Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostel in Aviemore with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel offers a welcoming mountain retreat with a relaxing terrace, a library for quiet reading, and billiards for friendly competition. Practical amenities include free self-parking and laundry facilities for adventure seekers.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Heating
12 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only

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Heating
12 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room

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Heating
12 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Room (6 Person)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
12 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
12 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
12 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cairngorm Reindeer Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • CairnGorm Mountain - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Loch an Eilein - 15 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Inverness Castle - 57 min drive - 71.4 km

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station - 13 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cairngorm Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Winking Owl - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪High Range - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Inn - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel

Hostel in the mountains
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Self-service breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and secured bike storage
  • A billiards/pool table, a video library and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and toilet paper
  • Communal kitchens and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of GBP 14.95
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Video library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed in July.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

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 6.50 for adults and from GBP 6.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Hosted evening meal: GBP 14.95

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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

National rating

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

Property is 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 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel located?

Situated in a national park, this hostel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cairngorm Reindeer Centre and Loch Morlich. Cairngorm Reindeer Herd is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

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