Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel

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

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Front of property
Property entrance
Shared Dormitory, Women only
Property amenity
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Glenmore, Loch Morlich, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1QY
  • Place, Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Loch Morlich
  • Place, CairnGorm Mountain
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
12 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
12 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
12 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Room (6 Person)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
12 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
12 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
12 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Aviemore

At Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Cairngorm Reindeer Centre and within 20 minutes of Loch Morlich. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a library. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning self-service breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .With a stay at this 3-property class Aviemore hostel, you'll be 33.1 km (20.6 mi) from Cairngorms National Park.

What's nearby

  • Cairngorm Reindeer Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Speyside Wildlife - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Loch an Eilein - 15 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cairngorm Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Glenmore Forest Park Information Centre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Winking Owl - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Inverdruie Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel

Hostel in Aviemore with restaurant and bar/lounge
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Aviemore hostel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel offers 13 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 5.95 to 10.50 for adults and GBP 5.95 to 9.50 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
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

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  • 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed in July.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 7.5 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for self-service breakfast: approximately GBP 5.95 to 10.50 for adults and GBP 5.95 to 9.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.5 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Hosted evening meal: GBP 14.95

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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; 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

What is the cancellation policy at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel?

Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel?

Yep, Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel has a free self car park.

Does Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, self-service breakfast is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel?

No, Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel?

Check-in begins at 5 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel?

Dogs are welcome at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel, with food and water bowls on offer.