Aviemore Youth Hostel

Aviemore Youth Hostel - A four-star VisitScotland accredited hostel with mountain views, outdoor activities, and communal spaces

Aviemore Youth Hostel offers shared dorms and private rooms with shared bathroom facilities, including family and triple rooms with heating and carpeted floors. The hostel features a bright lounge with woodland and mountain views, a pool table, TV, and a self-catering kitchen. Guests can opt for a continental breakfast served in the dining room. Located on the boundary of Cairngorms National Park, the hostel is a short walk from Aviemore town centre and provides easy access to Rothiemurchus Estate, Loch Morlich, and Strathspey Steam Railway. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, secure bike storage, a drying room, and laundry services. The hostel also hosts a Scottish Natural Heritage visitor centre with a Peregrine nestcam and information about Craigellachie National Nature Reserve.

Pros

The hostel sits within Cairngorms National Park, voted one of the top 20 places to visit by National Geographic Traveller Magazine.

Friendly and knowledgeable staff assist guests with local activities and recommendations.

Secure bike storage and ample onsite parking cater to outdoor enthusiasts.

Bright communal spaces include a lounge with mountain views and a self-catering kitchen.

Proximity to Rothiemurchus Estate and Loch Morlich provides easy access to outdoor adventures.

Cons

Towels are available for hire at a small surcharge.

Shared bathroom facilities may not suit all guests.