Torridon Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
Unfortunately due to social distancing restrictions we are unable to open our self-catering kitchens for the time being. We will continuously review this and open these facilities as soon as we can do so safely. For more information on what to expect when staying with us please visit the FAQ's section of this website.
As you’ll appreciate, advice on Covid-19 is constantly changing and we would ask all guests to refer to Scottish Government guidelines and Transport Scotland advice on travel and social distancing before making their booking.
Winner of the Silver Award in the The Great Outdoors Magazine Awards 2020 for accommodation, Torridon Youth Hostel sits on the NC500 at the head of Upper Loch Torridon and 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 with ample shower and washroom facilities.
Guests can opt for a continental breakfast served in the hostel’s large dining room (please remember to pre-book), or take advantage of the well-equipped self-catering kitchen. Packed lunches are available for groups of 5+ if booked in advance and 'heat it and eat it' evening meals are available to purchase for your convenience. After a long day in the mountains, you can relax with a local ale, fine malt or glass of wine in the hostel’s comfortable lounge 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.
Torridon 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) 1445 791 284 to check availability. There is a small charge of £5 per night for your dog when staying in our hostels.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
For information on hostel accessibility please click here
We’re committed to delivering the highest levels of cleanliness. To find out more about our Cleanliness Commitment please click here.
Book with Confidence. To find out more about our Covid-19 Flexibility Guarantee, please click here.
Why stay?
- Very friendly and helpful staff
- Fantastic location with spectacular scenery
- Comfortable lounge with stunning mountain view
- Secure lockers
- Luggage store
- Private rooms available
Torridon Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
March to October and Thursday to Sunday 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
Late check in available by prior arrangement. The hostel is closed between 10:00-14:00 for cleaning - an entrance lobby, access to a toilet and luggage store is available for early arrivals.
Amenities
Pet Dogs Welcome
Free Wifi
Private Rooms
Family Rooms
Suitable for Groups
Catering
Alcohol Licence
Lounge/TV Room
Drying Room
Laundry Room
Secure Lockers
Bike Store
Luggage Store
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Shopping Nearby
Access with limited mobility
Guest Reviews
21/06/21
The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Fabulous location and the hostel was spotlessJohn A
15/06/21
Too short! I would have loved to stay longer but due to the Covid restriction I had to book a twin room for myself and two nights were all I could afford. I will come back and stay longer once the dorm beds are available. The staff was really great!Isabelle Pierre
09/06/21
Fantastic hosts good hot food. Accomodation fine if missing a lounge area due to social distancing. A wonderful location. Matt and Co go the extra mile to help you out.Great value packed lunch!Jules
09/06/21
Beautiful placeMichael tait
08/06/21
Enthusiastic and helpful staff. Prompt service. Clean and fantastic locationDavid Dean
07/06/21
We had a lovely stay in Torridon. Comfy beds and good showers. Emma was a very friendly and helpful host. Thank you very muchNorma
05/06/21
We loved our 3 night stay at Torridon despite the COVID restrictions. The staff were very helpful and informative and their enthusiasm for such a lovely place was infectious. We enjoyed the nearby Coire Mhic Fhearchair walk and Beinn Eighe mountain trail plus strolls around Kinlochewe and the hostel surroundings. Sitting outside with the amazing views with beer and local gin makes a holiday despite the midges trying to spoil our fun.Anne
04/06/21
Great location, comfortable bed- all you need for an overnight trip.Monica
31/05/21
Great hostel in stunning location. Mat, Em & team very welcoming and helpful. Only downside is the obvious C19 restrictions stops you making full use of the hostels facilities. Mind, Mat is a decent chef, so maybe that's the way forward!!Chris Pearson
31/05/21
Very comfortable and friendly staff. Did a great job given the covid restrictions in hospitality/holiday accommodation currently.no
08/11/20
Matt and Em have organised the hostel in a most accommodating way due to the pandemic. I cannot think of any way that it could be improved, they seem to have thought of everything. Really glad I took the meals they were varied an excellent. I can't wait for them to open back up again. The Torridon area is stunning but it is made even better by the warm welcome you get every time you visit the hostel. Matt and Em's knowledge of the area is second to none. I thoroughly recommend Torridon YHA.George Kenderdine
29/10/20
Mat at Torridon Youth Hostel is doing an amazing job in difficult circumstances. Arrangements to keep us safe and as comfortable as possible were excellent. He was unfailingly good humoured, helpful and thoughtful. Nothing was too much trouble for him and as a result we had the best experience restrictions could allow.Alan & Claire Watt
23/10/20
Considering all the coronavirus-relates restrictions, we has a really enjoyable stay in Torridon. Mat has clearly done everything possible to make it work and create a safe and positive experience for guests. The dinner service was really good, as was the local advice.Howard
22/10/20
My stay was a delightful break away rom home. All was very comfortable and the wardens were always helpful with queries etc.Cris. No
22/10/20
Lovely hostel with extremely welcoming and attentive hosts. Everything is really well set out and comfortable.Luna
14/10/20
Great place in even better location. They have the old covid thing nailed down and felt very safe throughout our 2 day stay. Really clean and comfortable.Phil Brown
12/10/20
A great stay, the warden was super informative, the hostel is incredibly well run and under the current Covid circumstances the Torridon team are doing an absolute stellar job with an effective social distancing system. The hostel felt homely and cosy. Thank you.Debbie
12/10/20
Lovely hostel, great staff doing what they have to do they can stay open at these difficult times. Hope to stay again one day.Andy
10/10/20
It was excellent, and the manager was extremely helpful. He made it possible for me to charge my electric car.John Broome
09/10/20
As always Torridon Hostel could not do better. Mat and Em are very welcoming and wonderful hosts. At this time of Covid 19 every measure was taken to keep guests safe with great attention to detail which made it easy for guests to follow the safety measures. I felt looked after and secure that staying at Torridon was very safe for me. So glad this opportunity was available.Dympna
07/10/20
Mat and Em are the perfect hosts. 5 stars.David
06/10/20
Fantastic stay at Torridon yet again. Matt and Em have worked really hard to deal with Covid regulations and maintain the guest experience. Evening meals and breakfasts were great. Good choice of beers. Simple colour coding for rooms/toilets/table/drying room, perfect for all visitors no matter their nationality/language.Thanks and hope to see you again soon!KiltedSkier
02/10/20
After over 40 years of hostelling I finally found the bestTorridon is simply the bestTony
01/10/20
By far...the best hostel I have visited. Very Covid safe, friendly, great facilities, highly recommended..Stewart
28/09/20
The Torridon Youth Hostel is blessed not only with beautiful surroundings, but the facility and staff are first class. Mat, who looked after us during our stay, was very knowledgeable and friendly - despite being the only staff member on site juggling the cooking, reception, cleaning and other jobs! Very comfortable and good value stay, thank you!Jamie C
24/09/20
I was recommended this hostel by my mum and it thoroughly lived up to the expectation. They operated very well with social distancing and the whole experience was very lovelyMichael
20/09/20
This hostel is perfect. The location is amazing, the staff are friendly and helpful, the rooms are comfortable. No use of the kitchen due to covid, however cooked meals are available. I will definately be back there.june mortazavi
16/09/20
Excellent. Staff dealt with the Covid-19 issues very well. Staff all very friendly and helpful. Breakfasts and dinners were very good.Alan Murray
16/09/20
In the current circumstances, Matt the Hostel Manager went out of his way to make our stay as normal and safe as possible. As the self catering kitchen was out of action, breakfast and evening meals were produced by Matt, beans half on and half off toast were a revelation, as was the well stocked bar. From check in to check out his local knowledge, advice and good humor made for a very enjoyable stay. I hope it won't be too long before we can return to a fully open HostelDuncan Haworth
15/09/20
Superb location, attractively designed building, drying room was top class, well equipped & clean hostel. Curry was tasty & served warm. Matt was friendly & helpful. The hostel was finished more like a hotel, than a traditional hostel. Highly recommended for a visit.markcrowther
As you’ll appreciate, advice on Covid-19 is constantly changing and we would ask all guests to refer to Scottish Government guidelines and Transport Scotland advice on travel and social distancing before making their booking.
Winner of the Silver Award in the The Great Outdoors Magazine Awards 2020 for accommodation, Torridon Youth Hostel sits on the NC500 at the head of Upper Loch Torridon and 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 with ample shower and washroom facilities.
Guests can opt for a continental breakfast served in the hostel’s large dining room (please remember to pre-book), or take advantage of the well-equipped self-catering kitchen. Packed lunches are available for groups of 5+ if booked in advance and 'heat it and eat it' evening meals are available to purchase for your convenience. After a long day in the mountains, you can relax with a local ale, fine malt or glass of wine in the hostel’s comfortable lounge 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.
Torridon 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) 1445 791 284 to check availability. There is a small charge of £5 per night for your dog when staying in our hostels.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
For information on hostel accessibility please click here
We’re committed to delivering the highest levels of cleanliness. To find out more about our Cleanliness Commitment please click here.
Book with Confidence. To find out more about our Covid-19 Flexibility Guarantee, please click here.
Why stay?
- Very friendly and helpful staff
- Fantastic location with spectacular scenery
- Comfortable lounge with stunning mountain view
- Secure lockers
- Luggage store
- Private rooms available
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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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