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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. The restaurant on the premises was superb, great atmosphere, great food! The room was modern and clean, superb views. A superb backpackers accommodation!

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9
Superb
358 reviews
Price from
£213
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. A unique place, perfect and very clean rooms with nice big bathroom, the common area is super arranged and the host is very kind and committed, I can recommend

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9.5
Exceptional
110 reviews
Price from
£43
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. Perfect location, its remoteness makes its charm. Very quiet, it will allow you to truly enjoy the stunning surroundings of the Highlands.

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9.2
Superb
411 reviews
Price from
£25
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. Didn’t get any breakfast. I believe it’s not availae on the property,

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8.2
Very good
2,081 reviews
Price from
£34.72
per night

Bazpackers 4 stars

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. Great hostel, clean, nice showers, super kind staff, comfortable and amazing location.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,444 reviews
Price from
£69.03
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. Location splendid!! Dinner at the shore with the sun setting! A highlight of our trip to be in Applecross! Loved the environmental and sustainability themes!

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8.6
Fabulous
1,900 reviews
Price from
£42.30
per night

The Mission Bunkhouse

Mallaig

On Scotland’s far west coast, The Mission Bunkhouse in Mallaig offers simple hostel accommodation right opposite the train station and seconds from the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry terminal. A pretty fishing port in the Highlands, Mallaig has a supermarket, shops and places to eat right outside the building. very friendly & helpful staffs.

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8.4
Very good
1,234 reviews
Price from
£55
per night

Glen Nevis Youth Hostel 5 stars

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. Amazing hostel, very clean and neat, modern and quite silent. Slept well and the staff was super friendly.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,248 reviews
Price from
£36
per night

Morag's Lodge 4 stars

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. Nice location near Loch Ness, beautiful surroundings, friendly staff, good breakfast, good value for money

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8.4
Very good
1,596 reviews
Price from
£35.20
per night

Inverness Youth Hostel 4 stars

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. i booked a private room and found that the room and the bathroom are huge and comfortable.

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8.2
Very good
2,220 reviews
Price from
£29
per night

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