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Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel

3.0 star property
Mountain hostel in Aviemore with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Shared Dormitory, Women only | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Nestled in the mountains, Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel offers a warm retreat. Enjoy the fresh air on the terrace, unwind with a book from the library or challenge friends to billiards. With free self parking and laundry facilities, this hostel is perfect for an adventure.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
$117 nightly
The total price is $141
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
12 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
12 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
12 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (6 Person)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
12 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
12 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
12 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Glenmore, Loch Morlich, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1QY

What's nearby

  • Cairngorm Reindeer Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Loch an Eilein - 15 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Cairngorms National Park - 37 min drive - 35.5 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 60 min drive
  • Aviemore Station - 13 min drive
  • Carrbridge Station - 19 min drive
  • Kingussie Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cairngorm Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Glenmore Forest Park Information Centre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Winking Owl - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Inverdruie Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel

When visiting Aviemore, Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel is a great choice to consider. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 13 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 16
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:30 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (5:00 PM - 10:30 PM)
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ski area nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Self-serve breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 5.95 to 10.50 for adults, and GBP 5.95 to 9.50 for children
  • Hosted evening meal costs GBP 14.95

Renovations and closures

The property is closed in July.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.5 per pet, per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel Aviemore
Cairngorm Youth Aviemore
Cairngorm Youth
SYHA Cairngorm Lodge Hostel
SYHA Cairngorm Lodge
Scotland
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel Aviemore
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel (loch Morlich) Hotel Aviemore
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel currently open?

The property is closed in July.

Does Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 7.5 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like skiing and return when the snow melts for fishing and hiking. Enjoy amenities like an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel like?

Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel is a short 4-minute walk from Cairngorm Reindeer Centre and 16 minutes' walk from Loch Morlich.

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Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for the one night we needed to stay.
Geoff, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were friendly and helpful, location handy and beautiful, with red squirrels nearby and nesting house martins. My only suggestion would be that - as we should be reducing meat and dairy consumption for environmental reasons - vegetarian breakfast should be the norm.
Quentin, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place but cook your own breakfast 😂

The room were fabulous and clean . The staff were great . We had prepaid breakfast continental £7 cereal, toast, Butter and Jams, small yogurts and fruit juice coffee and tea not worth £7 each. Full breakfast £9 . Bacon sausage beans and black pudding. The kitchen area or all to use was fab used it some nights . The meals on the the menu were £9 for the main meal good size portion.
David, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

too isolated, too expensive.

Very isolated, bus service only runs til' 6pm, no local amenities. overpriced for what it is.

10/10 Exceptional

Russell, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

James, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stefan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loch Morlich from the walk around the loch
View of the mountains from the Youth Hostel
Rachel Kate, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Garth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect hostel

Great - really friendly and helpful
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

They thought of everything

Lovely atmosphere. They thought of everything you could possibly need
Jane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very conveniently located near multiple hiking routes, and right in front of the bus stop from/to Aviemore. Very clean and comfortable, and the receptionist was very helpful and friendly!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff v helpful & friendly. Great having the flexibility to buy breakfast or an evening meal.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cairngorms

Perfect stay in the hostel. Clean and tidy. Kitchen facilities are good for cooking and also the dinner was served in a reasonable price. The pub near to the hostel had live music and cheap drinks. All activities near to the hostel. Wifi and charging mobile phones were the negatives. Atleast one charging port in the rooms would have been helpful.
Sarika, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very friendly welcoming atmosphere. Staff very helpful. Food very good.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Chantal, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely relaxed hostel

The hostel has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. I could have stayed for days. Excellent location. Thoroughly recommend.
Jo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great youth hostel with everything we needed.

Comfortable and quiet room. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Have been meaning to try a youth hostel for a while, glad we did, kids can't wait to go back.
Caro, 2-night trip