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The 10 Best Hostels in Inverness, UK

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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.

Amazing location, clean and comfortable

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8.3
Very Good
2,000 reviews
Price from
$44
per night

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.

loved the atmosphere was clean and easy to get to

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8.7
Excellent
1,416 reviews
Price from
$87
per night

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.

The hostel is quite big, with a nice kitchen and many other facilities. The rooms are clean and spacious and there is also free parking, which is a plus in Inverness.

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8.2
Very Good
2,113 reviews
Price from
$36
per night

The hostel provides some units that have river views, and the rooms come with a shared bathroom with a shower. At Inverness Student Hotel the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Strathpeffer Spa Golf Club is 33 km from Inverness Student Hotel, while Inverness Museum and Art Gallery is 400 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 14 km from the hostel.

Very friendly place to stay with a definite student atmosphere

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8.1
Very Good
602 reviews
Price from
$31
per night

Black Isle Bar Rooms are located above the Black Isle Bar in Inverness City Centre. The rooms and bar are pet friendly. Some rooms overlook the Secret Garden roof terrace bar which is open until midnight so some noise is to be expected.

The concept was really cool with the bar downstairs and the terrace upstairs, besides food was really good and staff so friendly. 5 min just from the train station

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7.9
Good
1,240 reviews
Price from
$139
per night

Well set in the Inverness City Centre district of Inverness, Rooms in Inverness is located 500 metres from Inverness Railway Station, 4.5 km from University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness and 12 km from Castle Stuart Golf Links. The property is around 32 km from Strathpeffer Spa Golf Club, 600 metres from Inverness Museum and Art Gallery and 2.6 km from Caledonian Thistle. The property is less than 1 km from Inverness Castle, and within 400 metres of the city centre.

The rooms in the hostel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. All units include bed linen.

The property was nice clean and tidy. Just what we needed for our nights stay.

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6.9
Review score
295 reviews
Price from
$68
per night

Located in the city of Inverness in the Scottish Highlands, Hillview House Hostel offers all guests free WiFi access and free private parking. St Andrews Cathedral is just 1.2 miles from the property and Inverness Train Station is 1.4 miles away. The famous Culloden Battlefield is also a short 12-minute journey by car.

Kitchen facilities were great. Location was great for the price.

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6.2
Review score
623 reviews
Price from
$95
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,000 reviews
    Great location, everything is easily accessible from the hostel. Many good restaurants nearby!
    Gurwinder Singh
    Solo traveler
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,112 reviews
    This was the second time I was accommodated here. I like the level of accommodation Inverness Youth Hostel provides. Will use their sevice next time as well.
    Hana Červeňová
    Solo traveler
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 389 reviews
    Comfortable, clean and well equipped apartment. Easy to find and in the center of the city., great location for exploring. Had the bonus of safe parking.
    Fiona
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 129 reviews
    Exceptional modern interior, great location and safe for the family. We would definitely stay here again.
    Haydn
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $112.97
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 296 reviews
    She is a lovely landlady, very hospitable, very clean hotel - the landlady takes a lot of pride in her home. Great location, right in the center of town. I came by motorbike and the landlady let me chain my bike to the railings - felt very safe to leave overnight.
    Nick
    Solo traveler
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 602 reviews
    Very good quality hostel. 2 large lounges and separate dining area. Kitchen was big enough for the numbers, well stocked with appropriate utensils. Had a real backpacker’s feel. Staff super friendly
    Ian
    Solo traveler
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,000 reviews
    One of the best hostels I've visited. Rooms were clean, staff were very friendly and helpful, showers were big and clean.
    Barahona
    Solo traveler
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,000 reviews
    Very conveniently located hostel and for my taste a pleasant place in terms of atmosphere and furnishing. The communal bathrooms and showers were clean and there were enough so that there was never a queue! The common room was nicely decorated and had comfy couches. Big plus for the drying room - you don't get that often! One of the best hostels i have stayed in so far.
    Lisa-Therese
    Solo traveler
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 377 reviews
    Very Homely. Great location for exploring Inverness. Easy get home every evening/night. Safe area. Walkable distance to the bus station. Loved the little bowl of Werther's original and the tourist attraction pamphlet table .. nice touch
    Marita
    Young couple
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 602 reviews
    It's so much cheaper and located in a very good location. Less than 10 mins walk to and from town and less than 20 mins walk to Ness Islands. I would recommend to solo traveller or backpackers.
    Thitikan K
    Solo traveler

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