Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel

Mountain hostel in Aviemore with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Fri 21 Nov
Wed 26 Nov
November 2025
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December 2025
Nestled in the mountains, Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel offers a warm retreat. Enjoy the fresh air on the terrace, unwind with a book from the library or challenge friends to billiards. With free self parking and laundry facilities, this hostel is perfect for an adventure.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/games room
  • Library
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/games room

Room options

Showing 6 of 6 rooms
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
12 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Shared Dormitory, Women only | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
12 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
12 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Room (6 Person) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (6 Person)

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
12 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
12 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
12 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Glenmore, Loch Morlich, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1QY

What's nearby

  • Cairngorm Reindeer Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • CairnGorm Mountain - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Loch an Eilein - 15 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Cairngorms National Park - 37 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Inverness Castle - 57 min drive - 71.4 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 60 min drive
  • Aviemore Station - 13 min drive
  • Carrbridge Station - 19 min drive
  • Kingussie Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cairngorm Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Winking Owl - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪High Range - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Inn - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel

When visiting Aviemore, Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel is a great choice to consider. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 13 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 16
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:30 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (5:00 PM - 10:30 PM)
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Self-service breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ski area nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Arcade/games room

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Self-service breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 5.95 to 10.50 for adults and GBP 5.95 to 9.50 for children
  • Hosted evening meal costs GBP 14.95

Renovations and closures

The property is closed in July.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.5 per pet, per day

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

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

Also known as

Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel Aviemore
Cairngorm Youth Aviemore
Cairngorm Youth
SYHA Cairngorm Lodge Hostel
SYHA Cairngorm Lodge
Scotland
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel Aviemore
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel (loch Morlich) Hotel Aviemore
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel currently open?

The property is closed in July.

Does Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 7.5 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as skiing and return when the snow melts for fishing and hiking. Enjoy amenities such as an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel like?

Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel is a short 4-minute walk from Cairngorm Reindeer Centre and 16 minutes' walk from Loch Morlich.

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Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Exceptional

What is there not to like when staying in such an iconic building, with excellent facilities, nice staff and an extraordinary view! Beware: the cooked breakfast is heavy stuff and perhaps for 2 to share 😀
Jos, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

too isolated, too expensive.

Very isolated, bus service only runs til' 6pm, no local amenities. overpriced for what it is.

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were friendly and helpful, location handy and beautiful, with red squirrels nearby and nesting house martins. My only suggestion would be that - as we should be reducing meat and dairy consumption for environmental reasons - vegetarian breakfast should be the norm.
Quentin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for the one night we needed to stay.
Geoff, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place but cook your own breakfast 😂

The room were fabulous and clean . The staff were great . We had prepaid breakfast continental £7 cereal, toast, Butter and Jams, small yogurts and fruit juice coffee and tea not worth £7 each. Full breakfast £9 . Bacon sausage beans and black pudding. The kitchen area or all to use was fab used it some nights . The meals on the the menu were £9 for the main meal good size portion.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect hostel

Great - really friendly and helpful
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

They thought of everything

Lovely atmosphere. They thought of everything you could possibly need
Jane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very conveniently located near multiple hiking routes, and right in front of the bus stop from/to Aviemore. Very clean and comfortable, and the receptionist was very helpful and friendly!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff v helpful & friendly. Great having the flexibility to buy breakfast or an evening meal.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cairngorms

Perfect stay in the hostel. Clean and tidy. Kitchen facilities are good for cooking and also the dinner was served in a reasonable price. The pub near to the hostel had live music and cheap drinks. All activities near to the hostel. Wifi and charging mobile phones were the negatives. Atleast one charging port in the rooms would have been helpful.
Sarika, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very friendly welcoming atmosphere. Staff very helpful. Food very good.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely relaxed hostel

The hostel has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. I could have stayed for days. Excellent location. Thoroughly recommend.
Jo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great youth hostel with everything we needed.

Comfortable and quiet room. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Have been meaning to try a youth hostel for a while, glad we did, kids can't wait to go back.
Caro, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Russell, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

James, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stefan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loch Morlich from the walk around the loch
View of the mountains from the Youth Hostel
Rachel Kate, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Garth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Brian, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Chantal, 1-night trip