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

Eastgate shopping centre is a 10-minute walk from this hostel. Hootananny, a popular music venue, is just 15 minutes’ walk away.

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.

All rooms have shared bathroom facilities and are simply furnished. Packed lunches can be arranged on request and luggage storage is available.

Hostelling Scotland is a charity and membership organisation. For non-members, a supplement per person, per night is included in the published rate.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Inverness Youth Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 17 Jan 2012.

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Sleeps
 
3 single beds
6 bunk beds
5 single beds
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This property is part of the Travel Sustainable programme, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.
Property questions and answers
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  • I’m 72 years old, is there a age criteria?
    Our hostel accommodates people of any age. If you are booking a room with bunk beds and have any mobility issues please let us know so we can make sur..
    Answered on 30 June 2022
  • Is there a laundry with washing machine at the property pls?
    Hi, yes there is a laundry with washing machines and driers. Tokens for the laundry can be purchased from reception, currently £4.50 for the washing m..
    Answered on 21 December 2022
  • Hi, Do you accept dogs ?
    We are only able to accept assistance dogs
    Answered on 27 April 2021
  • Do you offer luggage storage?
    We offer a luggage storage
    Answered on 12 October 2019
  • Is there kitchen available to cook ?
    Hi there, Yes we have a spacious self catering kitchen availible for guest use with cooking facilities.
    Answered on 6 April 2022
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Property surroundings *
Facilities of Inverness Youth Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Reception 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
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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

Check-in

From 16:00 to 22:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking for more than 9 persons, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Discover JCB Diners Club Cash Bankcard Inverness Youth Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

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 22.00 and check-out is until 10.00.Reception is closed from 22.00-08.00.

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

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

FAQs about Inverness Youth Hostel

  • Guests staying at Inverness Youth Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish

  • Check-in at Inverness Youth Hostel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

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

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • The prices at Inverness Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Inverness Youth Hostel is 1,000 yards from the centre of Inverness.