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Situated in Helmsdale and with Dunrobin Castle reachable within 26 km, Helmsdale Lodge Hostel - all rooms en-suite features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. A unique place, perfect and very clean rooms with nice big bathroom, the common area is super arranged and the host is very kind and committed, I can recommend

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9.5
Exceptional
157 reviews

Situated in Achiltibuie, Acheninver Hostel has a garden, BBQ facilities and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy sea views.

All rooms in the hostel are fitted with a kettle. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The location is stunning, the Accomodation is very clean and comfortable, not crowded, hot showers and fully equipped kitchen with a sitting room, the host is super friendly and helpful

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9.1
Superb
592 reviews

Comfortable Accommodation: Great Glen Hostel in Spean Bridge offers family rooms with private bathrooms, carpeted floors, and garden, lake, and mountain views. Each room includes a shower.

Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves traditional meals with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes continental, à la carte, and vegetarian selections with warm dishes, juice, and fruits. Staff were incredible, communicative! Cozy place, beautiful nature, gorgeous experience!

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8.4
Very good
1,350 reviews

Bazpackers is well situated in Inverness, and features a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 200 metres from Inverness Castle. Great place in Inverness I've used to stay! Perfect location, clean rooms and bathrooms. Good internet connection. Very kind and helpful staff! Lovely garden for chill in a hammock. Individual curtains for the every bed to help you isolate yourself and get good sleep. Comfy mattress. Sockets and small lights for each bed. Good organised kitchen for cooking. Lovely fire place in a living room. It's been a pleasure to stay at Bazpackers. Thank you!

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8.8
Fabulous
1,277 reviews
Price from
US$45
per night

Hartfield House Hostel offers pet-friendly accommodation in Applecross. Free private parking is available on site. There are extensive grounds and covered space for bikes, ideal for cyclists and walkers. Prompt and clear communication from beginning to end. In fact, the most detailed set of information I've received from any of the properties I've stayed in while driving around the NC500. Lara put my mind at ease by informing about late check-in procedures, so I didn't have to rush on the road. Normally, I prefer not to share bathrooms and kitchens, but given the high demand for properties around the area at this time of the year, I was left with no other option. This wasn't a problem at all. Everything is super organized and pristine, from the communal kitchen, laundry room, toilets and showers. I opted for a single room, which was clean, comfortable and adequate after a whole day on the road. Appelcross Village and Heartfield are surrounded by rugged, yet peaceful settings, and I wish I had dedicated more time to this area.

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8.3
Very good
1,810 reviews

Situated at the foot of Ben Nevis, the long-established Glen Nevis Youth Hostel is just 3 miles from the large town of Fort William. It offers easy access to high and low-level walks, mountain biking, kayaking and other adventure sports. Location was lovely with a great view, staff were kind and helpful, everything was super clean, the showers were great, rooms were spacious, nice view from the lounge area.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,301 reviews
Price from
US$36
per night

Just a few minutes’ walk from Fort Augustus on the edge of Loch Ness, this award-winning lodge offers four-star hostel accommodation with free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. Fort William is 30 miles away. Staff was kind and location was good

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8.4
Very good
1,573 reviews
Price from
US$36
per night

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. Probably one of the nicest hostels I’ve ever stayed in, in the UK. Clean, beautiful location, really big commercial kitchen, laundry, really nice common area

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8.5
Very good
1,048 reviews
Price from
US$33
per night

Just 10 minutes’ walk from Inverness Rail Station, Inverness Youth Hostel offers free private parking and bicycle storage.

Culloden Battlefield and its visitor centre 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. I have never stayed in a youth hostel before. Facilities were excellent. Staff very friendly and helpful. Very clean all the time - especially bathrooms.

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8
Very good
2,951 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

Located in Fort William, 6 km from Glen Nevis, Blacksmiths Bunkhouse provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. 21 km from Glenfinnan Station Museum and 23 km from Loch Linnhe, the hostel features a ski pass sales point. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Everything. Clean. All the essentials there.

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8.2
Very good
112 reviews
Price from
US$167
per night

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