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Helmsdale Lodge Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Helmsdale with free parking

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Lounge
Exterior
Exterior
Shared kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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1 stafford street, Helmsdale, Scotland, KW8 6JR
  • Place, Timespan Heritage Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Emigrants Monument
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Dornoch Golf Club
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wick (WIC)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Quadruple Room (Family Room)

Quadruple Room (Family Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Private bathroom
Smart speaker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Quadruple Room (2 Sets of Adult Bunk Beds)

Quadruple Room (2 Sets of Adult Bunk Beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Private bathroom
Smart speaker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (Male Share)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Smart speaker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (Female Share)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Smart speaker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

Helmsdale

Helmsdale Lodge Hostel places you steps from Timespan Heritage Centre and within a 10-minute stroll of Emigrants Monument. Highlights at this hostel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a library. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a garden and a picnic area. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Helmsdale hostel include Badbea Historical Village Car Park and Brora Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Timespan Heritage Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Emigrants Monument - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dunrobin Castle - 31 min drive - 34.0 km
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 49 min drive - 56.7 km
  • Skibo Castle - 51 min drive - 60.0 km

Getting around

  • Helmsdale Station - 8 min walk
  • Wick (WIC) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Mirage - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bannockburn Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪'Simply The Best' Chip Shop, Helmsdale - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Thyme and Plaice - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Belgrave Arms - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Helmsdale Lodge Hostel

Hostel in Helmsdale with free parking
As a guest of Helmsdale Lodge Hostel, you'll find a fitness centre, a library, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Helmsdale Lodge Hostel also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Helmsdale hostel is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Helmsdale Lodge Hostel offers 4 accommodations with an iron/ironing board. Accommodations all include kitchens.

This Helmsdale hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Televisions come with smart speakers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart speaker

Food and drink

  • Kitchen

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Helmsdale Hostel
Helmsdale Hostel Helmsdale
Helmsdale Lodge Hostel Helmsdale
Helmsdale Lodge Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Helmsdale Lodge Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Helmsdale

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Helmsdale Lodge Hostel?

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

Is parking available at Helmsdale Lodge Hostel?

Yep, Helmsdale Lodge Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Helmsdale Lodge Hostel?

The closest beach to Helmsdale Lodge Hostel is Dornoch Beach (35.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Helmsdale Lodge Hostel?

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

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Helmsdale Lodge Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Helmsdale Lodge Hostel Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sammy

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful house.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wasnt aware that dogs are allowed Good kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Marie is a fabulous hostess! She was waiting for us outside in the back yard. She even helped unload and carry in the luggage. The room had an ensuite. It was very clean, quiet and comfortable. It is right off the road and so easy to find! The kitchen was well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

P

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

Awesome, freindly hostel.

Friendly welcome and care throughout our stay from Marie. She made sure we had everything we needed. We will be visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

Amazing

The hostel is spotless our rooms were so comfortable the beds were amazing I couldn’t rate it highly enough and Marie is soooo welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Xia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I like here and I will come back in the future
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Billy

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

Hostel stay

Marie welcoming was excellent, very friendly, informative, helpful Info of things to do are at your fingertips with the books and leaflets
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the high ceilings the communal area the way it was organised and set out. The hostel has a very froendly feel to it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021