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Inverness Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Inverness Castle in Inverness

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Interior
Breakfast area
Free toiletries, bathrobes, towels
Property amenity
Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hillview House, Merlewood Road, Inverness, Scotland, IV2 4NL
  • Place, Inverness Cathedral
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Eden Court Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Inverness Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room (sleeps 5)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Single Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Inverness

Lochardil stay.Your stay at this Lochardil hostel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Ness Islands and Bellfield Park. Inverness Botanic Gardens and University of the Highlands & Islands are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ness Islands - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Inverness Botanic Gardens - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Eden Court Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Inverness Castle - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 8 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Number 27 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Grain & Grind - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rocpool - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Prime Steak & Seafood - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Waterside - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Inverness Hostel

Hostel near Inverness Castle in Inverness
Inverness Hostel offers its guests a garden, concierge services, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces.
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
Inverness Hostel offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and refrigerators can be requested.

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Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality
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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
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The price is CA $81
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includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave on request
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hillview House Inverness Hostel
Hillview House Hostel
Hillview House Inverness
Inverness Hostel
Inverness Youth Hostel Scotland
Inverness Hostel Scotland
Inverness Hostel Inverness
Inverness Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Inverness Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Inverness

Frequently asked questions

How close is Inverness Hostel to the airport?

Inverness Hostel is 9.6 mi (20-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Inverness Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Inverness Hostel.

How close is Inverness Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 7.4 mi (14-min drive) from Dores Beach and 15.7 mi (32-min drive) from Rosemarkie Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Inverness Hostel offer free breakfast?

Inverness Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Inverness Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Inverness Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Inverness Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Inverness Hostel have a pool?

Inverness Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Inverness Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Inverness Hostel to downtown Inverness?

Inverness Hostel is 1 mi away from Inverness.

Inverness Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 110 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall this is a good place, in a quiet location. Rooms are quite basic but fine. The shared kitchen is really nice. The only problems are very thin walls (you can hear any noises e.g talking and phones pinging in the next room) and a bright green light over the room door which you can't switch off. But overall a good stay and I slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with group
On arrival the key for the room we booked was not available, we contacted the owner and they were quick to respond, after a bit of back and forward on the chat a suitable solution was offered. Several light switches that seemed to do nothing and one set of lights that could not be turned off was a bit inconvenient. Overall the stay was comfortable and the owner helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a small space but it was nice and comfortable. Would recommend for a family to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value

Great place just outside the town centre, clean, well equipped, stayed with friends on a motorcycle tour and lots of onsite parking. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good value.

Cheap and cheerful. Did the job for an inexpensive overnight stay near Inverness. Clean. Instructions easy to follow to gain access to room. Nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

susana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Manish

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom flooring is coming out..There was a weird stink from the toilet..we had to open the window wide open..which is not ideal..coz the room was on the ground floor..No heating..Cobwebs on ceilings..room & bathroom..no hooks or hangers in the room..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara Eshbaugh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the beds were comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When having breakfast the lady was lovely but wore her coat whilst serving food , she was very attentive though food was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet location ideal for a pitt stop
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is very clean. It’s in a quiet area. Everything what needed. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

leianne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for a reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sharad

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
These guys are cheats. Stay away!! We booked accomodation for 2 adults and 2 kids here. However, on our way to hostel, we were told that room we booked is not available and we should find alternative accomodation as we won't fit in 3 kids beds ( only room they have). They asked us to cancel the reservation through Expedia but then did not refund the booking amount.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gwendolyn

Self check in was smooth
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joao

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
There was no wifi signal available in the property which was basic amenity to be provided as terms of booking. Upon enquiry the owner showed suprise but did nothing to rectify the issue.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property safe homely feeling. Great facilities. Super clean. A nice surprise, not your usual hostel more like a bnb/mini hotel. Use of kitchen. Amazing shower. Heaters on when needed. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Harinath

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is an hostel and has basic stuff. The common kitchen was useful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Justin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall pleasant experience. Wish there was more signage and the phone number was inaccurate. Still, we were able to check in to our clean hostel without a worker and had a pleasant experience. The bathroom was especially nice.

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

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

Nice place

Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

adel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s good 25 min to the town center
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Boris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good and affordable place to stay in a quiet neighborhood at Inverness. It took us a good minute to figure out which room was ours since it's a self-check-in process and the keys to each room were on the doors. Overall great stay.

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
The communication was very poor. They did not respond to questions. The back of the facility has all kinds of rubbish spread about.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Megan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DO NOT STAY HERE

DO NOT STAY HERE. No hot water, and I mean NONE, not like the pictures at all, very dirty, smells. Horrible experience. After 1st night of a 3 night stay we left and stayed elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023