Torridon Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
Winner of the Gold Award in the The Great Outdoors Magazine Awards 2021 for accommodation (Silver Award Winner 2020), 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 accommodation from private rooms to spacious shared dorms. 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 (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 and laundry. Lockers are available in the rooms but guests are asked to bring their own padlock or purchase one from reception. There is no dedicated bag storage facility at the hostel but the team will be happy to store bags in reception if there is space available. Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are also 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.
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Why stay?
- Award winning hostel
- Very friendly and helpful staff
- Fantastic location with spectacular scenery
- Comfortable lounge with stunning mountain view
- Private rooms available
Enjoy a birds eye trip!
For information on our COVID-19 practices and what to expect when staying with us please visit the FAQ’s section. Please also be aware of Scottish Government guidance when making your booking.
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 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
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Shopping Nearby
Access with limited mobility
Guest Reviews
24/05/22
A capacious, comfortable and well-appointed hostel with very helpful staff.Graham
21/05/22
Very nice hostel on an incredible spot. Very nice staff.H. Heymann
21/05/22
Fantastic welcome, lovely friendly atmosphere.Leo B
19/05/22
Absolutely lovely staff, they really made us feel so welcome. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend for cyclists.Victoria and Simon
18/05/22
My first stay at a hostel….. what an experience. First of all the location is breathtaking what a setting to be in and around. I had been camping for 4 nights and was wanting some more comfort and a early to start for the mountains the next day but I got way more than that. All the staff were very friendly and helpful and made me feel at home. The place was absolutely spotless and not a thing out of place. I could go on and on but I've run out of characters…..Joel Sirr
17/05/22
Fantastic hostel, really friendly and helpful staff. Great building and locationPete
15/05/22
An excellent hostel in all respects: location, facilities, welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The managers and team are to be commended on their personal level of commitment to the running of the hostel - everything was great.Patrick
14/05/22
First time I have stayed with Hostelling Scotland and everything from the checking in to the checkout was impeccable. Plenty of local advice given and the staff could not have been more helpfulWill definitely be using your organisation again and recommending as it was by far one of the best experiences I had whilst travelling the North Coast 500Owen
08/05/22
As usual, my visit was a first class experience. Very friendly, welcoming staff who made sure my trip was most enjoyable. Thank you allPhil Sharkey
07/05/22
An excellent place to stay with great facilities. Amazing to be able to get a malt whisky in the comfortable scenic lounge.Susan
05/05/22
Always enjoy our stays at Torridon Hostel.Dom
04/05/22
Beautifully modern hostel in scenic location. Helpful and friendly staff.SkyeWalker
03/05/22
REALLY ENJOYED STAYING AT TORRIDON YOUTH HOSTEL. VERY COMFORTABLE. FRIENDLY STAFF WHO WERE MOST HELPFUL.NO.ALAN B.
03/05/22
Wonderful staff! Helpful, friendly, knowledgeable - everything you'd want them to be. Great hostel, location etc - drying room is a massive plus!No
29/04/22
ExcellentJack Saddler
28/04/22
Excellent hostel, immaculately clean and welcoming. The staff are lovely and the homely touches in public areas were much appreciated.LH
28/04/22
Very pleasant, well-equipped hostel.Wendy
25/04/22
Great hostel in a fantastic location,Would highly recommend,Next to many mountain rangesSteven Allen
25/04/22
This hostel provides excellent information about the locality. Staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. In addition, it has a small library, a great panorama lounge, geraniums in flower, ivy in the toilets, apple trees in the backyard, a wild flower meadow. Clearly a place loved by its staff - and highly enjoyable for its guests. Great value for money.No
23/04/22
Amazing location, lovely staff, and great hostel with plenty of games and books and spacious kitchen. Got some really good recommendations for our route onwards, and thanks for the lemon drizzle cake :)Indigorose
21/04/22
Amazing hostel set in a beautiful location. Staff very friendly and helpful.Karen
19/04/22
It was such a pleasure to be back in Torridon after an absence of many years. The hills are as beautiful and extraordinary as ever, and the hostel is still the perfect place to access them from. It goes without saying that the staff were super-friendly, but it is extra special that, in Torridon, most of the staff also have local experience of the hills. The showers are wonderful; the kitchen is well-stocked; and fellow hostellers are always ready for conversation. What more could anyone ask?Dawn from Crieff
18/04/22
I had a fantastic stay in Torridon this week. This was my first stay in a Youth Hostel in Scotland I will certainly be back and recommending to friends. Service was grand, a relaxed and warm atmosphere throughout my stay, facilities and accomodation convenient and comfortable.Gareth
18/04/22
We stayed at the Torridon Hostel for 4 nights over the Easter holidays as a family of four, together with another family of four friends from Copenhagen. We had a wonderful time! The hostel was perfect, with spacious kitchen, dining room and lounge. It made an excellent base for exploring the beautiful Torridon area. The hostel team were very friendly and helpful.Vikki Bruce
16/04/22
Fabulous hostel, friendly and helpful staff, excellent facilities and magnificent views.Diana
14/04/22
Stunning location, and very well equipped hostel - great social area, spacious kitchen and local useful information provided. A really great hostel which we'd recommend.The Gardiners
11/04/22
This hostel is genuinely special. It's the centre of the Torridon hill-walking community, with all your fellow hostellers in the evening fresh off the hills ready to share a story. The location is fantastic, sat between Liathach's buttresses and the Loch. The facilities are exactly what you need - good showers, boot room to dry your kit, well stocked and very large kitchen, panoramic lounge with chess and guitars. The staff are wonderful - very knowledgeable and go out of their way for guests.Xavier Edmonds
09/04/22
This brilliant place is run by a team of lovely people. I'm really looking forward to visiting again.Jordan Stocks
31/03/22
I would like to write what a horrible hostel is at Torridon so nobody else would visit and then I could enjoy it without a lot of other people there! But that would be very dishonest, it is my favourite hostel in Britain. The location, the comfort. the very pleasent and efficient staff, makes it an experience I just want to book and come back againChris
29/03/22
Lovely big, very clean hostel in the perfect location with a amazing views. Couldn't have asked for a better welcome and service. And the beds are nice and comfy. Reception staff were lovely and friendly. Would definitely recommend.Helen Marshall
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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