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Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel

Property class: 3
Mountain hostel in Aviemore with restaurant and bar/lounge

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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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (11)

  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/games room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker space

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/games room
  • Free self-parking
  • Snack bar/deli
The current price is £91
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr

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Shared Dormitory, Men only

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

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Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Room (6 Person)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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  • 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

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cairngorm Reindeer Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • CairnGorm Mountain - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Loch an Eilein - 16 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Inverness Castle - 57 min drive - 73.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Route 7 Café - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Balavoulin - ‬10 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. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 13 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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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
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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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
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • 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
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Arcade/games room
  • Video library
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Lockers available

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Self-service breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 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 7.50 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 and debit 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, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 7.50 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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Reviews

Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for the one night we needed to stay.
Geoff, 1-night trip
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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
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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
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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
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4/10 Fair

too isolated, too expensive.

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

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect hostel

Great - really friendly and helpful
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

They thought of everything

Lovely atmosphere. They thought of everything you could possibly need
Jane, 1-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff v helpful & friendly. Great having the flexibility to buy breakfast or an evening meal.
1-night trip
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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
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8/10 Very good

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

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
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Russell, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Laura, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

James, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Stefan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loch Morlich from the walk around the loch
View of the mountains from the Youth Hostel
Rachel Kate, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Garth, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Brian, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Chantal, 1-night trip