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Inverness Youth Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, near Inverness Castle

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Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge
Bar (on property)
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Victoria Drive, Inverness, Scotland, IV2 3QB
  • Place, Eastgate Shopping Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Inverness Castle
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Inverness Cathedral
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Ensuite

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Ensuite

Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Room, Shared Bathroom (5 Person)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Shared Bathroom (5 Person)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Private Bathroom (6 Person)

Standard Room, Private Bathroom (6 Person)

Standard Room, Private Bathroom (6 Person)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

About the area

Inverness

Inverness Youth Hostel places you in the centre of Inverness, within just a 15-minute stroll of Eastgate Shopping Centre and Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a picnic area. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Self-service breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Near this 4-property class Millburn hostel, you'll find Inverness Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Victorian Market - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Inverness Castle - 14 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 18 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morrisons Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Platform 8 - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Inverness Youth Hostel

Hostel with free parking, near Inverness Castle
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Inverness Youth Hostel also features a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Inverness hostel is smoke free.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • 1 conference room
Inverness Youth Hostel offers 39 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 5.95 to 10.50 for adults and GBP 5.95 to 9.50 for children
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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 lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 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 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:30 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (4:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Inverness Youth
Inverness Youth Hostel Scotland
Inverness Youth Hostel Inverness
Inverness Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Inverness Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Inverness

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Inverness Youth Hostel?

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

Is parking available at Inverness Youth Hostel?

Yep, Inverness Youth Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Inverness Youth Hostel?

The closest beach to Inverness Youth Hostel is Dores Beach (13 km).

Does Inverness Youth Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, self-service brekkie is served daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Inverness Youth Hostel?

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at Inverness Youth Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Inverness Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 173 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Radoslaw

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was located close to the nearest grocery store, so that was convenient, but it's a bit of a walk from the train station if you're planning to carry lots of luggage. The single room was adequate, but very basic. The kitchen was very good, although the system of tagging food was different (I've been to hostels where they provide baskets that you tag with your food, not tagging every single item).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eve

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a little out of the way but the room was comfortable and the staff were helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Good value but group noise is problem

Be aware that this facility often hosts large student groups who may well disturb your nightime peace and sleep. Otherwise, staff are excellent and while the 70s building is dated the place is tidy, clean and has a remarkably well equiped kitchen. Suggest reserving an ensuite bath if you travel as a couple.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudio, San Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronika

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren Paige

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

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

Good Quality Hostal with helpful friendly staff.

Great staff. Good kitchen. Refillable bottled water fountain available. Convenient location with plenty of parking. Spacious lounge. Breakfast available. Only drawback, rooms are not very well insulated so can be noisy. I always carry earplugs so I can sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Quick stop

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

JIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

jakki

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

Calm and peaceful hostel

Great location, nice and peaceful and calm but easy walking distance from the station and the town. The hostel had a lovely quiet calm atmosphere. The staff at reception was very friendly. The communal areas and facilities were spacious and very well equipped. The room was naturally basic, as expected, but comfy and clean and well appointed with things like sockets/USB points and bedside tables with reading lamps. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kristi

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

Nice but noisy neighbors

While we enjoyed our room, we had families with kids on both sides of us and it sounded like they were doing gymnastics until 11pm
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Top quality hostel.

A great youth hostel, comfy bed, spotlessly clean and quiet in a good area with an easy walk to the station. I'll definitely go again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Zijing

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Zijing

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Okay-ish choice if you are on budget
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly clean and simple. The kitchen was very well equipped for
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

gregor

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We booked to stay in July 2024 for wishing to attend a fantastic concert in the Town. By chance we were in Inverness in October 24 and keen for a place to stay, We got a last minute room at the hostel. It was dirty. This time we arrived with trepidation, totally unfounded. We left out bags after a friendly welcome, went to the concert - brilliant! Came back to find a spotless room. We would recommend the place and the kind staff. Moran Taing Inverness SYHA
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Noisy plumbing but otherwise decent hood va
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hon Chung

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
large hostel good facilities in kitchen basic but comfortable single private room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025