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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.

The staff was exceptionally nice and went above and beyond to accomodate us. The drying room is an amazing feature and the free tea and coffee was an amazing plus. After sleeping in a tent for a week, we were very exited two find TWO pillows on each bed!

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8.6
Fabulous
890 reviews
Price from
€ 35
per night

Situated in Boat of Garten, 45 km from Inverness Castle, Fraoch Lodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are available.

At the hostel rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Very friendly, hugely hospitable, delicious food and great company and conversation.

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8.1
Very good
79 reviews
Price from
€ 94
per night

This 72-bed youth hostel provides great facilities including a good range of dorms and private rooms, a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, bike storage, a drying room and WiFI. Cooked breakfasts, packed lunches and full evening meals are also available. Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel is popular with outdoor enthusiasts.

Very clean hostel, the staff is great ! The common areas are really nice and the kitchen has lots of equipment. There are several tracks and activities to do around the hostel, very well located.

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8.8
Fabulous
381 reviews
Price from
€ 31
per night

In the western region of the Cairngorms National Park, Insh Hall provides simple bed and breakfast accommodation at the Loch Insh Outdoor Centre. The centre offers a wide range of sports, a restaurant and bar and free parking and WiFi.

What a place, location, value for money and very nice hosts. We got a chance to spend some time with the owner and he was very pleasant.

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7.6
Good
449 reviews
Price from
€ 78
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Aviemore

  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 128 reviews
    Everything is perfect in The Nook. We had a little problem with the heating the first night, a quick text exchange with the owners and it was sorted out. We can’t fault this smashing house. Immaculately clean, perfectly equipped, great location, huge fully enclosed garden, safe for dogs and kids, with woods on 2 sides, very quiet and peaceful, woke up to lovely birdsong every morning. We’ll definitely stay again.
    Fiona
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 508 reviews
    Great location. Pod was super comfortable and warm. On site bar was perfect - nice food and pints, and was super convenient. Would definitely recommend!
    Lizzie
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: € 92.88
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 890 reviews
    Much better facilities than expected for a youth hostel.
    Jessica
    People with friends
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 15 reviews
    Everything about the house was brilliant. It was very clean and comfortable, the beds were the best. My kids loved the bunk bed they both fought for 3 nights over it. It was in a great location central to everything we booked to do over the weekend. Nice quiet area is always key.
    mark
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 92.88
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 890 reviews
    Brilliant hostel in a great location, drying room is perfect, communal areas are spacious
    E
    Ellen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 92.88
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 890 reviews
    I liked the atmosphere in the hostel, how I was welcomed by the staff. I appreciated that I shared my room only with girls while I had chosen 'mixed dormitory', I felt an effort had been made to put women in the same room. I found the kitchen clean and well organized and that it was easy to get to different places from the hostel.
    L
    Lou
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 88.18
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 11,961 reviews
    Great location , lots to do with the kids , lots of grounds space , swimming pool , friendly staff at pool and restaurant and bar , cheap arcade games , safe for the kids in hotel , around the site , nice food for breakfast. Comfortable beds and easy parking on site, comfortable bar area , clean , pool was clean as well.
    Jennifer
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 215.16
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 430 reviews
    Very stylish and exactly as described. Great location as well and plenty of parking on site. Not staffed however there were plenty of safety features that allowed us to feel safe. Great facilities too with a smart tv, fridge and kettle and lovely shower.
    Alanna
    Young couple
  • 7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,398 reviews
    It was in a great location, near everything but still peaceful. Our chalet was a short walk from the children’s play area which they loved and they also loved the fact they had bunk beds.
    Ryan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 92.88
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 890 reviews
    Aviemore Youth Hostel is well run, the staff are helpful and friendly and it provides warm, safe and comfortable accommodation at a very reasonable price. I was on a cycle tour and the accommodation was perfect for that.
    Peter
    Group