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Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostel in Aviemore with a restaurant and a bar

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Front of property
Property amenity
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Property entrance
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel offers a welcoming mountain retreat with a relaxing terrace, a library for quiet reading, and billiards for friendly competition. Practical amenities include free self-parking and laundry facilities for adventure seekers.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
The current price is P5,365
P6,438 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

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Heating
Refrigerator
12 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
12 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

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Heating
Refrigerator
12 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

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Heating
Refrigerator
12 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
12 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
12 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Aviemore, Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel is in the mountains and in a national park. CairnGorm Mountain and Spey Valley Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cairngorm Reindeer Herd and Strathspey Steam Railway. Landmark Forest Adventure Park and Highland Wildlife Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Glenmore, Loch Morlich, Aviemore, Scotland, PH22 1QY

What's nearby

  • Cairngorm Reindeer Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Loch an Eilein - 15 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Cairngorms National Park - 37 min drive - 35.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cairngorm Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Glenmore Forest Park Information Centre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Inverdruie Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel

Hostel in the mountains
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), a billiards/pool table, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens
  • Stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and heating

Property amenities

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 5.95 to 10.50 for adults and GBP 5.95 to 9.50 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
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed in July.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.5 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 7.5 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of Sep 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel on Sep 30, 2025 start from P 5,364.97, 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.

How much is parking at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel located?

Situated in a national park, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cairngorm Reindeer Centre and Loch Morlich. Cairngorm Reindeer Herd is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

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