SYHA Loch Ness Hostel
Loch Ness SYHA
Glenmorston
IV63 7YD Loch Ness
Scotland
Tel.
+44 (0)1320 351274
Fax.
+44 (0)1786 891350
Customer Rating
| 90% | ||
| 82% | ||
| 77% | ||
| 83% | ||
| 79% | ||
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| 83% | ||
Ideally placed for exploring to the east or the west, Loch Ness Youth Hostel is situated halfway along the banks of the infamous Loch Ness. Only 40 minutes from the newly-created city of Inverness and about two hours from the Isle of Skye, there's plenty to do in the area. The Great Glen long distance path passes the door, and the end-to-end Great Glen cycling route is nearby.
From the hostel there is easy access to the loch shore, and you will have plenty of opportunities for Nessie-watching from most of the bedrooms. You can also take a picture together with our own hostel Nessie down at the beach. Or you could have a walk up the hills close to the hostel with a great view around Loch Ness to spot its famous resident.
Our well-appointed and brilliantly equipped kitchen is ideal for culinary experimentation and our little hostel shop has basic tinned foods, snacks and drinks for sale. Also don't miss: the Official and the Original Monster Exhibition Centres in Drumnadrochit (15km) Urquhart Castle & visitor centre, sitting impressively on the edge of Loch Ness (10km) Jacobite Cruises from/to Inverness and Urquhart Castle - Tomnahurich Bridge (40km) The Clansman Centre, Fort Augustus (15km) Scotsman Cruises, Fort Augustus (15km).
And lastly, if you want to get away from everything, head up to Glen Affric and walk this stunning area with its native forests and waterfalls and Munros. Internet access at the Hostel. Private rooms available.
From the hostel there is easy access to the loch shore, and you will have plenty of opportunities for Nessie-watching from most of the bedrooms. You can also take a picture together with our own hostel Nessie down at the beach. Or you could have a walk up the hills close to the hostel with a great view around Loch Ness to spot its famous resident.
Our well-appointed and brilliantly equipped kitchen is ideal for culinary experimentation and our little hostel shop has basic tinned foods, snacks and drinks for sale. Also don't miss: the Official and the Original Monster Exhibition Centres in Drumnadrochit (15km) Urquhart Castle & visitor centre, sitting impressively on the edge of Loch Ness (10km) Jacobite Cruises from/to Inverness and Urquhart Castle - Tomnahurich Bridge (40km) The Clansman Centre, Fort Augustus (15km) Scotsman Cruises, Fort Augustus (15km).
And lastly, if you want to get away from everything, head up to Glen Affric and walk this stunning area with its native forests and waterfalls and Munros. Internet access at the Hostel. Private rooms available.
Hostel bed capacity
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | The reception is open between 8.00am - 10.00am and 5.00pm – 10.00pm |
| Opening times (over the year): | Open from 01/04/2012 - 30/09/2012. |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | Buses from Inverness & Skye go past the door citylink.co.uk |
| Parking: | Free at the hostel |
| Sea port: | From Ullapool, Uig & Oban you will get to the islands calmac.co.uk |
| Location: | 38km south west of Inverness on the A82 |
| Rail: | 38 km Inverness railtrack.co.uk |
| Airport: | 50 km Inverness easyjet.com |
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Historical sites nearby |
| River/harbour/lake nearby | | Hiking area |
| Main attractions nearby | | Forested/wooded area |
| Hostel with a difference | | Beach at or near hostel |
| Mountainous/hilly area | | Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Loch Ness SYHA |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Self-catering kitchen |
 | Groups welcome |  | Common room(s) |
 | Sheets in price |  | Laundry facilities |
 | Internet access |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Non smoking room/area |
 | Basic store available at or near the hostel |  | Green Hostel |
 | Rates include local tax |  | Cycle store at Hostel |
Customer Reviews Loch Ness SYHA
| 27 May 2013 Margaret, Scotland | 100% | |
| hannah the warden and her home baking make this hostel not just very good but an excellent place to stay - she is cheerful friendly helpful and welcoming.
The only negative factor perhaps is traffic noise through the night if your room faces the road and the lack of sockets in the rooms.
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| 19 Apr 2013 Marion, France | 77% | |
| Amazing fiew of the Loch Ness !!! | ||
| 16 Apr 2013 Jonathan, England & Wales | 43% | |
| The hostel is not where it says it is on the website/google maps. It is in Alsigh. Give little help with finding the hostel. | ||
| 23 Aug 2012 Philip, England & Wales | 63% | |
| wash room appalling
good kitchen
badly lit lounge | ||
| 03 Aug 2012 Anne, England & Wales | 97% | |
| I really appreciated the location and the lovely and very helpful receptionist. I won't forget my stay on the Loch Ness at the Youth Hostel.
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| 01 Aug 2012 Felicity, England & Wales | 93% | |
| beautiful location ...like many hostels the atmosphere was `quiet` | ||
| 02 Jul 2012 Steven, Australia | 100% | |
| Kendal was a friendly helpful host who really made us feel at home. | ||
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