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1 Loch Ness Hostel

1.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Inverness hostel

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Exterior
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Twin Room, Garden View | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Main Street, Drumnadrochit, Inverness, Scotland, IV63 6TX
  • Place, Drum Farm Gallery Gift Shop
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

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

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Family Room, Ensuite (2 Adults + 2 Children) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Ensuite (2 Adults + 2 Children)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room (2 Adults + 3 Children) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (2 Adults + 3 Children)

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Double Room (Own Entrance) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Own Entrance)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room (Own Entrance) | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room (Own Entrance)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Triple Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin Room, Garden View | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Garden View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Inverness

In Inverness .You'll be steps from Drum Farm Gallery Gift Shop and a 5-minute walk from Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition Centre. Also, Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition is within half a mile (1 km) and Nessieland Castle Monster Centre is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Drum Farm Gallery Gift Shop - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nessieland Castle Monster Centre - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Urquhart Castle - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 20 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fiddlers - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ness Deli and Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cobbs Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lochview Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 82 - ‬12 min walk

About this property

1 Loch Ness Hostel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Inverness hostel
1 Loch Ness Hostel offers its guests a garden, laundry facilities, and a communal living room. Public spaces have free WiFi. 1 Loch Ness Hostel also features a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area.

This Inverness hostel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
1 Loch Ness Hostel offers 6 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and blackout drapes/curtains. 17-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Inverness hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 17-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
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. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. Long-term renters welcome.

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.
  • Alcohol isn't served at 1 Loch Ness Hostel.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

1 Loch Ness Hostel
1 Loch Ness Hostel Inverness
1 Loch Ness Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
1 Loch Ness Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Inverness

Frequently asked questions

How close is 1 Loch Ness Hostel to the airport?

1 Loch Ness Hostel is 24.5 mi (40-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 1 Loch Ness Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at 1 Loch Ness Hostel.

Does 1 Loch Ness Hostel offer free breakfast?

1 Loch Ness Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 1 Loch Ness Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at 1 Loch Ness Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at 1 Loch Ness Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does 1 Loch Ness Hostel have a pool?

1 Loch Ness Hostel does not have a pool.

Does 1 Loch Ness Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is 1 Loch Ness Hostel to downtown Inverness?

1 Loch Ness Hostel is 0.1 mi away from Drumnadrochit.

1 Loch Ness Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 202 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property i booked feel like home and very good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mohammed Fahad Ahmed

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

1st time in a hostel

Ist time in a hostel and was very impressed with the accommodation and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Igor

Disliked: Room comfort
The room was smelly and had no aeration. A bit more dtergent and fabric softer wouldn't be bad, giving guests a fan would be nice too
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Acceptable basic accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I had a ensuite room, was nice and quiet and nice touch to have outside seating, staff super friendly, rooms could do with some updating but it is a hostel. Bed was comfortable, a nice to have would be instructions on how to use the heater as it did get a little chilly at night. Overall a good stay. Nothing to do with the hostel, but can be tricky to find places to eat on a Monday night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Very happy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Terri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a little noisy at night with the bars that were near. It was clean and a few steps off the royal mile shopping Street.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Braw wee place for an overnight stay

Lovely wee place to stay for a night. Great location for visiting Glen Affric. All amenities available. Clean and cute.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

Basic but passable. Unsatisfactory bed.

Basic but had all the amenities we needed for a 1 night stay. Some reviews say no hot water but we had two hot showers and had no issues. No toiletries is fine for a hostel but hand soap would have been helpful. Good location and parking available at the back of the property. Overall it was fine but two main issues: 1) we were both itching after sleeping in the bed - not sure if this is because of low quality bedding or bugs. 2) The lock box made it easy to check in but the front and back door isn’t locked, even at night so it didn’t feel very secure. Had I been staying alone I think I would have felt quite unsafe. There was a kitchen and lounge but we didn’t use them as the instructions didn’t indicate they were shared areas. Additionally, the green fire exit light in the room was very bright with the light off and so I slept with an eye mask. Only 1 thin pillow per person.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabriela, Shoreline

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hot shower felt like a massage. It was the best part of the stay. The ease of the key/check-in and -out was also very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

david

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property is in central location in village, accommodation is basic and TV was not connected.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sonia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A fuir, une arnaque

Extérieur sale (plastiques et vieille chaussette devant la porte, moquette du couloir très sale, cuisine crasseuse). Notre chambre avait une salle de bain pleine de moisissures. Nous l'avons signalé et on nous a changé de chambre. Nous avons été réveillés à 1h30 du matin par des gens qui essayaient de rentrer dans notre chambre. Le self check in permet au propriétaire d'éviter les plaintes en face à face. Très mauvais rapport qualité prix. Une arnaque à mon sens.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and spacious ensuite room. Easy check in and ample parking at back. The bed was hard and lacking comfort. Shower and washroom were clean. I would have liked a hot water tap in the bathroom sink. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Abby

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a quaint place to stay that was within walking distance of a cute cafe and shops. The wifi wasn’t very reliable unless you were near the closest outside wall, but worked well there. Overall, it was clean enough, the TV had cable, and the beds weren’t too uncomfortable. I would recommend staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth Oconnell, Harriman

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Sally

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, nice room. Needs to provide instructions for using the TV and shower as we couldn't get either working on arrival - luckily met the cleaner 2nd day and he sorted the problems. No hot tap for the bathroom sink. Well equipped kitchen area for preparing meals. Good lounge with lots of comfy seating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Courtney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property had the basics for a comfortable stay, however, it could have been a little bit cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Private rooms were cozy and clean, very lovely accommodation! In a cute but very very very tiny town on lochness. highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024