In the heart of Inverness, Inverness Youth Hostel offers a warm atmosphere with laundry facilities and a snack bar/deli. Relax in the garden or connect to WiFi in your room; previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Inverness Youth Hostel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Inverness Castle. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. A snack bar/deli and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
39 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out time is 10 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 (4:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 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 not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Self-serve breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Snack bar/deli
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
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
Toaster
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Self-serve breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 6.50 to 10.50 for adults, and GBP 6.50 to 9.50 for children
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Does Inverness Youth Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Inverness 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 Inverness Youth Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Inverness Youth Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Inverness Youth Hostel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Inverness Youth Hostel and nearby?
Inverness Youth Hostel has a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Inverness Youth Hostel like?
Inverness Youth Hostel is a short 19-minute walk from Inverness Castle and 8 minutes' walk from Eastgate Shopping Centre.
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Inverness Youth Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2025
Top quality hostel.
A great youth hostel, comfy bed, spotlessly clean and quiet in a good area with an easy walk to the station. I'll definitely go again.
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2025
Quiet, clean, and very close to downtown Inverness. Would stay here again!
Allison
Allison, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 21, 2025
Good Quality Hostal with helpful friendly staff.
Great staff. Good kitchen. Refillable bottled water fountain available. Convenient location with plenty of parking. Spacious lounge. Breakfast available. Only drawback, rooms are not very well insulated so can be noisy. I always carry earplugs so I can sleep.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 2, 2025
Calm and peaceful hostel
Great location, nice and peaceful and calm but easy walking distance from the station and the town. The hostel had a lovely quiet calm atmosphere. The staff at reception was very friendly. The communal areas and facilities were spacious and very well equipped. The room was naturally basic, as expected, but comfy and clean and well appointed with things like sockets/USB points and bedside tables with reading lamps. I would stay here again.
jakki
jakki, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2025
Incredibly clean and simple. The kitchen was very well equipped for
Aish
Aish, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 14, 2025
Nice but noisy neighbors
While we enjoyed our room, we had families with kids on both sides of us and it sounded like they were doing gymnastics until 11pm
Kristi
Kristi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2024
Pleasant stay, good facilities in kitchen and washroom.
Govind Sunil
Govind Sunil, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2024
Very good place to stay, highly recommended.
Has all facilities and good atmosphere.
Thanks to lovely staff.
Srinivas Babu
Srinivas Babu, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2023
Hosts were extremely knowledgeable and helpful with directions and activity suggestions.
Terry
Terry, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 27, 2024
Good clean and friendly place to stay
We had twin room en suite and it was comfortable and very clean. Communal areas also very clean. Staff are very friendly and helpful
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2023
Great location & staff! Clean and comfy.
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2024
Hostel staff is friendly and communicative
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2024
The receptionist was so caring and nice. Gave lots of insight on places nearby and suggestions on things to eat. Definitely will be back.
Danielle
Danielle, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 14, 2023
Great staff. Accommodation was fine
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 18, 2024
Property was convenient to city centre rooms were clean beds were comfortable lack of storage was issue
Philip
Philip, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2024
Excellent
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 28, 2023
Short walk to city centre. Facilities are ideal, well appointed communal kitchen.
Very helpful staff
Mark
8/10 Very good
Jun 25, 2024
Great value
Basic but clean and functional. Represent s good value in a city where accommodation prices are sky high in the summer.
Phillip
Phillip, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 17, 2024
Inverness
Quiet comfortable room.
Large & well equipped kitchen
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2024
We stayed at Inverness for a few nights and happy with private room, kitchen/dining facilities and laundry. But honestly our highlight was George the cat. If only every accommodation had a resident cat the world would be a far better place.
Tanya
Tanya, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 13, 2024
Good for the price and location! I never trust dark linens that can’t be bleached tho
Carolyn
Carolyn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2024
The hostel was very convenient, even more convenient than it looked on the map. There were cafes and chemists within walkign distance and the train & bus stations were a 15 minute walk away. It was lovely to talk with other guests and the staff (shout out to Luna and all the staff for the directions, and friendliness). I booked a private room with ensuite, and am happy to say the shower was very powerful and the room clean and spacious. I would definitely come back.
Tanika
Tanika, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 3, 2023
Great place to start NC500
Very clean room, friendly efficient check in and great location. Only downsides, mattress was very hard and noisy steps to first floor kept us awake at 3:30am for over an hour.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2024
Very well run. Very affordable. Only fault was that not all mattresses were equal in my dorm. First one I tried was painfully sprung, but since I was the first one in the room, I just switched beds and found one that was comfortable.
James
James, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 16, 2024
Meh
The staff was curt, the beds like cardboard over springs. The place is clean, though the women’s lab was out of toilet paper in two stalls an entire day. Rooms are quite crowded.