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The Lochside Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel in Inverness with free parking

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Balcony
1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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The Lochside Hostel, Altsigh, Inverness, Scotland, IV63 7YD
  • Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Urquhart Castle
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • The Falls of Foyers
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Inverness (INV)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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3 Bed Private Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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6 Bed Private Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Inverness

The Lochside Hostel places you within a 5-minute drive of Clog and Craft Shop and within a 10-minute drive of Urquhart Castle. This 31-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free self parking, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Clog and Craft Shop - 5 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition - 15 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition Centre - 15 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Urquhart Castle - 15 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • The Falls of Foyers - 36 min drive - 27.7 miles

Getting around

  • Beauly Station - 27 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whitebridge Hotel, Whitebridge, Scotland - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Glenmoriston Arms Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Glen Rowan Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Camerons Tea Room - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Waterfall Cafe - ‬29 min drive

About this property

The Lochside Hostel

Hostel in Inverness with free parking
The Lochside Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. There's free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a convenience store.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 2 per person

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Food and drink

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

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:30 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 16 and younger (only guests older than 16 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • Bed sheets fee: GBP 1 per person, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 2 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 5 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Lochside Hostel Inverness
Lochside Hostel
Lochside Inverness
The Lochside Hostel Inverness
The Lochside Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Lochside Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Inverness

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Lochside Hostel?

The Lochside Hostel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do around The Lochside Hostel?

This hostel is located in Inverness, close to The Falls of Foyers, Clog and Craft Shop, and Suidhe Viewpoint. You'll also find River Foyers and Wade Bridge nearby.

Is parking available on site at The Lochside Hostel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hostel.

Does The Lochside Hostel feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Lochside Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Lochside Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Does The Lochside Hostel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does The Lochside Hostel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

The Lochside Hostel offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does The Lochside Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Lochside Hostel.

Does The Lochside Hostel have connecting rooms?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Lochside Hostel?

The closest major airport to The Lochside Hostel is Inverness (INV), which is about 27.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Lochside Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at The Lochside Hostel.

The Lochside Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow and Excellent. I will be back for sure. Just great. I only stayed here for 1 night but I enjoyed my stay here. It was super friendly, calming and tranquil but very sociable. The people at checkin and checkout we’re great and friendly. The dorms themselves very comfortable. Also the beds have 2 pillows not 1 and this is a bonus. Considering many dorms I stayed have only 1. The views and position of Hostel is remarkable. Just fantastic. The continental breakfast at only £3.50 in the morning was great and prepared me for the day. 10/10!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an excellent hostel. The staff were friendly and helpful. There were beautiful views of Loch Ness. The rooms were clean. Strongly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

lake-side hostel

Nice lake-side hostel in a quiet nature area. The rooms have a lot of beds. I'd appreciate courtesy curtains for privacy. Each bed has a private light and several plugs for charging items. There is little furniture in the room which causes a lof of stuff to lay around. Maybe some small shelves? Bedsheets are soft and warm. Parking is on-site. Wifi works decently well There is a large common room with large kitchen. Its a good option for large groups. Thery have basic food items for sale and a paid breakfast. This is nice because there are no stores around. Showers are shared. Clean. Staff is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lochside hostel

Very comfortable night, reception very friendly. Lovely private Lochside beach. Well stocked tuc shop and equipped kitchen. Breakfast expensive for what it is
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly, welcoming with best view of Loch Ness

A great place to stop, broke up our journey from Fort William to Elgin. Staff were really kind and welcoming, breakfast was great value (lots for £3.50). Make sure you bring food with you, as there is no shop for miles. Definitely have a dip in the lake by the private beach, the 10km loop walk out the back of the hostel is dreamy and worth a wander even if you only get to the waterfall. The kitchen is a good size and the communal area / dining room has lots of books, games and a pool table that is free to use, along with the BEST view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location, second time we have stayed there
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very fun place to stay. Staff was friendly and helpful, and the location is beautiful. Excellent hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant

Fantastic, very friendly and pleasant people
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Frederic, Anjou

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très bel auberge de jeunesse. Avec un très bon accueil. Dans un emplacement paradisiaque. Tous les services nécessaire sont disponible à l’auberge de jeunesse.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Een geweldige plek waar je snel thuis voelt op een geweldige locatie iedereen is vriendelijk en behulpzaam
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gitte snabe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Skønt sted med en dejlig atmosfære . Pænt og rent . Et sted som kun kan anbefales .
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stylianos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short trip

Very nice location, friendly atmosphere and staff! They gave me tips on what activities I can do and which bus to take and which time. Iconic living room next to the lake which in the morning is becoming your breakfast area! Awesome :-)
Stayed 1 night in May 2019