellent - brilliant hostelDavid Sleigh
16/10/19
A very welcoming and comfortable stay in a well located hostel on the edge of Inverness. The facilities are good with a great communal kitchen. The staff were all very friendly and efficient and made a great coffee!Alex
15/10/19
Spotlessly clean and efficiently run hostel, easily accessible for centre of Inverness. Friendly staff and nice to see this hostel busy with other hostellers.Peter
08/10/19
Stayed for the Loch Ness marathon. Staff incredibly helpful and friendly, kitchen spotless and well-equipped, room warm and beds comfy!Karen & Vincent
07/10/19
I was staying here for the second time, running the Loch Ness Marathon. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the accommodation is of good quality and well maintained. I will stay again.William from Bromley
06/10/19
I returned to this Hostel after my pleasant visit during summer. I enjoy the calm atmosphere here. The staff is superb, kind and always helpful. The hostel is clean and well-looked after. The kitchen is the best I have seen in a hostel.Zsuzsanna
01/10/19
The staff could not have been more helpful and the whole experience could not be faulted. Will definitely be back.Elsogc
28/09/19
An excellent hostel. Everything was great. The breakfast had a huge range of choice. Staff great. The dorm room even had no snorers which was a miracle in it's self.eadmund
18/09/19
A clean, comfortable and well run hostel, 10 minutes walk from the town centre with good car parking as well!Ravensgully
18/09/19
Large well managed hostel in perfect location. Met all my needs as a cycle tourist. Cycling event on during my stay but plenty of cycle storage. Well done everyone.Roger
14/09/19
We had a lovely stay in a private room with en-suite bathroom. It was very huge and comfortable, we were absolutely positively surprised.Great value for the money, would recommend this hostel to everyone.Claudia
09/09/19
Always very welcoming and a handy stopover point for my highland hillwalking.Michael Gray
09/09/19
Third visit this year, always spotless and staff couldn't be more helpful.Liz S
31/08/19
brilliant place in invernessNigel Lupton
31/08/19
The hostel is ideally located - close to the city center (15 min walk to bus and train station) and shopping facilities but away from the main road. The self-catering kitchen contains all things required for cooking. The private room and en-suite is simple but enough to stay there for the nights.Julia
30/08/19
The staff were excellent! They were very helpful and friendly, and the other travelers made my experience memorable.Cindy
24/08/19
Had a good experience! The location is very convenient. About 10-15 mins to the train station and bus top. Rooms are spacious and clean..would definitely recommend.Prashali Bansal
17/08/19
This was my first Hosteling experience and I was so pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and over all quality of the establishment!!Ricky
05/08/19
Take a walk into town, only 15 minute walk. I can recommend the Museum (free entry) next to the Town Hall. For food Bella Italia next to the town hall, or Culloden Moor Inn ( you will need to drive) just up the road from the battle field.If you visit Eilean Donan Castle and you are hungry there is the Dornie Hotel in the Village just across the entrance..15 minute walk into town is the Black Isle Bar.. If you like good food and beer..Gerd Miesbauer
05/08/19
Great hostel, only 10 minutes walk into city centre. Very friendly and helpful staff, good breakfast and family room big enough for four adults. Thanks!Kati S.
01/08/19
Hostel is near the city center, just ten minute walk. Free coffee and tea, and a great and clean kitchen erea.Dutch family with two children
01/08/19
Very pleasant stayNo
Why stay?
- Friendly knowledgeable staff
- Comfortable private rooms with ensuites available
- Secure lockers and luggage store
- Great breakfast
- Easy walking distance from the city centre
Reasons to visit
Inverness and its surrounding area is steeped in history and no trip to would be complete without a visit to Loch Ness, the largest freshwater loch in the British Isles and home to the elusive 'Nessie'. Cruise on the loch and explore the ruins of Urquhart Castle which stands proudly on its banks, enjoying magnificent views of the surrounding area.
From Clava Cairns to Culloden Battlefield and Inverness Castle with its new viewpoint overlooking the city, you'll never be short of opportunities to connect with the past.
Stroll along the banks of the River Ness and discover the city's fine bars and restaurants or head to the Victorian Market or Eastgate Shopping Centre for a bit of retail therapy.
The Moray Firth is teeming with wildlife and, when the tide is right, local dolphins are often seen swimming close to shore at Chanonry Point on the Black Isle.
The Victorian seaside resort of Nairn is a short drive away and the surrounding countryside plays host to a number of distilleries where you can discover the secrets of Scotland's national drink.
