Inverness
About About this youth hostel ....
Located in a quiet neighbourhood a short walk from the city centre, this four star VisitScotland accredited 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
Guest Reviews
03/12/2023
A very comfortable place, very friendly and helpful wardens.Would go here again.Kevin
02/12/2023
Fantastic place with lovely helpful staff. I could not recommend it enough. I will definitely stay there again when in Inverness.Guest Review
25/11/2023
Very clean and comfortable. The hostel is nice and warm and great value.Kevin
16/11/2023
We had a little mix up with the booking for a 2 person room. The staff were extra helpful in putting us in another room and adding complimentary breakfast. We did have a problem with the washing machine, it would not stop washing! The staff rectified the situation and we did get our washing beautifully clean and dry. Thank you to the lovely staff.Liz
07/11/2023
It was a lovely, comfortable stay and the staff were really friendly. The luggage storage facilities were also really good and the single room was clean and great value!Guest Review
04/11/2023
The hang out spaces were nice and the kitchen was very useful. The staff was friendly.Alyssa
30/10/2023
I've felt very welcome. Extremely helpful staff, clean facilities, very comfortable bed, spacious self-catering kitchen.Anna
20/10/2023
Excellent hostel. Lots of space and room. Big kitchen and friendly staff.Declan
16/10/2023
Perfect stay at the end of a long day cycling. Check in staff welcoming and informative.Guest Review
15/10/2023
Amazingly helpful staff. Friendly & welcoming. Great knowledge of the area.Shell
15/10/2023
I have stayed in your hostel on several occasions spanning 3days each time and I can't speak less of the location, affordability and exceptional services and facilities. Everything looks to be working just fineGuest Review
10/10/2023
Comfortable beds, spacious rooms, clean bathrooms. Safe area, very welcoming staff.bridgetc
04/10/2023
Nice stay at Inverness YH. Laundry facilities were very good. Kitchen was spacious and well equipped. Breakfast was good.JeffJ
04/10/2023
I've stayed at Inverness Youth hostel the past 2 years to run the Loch Ness Marathon. Both times I've found the overall experience fantastic. The location and value for money are ideal. The hostel overall has a wonderful atmosphere and very friendly, supportive staff.Sam Matthews
02/10/2023
I stayed here before the Loch Ness marathon in a single en suite room. It was everything I needed - clean, comfortable, great kitchen access. And a good night's sleep before the race. I suspect I'll be back!Marathongirl
01/10/2023
Staff were so helpful and friendly both when booking and during my stay. Nice friendly atmosphere, very clean and comfortable. Having two decent pillows was a real plus. Free tea and coffee was available in the kitchen.Sarah
30/09/2023
The staff were efficient, friendly and welcoming. Great choice for breakfast. Good value for money. Free parking.Rosa
30/09/2023
Cracking hostel and we'll worth a visit whilst in the highlands of ScotlandDavid Nicol
29/09/2023
The hostel Is beautiful, we stayed in a private room that was really comfortable and well disposed. Well set kitchen. Great showers!Alessandra
29/09/2023
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay, this is a friendly hostel, in a very convenient location, and efficiently and well managed. This visit, I particularly appreciated the autumn discount, enabling me to stay longer than usual.Edie
27/09/2023
Great welcome and the rugby was on! Reception staff were incredibly friendlyGuest Review
24/09/2023
The staff were particularly helpful in getting me a bottom bunk. arthritis in my right knee prevents any mountaineering into the top bunk these days! Always a favourite hostel.Seumas
18/09/2023
Lovely hostel, very comfortable, very nice location, reasonably priced. Great Kitchen facilities, really happy with the stayGuest Review
17/09/2023
Conveniently near city centre. Have already recommended to a friend. Looking forward to next visit.Guest Review
15/09/2023
During my time in Scotland i've stayed in Hostelling Scotland in Inverness, Stirling and Portree and it was absolutely great.The hostel is clean, nice and very spacious. The rooms are comfortable and are cleaned everyday. Also i loved the kitchen, you get a lot of space to cook and everything you may need is there.Florencia
14/09/2023
Good service, very clean, very friendly staff. Very good place to stay in InvernessGuest Review
13/09/2023
Great location and facilities including bike storeNA
13/09/2023
Great hostel in a great location. Friendly helpful staff with good facilitiesBob Wade
12/09/2023
It´s easy to get there walking. Friendly and competent receiving. I liked that even the room doors could be opened only by the persons who slept in. Quiet place in nature. Clean showers and toilets. A very nice hostel. I can recomend it sincerely.Annette
10/09/2023
Excellent hostel. Very clean and comfortable and the staff are lovelyKevin
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.
