Cairngorm Lodge
About About this youth hostel ....
Set in the heart of Cairngorms National Park with views over the Northern Corries, this award winning youth hostel is only seven miles from Aviemore and a short walk from the banks of Loch Morlich, with the highest sandy beach in the UK.
This four star VisitScotland accredited hostel offers a wide range of comfortable private rooms and shared dorms all with separate washrooms. Other facilities include: a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, two comfortable lounges, pool table, laundry, drying room and a secure bike store. Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception.
Due to the hostel’s remote location, WiFi is free for all guests but access is limited due to the hostel location.
Cairngorm Lodge 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) 1479 861 238 to check availability. There is a small charge of £7.50 per night for your dog when staying in our hostels.
‘Wee’ and Full Breakfast available along with Evening Meals (please remember to pre-book your breakfast).
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Why stay?
- Award Winning Youth Hostel in Cairngorms National Park
- Seven miles from Aviemore with a regular bus service
- Walking distance from Loch Morlich
- Friendly team with expert local knowledge
- Dog Friendly
- Great for families and outdoor enthusiasts
- Licensed café bar, serving coffee, local beers and wine
For more information on the hostel, accessibility and the local area please click here
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
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Facilities & Services
Season
March to October (RentaHostel available all year)
Reception Hours
07:00-10:00 and 17:00-22:30 (23:00 at weekends)
Check in
17:00 - 22.30
Check out
07.00 - 10:00
Access Hours
Late arrival is by pre-arrangement only
Amenities
Pet Dogs Welcome
Private Rooms
Suitable for Groups
Guest Reviews
24/07/2024
An impressive, large hostel with good facilities. One of the few that does meals. What a location!Hashbrown30
17/07/2024
Good accommodation and location. Good service.Stephane
15/07/2024
We loooved the glass veranda - even when it rains it is a splendid place to chill. The location is great and the people are very friendly. All is very clean and hygienic.Karen
13/07/2024
Great location to loch morlich and the reindeer centre!Guest Review
12/07/2024
Great location two minutes walk from the loch. Warm. Clean. Comfortable. Food if you need it. Helpful and friendly staff.Nic
10/07/2024
This was our 4th visit to the lodge. We love everything about it. ????Lissa
09/07/2024
One of the best hostel, even the best hostel I've been in Scotland! I really enjoyed my stay here in Glenmore. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the environment is so beautiful. I am a seasonal worker in hospitality and reception. I will for sure keep this place in mind for a summer season work one day. I really enjoy this place and would love to work here one day.Thank you so much for this amazing stay in Glenmore and see you soonTom Jacquot
06/07/2024
Great location. Really chilledElaine D
02/07/2024
It's a great hostel with a fantastic view, located in a tremendously scenic part of Scotland, great value for money, and all the basic amenities which you could want. What's not to like!John Chapple
26/06/2024
Area beautiful for walking and other outdoor experienceGuest Review
24/06/2024
Good location. Good functionality.Guest Review
16/06/2024
Great place to stay, friendly and beautiful location.Debbie
04/06/2024
Great location, comfortable beds and good showers. I had tried to call to confirm dietary requirements- and struggled to get through on the phone on a number of occasions, but when we arrived helpful staff were able to accommodate our needs.Cat
27/05/2024
Great location, lovely staff, basic but comfortable rooms, plenty of shower rooms and spacious communal areas, including the self catering kitchen which was well enough equipped. Breakfast was great and we slightly regretted catering for ourselves in the evening and not having an evening meal there as these looked good too!Kirstie
25/05/2024
Just excellent, apart from the weather outside! ??Jill Drummond
24/05/2024
This was the only hostel we stayed at where private rooms weren't ensuite, but there were so many modern, clean bathrooms near our rooms that didn't matter at all. (We were a family of eight traveling around Scotland.) The kitchen was great, allowing us to prepare meals. The staff was helpful in many ways.Nancy
23/05/2024
Just fineLes
22/05/2024
Comfortable and straightforward accommodation in a fabulous location.Emily
20/05/2024
A great place to stay, would use again.Willie Moir
19/05/2024
A lovely hostel in the Cairngorms walks on doorstep.Lucy Good
19/05/2024
Cairngorm Lodge Hostel is a beautiful and peaceful place to stay. We really enjoyed visiting the Cairngorm Reindeer Herd and the trail around Loch Morlich, both of which are within easy walking distance.Simon Allen
16/05/2024
comfortable placeGuest Review
14/05/2024
Overall very goodGuest Review
11/05/2024
Wonderfully located hostel with amazingly friendly staff.simon
10/05/2024
Great location near the lake, easily accessible by bus, staff was really friendly and helpfulPatricia
08/05/2024
ExcellentGuest Review
07/05/2024
Staff always cheerful and helpful.Graham
06/05/2024
Exceptional value for a group booking. A really relaxed atmosphere and the hostel is situated in a brilliant location.Simon P
06/05/2024
It was a great stayGuest Review
04/05/2024
Located right in the beautiful Cairngorms hills. Great place. Bus stops right in front.Anita
Reasons to visit
Cairngorm Lodge 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.
Cairngorm Lodge is the perfect location for families, groups and individuals looking to take advantage of this natural playground.
WoofHostelling in the Cairngorms
Enjoy a bird's eye trip!