Skip to main content

Featured hostel destinations

Destination inspiration for your trip – find a hostel

The best hostels in Highlands

Check out our pick of great hostels in Highlands

Filter by:


Review score

Superb: 9+ Very good: 8+ Good: 7+ Pleasant: 6+
Our top picks Lowest price first Star rating and price Top reviewed

See the latest prices and deals by choosing your dates.

Ben Nevis Inn Rooms

Fort William

Ben Nevis Inn Rooms is located at the foot of Ben Nevis and offers accommodation with the added bonus of being housed next to our pub and restaurant – The Ben Nevis Inn.

All guest rooms are equipped with all amenities hikers and holiday makers require. Featuring a private bathroom, kitchenette with a kettle, toaster, microwave and fridge. The location and the view of the accommodation is so worthwhile; a pure wonder. Surrounded by stunning landscapes and sheeps, the place is peaceful and charming. You feel like you are privileged to be here. The food at the restaurant (but do book a table!) is excellent and the room was very comfortable.

Show more Show less
9
Superb
349 reviews
Price from
¥47,006
per night

Helmsdale Lodge Hostel - all rooms en-suite

Helmsdale

Situated in Helmsdale and with Dunrobin Castle reachable within 26 km, Helmsdale Lodge Hostel - all rooms en-suite features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Located around 44 km from Carnegie Club Skibo Castle, the hostel is also 45 km away from Royal Dornoch Golf Club. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests. Bike storage on site! Beautifully renovated interior—great kitchen and lounge. Tall ceilings create a wonderful sense of spaciousness

Show more Show less
9.5
Exceptional
107 reviews
Price from
¥8,565
per night

Acheninver Hostel

Achiltibuie

Acheninver Hostel offers accommodation in Achiltibuie.

Guests can enjoy sea and mountain views from the property.

The area is popular for hillwalking, sea kayaking, climbing and snorkelling. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 140 km from the property. We were staying in the pod and with full facilities, great shower. The surroundings was so beautiful and quiet. The entrance to the living area also special. Definitely will stay here again when visiting next time with longer stay.

Show more Show less
9.2
Superb
398 reviews
Price from
¥4,979
per night

Blacksmiths Bunkhouse

Fort William

Located in Fort William, 6 km from Glen Nevis, Blacksmiths Bunkhouse provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. 21 km from Glenfinnan Station Museum and 23 km from Loch Linnhe, the hostel features a ski pass sales point. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Excellent staff worth prize and rooms

Show more Show less
9
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
¥28,283
per night

Black Isle Hostel

Inverness City Centre, Inverness

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. I really liked the common area, the view, the rooms and bathrooms and the friendliness! Great value for money!

Show more Show less
8.3
Very good
2,044 reviews
Price from
¥6,915
per night

Bazpackers 4 stars

Inverness City Centre, Inverness

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. Great location, got a private room with double beds, was very comfortable, beautiful view from the window

Show more Show less
8.7
Fabulous
1,437 reviews
Price from
¥13,749
per night

Hartfield House Hostel

Applecross

Hartfield House Hostel offers pet-friendly accommodation in Applecross. Free private parking is available on site. There are extensive grounds and covered space for bikes, ideal for cyclists and walkers. very clean and very organized. very mindful of the environmental impact of the property and visitors.

Show more Show less
8.6
Fabulous
1,885 reviews
Price from
¥9,361
per night

Glen Nevis Youth Hostel 5 stars

Fort William

Situated at the foot of Ben Nevis, the long-established Glen Nevis Youth Hostel is just 3 miles from the large town of Fort William. It offers easy access to high and low-level walks, mountain biking, kayaking and other adventure sports. Amazing hostel, very clean and neat, modern and quite silent. Slept well and the staff was super friendly.

Show more Show less
8.7
Fabulous
1,234 reviews
Price from
¥7,170
per night

Morag's Lodge 4 stars

Fort Augustus

Just a few minutes’ walk from Fort Augustus on the edge of Loch Ness, this award-winning lodge offers four-star hostel accommodation with free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. Fort William is 30 miles away. morag's lodge is a fantastic place both for its location and for the welcoming and relaxed atmosphere of the common areas

Show more Show less
8.4
Very good
1,584 reviews
Price from
¥7,011
per night

Inverness Youth Hostel 4 stars

Inverness

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. Good atmosphere very welcoming staff, nice quiet rooms.

Show more Show less
8.2
Very good
2,173 reviews
Price from
¥5,776
per night

Most booked hostels in Highlands this month

FAQs about hostels in Highlands

Hostels that guests love in Highlands