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Inverness Youth Hostel

4.0 star property
A peaceful retreat in Inverness with essential amenities for travelers - meeting rooms, convenient luggage storage, and staff who know the city inside out

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Inverness Youth Hostel sits in the city center, offering practical comforts like laundry facilities and a snack bar. Travelers can enjoy quiet moments in the garden or use in-room WiFi. The staff consistently earns praise from guests for their local knowledge and helpfulness.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 115 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 115 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 85 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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 | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 85 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 112 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 115 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Shared Bathroom (5 Person)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 115 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, Private Bathroom (6 Person) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Private Bathroom (6 Person)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 115 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
Victoria Drive, Inverness, Scotland, IV2 3QB

What's nearby

  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Victorian Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Inverness Castle - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Inverness Cathedral - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Eden Court Theatre - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

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
  • ‪Roots Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fig and Thistle - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Inverness Youth Hostel

Upscale hostel near Inverness Castle
A garden, laundry facilities, and a snack bar/deli are just a few of the amenities provided at Inverness Youth Hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), a vending machine, and luggage storage
  • A TV in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Inverness Youth Hostel have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and toilet paper
  • Communal kitchens and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately GBP 5.95 to 10.50 for adults, and GBP 5.95 to 9.50 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is Inverness Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Inverness Youth Hostel?

As of Dec 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inverness Youth Hostel on Jan 19, 2026 start from $54.04, excluding 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Inverness Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Inverness Youth Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Inverness Youth Hostel located?

Located in Millburn, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Eastgate Shopping Centre and Inverness Castle. Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery are also within 15 minutes. Inverness Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Inverness Youth Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, and very close to downtown Inverness. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

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

8/10 Good

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Julie

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

10/10 Excellent

Srinivas Babu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to stay, highly recommended. Has all facilities and good atmosphere. Thanks to lovely staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location & staff! Clean and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly- it was fine and they made lunches for us !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

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

Good clean and friendly place to stay

We had twin room en suite and it was comfortable and very clean. Communal areas also very clean. Staff are very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hostel staff is friendly and communicative
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

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

Last minute plus story

Great value, last minute need on Jan 1st. Lovely staff, kind and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was so caring and nice. Gave lots of insight on places nearby and suggestions on things to eat. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service

Inverness

Quiet comfortable room. Large & well equipped kitchen
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Phillip

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

Great value

Basic but clean and functional. Represent s good value in a city where accommodation prices are sky high in the summer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was convenient to city centre rooms were clean beds were comfortable lack of storage was issue
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Inverness for a few nights and happy with private room, kitchen/dining facilities and laundry. But honestly our highlight was George the cat. If only every accommodation had a resident cat the world would be a far better place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good for the price and location! I never trust dark linens that can’t be bleached tho
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was very convenient, even more convenient than it looked on the map. There were cafes and chemists within walkign distance and the train & bus stations were a 15 minute walk away. It was lovely to talk with other guests and the staff (shout out to Luna and all the staff for the directions, and friendliness). I booked a private room with ensuite, and am happy to say the shower was very powerful and the room clean and spacious. I would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Meh

The staff was curt, the beds like cardboard over springs. The place is clean, though the women’s lab was out of toilet paper in two stalls an entire day. Rooms are quite crowded.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property allowed flexible check in due to delays in our trip. Booking was most likely mixed up with another as original booking was for 2 females in double bed booking. Check in receipt listed 2 males for one bed for occupancy of 2. Property location was what we were looking for along our journey traveling.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very impressed by our stay here. It was very nice to have access to the kitchen for our dinner and they had a very nicely priced breakfast available for us in the morning, which was extra nice because we needed to leave early. I would say that the location is "kind of" walkable. You definitely can walk to a grocery store and some restaurants, but it was a bit further than would strictly be called convenient. It was a nice walk though! The neighborhood is very nice and there are sidewalks the whole way. The room was great, the beds were comfortable, the shower was hot, and it was just what we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Bryan

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

Room for Cleaning

A very dated looking building much in need of re-decoration. Despite that a friendly welcome and facilities adequate. However the room had not been cleaned with any care or attention. A very bad image for overseas guests to Scotland and SYHA should be ashamed. I do not mean their hard working staff but the head office who allow such shabiness I doubt they ewould recommend the place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Surprised by the single bed in the dorm. I don’t have to have anyone sleeping above me. Barely any plug sockets - was two by the door for a room of 4 people. The bedside lamp was very loud. You can tell the hostel has been around a while but still clean and friendly staff. Big communal kitchen and lots of seating. Would recommend again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Highly recommended for low-budget travelers

I stayed in three different hostels for my first Scotland trip. This is the best one out of the three. Definitely I will return during my next visit to Inverness. This hostel was the only one that could accommodate my request for a lower bunk bed, which I greatly appreciated, as I needed to wake up in early morning. Location: Very affordable rates and just about 15min walk from the town center. It is easier to walk from Morrison, and for those needing to travel to the airport, there is a bus stop just 5 min downhill. Dining Area and Kitchen: -Super clean and tidy (5 stars!) -dishes are available for use. -well-organised fridge and freezer -Memo notes and a marker pen are provided for labeling names and dates. -Recycle bins for general waste and food waste Bedroom: -tidy and clean, with no unpleasant odors. -Lockers inside the room -Remember to bring your own locks -It would be better if the lockers were labeled with the corresponding bed numbers for easier identification Female shower Room: -5 stars rating -No hair clogs -2 showers, each enclosed by doors not curtain -Doors with locks=high level of privacy -Adjustable water temperature -Showering area is spacious enough to allow for movement -Handles are installed within the shower for hanging personal items
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025