Highly rated by guests who stayed at Aviemore Youth Hostel
Excellent drying room
Well-equipped kitchen
Unique ambiance
Large games room
Enjoyable breakfast
"The common room was really nice! Felt like a living room in a home!"
Ruben from Netherlands
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"Lockable shed next to the car park for customers to put their bicycles."
Anonymous from United Kingdom
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"Great location close to the centre of Aviemore and 15 minute drive to the ski centre."
Martin from United Kingdom
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"I loved the kitchen area and the TV/social room."
FAITHGLASGOW from United Kingdom
"The location was great, the room was comfortable and the members of the staff were all very kind."
Paola from Italy
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Aviemore Youth Hostel: On the boundary of the Cairngorm National Park
Location
Aviemore Youth Hostel is situated on the boundary of the Cairngorm National Park and is surrounded by woodland. It is a short walk from Aviemore town centre and 9 miles from the Cairngorm Mountain funicular and its snowsports area. The hostel is close to Rothiemurchus Estate, which has paths through the Caledonian Pine forest.
Accommodations
The hostel has a range of rooms, including dorms, private rooms, and family rooms. All rooms share bathroom facilities, and towels can be hired for a small surcharge. Facilities for disabled guests include wheelchair-accessible rooms, an emergency cord in the bathroom, and toilets with grab rails.
Facilities
The hostel provides a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, a spacious dining area, and a large open-plan lounge with views of the Cairngorm Mountains. It has a drying room, secure bike shed, laundry, lockers, luggage storage, and ski storage. Entertainment includes billiards, board games, a TV lounge, and a bar.
Outdoor Activities
The hostel is 9 miles from the Cairngorm Mountain funicular and snowsports area. Guests can go hillwalking, climbing, snowsports, mountain biking, pony trekking, watersports, and fishing. Most of these activities are on Rothiemurchus Estate, which has paths through the Caledonian Pine forest.
Dining and Services
The hostel serves a superb breakfast and offers packed lunches. Special diet menus, as well as wine and champagne, are available. There is free WiFi, free parking, and accessible parking for disabled guests.
Highlights
Location: On the boundary of the Cairngorm National Park, short walk from Aviemore town centre
Accommodations: Private rooms, family rooms, facilities for disabled guests
Facilities: Self-catering kitchen, drying room, secure bike shed, free parking