Inverness Youth Hostel

4.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Reception hall
Lobby lounge
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Victoria Drive, Inverness, Scotland, IV2 3QB
  • Place, Inverness Castle
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Inverness Cathedral
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Eden Court Theatre
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Single Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Room, Shared Bathroom (5 Person)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds

Standard Room, Private Bathroom (6 Person)

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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About this property

Inverness Youth Hostel

Hostel with free parking, near Inverness Castle
Along with a snack bar/deli, this smoke-free hostel has a meeting room and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a picnic area and a vending machine are on-site.
Inverness Youth Hostel offers 39 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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Inverness Youth Hostel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Eastgate Shopping Centre. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a snack bar/deli.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Self-service breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, laundry facilities and a vending machine
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Eastgate Shopping Centre and Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a self-service breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 6.50 to 10.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 to 9.50 for children
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

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

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 at the property

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 6.50 to 10.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Sunday: 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Inverness Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 166 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Andy

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

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Arielle

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

Manoj

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Govind Sunil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay, good facilities in kitchen and washroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Alain

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024