Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel

Property class: 3

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Consider a stay at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a bar.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is €101
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct

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A room with bunk beds, a table, chairs, and a window.

Shared Dormitory, Men only

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

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A bunk bed room with a small table and two chairs.

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A bunk bed with geometric patterned bedding in a cabin-style room.

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed room with a small table and chairs, a wooden desk, and a window with curtains.

Room (6 Person)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed with geometric patterned bedding in a cabin-style room.

Standard Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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A room with bunk beds, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Aviemore, Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel is in the mountains and in a national park. CairnGorm Mountain and Spey Valley Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cairngorm Reindeer Herd and Strathspey Steam Railway. Inshriach Nursery and Landmark Forest Adventure Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Aviemore travel guide
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Glenmore, Loch Morlich, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1QY

What's nearby

  • A snowy mountain landscape with two skiers descending a slope.
    Cairngorms National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Two deer resting on a grassy field with a wooden fence and trees in the background.
    Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A snow-covered ski resort with a blue tram labeled "CamGorn Mountain" and a winding ski slope.
    CairnGorm Mountain
    6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • A stone ruin surrounded by lush greenery and a calm lake, with mountains in the background.
    Loch an Eilein
    16 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Strathspey Steam Railway
    15 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Winking Owl
    14 min drive
  • The Inverdruie Restaurant
    8 min drive
  • Ptarmigan Restaurant
    20 min drive
  • The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant
    14 min drive
  • Route 7 Café
    13 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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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 does it cost to stay at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel?

As of 27 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel on 28 Oct 2026 start from €101, 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.

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.

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

Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well run hostel, we enjoyed a private room with shared bath. Favorite part was the views and location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for the one night we needed to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What is there not to like when staying in such an iconic building, with excellent facilities, nice staff and an extraordinary view! Beware: the cooked breakfast is heavy stuff and perhaps for 2 to share 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful, location handy and beautiful, with red squirrels nearby and nesting house martins. My only suggestion would be that - as we should be reducing meat and dairy consumption for environmental reasons - vegetarian breakfast should be the norm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

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

Great place but cook your own breakfast 😂

The room were fabulous and clean . The staff were great . We had prepaid breakfast continental £7 cereal, toast, Butter and Jams, small yogurts and fruit juice coffee and tea not worth £7 each. Full breakfast £9 . Bacon sausage beans and black pudding. The kitchen area or all to use was fab used it some nights . The meals on the the menu were £9 for the main meal good size portion.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

too isolated, too expensive.

Very isolated, bus service only runs til' 6pm, no local amenities. overpriced for what it is.
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect hostel

Great - really friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

They thought of everything

Lovely atmosphere. They thought of everything you could possibly need
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located near multiple hiking routes, and right in front of the bus stop from/to Aviemore. Very clean and comfortable, and the receptionist was very helpful and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff v helpful & friendly. Great having the flexibility to buy breakfast or an evening meal.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Cairngorms

Perfect stay in the hostel. Clean and tidy. Kitchen facilities are good for cooking and also the dinner was served in a reasonable price. The pub near to the hostel had live music and cheap drinks. All activities near to the hostel. Wifi and charging mobile phones were the negatives. Atleast one charging port in the rooms would have been helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very friendly welcoming atmosphere. Staff very helpful. Food very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely relaxed hostel

The hostel has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. I could have stayed for days. Excellent location. Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great youth hostel with everything we needed.

Comfortable and quiet room. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Have been meaning to try a youth hostel for a while, glad we did, kids can't wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loch Morlich from the walk around the loch
View of the mountains from the Youth Hostel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018