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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. Absolutely gorgeous setting! Very clean and staff was great too. I’d recommend to anyone.

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9
Superb
358 reviews
Price from
NOK 2,848
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. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Stay here if you’re in the region!

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9.5
Exceptional
109 reviews
Price from
NOK 575
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. Everything went well. The host is generous. We have everting we need in a room.

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9.2
Superb
409 reviews
Price from
NOK 334
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. it was clean and well maintained. Very good location in city centre and close to everything you might need

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8.2
Very good
2,074 reviews
Price from
NOK 464
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. Everything is perfect. The best hostel I’ve ever been to.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,443 reviews
Price from
NOK 923
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. The room was bright, modern and spotlessly clean. The cooking facilities are very good and there is a restaurant 15 mins walk away. The grounds are really nice and make for a relaxing break.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,900 reviews
Price from
NOK 566
per night

The Mission Bunkhouse

Mallaig

On Scotland’s far west coast, The Mission Bunkhouse in Mallaig offers simple hostel accommodation right opposite the train station and seconds from the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry terminal. A pretty fishing port in the Highlands, Mallaig has a supermarket, shops and places to eat right outside the building. I had a last minute booking and everything went smoothly. The owner is extremely nice and helpful and makes you feel very welcome. My single room was small but enough space and very clean and comfortable! The bathroom is also kept impeccable.

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8.4
Very good
1,234 reviews
Price from
NOK 1,070
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.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,246 reviews
Price from
NOK 481
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. Nice location near Loch Ness, beautiful surroundings, friendly staff, good breakfast, good value for money

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8.4
Very good
1,594 reviews
Price from
NOK 471
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. It was a quiet place, everything was clean and the staff was very friendly.

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8.2
Very good
2,218 reviews
Price from
NOK 388
per night

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