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Situated in Helmsdale and with Dunrobin Castle reachable within 26 km, Helmsdale Lodge Hostel - all rooms en-suite features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. The manager Maria and the volunteer are super hostpitable and patient to my bad English. I was so lucky to own the whole 4- bed room as I was the only guest booking that room. The location is just aside the main road A 9 which is quite convenient to start off for a cyclist. I was told the hostel used to be a school, so you may find the dining room, living room and bed rooms are quite spacious and roofs are high.

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9.5
Exceptional
156 reviews
Price from
US$81
per night

Situated in Achiltibuie, Acheninver Hostel has a garden, BBQ facilities and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy sea views.

All rooms in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The hostel is located in a picturesque nature reserve and surrounded by mountains and the sea. I can not express how beautiful the location is, you must see it. The pod was equipped quite well, it was also warm. Ruth is exceptional host and was very helpful and nice.

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9.1
Superb
594 reviews

Comfortable Accommodation: Great Glen Hostel in Spean Bridge offers family rooms with private bathrooms, carpeted floors, and garden, lake, and mountain views. Each room includes a shower.

Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves traditional meals with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes continental, à la carte, and vegetarian selections with warm dishes, juice, and fruits. Very friendly atmophere, personal, delicious food

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8.4
Very good
1,345 reviews
Price from
US$47
per night

Bazpackers is well situated in Inverness, and features a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 200 metres from Inverness Castle. Everything is so clean and new Kitchen is very equipped Room is great. nice. clean. lockers are good and spacious. effective curtains on the beds . Great view from window. walking distance from main attractions.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,278 reviews
Price from
US$45
per night

Hartfield House Hostel offers pet-friendly accommodation in Applecross. Free private parking is available on site. There are extensive grounds and covered space for bikes, ideal for cyclists and walkers. This is the third year in a row we’ve stayed here, and we’ll be back again. The location is stunning! We’re into our road cycling and there aren’t many better places to base your road cycling out of than here. I particularly like cycling along the coast to Shieldaig and then back over the notorious Bealach na Bah! The cooking facilities here are as good as anywhere I’ve been, plenty fridge space (and even a freezer), and there’s a dishwasher which makes it a lot easier to tidy up after breakfast and dinner. There are decent dining options nearby in the Walled Garden and the Applecross Inn, as well as an ice cream van. There are laundry facilities here too which come in very handy when you’re having an ‘active’ break. On our holiday my partner sprained her ankle and the staff were so supportive and helped out whilst I was away for the day, helping her move a chair outside to sit on. The staff do an amazing job at keeping the facilities super clean which I think is really important to guests.

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8.3
Very good
1,811 reviews
Price from
US$66
per night

Situated at the foot of Ben Nevis, the long-established Glen Nevis Youth Hostel is just 3 miles from the large town of Fort William. It offers easy access to high and low-level walks, mountain biking, kayaking and other adventure sports. Nice picturesque view around. It's raining so we can't sit outside but I had a wish to do it. I liked kitchen with stove and free tea / coffee.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,301 reviews
Price from
US$36
per night

Just a few minutes’ walk from Fort Augustus on the edge of Loch Ness, this award-winning lodge offers four-star hostel accommodation with free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. Fort William is 30 miles away. A lovely hostel, very well-run and with beautiful views.

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8.4
Very good
1,570 reviews
Price from
US$37
per night

The youth hostel provides a good range of facilities including dorms and private rooms, a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, a spacious dining area, a large drying room and ample parking for cars and buses. There is also a large open-plan lounge which provides stunning views of the Cairngorm Mountains and surrounding woodland. Great kitchen, common area with a fireplace and super helpful staff. Lots of great walks and hikes nearby and the staff were great at giving suggestions.

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8.5
Very good
1,053 reviews
Price from
US$33
per night

Just 10 minutes’ walk from Inverness Rail Station, Inverness Youth Hostel offers free private parking and bicycle storage.

Culloden Battlefield and its visitor centre can be reached after a 10-minute drive. The banks of Loch Ness and the country village of Dores are both a 20-minute drive away. Urquart Castle is within 30 minutes’ drive of Inverness Youth Hostel. Clean and warm room. Well equipped kitchen.

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8
Very good
2,947 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

Located in Fort William, 6 km from Glen Nevis, Blacksmiths Bunkhouse provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. 21 km from Glenfinnan Station Museum and 23 km from Loch Linnhe, the hostel features a ski pass sales point. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Great location. Stunning view of Ben Nevis and the loch. Much more scenic than staying in Fort William. The bunk room was clean and the staff were friendly.

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8.2
Very good
112 reviews
Price from
US$169
per night

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