Inverness
About About this youth hostel
Located in a quiet neighbourhood a short walk from the city centre, this hostel is a popular choice for individual travellers, backpackers, families and groups wanting to explore the ‘Capital of the Highlands’ without breaking the bank!
The hostel offers a wide range of private and en-suite rooms as well as spacious shared dorms with individual lockers with some of the rooms enjoying views towards the Moray Firth.
The hostels Café Bar serves a selection of hot & cold beverages and confectionery throughout the day. WiFi is free for all guests and other facilities include: a large self-catering kitchen, comfortable TV lounge, laundry, drying rooms, a luggage store, secure bike storage, and free on-site parking.
Meeting room facilities can accommodate up to 30 people (theatre style) or 20 (boardroom style) with flexible catering packages available. Contact the hostel direct to enquire.
‘Wee Breakfast’ available (Please remember to pre-book).
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Why stay?
- Short walk from the city centre
- Friendly team with expert local knowledge
- Great for families
- Café Bar serving hot drinks, local beers and wine
- Close to the railway station and key public transport links
For more information on the hostel, accessibility and the local area please click here
Inverness Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
Open all year
Reception Hours
07:00-10.00 and 16.00-23:00
Check in
16:00-23:00
Check out
By 10:00
Amenities
Access with limited mobility
Free Wifi
Conference/Meeting Facilities
En Suite Rooms
Family Rooms
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Alcohol Licence
Guest Kitchen
Laundry Room
Lounge/TV Room
Luggage Store
Packed Lunches Available
Suitable for Groups
Towel Hire
Bike Store
Drying Room
Catering
Free Tea and Coffee in Guest Kitchen
Shopping Nearby
Secure Lockers
Suitable for Wheelchair Users
Guest Reviews
18/09/2025
When it came time to depart from Inverness Hostel, why did we find it hard to leave? We had so enjoyed the boisterous efficiency of sharing the kitchen with travelers from all over, the "wee breakfast" with fellow vagabonds, the sweet din of languages from the world, the close walk to the city, and quiet sleep at night. A great hostel for an entrancing city.Kim Stafford
16/09/2025
Only stayed one night, but hostel was perfect. Staff on the reception desk were friendly and helpful, I chose a private room which was clean, warm and had ensuite facilities. Large, secured bike storage was very useful. Hostel is well located for access into the centre of Inverness.dom_mcn
15/09/2025
Fabulous as always!Emma
15/09/2025
The hostel is well located to access the city centre, ample parking, comfortable beds, clean, rooms, great communal facilities and the staff could not be better! Especially Luna and the in house volunteer, George the cat! Excellent! Highly reccomend!Shelfie and Paul
14/09/2025
Had a lovely time here. Even though it's quite a large hostel, the team did an excellent job of making me feel welcome and taken care of. Really loved that there is a 'hostel cat' George! Dorm room was spacious with a great view of the sunrise too.Sian
13/09/2025
Good standard hostel with all the amenities you need. Good amount of parking and kitchen space!Cara
09/09/2025
Person on reception was very helpful.Wee breakfast was great for a quick start. Lots of options for vegansRoy
09/09/2025
Efficient booking, helpful welcome and a comfortable overnight.Richard
09/09/2025
Would definitely stay here again.Madeline
07/09/2025
Good value hostel in a quiet area of Inverness with friendly and helpful staffFiona C
03/09/2025
9/10 considering the price paidTom Newton
02/09/2025
Terrific stay. Very clean, safe and comfortable. Considerate roommatesKIMBERLY, U.S.A.
02/09/2025
I had a pleasant stay in Inverness. The staff were extremely helpful and welcoming, and were happy to answer any questions I had.Z.
29/08/2025
Excellent. Only stayed for 1 night as the hostel was fully booked. Highly recommend. .Jay
29/08/2025
We were a big group of 14 and could enjoy our stay in the common spaces.CCG
29/08/2025
SuperTim
29/08/2025
Good valueYes
28/08/2025
We were a group of 14 and were really pleased with the hostel. We enjoyed our stay and would surely repeat.Carmen
26/08/2025
Great place to stay with my Mum who is 88 yrs old. She can't manage the stairs so the Accessible room was brilliant for her. Can't tell you how delighted she was with it! The staff (big shout out for Luna here) were particularly helpful in making sure she felt very looked after. We used the hostel as a perfect stopover on the way to and the way back from Orkney. Fully recommend!Helen and Sheila
24/08/2025
Red wine Supernova-like facilities and experienceNick
24/08/2025
Nice and quiet place not too far from centre. Staff is very friendly and helpfull.Piotr
24/08/2025
This was my first experience staying in a hostel as a 'grey nomad' and I loved it. Everyone was so helpful and friendly. I felt safe and the accommodation was clean and comfortable.Jeanine
22/08/2025
I have stayed at the Inverness Youth Hostel a number of times, both in a single room and a shared dormitory. I would not hesitate to recommend. The facilities are good, kitchen well organised, staff friendly and helpful. When friends say they are struggling to find anywhere to stay in and around Inverness, I always mention the youth hostel. Great value for money too!Weedfinder
20/08/2025
Great service, great facilities, great price.Johnny O’Flynn
18/08/2025
We stayed at Inverness YH for one night. My daughter is a full time wheelchair user and this was her first youth hostel experience of a 6 week trip around Scotland. The accessibility was fantastic, staff were friendly and helpful. We were able to manoeuvre easily in the accessible bedroom and use our hoist for transfers. The only area that was a little cramped was the self catering dining area, but it was the middle of August so there were a lot of people. Definitely a great place to stay.Wheely Amazing Gap Year
17/08/2025
Good value, clean, good sized rooms,Lovely atmosphereFrank
16/08/2025
We had a beautiful time in inverness youth hostel. We reccomend It with no doubt.Ana Belén
14/08/2025
Facilities are great, near the centre of town breakfast is great love the Muesli topper. Lovely and clean, beds are comfy. Kitchen is greatElaine Murray
12/08/2025
Really nice staff, nice, clean rooms and near to the city centerBetty
09/08/2025
A great stay at Inverness youth hostelAurélie
Reasons to visit
Inverness and its surrounding area is steeped in history and no trip to would be complete without a visit to Loch Ness, the largest freshwater loch in the British Isles and home to the elusive 'Nessie'. Cruise on the loch and explore the ruins of Urquhart Castle which stands proudly on its banks, enjoying magnificent views of the surrounding area.
From Clava Cairns to Culloden Battlefield and Inverness Castle with its new viewpoint overlooking the city, you'll never be short of opportunities to connect with the past.
Stroll along the banks of the River Ness and discover the city's fine bars and restaurants or head to the Victorian Market or Eastgate Shopping Centre for a bit of retail therapy.
The Moray Firth is teeming with wildlife and, when the tide is right, local dolphins are often seen swimming close to shore at Chanonry Point on the Black Isle.
The Victorian seaside resort of Nairn is a short drive away and the surrounding countryside plays host to a number of distilleries where you can discover the secrets of Scotland's national drink.
