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Bazpackers Hostel

4.0 star property
4-star hostel near Inverness Castle

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, River View (Shared Bathroom) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Fireplace
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Shared Bathroom) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Garden
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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4 CULDUTHEL ROAD, Inverness, Scotland, IV2 4AB
  • Place, Inverness Castle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastgate Shopping Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Victorian Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, River View (Shared Bathroom)

Standard Shared Dormitory, River View (Shared Bathroom) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, River View (Shared Bathroom)

  • River view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Women Only, Shared Bathroom (4 People) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women Only, Shared Bathroom (4 People)

  • Garden view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Shared Bathroom) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Shared Bathroom)

  • Garden view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Shared Bathroom) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Shared Bathroom)

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a red throw blanket, two bedside lamps, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View (Shared Bathroom) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View (Shared Bathroom)

  • Garden view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, River View (Shared Bathroom)

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, River View (Shared Bathroom) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, River View (Shared Bathroom)

  • River view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Inverness

City center stay.With a stay at this Inverness City Centre hostel, you'll be steps from Inverness Castle and Uilebheist Distillery & Brewery. Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Inverness Castle - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Inverness Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Victorian Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Inverness Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 11 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Castle Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Number 27 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Johnny Foxes - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Xoko - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Bazpackers Hostel

4-star hostel near Inverness Castle
Bazpackers Hostel offers its guests barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Bazpackers Hostel also features a picnic area, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities.

This 4-star Inverness hostel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Bazpackers Hostel offers 10 accommodations. This Inverness hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hair dryers and change of towels 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Any other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

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

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Bazpackers Hostel INVERNESS
Bazpackers INVERNESS
Bazpackers
Bazpackers Hostel Inverness
Bazpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Bazpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Inverness

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bazpackers Hostel to the airport?

Bazpackers Hostel is 9.5 mi (21-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bazpackers Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bazpackers Hostel.

How close is Bazpackers Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 7.7 mi (14-min drive) from Dores Beach and 14.7 mi (33-min drive) from Rosemarkie Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bazpackers Hostel offer free breakfast?

Bazpackers Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bazpackers Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Bazpackers Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bazpackers Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Bazpackers Hostel have a pool?

Bazpackers Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Bazpackers Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Bazpackers Hostel to downtown Inverness?

Bazpackers Hostel is 0.2 mi away from Inverness.

Bazpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roseanne

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

Excellent first hostel experience!

This was my and my daughter's first hostel experience. Everything was clean and comfortable and the common relaxation and kitchen areas were welcoming and cozy. Being first timers we were a little anxious about understanding how everything worked, but the hostess that met us gave us clear instructions and everything was a breeze. Would stay again in a heartbeat. Highly recommended!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nanci Nayeli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Elena

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really one word for it disappointed, this was a last minute booking so looked at the pictures, price range and location all good until we got there, I mean the place it's OKAY but is a £20-£30/night kind of place NOT £80, first of all there was not parking space when really stated on Expedia that we needed one and been told to park along the road when we got here, the entrance of the place not welcome at all as you have to go through two hallways to get to the reception where if there's more than two people arriving in the same time that's it traffic jam no one is going in or out the building, then THE ROOMS which really looked nice in the pics, but NO stander box room, old furniture SHARED BATHROOMS with one toilet and one shower for £80 a night big no no, plus the bathrooms have hair on the floor which look unhygienic and to get to your room from the reception area you literally had to go around the corner where you had to go past all the rubbish bins area to go in to the building, just not okay for the price, so super disappointed, really didn't want to stay here when realized all this but we check in late after 8 hrs drive plus the place is non refundable which again made feel like I just been mugged. One more thing if there's something not working properly in the hostel fix it don't make guest be responsible them, like the rule ,,no hairdryer cause the fire alarms are sensitive" really? Again you're charging £80/night. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rune

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

To netters overnatting

Hyggelig personale som tok godt imot meg og viste meg rundt. Rent og ryddig. Litt lite fellesområde, men fyr på peisen og rolig bakgrunnsmusikk. Godt wifi
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked this place but I was not expecting the reception/lounge to be in a separate building from the rooms. I’m not the biggest fan of that so just something to keep in mind. Still a nice place though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Eden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bathrooms are mixed gender and have toilets and showers in the same room. I'm fine with a mixed dorm room but shared bathroom made me feel vulnerable. As a single female traveler, it was awkward showering and then having a man using the toilet right next to me.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Great All-around

I stayed in a 6 mixed dorm with river view. This has been my best hostel experience to date. It's in a good location, there are blackout curtains on the bunks, the bunks are tall enough that you don't hit your head, the bedding is comfortable, the staff are friendly, and it had a quiet, chill environment. It's a small hostel, so if it were at full capacity I think the space in common areas/kitchen/bathrooms would be far too small. I'd stay again as long as it wasn't busy. :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the fire and the common area which was very cosy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is well taken care of and has all u neeed as a traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great cosy hostel, lovely staff, parking was a bit of an issue but not too bad when u know where to go at what time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

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

Not what I booked

Not what I booked. I needed a private bathroom for my autistic brother, and what we got was a small room with two single beds. Host was fantastic, very polite and informative. Lovely guy. Didn't know where to get towels from, and TV didn't work. . . A hostel, and was alright for price. . . But I doubt we'd be back. . .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stuck between a rock e and a hard bed

I stayed at The annex of Bazpackers which was not specified in your description of my reservation My stay was not very good. I never got a good nights sleep. The bed was horribly hard and no one at the hostel could help me and I was made to feel like I was a problem for asking for assistance . The bed was hard and lumpy and the hostel staff would not help me make it better One male staffer told me to flip my mattress over and offered to help me and then never showed up. I flipped it over myself but it made it worse. So I had to flip it back. And it was heavy. I asked if they could give me blankets for padding and he told me that there were no extra blankets in the whole hostel and that I was mistaking a hostel for a hotel The man at the desk was insensitive and disrespectful as far as I’m concerned although he seemed like he was trying to be helpful. I thought him intolerant and that asking for support around my comfort was bothering him. It felt like I was a problem for asking them for blankets. I will never stay there again. The deluxe room is small and the bathrooms are like in closets. Super tiny kitchen and cooking area. Inverness on the whole is very friendly. I just didn’t have a good experience at BazPackers. I was only in Inverness for the three days and there were no other places in that price range for me to move too or I would have. I really felt like I was stuck between a rock and a hard bed ....
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Martine

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

Nice hostel with great common area

The hostel is very nice and close to the centre. There is a great pub near by. Hostel staff is really friendly and helpfull. Only thing is the "half open bathroom" in the twin room: this is a shared bathroom, but there are 2 and they are ok. Also a seperate toilet so no waiting for others in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

Nice place...

Nice place, friendly service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Mercedes

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018