Torridon
About About this youth hostel
This award winning youth hostel sits on the NC500 at the head of Upper Loch Torridon and is a popular base for hillwalkers, climbers and those simply wishing to relax and enjoy the surroundings and local wildlife.
The hostel offers a wide range of comfortable accommodation from private rooms to spacious shared dorms all with private lockers (please remember to bring your own padlock). None of the rooms are en-suite but there are ample shower and washroom facilities available.
WiFi is free for all guests and other facilities include: a large well-equipped self-catering kitchen, a large lounge with panoramic mountain views, a large drying room and laundry. There is no dedicated bag storage facility at the hostel but the team will be happy to store bags in reception if there is space available. Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are also available to purchase at reception.
There’s onsite car parking for around 20 cars or 1 coach and a secure bike store for up to 20 bikes.
Torridon 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) 1445 791 284 to check availability. There is a small charge of £7.50 per night for your dog when staying in our hostels.
‘Wee Breakfast’ and 'Heat it and eat it' evening meals available (Please remember to pre-book your breakfast).
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Why stay?
- Award Winning Youth Hostel
- Fantastic setting with panoramic mountain views
- Perfect base for outdoor enthusiasts
- Friendly team with expert local knowledge
- Dog friendly
- Licensed, serving local beers and wine
For more information on the hostel, accessibility and the local area please click here
Torridon Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
March to October and available for exclusive private hire from November to February. If you would like exclusive use of the hostel during the peak season please contact us direct on 01445 791 284
Reception Hours
08:00-10:00 and 17:00-22:00
Check in
17:00 - 22:00
Check out
08:00 - 10:00
Access Hours
Late check in available by prior arrangement. The hostel is closed between 10:00-14:00 for cleaning - an entrance lobby, access to a toilet is available for early arrivals.
Amenities
Pet Dogs Welcome
Private Rooms
Suitable for Groups
Alcohol Licence
Drying Room
Secure Lockers
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Access with limited mobility
Free Wifi
Family Rooms
Catering
Lounge/TV Room
Laundry Room
Bike Store
Shopping Nearby
Guest Reviews
18/09/2025
Great Hostel in a beautiful location. Spacious and well appointed with helpful Staff.Ian S
12/09/2025
A very comfy hostel in an awesome location with friendly staffY
09/09/2025
Excellent youth hostelRichard
09/09/2025
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. I will be back. 10 out 10Yes
07/09/2025
Really enjoyed our stay. The hostel was clean, great facilities, and the staff were brilliant - very helpful and friendly.Sylvie
07/09/2025
Great hostel in amazing locationok
07/09/2025
Had such a great experience, from booking quite late and the guys helpinge out. Hostel was well equipped and had everything you could need for a stay. Met lots of happy chatty residents too.Chris Cunningham
06/09/2025
The best Hosteling Scotland experience I've had. Great location, great facilities, dedicated and friendly staff. Made me want to apply for a job! ??
04/09/2025
Fantastic hotel with wonderful staff and great facilitiesEsther
01/09/2025
Amazing, such lovely folk running it, the lounge was amazing, what a cool space, it was just what I needed, will definitely be coming back. The open plan design of the building it fantastic doesn't feel claustrophobic at all, great dorms with lots of storage.Indy
01/09/2025
As aboveJames Hotchkis
29/08/2025
Excellent hostel, perfect location, amazing staff - I'm already looking at dates for next yearAlex K
28/08/2025
Great location, fair price, amazing atmosphere!Alessia Angiulli
27/08/2025
excellent hostel with great kitchen and wonderful view. Very good drying room.full moon addict
26/08/2025
From booking on line, to arriving and departing after 3 nights there we had a wonderful time. The size of the common areas are generous,beds very comfortable, staff happy and engage in a very friendly way, at all times. Thanks again.Eve A, Dundee
26/08/2025
I stayed at Torridon for a long weekend with my hillwalking club. Torridon is such a fantastic hostel, with a wonderful location and such a warm and friendly environment for group bookings. It was like booking a cottage but with much more space! Perfect for the group dynamic. Motivated, energised staff who made time for everyoneClaire
21/08/2025
Excellent.Ross
21/08/2025
Apart from Torridon being among the beautiful places on earth, the Torridon Hostel always feels like home away from home. Great staff, great kitchen facilities, comfy beds and a hot shower. There's very little else needed when you're there to climb hills.Dawn G
21/08/2025
Great place lovely people.archierob
20/08/2025
We had a very pleasant stay at Torridon Youth Hostel, the staff were very friedly and helpful.Gerald
16/08/2025
We really enjoyed our stay at Torridon YH. We had our 1 year old with us and there were plenty of spaces for him to roam and toys to play with, without it feeling like he was in anyone's way or bothering anyone. A great experience for us all.Sara
16/08/2025
What a brilliant stay in Torridon. If you get the chance, please stay here!Ye
12/08/2025
Great Hostel, great staffFabian
12/08/2025
A great hostel in a stunning location, super facilities and friendly staff.MissyB
10/08/2025
This was our second visit to Torridon Youth Hostel with our dog and we had a fabulous time, once again! Thank you to you all for your hard work and super welcome!ScillyB
09/08/2025
We usually stay at hotels but decided to try a hostel on this night. What a lovely experience, the location is fabulousGabby
06/08/2025
In many years visited a lot of hostels, but Torridon's is just five stars. Plenty of place, cleen, big kitchen, superb lounge room. Also very important for hikers, very good drying room. Staff efficient, friendly and ready to give an advice about local area. Highly reccomend.Deividas
05/08/2025
Great atmosphere, cosy lounge, friendly kitchen, comfortable rooms, scenic hiking around... One recommandation : warn guests not to use hair driers before 7 am, since some other guests around may still be sleeping.NO
03/08/2025
Outstanding stay in an outstanding location and area. We will be back!!!James I
30/07/2025
Torridon is such a special place and this youth hostel captures the spirit of Torridon with its calm and friendly atmosphere. The kitchen and drying rooms were well equipped and clean, the beds were comfortable and the rooms clam. What better location could there be? We'll definitely be back.Yes!
Reasons to visit
Occupying a hidden corner of the North West Highlands and sitting on the famous North Coast 500, Torridon boasts some of the finest scenery in Europe and is a haven for hillwalkers and mountain bikers. Whether you're scaling the heights, biking the trails or walking the coastal paths, the Torridon area has something for everyone.
We're on the North Coast 500 driving route! Say goodbye to piles of leaflets by downloading the NC500 App or find out more about the local area with this handy PDF guide to Wester Ross.
Head off the well-beaten track of the NC500 and discover a true taste of Scotland's North West Coast. For many visitors to Wester Ross, Torridon and Sheildaig are as far as they get. The road from Torridon to Diabaig, though less travelled, is definitely one not to be missed. The single track road is only a few miles long but it's almost traffic free and offers some of the most stunning views in Scotland.
Discover the local wildlife on the Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve and National Trust for Scotland Estate or sample freshly caught local seafood while sitting back and soaking in the stunning scenery.
With so much to discover in the area our team will be happy to share their local knowledge, making sure you get the most out of your trip to this relaxing corner of Scotland's North West Highlands.
Check out our Torridon Webcam to see what the youth hostel looks like today! http://bit.ly/TorridonWebcam
Enjoy a birds eye trip!
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