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. 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.
Hostellers Love...
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
Night Porter 23:00 - 02:00 for late check-in.
Amenities
Free Wifi
Private Rooms Available
En Suite Rooms Available
Family Rooms Available
Suitable for Groups
Catering Available (Full Meal Service)
Self Catering Kitchen
Alcohol Licence
Lounge/TV Room
Laundry Room
Towel Hire Available
Drying Room
Secure Lockers
Luggage Store
Bike Store
Conference and meeting facilities
Shopping Nearby
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Suitable for Wheelchair Users
Suitable for wheelchair users with assistance
Access with limited mobility
Complimentary Tea and Coffee available in Self Catering Kitchen
Guest Reviews
04/02/19
Had all the reasons why i use hostels as opposed to other places. Friendliness, meeting and connecting with other folk, home from home feel, convenient situation, self catering, etc etcsambo
24/01/19
Very friendly and comfertable. The breakfast was lovely too and the self catering kitchen we stocked with kit. Had a fantastic stay.Paul Banyagi-Mugenyi
01/01/19
Another good night in a favourite hostel. I've never stayed there without spending good hours with (new) good company.Seumas
30/12/18
Great place to stay. Within 15 minutes approximately distance walk to main shops, bus and train station. Big kitchen..
26/12/18
Although not as modern and up to date as other SYHA hostels this was still an excellent place to stay. All staff I spoke too, either on the phone or face to face were brilliant. There was parking on site which was ample and well lit and my room was good. Breakfast was good too. Would happily stay again.Ken
28/11/18
Good hostel in a good location in Inverness.Nick
24/11/18
Extremely clean, warm and comfortable, outstanding value for money.Chris
23/11/18
Love Inverness. Very efficient and friendly staff.MeenaBates
10/11/18
Great stay, thank youmgw
05/11/18
Thanks for putting us up whilst our Under 16 team were in Inverness for competition. Accommodation was great, breakfast excellent and staff very helpful. If we are up again we will be back!Dunfermline Reign Basketball Club
03/11/18
We had a very nice stay at Inverness. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was rich and good. The family room with bath and toilet was very simply equipped.Armin Trespe mit Familie
30/10/18
Very pleasant and helpful staff. Great coffee.Linda
28/10/18
Overall very helpful and great value. Everthing worked as expected.family from oxford
21/10/18
We chose the INVERNESS HOSTEL for our overnight stay on our way to Thurso to play rugby. The hostel is ideally situated just off the A 9 and has excellent car/bus parking areas. It is good for accommodating large parties given the various room sizes it offers. Breakfasts - the range of hot and cereal dishes - are of considerable value. Excellent choice of overnight accommodation.Bernie Mitchell Hillhead/Jordanhill RFC
17/10/18
A great base to meet friends from north and south for a day or two, plenty to do in and around the town.Yes
12/10/18
Good stay. Friendly staff. Enjoyable experience.Lesley Kelly
08/10/18
Clean and warm and spacious.evelygas
04/10/18
Open 24 hours. Very welcoming. Well equipped and clean kitchen. Good TV room and interesting guests!Hazel
27/09/18
When I arrived my bunk was the only remaining one in the room and a top bunk, a lady in the room suggested I ask if there was a room with a bottom bunk available, which I did. The warden was very pleasant and found me a room with a bottom bunk and informed me that I could request a bottom bunk on booking at any time. As an active 67 year old I could have clambered up the ladder but was grateful not to have to do so.Linda
26/09/18
Comfortable stay at Inverness Staff very helpful. Busy hostel so need to book ahead. Convenient location for onward travel, close to centre.Fido23
26/09/18
Normally don't stay at Hostels but there was an event in town the weekend I stayed and there were no options. I was pleasantly surprised. Staff was excellent, room was adequate, breakfast was good, great to have a laundry facility. Only regret was the toilets/shower was down the hall however they were clean. I would happily stay again.Jen L.
23/09/18
We had a very enjoyable time. Any question we asked was answered well and happily. The location was perfect for our needs. I have already recommended this hostel to friends. Thanks so much.Brenda Gray
23/09/18
cozy beds, good showers, large kitchen and friendly service :)Robert
21/09/18
It is a nice hostel to spend the night.AZYAN IZZATI
20/09/18
we, a group of 7 women all above 50 years, had a pleasant stay in the hostel. The centre of Inverness is on walking distance as is the supermarket Morrisons.Smith
19/09/18
Good quality accomodation ar a good price. The hostel is located reasonably close to the city center, 10 minutes walk from the train station and 15 minutes from the river. The toilets and showers wer well maintained and clean. Pleasant lounge and good own catering facilities.Unknown
19/09/18
A good spacious hostel with some of the best hostel showers l've used.Ruth
18/09/18
Your hostel is a very lovely place to stay. The cooked breakfast is really worth trying. But the warm and friendly atmosphere was the most important thing for me: Your staff is so friendly and helpful. Wish you all the best!Stefan
16/09/18
Friendly staff, excellent facilities, good position in town, near a large superstore and the railway station.Mac Crombie
Great breakfast
Easy walking distance from the city centre
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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.
