2,922 reviews
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$33Victoria Drive, Inverness, IV2 3QB, United Kingdom
2,922 reviews
1/95

Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Parking On Site
Non-smoking rooms
Picnic area
Garden
Inverness Youth Hostel is a 2-star stay in Inverness, United Kingdom, located just 0.5mi from the city center on Victoria Drive. Price starts from $33.
Featuring free private parking, free Wifi, and on-site parking (free), this non-smoking hostel also offers a picnic area and garden. For gatherings, meeting/Banquet facilities are available for an extra charge, and a golf course is accessible for an extra charge.
Address: Victoria Drive, Inverness, United Kingdom. Distance to city center: 0.5mi. Reviews: 2922.
Travelers can choose from private rooms, family suites, and dormitory options that cater to solo explorers, couples, families, and larger groups. Private options include Ensuite, Single Use (65 sqft) and Ensuite, 1 Twin, Single Use (65 sqft), both non-smoking. For groups, Quadruple Room (118 sqft) and 4-Person Private Room (118 sqft) offer bunk-bed layouts, while Family Room (118 sqft) and Family Room with Bathroom (118 sqft) provide space for up to six guests with shared bunk-bed setups. Dormitory choices deliver budget-friendly stays, such as Dormitory, Single, Female Only (22 sqft) and Dormitory, Single, Male Only (22 sqft), as well as Dormitory, 1 Twin, Male Only (22 sqft) and Dormitory, 1 Twin, Female Only (22 sqft).
More private and semi-private options include Room - 2 Twin (86 sqft) with two twin beds, Triple Room (119 sqft) featuring three twin beds, and Triple Room, Private Bathroom (86 sqft) with a private bathroom. There’s also Ensuite, Double (86 sqft) for two guests and Ensuite, 1 Twin, Single Use (65 sqft) for solo travelers seeking privacy. A range of configurations means it’s easy to mix and match based on group size and preferences, from intimate getaways to larger assemblies.
Payment is flexible, with Cash accepted and a broad selection of cards: JCB, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, Mastercard, Maestro, Solo, and Bankcard. The property sits about 0.5mi from Inverness city center on Victoria Drive, and the destination is backed by a solid traveler community, reflected in 2922 reviews.
Closest airports
Inverness Dalcross Airport
7.4miFree Private Parking
Free wifi
Parking On Site
Non-smoking rooms
Picnic area
Garden

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Room
4 Bunk Beds
120 sqft
Private Bathroom
Shower
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The quadruple room offers a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The quadruple room has a quiet street view. The unit has 4 beds.

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Room
6 Bunk Beds
120 sqft
Shower
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The family room offers a carpeted floor and heating, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 6 beds.

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Room, Private Bathroom
3 Twin Beds
85 sqft
Private Bathroom
Shower
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The triple room provides a carpeted floor and heating, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 3 beds.
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Room
85 sqft
Wheelchair accessible
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The double room offers a carpeted floor and heating, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

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Room, 2 Twin Beds
2 Twin Beds
85 sqft
Private Bathroom
Shower
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Two beds in a room with a private bathroom including toilet and shower.

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Room
1 Double Bed
85 sqft
Private Bathroom
Shower
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Bed In Dormitory
1 Twin Bed
20 sqft
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Bed In Dormitory
1 Twin Bed
20 sqft
Shower
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Room, 1 Twin Bed
1 Twin Bed
65 sqft
Private Bathroom
Shower
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Room
120 sqft
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The triple room features a carpeted floor and heating, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The triple room has a quiet street view. The unit has 2 beds.
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Room
65 sqft
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Standard single room with private bathroom.
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Bed In Dormitory
20 sqft
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A single bed in a shared same-sex dorm with shared bathroom facilities.
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Bed In Dormitory
20 sqft
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A single bed in a shared same-sex dorm with shared bathroom facilities.
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Staff
Value for money
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Featured reviews:
Quarles
10
December 2024
The 6-bed room for females had more than ample space for 6, with lockers and in-room sink; baths-toilets out of room. Great lighting at beds, over sink and ceiling. Great forest view from an opening window for ventilation. Spotless cleaning and efficiency throughout. Team spirit, throughout - no one seemed to be relegated to a specific task - all customer oriented. Great experience! Highly recommend, will if, in area, return again. Great self=use kitchen and dining area, including close to super-market, and bus station for local buses and distant buses. Highly recommend - all types of solo/group travelers!
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8.2
May 2025
Bedroom had a lovely outlook over trees and open fields and it was very spacious. It was extremely clean and the bed was very comfortable. The shower worked well, storage was more than ample enough and everything else was thoughtfully supplied such as a towel and the bed was already made up which I appreciated. The hostel is ideally placed for a pleasant walk into town and at the bottom of the road is a convenient bus stop which takes you directly to Inverness Airport. The Dining Room was clean and able to take groups as well as have a enough space for single travellers. The systems in the kitchen for storing food was really great as there were two big fridges and everyone was friendly.
I am only 5 ft 2 inches and the duvet was too small and bit short even for me.
Layla
10
March 2025
I loved the welcoming vibe from the reception staff, their communication was excellent and the cleaning staff member who cleaned my room (108) was such a nice person. The entrance to the hostel is exceptional. The communal dining area is a wee bit dated but perfectly functional. The kitchen was great and had absolutely everything you needed to cook with (and more!). The rooms, on the nights I have stayed, were super quiet and the showers were incredible. I was very impressed to see the free shower gel, washing up liquid and even free coffee! Thank you all for another lovely stay 🙂
Jan
9.1
September 2024
I booked with my partner the en-suit room so had plenty of space, good shower and toilet facilities. Liked the fact it had parking and someone in reception. We just finished the nc500, so a bed, shower, and warmth were well needed, and this place proivded all of that as well as a self serivce kitchen, which is nice. You can also book if you wish i saw a buffet style breakfast that they provided, which is reactively cheap, but i didn't go for this option, so I'm not sure about quality.
If anything just the fact it felt a little dated in the corridor going to our room, however not a deal breaker for the price and things you do get.
Jonathan
8.2
May 2025
I booked a single room with en-suite. Compared to other available accommodation, this we significantly cheaper. Staying in hostel with a kitchen beat a hotel, because I could cook my own dinner - particularly worthwhile since the hostel is located over 1/2 mile from the city centre facilities.; the kitchen is also a great place to chat. My room was large (there was evidence it had once been a bunk room. The shower was excellent.
Nothing really; it's worth being aware it is a relatively large building. It was a bit of a walk from my room to the kitchen.
Doublesix
9.1
December 2024
Good value for money booking direct. Clean rooms, bathrooms & kitchen. Wooden beds don't squeak and mattresses are comfortable. Bedding clean. The décor is better than most hostels. Free WiFi with strong signal. Kitchen facilities very good. Smart reception area. Quiet at night because it's away from city centre. Laundry facilities. Tourist Information. Showers powerful & plenty of hot water. Plenty of plush communal seating and a good sized dining area.
Relatively minor issues that wouldn't deter me from returning but need mentioning: One double electric socket is insufficient in a dorm room with 6 beds and only 4 lockers so 2 people have to go without if full occupancy. Needs individual socket/USB per bunk in this day & age. Inadequate ventilation in shower rooms and not enough hooks/shelves to put clothes/toiletries. Toilets not very private: 3 narrow flimsy cubicles with a gap at bottom. No shop nearby; need to walk into city centre, 15 mins. Reception staff could be a little more friendly.
Robert
8.2
November 2024
An excellent place to stay for exploring Inverness and surrounding areas for a day or two, especially if, like me, you want a break that doesn't cost a fortune. The facilities are typical youth hostel - basic, functional but everything you need for a comfortable stay. The self-catering kitchen is large and well-equipped. I took an en-suite bedroom that was clean, light, quiet, warm and good value. The hostel would take large parties. I don't know what it would be like then but mid-week in November I only saw adults, with a wide range of ages. The atmosphere was quiet and calming.
The duvet on the single bed was a bit on the small size.
Eva
8.2
October 2024
Loved loved loved the night staff - they were extremely helpful and helped carry my very-heavy suitcases up 3 flights of stairs. I honestly don't know what I would have done without them. Hostel is great, looked fun, amazing kitchen, lots of people around so highly recommend for all young travellers.
We had requested a room on the ground floor, as I was travelling with my aged mom, but when I reached they said all rooms were booked. They "upgraded" me to a private room, however it was in a poor condition and not comfortable, with poor ventilation. However, it was their supposedly "backup" room, so not sure if all private rooms are bad.
Rafal
9.1
June 2025
Very good location, walking distance from the city center. Rooms and bathroom are clean and spacious. Kitchen deserves special recognition, as it is comparable to professional kitchens - several ovens, microwaves, all of the necessary equipment, number of cutlery and plate sets would be enough to feed a small army. Cleanliness rules work very well.
The only area for improvement is the number of the power sockets in the room. In 5-person room we had only two, unless we have not discovered more.
Akshatha
9.1
July 2025
The rooms, sheets , communal area , bathrooms (a bit smelly but then the very next day it was cleaned and it was fine ) were all clean . The rooms are located in a very quiet area so there was no noise at night. Also they provide breakfast which was good. I would definitely go back if I visit inverness again. As a solo female traveller it was safe and comfortable.
No power sockets next to bed and not enough lockers, in a room for 6 there were only 4 lockers
Attractions
Inverness Castle
0.6miOld High Church (Old High St. Stephen’s)
0.6miRiver Ness (Abhainn Nis)
0.7miGreat Glen Way
1.6miCulloden Battlefield
4.2miClava Cairns
5.2miFort George
8.8miGlen Ord Distillery
10.2miCawdor Castle and Gardens
11miLoch Ness
13.6miUrquhart Castle (Caisteal na Sròine)
13.8miLoch Ness Centre and Exhibition
14miRogie Falls
16.4miFort Augustus
29.1miCaledonian Canal
29.1miAttractions
Inverness Castle
0.6miOld High Church (Old High St. Stephen’s)
0.6miRiver Ness (Abhainn Nis)
0.7miGreat Glen Way
1.6miCulloden Battlefield
4.2miClava Cairns
5.2miFort George
8.8miGlen Ord Distillery
10.2miCawdor Castle and Gardens
11miLoch Ness
13.6miUrquhart Castle (Caisteal na Sròine)
13.8miLoch Ness Centre and Exhibition
14miRogie Falls
16.4miFort Augustus
29.1miCaledonian Canal
29.1miAirports
Inverness Dalcross Airport
7.4miFree Private Parking
Free wifi
Parking On Site
Non-smoking rooms
Picnic area
Garden
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Activities
Golf course
Bathroom
Private Bathroom
Shared Bathroom
Shared toilet
Shower
Toilet
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Food & Drink
Packed lunches
Snack bar
Special diet meals (on request)
Wine/Champagne
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
Invoice provided
Lockers
General
Carpeted
Designated smoking area
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
Cash
Diners Club,
Discover,
Visa,
JCB,
Mastercard,
Maestro,
Solo,
Cash only,
Bankcard
This property accepts cash.

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