Aviemore
About About this youth hostel
A short walk from the town centre Aviemore 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
06/06/2025
We had a good stay, lounge is nice to relax after a day walk. Kitchen is well equippedLuc
05/06/2025
Great hostel in Aviemore, perfect for little or long hikes in the Cairngorms National Park in summer. The rooms are very comfortable and the hostel is quiet at night so no trouble sleeping. We would definitely come back, even with a child in the future !Ariane
05/06/2025
Well runDavid JF
31/05/2025
Very good value for money, clean and functional room. Staff and facilities were excellent, a great place to crash in between hikes into the Cairngorms. Very illuminating and restless night as the curtains were a bit thin and there was an incredibly bright emergency light in the room.AK
31/05/2025
It was a great stay, and the hostel was very well run. We will definitely be back. Thanks to the staff for all their local tips.Anjay
29/05/2025
Communal areas had a relaxing ambienceNige
29/05/2025
Overall it was fine & value for money, everywhere very clean too. The room for 5 people was v small & the bunks incredibly creakyJC
26/05/2025
As detailed above.Peter Chivers
25/05/2025
Good location, friendly staff, nice atmosphere.John
25/05/2025
Very comfortable and just what was needed. The only negative was that the bunk bed was a bit wobbly, so when one person moved the whole bed moved. That meant we didn't sleep as well as we might have.Nicole
19/05/2025
Very well positioned hostel for exploring the Northern Cairngorms. Walking distance from Aviemore shops and restaurants.Dave
15/05/2025
Great location and nice place to stayMic
14/05/2025
From the short walk, bus stop to hostel, check in, every part of the two night stay, all were relaxing. Just what I needed as respite from caring for my wife.Alex.
14/05/2025
This Hostel is a perfect base in Aviemore some of us walked some made train journeys perfectly placed to jump on strathspey steam train a few mins walk from centre of Aviemore and the Wardens are extremely helpful and knowledgeable of the area absolutely recommend 100%Philip
12/05/2025
Only one comment, and this is nitpicking, there should be a bell/buzzer at reception as there was a few guests, including myself, waiting for service for a considerable amount of time.Topple
29/04/2025
Friendly and great locationYes
28/04/2025
This is a MUST if you are in the Aviemore area. The hostel is in a great location the Staff are just great. Facilities are well maintained Clean Tidy and the kitchen has everything you would need for Self Catering. no hesitation in recommending this Hostel or the Staff. THANK YOUAndrew
27/04/2025
The staff are very friendly and informative. Our room was clean & tidy, linen/ duvets were warm and cosy/ shower was toasty warm and the towels are so soft. We had a quiet sleep in very comfortable beds and their ‘wee breakfast' has lots of choices & was attentively checked to make sure it was always well stocked. We will return & will recommend this youth hostel, Thank you xAileen Taylor
25/04/2025
Very nice located, clean and with cozy beds.Breakfast room with views to the squirrels and nice walks around.Worth a visit.Thomas
25/04/2025
A very pleasant stay with fabulous weatherBee
22/04/2025
A fantastic hostel in a quiet location just outside the town. Facilities spotless and staff so friendly.Vic
20/04/2025
Great, clean facilities perfect for a range of travellers and mountain-lovers, from families to students to hillwalkers and cyclists. Loved the cosy rec room with pool table and gas fire, and the kitchen facilities were really well organised (and had a free tea and coffee section!). Convenient 5 minute walk from Aviemore station, close to a Tescos, with a bus stop that takes you to the start point of many great walks.Heather
20/04/2025
Warm, comfortable, clean......everything we needed, thanks.Lots of information about the area available in reception.Joanna
19/04/2025
Thanks guys. Great stay. The hostel was buzzing with families which made ours boys feel all the more welcome.James
16/04/2025
Great experience, great location. Super staff, homely and welcoming.Hayley
16/04/2025
Lovely hostel in a great location. Great base for exploring and having a secure bike shed for our bikes was great. We came with our two kids and they loved it all. Great for all ages. ThanksIssyMae
16/04/2025
Excellent hostel, good access to train and bus services, careful management of waste, friendly staff and clean facilities. If you are trying, as many of us are, to reduce your carbon footprint and spend time in a beautiful area, this is the place to stay.Rosie Horton
15/04/2025
Very friendly staff. Showers were great. Great location for walking. Not far from the centre of AviemoreJaneMcG
14/04/2025
We used this for our first year geography field class. The Hostel staff were helpful and understanding and went out of their way to accommodate our needs. I would highly recommend the hostel to othersYes
13/04/2025
Best hostels in UK. Period.David
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.
