Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar

Breakfast available

Laundry

Housekeeping

Pet-friendly

Parking included

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

Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
4 min walk
Loch Morlich
16 min walk
Cairngorm Reindeer Herd
10 min drive
Inverness (INV)
60 min drive

Room options

Quadruple Room

Sleeps 4
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Room (6 Person)

Sleeps 6
3 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Quadruple Room

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Standard Triple Room

Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Breakfast available

Laundry

Housekeeping

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

9 Jan - 10 Jan

About this property

Hostel in Aviemore with a restaurant and a bar

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, an arcade/game room, and a library are onsite.

Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel offers 13 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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Cairngorm Reindeer Centre. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.

Free WiFi
Free self parking
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Self-serve breakfast served daily for a fee
Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace, and Library
Just a 4-minute walk from Cairngorm Reindeer Centre and a 1-minute drive from Loch Morlich
Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Aviemore hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy self-serve breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel has a restaurant on site.

A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

Self-service breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:00 AM: GBP 5.95-10.50 for adults and GBP 5.95-9.50 for children
1 restaurant
1 bar
Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of GBP 14.95

Things to do

Arcade/games room
Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

Arcade/games room
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Fridge
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

Library

Guest services

Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage

Outdoors

Garden
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Heating

Bathroom

Shower
Towels

Food and drink

Cookware/dishes/utensils
Microwave
Oven
Fridge
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 (5:00 PM - 10:30 PM)

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed in July.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: GBP 7.5 per pet, per day
Only dogs are allowed
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available
Certain rooms only
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 5.95 to 10.50 for adults, and GBP 5.95 to 9.50 for children
Pet fee: GBP 7.5 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Hosted evening meal: GBP 14.95

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property's front desk is open during the following times:

Monday - Sunday: 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Guests arriving after 10:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

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

Property is 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

Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel Reviews

9.0

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 Excellent

Rachel Kate

Travelled with family

26 Aug 2023

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

Loch Morlich from the walk around the loch

View of the mountains from the Youth Hostel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

13 Jul 2023

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

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garth

29 May 2023

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Travelled with family and small children

30 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Perfect for the one night we needed to stay.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family

14 Jul 2022

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

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian

15 Sept 2021

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 Jun 2021

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

Perfect hostel

Great - really friendly and helpful

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with group

22 Jul 2019

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

They thought of everything

Lovely atmosphere. They thought of everything you could possibly need

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group

2 Jun 2019

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

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!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

20 Feb 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarika

20 Sept 2018

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

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.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

14 Sept 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very friendly welcoming atmosphere. Staff very helpful. Food very good.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jo, London

11 Jul 2018

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

Lovely relaxed hostel

The hostel has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. I could have stayed for days. Excellent location. Thoroughly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Caro, Forfar

9 Jul 2018

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

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018