Just 10 minutes’ walk from Inverness Rail Station, Inverness Youth Hostel offers free private parking and bicycle storage. Eastgate shopping center is a 10-minute walk from this hostel. Hootananny, a popular music venue, is just 15 minutes’ walk away. Culloden Battlefield and its visitor center 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. All rooms have shared bathroom facilities and are simply furnished. Packed lunches can be arranged on request and luggage storage is available. Hosteling Scotland is a charity and membership organization. For nonmembers, a supplement per person, per night is included in the published rate.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
3 twin beds
6 bunk beds
5 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
8.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lindsay
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good atmosphere very welcoming staff, nice quiet rooms.
  • Kirsten
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I was glad that it was not a huge amount of people in one room. My room stayed for 4 people. I also appreciated the sizable kitchen with all sorts of cooking items, it really saved me on costs for dining out. The bathrooms were clean and the...
  • Clyde
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was quiet, comfortable, clean and very reasonably priced. The staff were friendly and helpful and the whole place is warm, efficient, very well kitted out and just what you need to refresh with a stop over on your travels. Can’t fault it,...

Area info

Amenities of Inverness Youth Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Inverness Youth Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Full payment for all bookings will be charged at the time of booking. All major credit & debit cards are accepted excluding American Express.

All bookings will include a temporary membership fee per person per night. (Full, existing members of Hosteling Scotland and HI using these channels are not entitled to a membership refund).

Individual reservations (Up to 9 people) - can cancel free of charge until 7 days before the arrival date. If canceled within the 7 days before the arrival 100 percent of the total price will be charged.

Groups reservations (more than 9 people) - different policies and additional supplements will apply. More than 8 weeks (57 days or more) 20% of total cost. 8 – 4 weeks (56- 29 days) 55% of total cost. 4 – 0 weeks (28 - 0 day) 100% of total cost.

No stag or hen parties are permitted at any youth hostel.

Should guests be entitled to a refund or part refund please note that these are processed by Hosteling Scotland National Office, Stirling. It may take 7 to 10 working days from the date of cancellation request for the refund to be processed back onto the original card used.

Parties with children under 12 years will only be accommodated in private rooms, where available. Hosteling Scotland advises that additional notice be given to the destination youth hostel when traveling with children, to ensure that suitable accommodations is available.

There is no capacity for extra beds or cots.

Check-in from 16.00 to 22.00 and check-out is until 10.00.Reception is closed from 22.00-08.00.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Inverness Youth Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Inverness Youth Hostel

  • Check-in at Inverness Youth Hostel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Inverness Youth Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Inverness Youth Hostel is 2,600 feet from the center of Inverness. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Inverness Youth Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • The prices at Inverness Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.