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Bazpackers Hostel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hostel in Inverness

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, River View (Shared Bathroom) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View (Shared Bathroom) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Garden
Fireplace

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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4 CULDUTHEL ROAD, Inverness, Scotland, IV2 4AB
  • Inverness Castle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Eden Court Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Inverness Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Inverness (INV)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View (Shared Bathroom) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View (Shared Bathroom)

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Women Only, Shared Bathroom (4 People) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women Only, Shared Bathroom (4 People)

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Shared Bathroom) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Shared Bathroom)

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, River View (Shared Bathroom) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, River View (Shared Bathroom)

  • 172 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory, River View (Shared Bathroom) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, River View (Shared Bathroom)

  • 172 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Shared Bathroom) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Shared Bathroom)

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Inverness

Located in Inverness City Centre, Bazpackers Hostel is adjacent to Inverness Castle and within a 5-minute walk of Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre. This 10-room, 4-star hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, express check-out, and laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Inverness Castle - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Inverness Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Eden Court Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Inverness Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Victorian Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 11 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Original Milk Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Xoko - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Johnny Foxes - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Castle Tavern - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Bazpackers Hostel

Eco-certified hostel in Inverness
Bazpackers Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, and offer advice about sights and eateries nearby. Additional amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and a garden.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Change of towels is available on request.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Any other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-11:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services.

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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Bazpackers Hostel INVERNESS
Bazpackers INVERNESS
Bazpackers
Bazpackers Hostel Inverness
Bazpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Bazpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Inverness

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Bazpackers Hostel?

Bazpackers Hostel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do near Bazpackers Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Inverness City Centre, just steps from Inverness Castle and Inverness Cathedral, and within a short walk of Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. You'll also find Eastgate Shopping Centre and Victorian Market less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Bazpackers Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't offer parking.

Does Bazpackers Hostel have a casino at the property?

No, Bazpackers Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Bazpackers Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Bazpackers Hostel?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a garden plus some rooms include kitchens and river views.

Does Bazpackers Hostel have a hot tub?

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

Does Bazpackers Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Bazpackers Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Bazpackers Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Bazpackers Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at Bazpackers Hostel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

Where is the closest airport to Bazpackers Hostel?

The closest major airport to Bazpackers Hostel is Inverness (INV), which is 9.4 mi away (20 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Bazpackers Hostel?

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

Bazpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mercedes, Concord

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Elena, Romania

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really one word for it disappointed, this was a last minute booking so looked at the pictures, price range and location all good until we got there, I mean the place it's OKAY but is a £20-£30/night kind of place NOT £80, first of all there was not parking space when really stated on Expedia that we needed one and been told to park along the road when we got here, the entrance of the place not welcome at all as you have to go through two hallways to get to the reception where if there's more than two people arriving in the same time that's it traffic jam no one is going in or out the building, then THE ROOMS which really looked nice in the pics, but NO stander box room, old furniture SHARED BATHROOMS with one toilet and one shower for £80 a night big no no, plus the bathrooms have hair on the floor which look unhygienic and to get to your room from the reception area you literally had to go around the corner where you had to go past all the rubbish bins area to go in to the building, just not okay for the price, so super disappointed, really didn't want to stay here when realized all this but we check in late after 8 hrs drive plus the place is non refundable which again made feel like I just been mugged. One more thing if there's something not working properly in the hostel fix it don't make guest be responsible them, like the rule ,,no hairdryer cause the fire alarms are sensitive" really? Again you're charging £80/night. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Elizabeth, British Columbia, Canada

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked this place but I was not expecting the reception/lounge to be in a separate building from the rooms. I’m not the biggest fan of that so just something to keep in mind. Still a nice place though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Eden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bathrooms are mixed gender and have toilets and showers in the same room. I'm fine with a mixed dorm room but shared bathroom made me feel vulnerable. As a single female traveler, it was awkward showering and then having a man using the toilet right next to me.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Great All-around

I stayed in a 6 mixed dorm with river view. This has been my best hostel experience to date. It's in a good location, there are blackout curtains on the bunks, the bunks are tall enough that you don't hit your head, the bedding is comfortable, the staff are friendly, and it had a quiet, chill environment. It's a small hostel, so if it were at full capacity I think the space in common areas/kitchen/bathrooms would be far too small. I'd stay again as long as it wasn't busy. :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the fire and the common area which was very cosy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is well taken care of and has all u neeed as a traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

laura, pr5 5lb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great cosy hostel, lovely staff, parking was a bit of an issue but not too bad when u know where to go at what time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

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

Not what I booked

Not what I booked. I needed a private bathroom for my autistic brother, and what we got was a small room with two single beds. Host was fantastic, very polite and informative. Lovely guy. Didn't know where to get towels from, and TV didn't work. . . A hostel, and was alright for price. . . But I doubt we'd be back. . .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stuck between a rock e and a hard bed

I stayed at The annex of Bazpackers which was not specified in your description of my reservation My stay was not very good. I never got a good nights sleep. The bed was horribly hard and no one at the hostel could help me and I was made to feel like I was a problem for asking for assistance . The bed was hard and lumpy and the hostel staff would not help me make it better One male staffer told me to flip my mattress over and offered to help me and then never showed up. I flipped it over myself but it made it worse. So I had to flip it back. And it was heavy. I asked if they could give me blankets for padding and he told me that there were no extra blankets in the whole hostel and that I was mistaking a hostel for a hotel The man at the desk was insensitive and disrespectful as far as I’m concerned although he seemed like he was trying to be helpful. I thought him intolerant and that asking for support around my comfort was bothering him. It felt like I was a problem for asking them for blankets. I will never stay there again. The deluxe room is small and the bathrooms are like in closets. Super tiny kitchen and cooking area. Inverness on the whole is very friendly. I just didn’t have a good experience at BazPackers. I was only in Inverness for the three days and there were no other places in that price range for me to move too or I would have. I really felt like I was stuck between a rock and a hard bed ....
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Martine, Netherlands

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

Nice hostel with great common area

The hostel is very nice and close to the centre. There is a great pub near by. Hostel staff is really friendly and helpfull. Only thing is the "half open bathroom" in the twin room: this is a shared bathroom, but there are 2 and they are ok. Also a seperate toilet so no waiting for others in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

Nice place...

Nice place, friendly service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roseanne

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

Excellent first hostel experience!

This was my and my daughter's first hostel experience. Everything was clean and comfortable and the common relaxation and kitchen areas were welcoming and cozy. Being first timers we were a little anxious about understanding how everything worked, but the hostess that met us gave us clear instructions and everything was a breeze. Would stay again in a heartbeat. Highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Nanci Nayeli

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rune

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

To netters overnatting

Hyggelig personale som tok godt imot meg og viste meg rundt. Rent og ryddig. Litt lite fellesområde, men fyr på peisen og rolig bakgrunnsmusikk. Godt wifi
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018