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Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Aviemore hostel

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Garden
Billiards
Property amenity
Video library
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Glenmore, Loch Morlich, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1QY
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, CairnGorm Mountain
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (6 Person)

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Aviemore

In Aviemore .Stay at this Aviemore hostel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Cairngorm Reindeer Centre and 2 miles (3 km) of Loch Morlich. Also, Cairngorm Reindeer Herd is within 2 miles (3 km) and CairnGorm Mountain is within 6 miles (10 km).
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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
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Loch an Eilein - 16 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station - 13 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Inverdruie Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Route 7 Café - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cairngorm Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Balavoulin - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Aviemore hostel
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 terrace, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Aviemore hostel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel offers 13 accommodations. This Aviemore hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of GBP 14.95
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Video library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

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 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed in July.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • 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.

Property payment types

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 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.50 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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel to the airport?

Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel is 43.1 mi (60-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel?

As of May 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel on May 26, 2026 start from CA $166, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel.

Does Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel, but self-serve breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel?

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

Is there free parking at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel have a pool?

Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel to downtown Aviemore?

Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel is 0.1 mi away from Glenmore.

Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Kate

Travelled with family
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

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

Geoff

Travelled with family and small children
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
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
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
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
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

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

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

too isolated, too expensive.

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

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stefan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018