Aviemore
About About this youth hostel ....
A short walk from Aviemore town centre this four star VisitScotland accredited Youth Hostel is a popular choice with outdoor enthusiasts and offers a perfect base for activity groups, families and solo travellers looking for great value accommodation and all year-round adventure.
The hostel offers a wide range of comfortable private rooms and shared dorms. WiFi is free for all guests and other facilities include: a bright and spacious lounge area with woodland and mountain views, TV and pool table, a large self-catering kitchen, a drying room, laundry, private lockers, secure bike storage and ample onsite parking.
The hostel also hosts a Scottish Natural Heritage visitor centre, with Peregrine nestcam and helpful information about Craigellachie National Nature Reserve.
‘Wee Breakfast’ available (please remember to pre-book)
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Why stay?
- Great location in Cairngorms National Park
- All year round resort
- Plenty of activities and attractions on the doorstep
- Walking distance from local shops, restaurants, cafés and bars
- Friendly team with expert local knowledge
- Licensed, serving local beer and wine
For more information on the hostel, accessibility and the local area please click here
Aviemore Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
Open all year
Reception Hours
07:00-22:30
Check in
16:00 - 22.30
Check out
07.00 - 10:00
Access Hours
Late arrival and access available outside opening hours by pre-arrangement only
Amenities
Free Wifi
Family Rooms
Laundry Room
Shopping Nearby
Alcohol Licence
Secure Lockers
Luggage Store
Access with limited mobility
Free Tea and Coffee in Guest Kitchen
Private Rooms
Suitable for Groups
Lounge/TV Room
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Bike Store
Conference/Meeting Facilities
Guest Reviews
25/07/2024
Great Location, comfy beds, friendly staffGuest Review
24/07/2024
Friendly, welcoming, comfortable and great value. Makes a great base for all the activities and sights in the area.GRC
23/07/2024
We had a great time in the hostel and in the cairngorms. We would come back anytime. Thank you!Anita
23/07/2024
A busy hostel in a great location. Great staff & facilities.FrankGuth
22/07/2024
It was a nice experiance.Sam
21/07/2024
Another spotlessly clean hostel with lovely people and memories.Chris N IOM
21/07/2024
This is such a great place to stay if hiking Cairngorms National Park. Easy access to the rail to move up and down the west side. Easy access to the bus to hike the munroes. And to top it off, super clean and we'll run. Definitely will stay here again.Ed W
20/07/2024
Smashing!Brendan
20/07/2024
ExcellentAlison
20/07/2024
Perfect hostel to cater to whatever you're needs arecole
19/07/2024
Super impressed—clean, inviting hostel. People were helpful. Great location. Definitely recommend!Jennifer Napier
18/07/2024
Aviemore hostel is avery good place to stay.The people working there where always friendly and helpful. The room( we stayed in a two bed room) got all we needed and was very clean. So where the toilets and the shower. The kitchen was well equipped.The lounges were places that you enjoyed sitting in.You can reach nice walks within walking distance.We would like to spend some days in this Youth Hostel again.Dagmar
18/07/2024
Fantastic stay at Aviemore hostel . Friendly staff and great location, I look forward to staying again in the future. ??Robert
17/07/2024
Good location, easy accessibility to Cairngorm, well equipped modern hostelIan C
16/07/2024
Good location, friendly staff, clean and confortable!Tommy LEE
14/07/2024
Completely recommend this hostel. I got recommended by my dad so I decided to visit. Everything was brilliant, the common rooms are huge, perfect location, really good showers, comfy beds and great drying room for my Wetsuit!Jess
11/07/2024
Great stay! Cool vibes, clean, friendly, nice kitchen.JT
08/07/2024
Great hostel for exploring the outdoorsGuest Review
07/07/2024
Very comfortable stay.Guest Review
06/07/2024
My third visit to this excellent hostel, everything is easy and relaxed, love the drying room - gets everything dry ready for the next days walking in this beautiful area.tim
05/07/2024
My kids and I had a comfortable gentle stay.Guest Review
04/07/2024
Super clean, great atmosphere, well-stocked kitchen with plenty of space. Will definitely stay here again next time I'm climbing in the Cairngorms.JP
01/07/2024
Great Team, Good Hostel, Ideal locations and good facilities.ok
28/06/2024
Hostel has everything required for a comfortable stay and as a Base to explore the surrounding area.Guest Review
27/06/2024
super nice and clean hostel, very glad we stayed thereGuest Review
27/06/2024
Hostelling Scotland is the best!Guest Review
27/06/2024
Easy check in… nice room … drying room was great … good breakfastTrish
26/06/2024
This a large hostel with everything you need for a good stay.DSC
25/06/2024
Pleasant stay, thank you.Guest Review
25/06/2024
Everything we could have wished forGuest Review
Reasons to visit
Aviemore Youth Hostel sits within the Cairngorms National Park, voted one of the top 20 places to visit in the world by National Geographic Traveller Magazine. The park, in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, has something for everyone - from castles and distilleries to family attractions, water and snowsports, wildlife watching, and some incredible high and low level walking and cycling routes.
Visit the Cairngorm Reindeer Herd, sample a craft beer at the Cairngorm Brewery, discover Loch Morlich and the highest sandy beach in Britain and explore the Craigellachie National Nature Reserve.
Aviemore is the perfect location for families, groups and outdoor enthusiasts.