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
30/03/2025
Another great stay in a favourite hostel.Seumas
30/03/2025
Another great stay in a favourite hostel.Seumas
29/03/2025
I enjoyed my stay as the hostel was comfortable. It was easy to explore the various attractions of Inverness on foot. I could also easily travel by train to nearby towns with pleasant uncrowded beaches and a variety of interesting features.Neil Goodhand
29/03/2025
I enjoyed my stay as the hostel was comfortable. It was easy to explore the various attractions of Inverness on foot. I could also easily travel by train to nearby towns with pleasant uncrowded beaches and a variety of interesting features.Neil Goodhand
29/03/2025
I enjoyed my stay as the hostel was comfortable. It was easy to explore the various attractions of Inverness on foot. I could also easily travel by train to nearby towns with pleasant uncrowded beaches and a variety of interesting features.Neil Goodhand
27/03/2025
Great location and very friendly helpful staffDave
27/03/2025
Great location and very friendly helpful staffDave
26/03/2025
Inverness hostel is clean, accessible, fairly priced and a very welcoming hostel!TS
26/03/2025
Inverness hostel is clean, accessible, fairly priced and a very welcoming hostel!TS
24/03/2025
For the price and the location, such fantastic value. Everyone considerate of each other - staff and fellow hostellers. The kitchen is well-equipped and roomy so you're not waiting for around for other people to finish cooking. They have free tea and coffee (bring your own milk) which is very kind of them as not all hostels do that. They've even got a complementary cat :-)Debra from Hull
24/03/2025
For the price and the location, such fantastic value. Everyone considerate of each other - staff and fellow hostellers. The kitchen is well-equipped and roomy so you're not waiting for around for other people to finish cooking. They have free tea and coffee (bring your own milk) which is very kind of them as not all hostels do that. They've even got a complementary cat :-)Debra from Hull
22/03/2025
An excellent hostelJohn C
22/03/2025
An excellent hostelJohn C
21/03/2025
Warm friendly welcome, room / bathroom comfortable & clean, facilities good, everything you need. & ideally situatedRusseyfoal
21/03/2025
Warm friendly welcome, room / bathroom comfortable & clean, facilities good, everything you need. & ideally situatedRusseyfoal
21/03/2025
Great stay, would definitely recommend and come again!AWhite
21/03/2025
Great stay, would definitely recommend and come again!AWhite
21/03/2025
Great stay, would definitely recommend and come again!AWhite
18/03/2025
We stayed overnight after spending several nights in a very upmarket hotel, which was lovely apart from the fad for a glass door to the en-suite. The YHA double room was not as plush as the hotel, but it had a proper wall & door to the en-suite. This is preferable, and instantly made it a better room.Susan D
18/03/2025
We stayed overnight after spending several nights in a very upmarket hotel, which was lovely apart from the fad for a glass door to the en-suite. The YHA double room was not as plush as the hotel, but it had a proper wall & door to the en-suite. This is preferable, and instantly made it a better room.Susan D
16/03/2025
Excellent facility, well situated.Dodbhoy67
16/03/2025
Excellent facility, well situated.Dodbhoy67
16/03/2025
A warm, clean, well located hostel great value, informative friendly staff and everything you need for a stay in Inverness.RonL
16/03/2025
A warm, clean, well located hostel great value, informative friendly staff and everything you need for a stay in Inverness.RonL
16/03/2025
A warm, clean, well located hostel great value, informative friendly staff and everything you need for a stay in Inverness.RonL
10/03/2025
GREAT-Thank you all!TRACY
10/03/2025
GREAT-Thank you all!TRACY
10/03/2025
The location is great, staff is very helpful, I had a very enjoyable stay overall.Agata
10/03/2025
The location is great, staff is very helpful, I had a very enjoyable stay overall.Agata
07/03/2025
Just super! One of the best youth hostels I've stayed in. And with bonus visiting cat! :D The staff are really helpful, the atmosphere is very relaxed but it's also extremely efficiently-run (the perfect combination). For fellow non-drivers: the bus Millburn Digiebught Rd bus stop is fantastic to have so near. We'll definitely stay at the hostel next time we're in Inverness. :-)Merry Hadaway
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.
