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Helmsdale Lodge Hostel

2.0 star property
Helmsdale accommodations with kitchens

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Shared kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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1 stafford street, Helmsdale, Scotland, KW8 6JR
  • Place, Timespan Heritage Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Emigrants Monument
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunrobin Castle
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wick (WIC)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Quadruple Room (Family Room) | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room (Family Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Quadruple Room (2 Sets of Adult Bunk Beds) | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room (2 Sets of Adult Bunk Beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (Male Share)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (Female Share)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Helmsdale

In Helmsdale .With a stay at this Helmsdale hostel, you'll be steps from Timespan Heritage Centre and a 5-minute walk from Emigrants Monument. Badbea Historical Village Car Park is within 6 miles (10 km) and Brora Beach is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Timespan Heritage Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Emigrants Monument - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dunrobin Castle - 31 min drive - 21.0 miles
  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club - 49 min drive - 35.1 miles
  • Glenmorangie Distillery - 53 min drive - 41.1 miles

Getting around

  • Helmsdale Station - 8 min walk
  • Wick (WIC) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Mirage - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪'Simply The Best' Chip Shop, Helmsdale - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bannockburn Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Thyme and Plaice - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪C Food & Eat - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Helmsdale Lodge Hostel

Helmsdale accommodations with kitchens
As a guest of Helmsdale Lodge Hostel, you'll find a fitness center, a library, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Helmsdale Lodge Hostel also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Helmsdale hostel is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Helmsdale Lodge Hostel offers 4 accommodations with irons/ironing boards. Accommodations all include kitchens.

This Helmsdale hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Televisions come with smart speakers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • Library

Accessibility

  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart speaker

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Kitchen

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Helmsdale Hostel
Helmsdale Hostel Helmsdale
Helmsdale Lodge Hostel Helmsdale
Helmsdale Lodge Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Helmsdale Lodge Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Helmsdale

Frequently asked questions

How close is Helmsdale Lodge Hostel to the airport?

Helmsdale Lodge Hostel is 36 mi (52-min drive) away from the Wick (WIC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Helmsdale Lodge Hostel?

As of Apr 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Helmsdale Lodge Hostel on Apr 12, 2026 start from $122, including 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.

Does Helmsdale Lodge Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Helmsdale Lodge Hostel.

How close is Helmsdale Lodge Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 10.2 mi (15-min drive) from Brora Beach.

Does Helmsdale Lodge Hostel offer free breakfast?

Helmsdale Lodge Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Helmsdale Lodge Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Helmsdale Lodge Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Helmsdale Lodge Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Helmsdale Lodge Hostel have a pool?

Helmsdale Lodge Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Helmsdale Lodge Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Helmsdale Lodge Hostel to downtown Helmsdale?

Helmsdale Lodge Hostel is 0.1 mi away from Helmsdale.

Helmsdale Lodge Hostel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

10/10 Excellent

Sammy

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful house.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wasnt aware that dogs are allowed Good kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Marie is a fabulous hostess! She was waiting for us outside in the back yard. She even helped unload and carry in the luggage. The room had an ensuite. It was very clean, quiet and comfortable. It is right off the road and so easy to find! The kitchen was well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

P

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

Awesome, freindly hostel.

Friendly welcome and care throughout our stay from Marie. She made sure we had everything we needed. We will be visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

Amazing

The hostel is spotless our rooms were so comfortable the beds were amazing I couldn’t rate it highly enough and Marie is soooo welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Xia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I like here and I will come back in the future
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Billy

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

Hostel stay

Marie welcoming was excellent, very friendly, informative, helpful Info of things to do are at your fingertips with the books and leaflets
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the high ceilings the communal area the way it was organised and set out. The hostel has a very froendly feel to it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021