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
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
26/11/2024
Booked out Cairngorm Lodge for my 30th - absolutely brilliant! Mark gave a great intro to the hostel and was always at the end of the phone if we had any queries. Brilliant facilities, so much space and the kitchen is wonderfully equipped - you name it, they have it! Despite the inbound mega storm and serious snow, we had great access and the snow on the drive/path to hostel was cleared too. Impressed at how warm the hostel was kept during the wintery weekend! Thanks for having us!LH
18/11/2024
This is a lovely hostel nestled right under the Cairngorms. The manager, Mark, was really helpful, and the rooms were great.Barney
12/11/2024
Absolutely magical stay. We came as the Edinburgh University Blue Tits society and our stay was perfect - in just a weekend we managed multiple sunrise and sunset swims, runs around the loch, hikes up nearby hills. The hostel was so clean with amazing showers to warm us up after our active days and great facilities to cook for 70. Could not recommend it enough.Evie Robson
05/11/2024
Just one word, EXCELLENT.EXCELLENT facilitiesEXCELLENT room combination EXCELLENT location EXCELLENT food (if opting for catering)EXCELLENT staffPawira
24/10/2024
Great hostel and brilliant location.Lu
22/10/2024
Really good!! Love the place , beautiful building and well managed. Lovely staff.Guest Review
21/10/2024
Lovely hostel and super-welcomingHolly
21/10/2024
Nice and cheap place to stay to after/before the hike in Cairngorms. Really easy to get here by public transport, that goes regularly, in the season a lot of opportunities to find what to do on the lake nearby.Volodymyr
18/10/2024
A great hostel, comfortable, warm and well equipped.Minor gripes are that the floor of the showers tends to get wet as the shower curtains don't keep water inside the shower tray.Also, why is the TV in the quiet room?AlanB
14/10/2024
An excellently located, very well equipped hostel with friendly staff. A great option for families on a budget.Nick Horne
11/10/2024
My stay in this hostel was very good, very comfortable and enjoyable. The staff are very nice and helpful and the facilities are excellent and clean. The location of the hostel made my stay outstanding, for there is the beautiful and peaceful Loch Morlich just out the door and many other walks around. Finally the wee bar across the road is very cosy and the staff are also very welcoming. My lovely experience in this hostel was far too short, I'll definitely be back!Ana
10/10/2024
I felt welcomed and supported by the staff. They went above and beyond to accommodate my requests for help. The bathrooms were clean and the lounge spaces were plentiful and comfortable. Location was absolutely the best I could have imagined.Margaret
07/10/2024
Nice hostel, great location.Guest Review
06/10/2024
I enjoyed being able to watch the sunset on Loch Morlich in the evenings and being able to walk up Cairngorm and Ben Macdui. The breakfasts and evening meals were goodDuncan
24/09/2024
The second time we have stayed as a group, which tells you everything you need to know. A great location with easy access to the trails. The facilities are perfect for a group.Simon
22/09/2024
Really great stay location and facilities. Liked that there were a number of bathrooms rather than typical wash rooms, a lot easier to get up in the morning..
17/09/2024
Brilliant locatin, excellent facilities. Lovely, friendly staff!!Guest Review
11/09/2024
Lovely location, clean, comfortable and nice to have a cooked breakfast in the morningCloudwatcher
09/09/2024
Roomy hostel in a great locationPeter
08/09/2024
Great experience and excellent valueDavid
06/09/2024
A brilliant hostel in the heart of the Cairngorms NP.Paul
05/09/2024
Great place to stay in the heart of the CairngormsPaddy
02/09/2024
Location fabulous with easy walk to the loch and surrounding area. Lovely warm welcome, easy check in and comfortable room catering for out dogs as wellLynne
31/08/2024
I've stayed at Cairngorm YH on many occasions and always enjoy being here. It is in such a beautiful location, with views of Cairngorm, and just across to Loch Morlich with its lovely beach and water-sport facilities.IreneL
26/08/2024
Really enjoyed our stay. Great selection of local beers. Great steak pie!!!!Ian
25/08/2024
Amazing! Clean, good value and a beautiful location with lovely staff membersGuest Review
25/08/2024
Perfect location, great facilities with pristine surroundings. What more could you ask for.Ben Bentleys
22/08/2024
The best Hostel on our Scotland-Roadtrip.Such a nice and cozy atmosphere.Just a walkdistance to the forest, Loch, beach and so much more...Great staff, always tidy and clean.Christina
20/08/2024
Amazing hostel with all facilities needed for a nice stay. The hostel was very clean and the shower pods were nice and spacious. Very nice wee breakfast and dinner options really good as well (vegan options available).Lucca
17/08/2024
Friendly welcome and well-equipped hostel. Great location for Loch Morlich watersports and the Cairngorms.Shared dorm guest
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!