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About this property
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
When visiting Aviemore, Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel is a great choice to consider. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
13 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 16
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Self-serve breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Pool table
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Ski area nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Library
Arcade/game room
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Self-serve breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 5.95 to 10.50 for adults, and GBP 5.95 to 9.50 for children
Hosted evening meal costs GBP 14.95
Renovations and closures
The property is closed in July.
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.5 per pet, per day
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
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
Does Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 7.5 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel?
Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like skiing and return when the snow melts for hiking and horseback riding. Enjoy amenities like an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel like?
Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel is a short 4-minute walk from Cairngorm Reindeer Centre and 16 minutes' walk from Loch Morlich.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2023
Rachel Kate
Rachel Kate, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2023
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.
Quentin
Quentin, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2023
Garth
Garth, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2022
Perfect for the one night we needed to stay.
Geoff
Geoff, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 14, 2022
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.
David
David, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2021
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2021
Perfect hostel
Great - really friendly and helpful
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2019
They thought of everything
Lovely atmosphere. They thought of everything you could possibly need
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2019
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!
Verified traveler
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 20, 2019
Staff v helpful & friendly. Great having the flexibility to buy breakfast or an evening meal.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2018
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.
Sarika
Sarika, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 14, 2018
Very friendly welcoming atmosphere. Staff very helpful. Food very good.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2018
Lovely relaxed hostel
The hostel has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. I could have stayed for days. Excellent location. Thoroughly recommend.
Jo
Jo, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2018
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.
Caro
Caro, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Mar 31, 2018
too isolated, too expensive.
Very isolated, bus service only runs til' 6pm, no local amenities. overpriced for what it is.