5 stars
Amc, inverness - Scotland
November 2009
What an amazing place! I had a great trip to this absolutely stunning location. There is only one shower on site but getting up slightly earlier is worth it to avoid the shower queues and then sit outside having breakfast as the sun turns everything pink. Dave and Caroline were very friendly and welcoming. Nothing was to much trouble. Maybe some comfier seats in the communal area would be nice but this was only an extremely minor negative point. I thoroughly recommend a trip here as there is some of most stunning scenery in Scotland to be found very nearby but be aware there is very little phone coverage and the hostel has a lights out/quiet time policy.
4.5 stars
arcboutant - Scotland
October 2009
Tino - Germany
Top Cat - Scotland
Its further off the road than you think.
3 stars
none - Germany
Dave - Scotland
September 2009
Ian - England
Magda - England
Lovely place by a beautiful beach. Very scenic location.
feartie - Scotland
mangoman - Scotland
Jane, Luther, Louis & Sadie - Leamington Spa - England
Imagine it's fantastic in June, and the beach is beautiful,but not the best place to be in late August (relatively cold and windy) unless you and your kids are very hardy!
4 stars
Bernard - Switzerland
paris - France
3.5 stars
slartibartfast - England
Paul Holmes - England
A proper Youth Hostel ! Marvellous.
Gill H - England
Beautiful location, went mid August and good as not so busy vs high season. Just 1 shower for everyone, so be prepared to wait or have a wash instead! One large communal room for cooking, eating and socialising, so if you get a good crowd in good fun. Caroline and Dave extremely helpful and engage very actively with visitors. Almost had beach to myself one evening, so extremely pleasant experience.
Cath - Scotland
Remember to pack some flip flops as the shower is outside. This is a great place to stay whether you are sriving around the west coast like I was or whether you are venturing up the hills on foot. It was a fantastic base to come back to everynight. Enjoy
peterbj7 - England
David Bargalló - Spain
Brendan - England
August 2009
abi - Scotland
An amazing place to stay and the friendliest place I've been to in years. One night is not enough to take in the beaches, wildlife and local area. definately one of the best hostels I've ever stayed!
Andy - England
A great welcome and overall attention to detail is shown by the managers throughout your stay. In summer be aware of the close proximity of the busy campsite next door and the fact the beach is heavily crowded with boats, dinghies and yachts belonging to the campers. However, I doubt they'll be present in the cooler months of the year!
magzz - Scotland
Achmelvich hostel is extremely friendly, clean and well run in a lovely spot overlooking the stunning white beach. I camped there as a child in the 1950s and although there are many more people there now, that didn't bother me because everyone appreciates the place so much. Sunsets are wonderful when you can see them. There is a small shop at the campsite but probably best to get provisions in Lochinver at the two small supermarkets. The last large supermarket is Tesco in Ullapool. Don't forget your skin so soft!
tgd - Germany
aaa - Scotland
Turnbulls - Scotland
Carlabeast - Scotland
Fantastic easy going and friendly staff - our 7 year old felt confident enough to put herself to bed in the women's dorm on the first night while Mum stayed in the living area drinking wine. Basic accommodation (as expected really) but perfectly adequate and stunning location. Plan to return adn we would recommend it to other families.
maria - Scotland
Andy1962 - England
Great little hostel in fantastic location
Brian - England
2.5 stars
Nata - England
Hans & Esther - Switzerland
friendly staff, good, helpful and detailed information about the aerea, library; accessibility by public transportation (2 busses a day), free coffee and tea
kj89 - Italy
catbreeder - Scotland
July 2009
Brilliant location, a hidden paradise, a real homely community feel about this youth hostel. Well worth the journey to get there with brilliant beaches, walks and sunsets. If you can go DO.
Angelika + Alina - Germany
Cycling Viking - Scotland
Fabulous location with good walking, hill walking and cycling all around. Hostel has very limited store so bring your own. Enjoy the atmosphere.
Nick - England
fairyjen - England
Graham - Scotland
Holdfast - England
GB - Scotland
Jen - England
A very warm welcome and lots of useful information about this unique area, in a fantastic location
lesley - Scotland
June 2009
a beautiful location on the beach and an ideal location for exploring the Assynt
jo - Poland
Absolutely amazing location. Everything set in a homely manner. Cosy. Probably should have more showers but who cares when everything else is just perfect. Some nice climing trails around.
chris - Scotland
paneric - Netherlands
Mike - England
jim - England
pete - England
Willie Jack - Wales
The wardens, Caroline & David, run a fantastic hostel. Very warm welcome, genuinely friendly & interesting couple. You can tell that they both love the outdoors, Scotland & worldwide.
Steve - England
kaschoe - Germany
May 2009
very basic and simple but appropriate to this location as adventure atmosphere abiance and amazing nature cause a different kind of comfort It's like a typical simple Alpine hut just at the coast great and friendly
sammy - Scotland
fantastic site the beach is beautiful
Cal and Del - Scotland
Idyllic hostel sheltering behind a bay of golden sand which punches above its weight for the size and age of its buildings The very welcoming hosts keep the hostel clean tidy and well maintained We will be back
balk - Germany
April 2009
rockyr - England
CYHA - England