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Ben Nevis Inn Rooms

Fort William

Ben Nevis Inn Rooms is located at the foot of Ben Nevis and offers accommodation with the added bonus of being housed next to our pub and restaurant – The Ben Nevis Inn.

All guest rooms are equipped with all amenities hikers and holiday makers require. Featuring a private bathroom, kitchenette with a kettle, toaster, microwave and fridge. Clean rooms,great location,excellent views.

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9
Wonderful
352 reviews
Price from
$301
per night

Helmsdale Lodge Hostel - all rooms en-suite

Helmsdale

Situated in Helmsdale and with Dunrobin Castle reachable within 26 km, Helmsdale Lodge Hostel - all rooms en-suite features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Located around 44 km from Carnegie Club Skibo Castle, the hostel is also 45 km away from Royal Dornoch Golf Club. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Stay here if you’re in the region!

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9.5
Exceptional
108 reviews
Price from
$55
per night

Acheninver Hostel

Achiltibuie

Acheninver Hostel offers accommodation in Achiltibuie.

Guests can enjoy sea and mountain views from the property.

The area is popular for hillwalking, sea kayaking, climbing and snorkelling. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 140 km from the property. The hostel is located in a picturesque nature reserve and surrounded by mountains and the sea. I can not express how beautiful the location is, you must see it. The pod was equipped quite well, it was also warm. Ruth is exceptional host and was very helpful and nice.

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9.2
Wonderful
401 reviews
Price from
$32
per night

Black Isle Hostel

Inverness City Centre, Inverness

Well located in the Inverness City Centre district of Inverness, Black Isle Hostel is located 400 metres from Inverness Railway Station, 4.4 km from University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness and 12 km from Castle Stuart Golf Links. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 700 metres from Inverness Castle, and within 300 metres of the city centre. The hostel was very very nice. You have a kitchen and a dry room to clean and dry your clothes. All the facilities were very clean.

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8.3
Very Good
2,056 reviews
Price from
$44
per night

Bazpackers

Inverness City Centre, Inverness

Bazpackers is well situated in Inverness, and features a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 200 metres from Inverness Castle. Super nice staff (Emmanuel), helpful, efficient, friendly. Really cute place. Everything you need for a comfortable stay including tea and (instant) coffee. Location is excellent. Close to everything.

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8.7
Excellent
1,439 reviews
Price from
$88
per night

Hartfield House Hostel

Applecross

Hartfield House Hostel offers pet-friendly accommodation in Applecross. Free private parking is available on site. There are extensive grounds and covered space for bikes, ideal for cyclists and walkers. If you are looking for a nook away from tourists in the natural world in Scotland, then this is the place for you.

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8.6
Excellent
1,888 reviews
Price from
$54
per night

Glen Nevis Youth Hostel

Fort William

Situated at the foot of Ben Nevis, the long-established Glen Nevis Youth Hostel is just 3 miles from the large town of Fort William. It offers easy access to high and low-level walks, mountain biking, kayaking and other adventure sports. Staff, clean, logical, breakfast, price

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8.7
Excellent
1,240 reviews
Price from
$46
per night

Morag's Lodge

Fort Augustus

Just a few minutes’ walk from Fort Augustus on the edge of Loch Ness, this award-winning lodge offers four-star hostel accommodation with free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. Fort William is 30 miles away. morag's lodge is a fantastic place both for its location and for the welcoming and relaxed atmosphere of the common areas

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8.4
Very Good
1,590 reviews
Price from
$45
per night

Inverness Youth Hostel

Inverness

Just 10 minutes’ walk from Inverness Rail Station, Inverness Youth Hostel offers free private parking and bicycle storage.

Culloden Battlefield and its visitor centre can be reached after a 10-minute drive. The banks of Loch Ness and the country village of Dores are both a 20-minute drive away. Urquart Castle is within 30 minutes’ drive of Inverness Youth Hostel. Very comfy beds and great staff!

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8.2
Very Good
2,185 reviews
Price from
$37
per night

Great Glen Hostel

Spean Bridge

Set in Spean Bridge, 34 km from Glen Nevis, Great Glen Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is situated 32 km from Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery, 35 km from West Highland Museum and 42 km from Urquhart Castle. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are offered. One of the best hostels I did visit. Great location for overnight stay on the road around Scotland. Very friendly staff. Definitely recommend it.

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8.2
Very Good
511 reviews
Price from
$41
per night

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