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
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
08/04/2024
Friendly staff, all areas clean, almost in the city centre.Sue
08/04/2024
A brief stay while heading further north but the hostel was so handy we will return specifically here.Paul Walker
07/04/2024
Great hostel! It has a huge kitchen with everything you need, comfortable beds and the rooms, bathrooms and common areas are all clean aswell as the staff being friendly and helpful.A big shout out to Kirra and Emily who were amazing staff and made me feel very welcome! They were always happy to answer all of my questions and have a nice chat, which made me feel right at home!K.M
06/04/2024
A favourite hostel that I have been going to for about 40 years, so that's before it moved to its current location. Always clean, friendly staff, well stocked board of tourist information, what more could you want?Seumas
06/04/2024
GoodScotland traveller
02/04/2024
Pleasant stay for the entire groupStudent Group
23/02/2024
Nice atmosphere, really helpful staff and well stocked kitchen.Guest Review
19/02/2024
Great. Comfortable, friendly staff, decent facilities.Simon P
05/02/2024
We stayed here with a group of young people and it was very comfortable and clean. We would definitely recommend the hostel to others.Kathleen MacDonald
26/01/2024
Lovely friendly staff, fantastic large kitchen facilities, good shower pressure, positive atmosphere, beautiful local cat, quiet but highly accessible location: really enjoyed my stay here.Mason
23/01/2024
Excellent staff, very friendly and helpful. Vert clean and comfortable bedsJoe D
16/01/2024
Our stay was excellent. Scott went above and beyond to help my friend check in after reception had closed. All very good thank you.Guest Review
16/01/2024
Hard to beat for value for money - clean, comfortable and welcoming with great facilities and a brilliant location that is quiet but so near the city centre.Richard
22/12/2023
Professional, efficient and friendly staff. Facilities are clean, comfortable and fitted out exceptionally well (e.g. kitchen). The room (twin en suite) was warm and the shower grand.Of course.
10/12/2023
Excellent stay and very good value. The room was very comfortable and clean with everything we needed and the staff welcoming and friendly.Becky
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
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.
