Inverness Youth Hostel

About the hotel

Convenient Location

Located just a short walk from Inverness Rail Station, Inverness Youth Hostel offers easy access to popular attractions like Eastgate shopping centre and Hootananny music venue.

Nearby Attractions

Explore historic sites such as Culloden Battlefield and Urquart Castle, or take a scenic drive to Loch Ness and the village of Dores, all within a short distance from the hostel.

Simple and Practical

With shared bathroom facilities, packed lunch options, and luggage storage, the hostel provides all the essentials for a comfortable stay in Inverness.

Ready to explore the beauty of Inverness? Book your stay at Inverness Youth Hostel now!

Facilities

• Free WiFi
• Parking
• Free Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Heating
• Family rooms
• Garden
• Luggage storage
• Bar
• Fax/photocopying
• Golf course
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Meeting/banquet facilities
• Packed lunches
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private parking
• Designated smoking area
• Accessible parking
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Wheelchair accessible
• Shared kitchen
• Snack bar
• Lockers
• Toilet with grab rails
• Emergency cord in bathroom
• Picnic area
• Wine/champagne
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Cashless payment available

Check-in and check-out

Check-out

until 10:00

Guest reviews

• L

  Linda MaryItaly

  10

  Great hostel

  Liked: The hostel is very spacious

  Disliked: There are other hostels that are closer to the center but this one is better if you are travelling with a car

  Posted in October 2026

• S

  SibylUnited States

  7

  Liked: Shockingly nice for a hostel. Staff were lovely, they had a small bar and a cat, and beds were comfy. Not too many beds to a room, and there was a self-catered kitchen.

  Disliked: I mean, it is a hostel, not a five star hotel. So if you're expecting a hotel, you will be disappointed.

  Posted in October 2026

• L

  LeanneUnited Kingdom

  7

  Liked: Location, free parking, good facilities available

  Posted in October 2026

• S

  SofiaPortugal · Couple

  7

  Liked: Cleanliness, nice staff, easy to cook

  Disliked: Kind of remote location

  Posted in October 2026

• G

  GeorgeUnited Kingdom

  10

  A very good place to stay.Clean,helpful staff and in a wonderful location. I really enjoyed the stay

  Liked: There kitchen with all needful. Appreciated if breakfast provided.

  Disliked: Everything was alright for me.

  Posted in October 2026

• J

  JanaggenMalaysia

  7

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  Posted in October 2026

Reviews in English from guests who stayed at the hotel, provided by our booking partner.

Good to know

Kindly note that our property DOES NOT use WhatsApp. And that any correspondence or requests for payment from WhatsApp is likely a scam.

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 Hostelling Scotland and HI using these channels are not entitled to a membership refund).

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

Groups reservations (more than 9 persons) - 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 Hostelling 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. Hostelling Scotland advises that additional notice be given to the destination youth hostel when travelling with children, to ensure that suitable accommodation is available.

There is no capacity for extra beds or cots.

Check-in from 16:00 to 23:00 (Summer), 16.00-22.00 (winter) and check-out is until 10.00.

The property’s reception opening hours are 07:00 - 10:00 (summer) and 07.30-10.00 (winter).Please inform 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.

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.

A deposit may be required at the property.