Torridon Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
Sitting on the NC500 at the head of Upper Loch Torridon, this youth hostel is a popular base for hillwalkers, climbers and those simply wishing to relax and enjoy the surroundings and local wildlife.
Perfect for groups, families and outdoor enthusiasts, this purpose-built hostel offers a range of comfortable private rooms and spacious shared accommodation. None of the rooms are en-suite, but ample shower and washroom facilities are available.
Guests can opt for a continental breakfast served in the hostel’s large dining room or take advantage of the well-equipped self-catering kitchen. After a long day in the mountains, you can relax with a local ale, fine malt or glass of wine in one of the hostel’s comfortable lounges and enjoy the panoramic mountain views.
WiFi is free for all guests and other facilities include a large drying room, laundry and luggage store.
Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception.
The mighty mountain Liathach, with its two munros, spectacular pinnacles and one of the most challenging ridge walks in Scotland, towers above the hostel. Other activities in the area include clay pigeon shooting, archery, kayaking and mountain biking.
There’s onsite car parking for around 20 cars or 1 coach and a secure bike store for up to 20 bikes.
Dogs are welcome at Torridon Youth Hostel, for a small fee, when guests book a private room. Please note that dogs must be booked in advance to ensure that a dog friendly room is available.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Hostellers Love...
- Very friendly and helpful staff
- Fantastic location with spectacular scenery
- Comfortable lounges with stunning sea views
- Secure lockers
- Luggage store
- Private rooms available
Torridon Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
March - October and Thursday to Sunday inclusive in November & February. Open all week for February half term. Available for exclusive hire December & January. If you would like exclusive use of the hostel during the peak season please contact us direct on: 01445 791 284.
Reception Hours
08:00 - 10:00 and 17:00 - 22:00
Check in
17:00 - 22:00
Check out
08:00 - 10:00
Access Hours
During the day the hostel closes between 10:00 - 14:00 for cleaning. During that time, an entrance lobby with access to a toilet and luggage store for early arrivals is available.
Amenities
Free Wifi
Private Rooms Available
Family Rooms Available
Suitable for Groups
Catering Available
Self Catering Kitchen
Alcohol Licence
Lounge/TV Room
Drying Room
Laundry Room
Secure Lockers
Bike Store
Luggage Store
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Pet Dogs Welcome
Shopping Nearby
Access with limited mobility
Guest Reviews
04/01/19
A bunch of us rented this wonderful hostel for 6 nights over new year 18/19. The position is superb, the accomodation is excellent (special mention for the kitchen, the drying room and the new-to-us leather sofas in the panoramic lounge), outstanding walks can be done from the door or with a short drive, and the wardens Mat and Em are wonderfully welcoming and kind. We had two low cloud days, one very wet day and two brilliant hill days. We had huge fun.Josephine Pemberton
19/11/18
What a lovely hostel, spotlessly clean and modern. Superb kitchen facilities, well stocked with every utensil you could ever hope to find. Lounge very comfortable and warm. Staff super friendly. A perfect spot for any hillwalker to base themselves from.Sara
11/11/18
Great facilities and atmosphere: staff were friendly and helpful, and so were the other guests. Everything has been well through here. The room (we had a private twin room), is lovely: comfortable, bright and cheery but not fancy - just right, in other words. The quiet lounge is a very nice space, and the kitchen is amazing. Plus some nice touches, e.g. the flowering pot plants (in November!), added further cheer when it was dark or grey and wild outside.Daniel and Clare
31/10/18
Top notch.David
30/10/18
Great location, friendly staff, well runA&S
29/10/18
The staff were very welcoming and accommodatingbig Al
27/10/18
Fantastic location, friendly staff. Rooms with ensuite bathrooms would make it even better. Lighting in bedrooms could be brighter. Kitchen facilities very good.Linda
23/10/18
Welcoming and friendly. The hand-drawn breakfast cards were a great touch :) Would definitely stay again!Stuart Dennis
23/10/18
The service is exemplary. Matt, Em and Rohan are jewels in the crown. I can't speak to highly of the excellent customer care and service they deliver. It's one of the reasons my dog Kodi and I keep going back. Great knowledge and advice about the local area and beyond.George Kenderdine
21/10/18
Amazing hostel in an amazing location. Still got the old syha vibe, full of walkers and outdoor people to give it a great atmosphere. Will definitely be back.Stuart
14/10/18
Such a warm welcome. Great facilities in a fantastic location. Good traditional outdoorsy hostel vibe.Sue
11/10/18
Hostel is superb: plenty of room (especially the kitchen), friendly helpful staff with a real commitment to service, excellent location and an overall friendly engaging atmosphere.Colin White
10/10/18
Great hostel, with lovely, relaxed atmosphere and banter with fellow hostellers. ?Mat, the hostel warden while I was there, was very welcoming and full of tips/advice.After three consecutive days of trying and failing to traverse Beinn Allign, due to crazy weather, the hostel was perfect to unwind, reflect, and mix with fellow hostellers.Dhush
07/10/18
outstanding hospitality, very friendly and helpful staff, really liked the hostel for it's perfect location, it's roominess, well equiped kitchen, very comfortable lounge rooms, very pleasant welcoming atmosphere, an absolute joy to spend some days after a very exhausting time of cycling through the westcoast of Scotland in brutal weather, in an absolute brilliant & magnificient surrounding landscape.Niels
07/10/18
Nice hostel, great facilities, amazing location. We will definitely go back again.Lee Paterson
06/10/18
The staff were helpful, friendly and approachable, and managed requests well. The hostel itself has a really friendly atmosphere and the surrounding hills are just stunning. Thanks to Rowhan, Emily and Matt for a lovely week.Emma
30/09/18
Superb! Excellent facilities, great location. Staff were brilliant and catered for every need. Rohan was our contact. Very friendly and accommodating. Visiting is a must for all.Graham - Hampshire UK
28/09/18
Great hostel! Welcoming, clean, ideally located.Marie
27/09/18
A very pleasant stay. One of the very best SYH in my experience. Very homey. Mat and Em the best of hosts.Susan
26/09/18
Great hostel in a spectacular surrounding. Staff was very nice and friendly. Room and facilities were more than enough.Peter
22/09/18
Totally excellent hostel: friendly, spacious, great location, clean, fantastic drying room - genuinely the perfect hostel experience.P Sammon
17/09/18
Excellent and friendly staff. Big and fully equipped kitchen. Good and hot showers. Ideal location.Ryan
12/09/18
As always, an enjoyable stayDuncan
10/09/18
Fantastic location and comfy bedTracyp
07/09/18
I arrived after a very wet ride from Applecross to find shelter in the reception area and excellent drying room facilities. My dorm was very comfortable and the cooking facilities, dining area and lounge were excellent.Mac. C
17/08/18
We just chose to immerse ourselves in the local area. The information given at reception was excellent. Torridon is a special place and we will.be back.EB
08/08/18
One of the best hostels stayed at - do love the quiet lounge, comfy and so nice to have a dedicated peaceful place. The coastal loop walk is a great post dinner wander.Dee
30/07/18
Come to torridon, it's beautiful.Noelle
23/07/18
The approach roads to the hostel from both Kinlochewe & Lochcarron are scenic & well engineered, with magnificent views in all directionsG D Pirie
17/07/18
Incredible location, easily accessible and fantastically equipped with modern facilites. I very much look forward to visiting Torridon again!Holly
Perfect for groups, families and outdoor enthusiasts, this purpose-built hostel offers a range of comfortable private rooms and spacious shared accommodation. None of the rooms are en-suite, but ample shower and washroom facilities are available.
Guests can opt for a continental breakfast served in the hostel’s large dining room or take advantage of the well-equipped self-catering kitchen. After a long day in the mountains, you can relax with a local ale, fine malt or glass of wine in one of the hostel’s comfortable lounges and enjoy the panoramic mountain views.
WiFi is free for all guests and other facilities include a large drying room, laundry and luggage store.
Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception.
The mighty mountain Liathach, with its two munros, spectacular pinnacles and one of the most challenging ridge walks in Scotland, towers above the hostel. Other activities in the area include clay pigeon shooting, archery, kayaking and mountain biking.
There’s onsite car parking for around 20 cars or 1 coach and a secure bike store for up to 20 bikes.
Dogs are welcome at Torridon Youth Hostel, for a small fee, when guests book a private room. Please note that dogs must be booked in advance to ensure that a dog friendly room is available.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Hostellers Love...
- Very friendly and helpful staff
- Fantastic location with spectacular scenery
- Comfortable lounges with stunning sea views
- Secure lockers
- Luggage store
- Private rooms available
Reasons to visit
Occupying a hidden corner of the North West Highlands and sitting on the famous North Coast 500, Torridon boasts some of the finest scenery in Europe and is a haven for hillwalkers and mountain bikers. Whether you're scaling the heights, biking the trails or walking the coastal paths, the Torridon area has something for everyone.
We're on the North Coast 500 driving route! Say goodbye to piles of leaflets by downloading the NC500 App or find out more about the local area with this handy PDF guide to Wester Ross.
Head off the well-beaten track of the NC500 and discover a true taste of Scotland's North West Coast. For many visitors to Wester Ross, Torridon and Sheildaig are as far as they get. The road from Torridon to Diabaig, though less travelled, is definitely one not to be missed. The single track road is only a few miles long but it's almost traffic free and offers some of the most stunning views in Scotland.
Discover the local wildlife on the Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve and National Trust for Scotland Estate or sample freshly caught local seafood while sitting back and soaking in the stunning scenery.
With so much to discover in the area our team will be happy to share their local knowledge, making sure you get the most out of your trip to this relaxing corner of Scotland's North West Highlands.
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