Aviemore Youth Hostel in Aviemore: Photos and Reviews

Aviemore Youth Hostel offers a large drying room for outdoor gear, a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, and a spacious dining area. The property includes a billiards table, board games and puzzles, and a shared lounge with a TV area. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are present, with an emergency cord in bathrooms, lower sinks, and grab rails in toilets.

Guests can choose between dormitory rooms and private rooms, all with shared bathroom facilities. Towels are available for hire at a small surcharge. Family rooms and non-smoking rooms are available, with key card access and lockers for security.

The hostel sits on the boundary of Cairngorm National Park, a short walk from Aviemore town centre and surrounded by woodland. It is 9 miles from the Cairngorm Mountain funicular and its snowsports area, with direct access to hillwalking, climbing, mountain biking, and fishing. Most activities take place on the Rothiemurchus Estate, which includes paths through the Caledonian Pine forest.

The self-catering kitchen is fully equipped and includes a spacious dining area for preparing meals. Breakfast is available, and the bar offers wine and champagne. Special diet menus and packed lunches can be requested.

The large open-plan lounge offers views of the Cairngorm Mountains and surrounding woodland. Guests can play billiards, use board games and puzzles, or relax in the shared lounge with a TV. The garden has outdoor furniture and a picnic area, with a terrace for outdoor seating.

Location: Boundary of Cairngorm National Park, 10 min walk to town

Rooms: Dormitory and private rooms, shared bathrooms

Facilities: Large drying room, self-catering kitchen, free parking

Dining: Breakfast, bar, special diet menus, packed lunches

Activities: Billiards, board games, hiking, cycling, golf course nearby

Charity: Hostelling Scotland is a charity; non-member supplement applies