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Aviemore Youth Hostel

4.0 star property
Aviemore Youth Hostel sits within a national park, offering travelers practical amenities like luggage storage and laundry facilities for outdoor adventures

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Travelers find a comfortable base at Aviemore Youth Hostel with a cozy library for evening reading and a garden terrace for post-hike relaxation. The hostel offers free WiFi in common areas, billiards for entertainment, and daily housekeeping service.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is €88
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Room options

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A bunk bed room with a window and curtains.

Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A compact room with two bunk beds, a small wooden cabinet, and a wooden hanger rack.

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A wooden bedside table with a lamp, a book, and a patterned pillow on a bed.

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A bunk bed with a ladder, a wooden headboard, and a patterned bedspread.

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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A dormitory room with two single beds, a wooden nightstand, and a bunk bed.

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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A bunk bed room with a window and curtains.

Room (6 Person)

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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A bunk bed room with a wooden frame, a door, and a window.

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Aviemore, Aviemore Youth Hostel is near a train station and in a national park. CairnGorm Mountain and Dalwhinnie Distillery are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Loch an Eilein and Cairngorm Reindeer Centre. Strathspey Steam Railway and Cairngorm Reindeer Herd are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Aviemore travel guide
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25 Grampian Road, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1PR

What's nearby

  • A snowy mountain landscape with two skiers descending a slope.
    Cairngorms National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Spey Valley Golf Course
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Strathspey Steam Railway
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Craigellachie National Nature Reserve
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre
    2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station
    7 min walk
  • Inverness (INV)
    42 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Inverdruie Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant
    10 min drive
  • The Winking Owl
    14 min walk
  • Glennmore Forest Café
    12 min drive
  • Old Bridge Inn
    5 min walk

About this property

Aviemore Youth Hostel

  • Upscale hostel near Loch an Eilein
  • Located close to Strathspey Steam Railway, Aviemore Youth Hostel provides a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Self-service breakfast (surcharge), secured bike storage and a TV in reception
    • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and a billiards/pool table
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Grab bars near toilets and bathroom emergency pull cords
    • Communal kitchens and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 21 July and 31 March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-service breakfast: from approximately GBP 5.95 for adults and from GBP 5.95 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 92722761
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Aviemore Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Aviemore Youth Hostel?

As of 3 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aviemore Youth Hostel on 31 Aug 2026 start from €88, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Aviemore Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Aviemore Youth Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Aviemore Youth Hostel located?

Situated in a national park, this hostel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Strathspey Steam Railway and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Loch an Eilein. Cairngorm Reindeer Centre and Cairngorm Reindeer Herd are also within 9 mi (15 km). Aviemore Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Aviemore Youth Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thanh Dat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen is fully equipped, the staff are friendly and helpful. Overall it is clean and there is nothing to complain about.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

CAROLYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great yha to stay

It was great. So much better than expected. Beware only three people can cook at a time as there is only three cookers. That said the kitchen is a very good size and generally well equipped. Good sized dinning room. Overall the centre is well equipped, serviced and friendly helpfull staff. Add to boot about a ten minute walk to the town for supplies etc.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Clean, comfortable stay

Overall, the hostel was nice. The staff seemed to pay extra attention to cleanliness. We had a twin room which had a sink, a night table, and several hooks to hang items. There was no soap or toiletries. There was no other table to place things. Bags went on the floor. The space was small, but adequate for two of us. There were private and gang showers and toilets. We didn't use the kitchen space, but it looked clean and was adequately supplied. Get there early or there will be no place to park.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Davidson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time using a SYHA, which I was looking forward to, since it’s a charity. However, it’s not for us. The room is basic, and the beds were comfortable for myself and my daughter, which is what we expected. But, we were cold & the central heating was off, along with me not realising that it was a shared toilet & shower. At this point, I wasn’t fully discouraged, but after a fire alarm had us in the car park at 0100Hrs, which had us back inside quickly, but there was no head count or procedures followed. Then there’s other people who don’t give a dam how much noise they make, resulting in 4-5 hours sleep. Having paid £7 more per night, than the ensuite hotel room we stayed in, in Inverness the following 2 nights (which included breakfast), this was not value for money, nor somewhere we will return to. Just some common respect & decency by others would make all the difference, but that’s the age we live in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location just off hiking trails and moderate walk to fun and restaurants etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent youth hostel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location with walking distance into town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Warm and dry get away.

Clean and well facilitated hostel. Great location and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location.

Its a great location. Very friendly staff. Large kitchen. Clean communal areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tien lam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hostel

Nice hostel for a short stay. Easy walk to the town centre, shops and the train station. Our car broke down on the night of check in and Lee was very helpful by waiting for my arrival. Kudos!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grand espace pour le séjour et la cuisine. Bien équipé pour cuisiner. C'était propre et le personnel très agréable. Près du centre de Aviemore et de certaines randonnées.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eigenlijk vonden we dit een geweldige jeugdherberg. Alles wat je hier zag ws zo schoon en netjes opgeruimd. Heel bijzonder. Avimore is een heel leuke plaats, met veel eetgelegenheden. Achter de jeugdherberg vind je een mooi bergachtig gebied, Graigelachie.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Aviemore holiday resort

great location for Aviemore
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was very comfy and homely. It was a great way to spend a night in Aviemore.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No communication that facilities all shut!

No facilities on offer and nothing mentioned when booking! What is a youth hostel without any common area or cooking facilities! Port communication ruined our break.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a 3-person room that had an en-suite bathroom with shower. It was great to be able to make our own meals and have access to a washing machine. It's within a quick walk of the centre of Aviemore, and right next to a great place for walks, Craigellachie National Nature Reserve.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location only 10mins walk from the train station and town centre, great condition inside, fast easy check in, well equipped kitchen for making food, lovely big showers, nice comfortable beds, it's in the forest so nice and quiet,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! Nice beds and wonderful showers. Nice big common rooms. I would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schöne Jugendherberge. Hier fühlt man sich wohl.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exploring the area

Very welcoming & comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hostel was very clean (cleanest hostel I've stayed in).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gut eingerichtete Küche,schöner Essensraum&Lounge/TV-Zimmer,Zimmer sauber.Gut gelegen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hostel

This hostel is ideal for those looking to enjoy Aviemore on a budget. It is clean and well maintained, good facilities and perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017