Inverness Youth Hostel

4.0 star property
4-star hostel near Inverness Castle

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Lobby sitting area
Reception hall
Lobby lounge
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Victoria Drive, Inverness, Scotland, IV2 3QB
  • Place, Inverness Castle
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Inverness Cathedral
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Eden Court Theatre
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

  • 115 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 115 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 85 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Ensuite

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

Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 85 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • 112 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 115 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Room, Shared Bathroom (5 Person)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 115 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Private Bathroom (6 Person)

  • 115 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Inverness

Millburn stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Millburn hostel, you'll find Eastgate Shopping Centre and Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre. Inverness Museum and Art Gallery and Victorian Market are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Victorian Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Inverness Castle - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Inverness Cathedral - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Eden Court Theatre - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 18 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morrisons Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Roots Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Tooth & Claw - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Inverness Youth Hostel

4-star hostel near Inverness Castle
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Inverness Youth Hostel also features a vending machine, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Inverness hostel is smoke free.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Inverness Youth Hostel offers 39 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 6.50 to 10.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 to 9.50 for children
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:30 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (4:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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.

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately GBP 6.50 to 10.50 for adults, and GBP 6.50 to 9.50 for children

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Inverness Youth
Inverness Youth Hostel Scotland
Inverness Youth Hostel Inverness
Inverness Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Inverness Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Inverness

Frequently asked questions

How close is Inverness Youth Hostel to the airport?

Inverness Youth Hostel is 8.2 mi (16-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Inverness Youth Hostel?

As of Oct 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inverness Youth Hostel on Nov 2, 2025 start from $56.11, excluding 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 Inverness Youth Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Inverness Youth Hostel.

How close is Inverness Youth Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 8.8 mi (20-min drive) from Dores Beach and 14.9 mi (30-min drive) from Rosemarkie Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Inverness Youth Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Inverness Youth Hostel, but self-serve breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 6.50 and 10.50 for adults, GBP 6.50 and 9.50 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Inverness Youth Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Inverness Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Inverness Youth Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Inverness Youth Hostel have a pool?

Inverness Youth Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Inverness Youth Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Inverness Youth Hostel to downtown Inverness?

Inverness Youth Hostel is 0.5 mi away from Inverness.

Reviews

Inverness Youth Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 165 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Zijing

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Zijing

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Okay-ish choice if you are on budget
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly clean and simple. The kitchen was very well equipped for
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

gregor

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We booked to stay in July 2024 for wishing to attend a fantastic concert in the Town. By chance we were in Inverness in October 24 and keen for a place to stay, We got a last minute room at the hostel. It was dirty. This time we arrived with trepidation, totally unfounded. We left out bags after a friendly welcome, went to the concert - brilliant! Came back to find a spotless room. We would recommend the place and the kind staff. Moran Taing Inverness SYHA
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Noisy plumbing but otherwise decent hood va
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hon Chung

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
large hostel good facilities in kitchen basic but comfortable single private room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, and very close to downtown Inverness. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Andy

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

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Arielle

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

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

Last minute plus story

Great value, last minute need on Jan 1st. Lovely staff, kind and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manoj

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Govind Sunil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay, good facilities in kitchen and washroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room for Cleaning

A very dated looking building much in need of re-decoration. Despite that a friendly welcome and facilities adequate. However the room had not been cleaned with any care or attention. A very bad image for overseas guests to Scotland and SYHA should be ashamed. I do not mean their hard working staff but the head office who allow such shabiness I doubt they ewould recommend the place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Alain

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mel

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

10/10 Excellent

Tanika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel was very convenient, even more convenient than it looked on the map. There were cafes and chemists within walkign distance and the train & bus stations were a 15 minute walk away. It was lovely to talk with other guests and the staff (shout out to Luna and all the staff for the directions, and friendliness). I booked a private room with ensuite, and am happy to say the shower was very powerful and the room clean and spacious. I would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024