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Hostel Helmsdale

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Helmsdale

Stafford St
KW8 6JR Helmsdale
Scotland

Tel. 01431 821636
irene.drummond@btinternet.com

Customer Rating

Total:	84%	84%
Friendliness of Staff:	85%	85%
Efficiency of Service:	82%	82%
Comfort:	79%	79%
Cleanliness:	87%	87%
Security:	83%	83%
Location:	87%	87%

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews Helmsdale

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06 May 2012 Mark, England & Wales

Lovely, helpful warden, Irene
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05 May 2012 Birgit, Denmark

A very nice place to spend some time for a family.
93%

93%

17 Sep 2011 Chris, England & Wales

good, clean well looked, after a bit drafty and cold but a good place to stay.
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04 Sep 2011 David, Scotland

A lovely place to stay in a beautiful part of the world.
77%

77%

04 Sep 2011 Peter, Scotland

This is a very quiet hostel that is used by parties making the Lands End to John o"Groats journey.
63%

63%

18 Aug 2011 Anne, England & Wales

A nice hostel with very unhelpful warden
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80%

16 Aug 2011 James, Scotland

Only spoiled by having the loudest snorer ever in the dorm. Several of our dorm had to sleep on sofa's in communial area as a result.
83%

83%

06 Aug 2011 Stevie, England & Wales

There is a need for further toilets/ showers.
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83%

05 Aug 2011 Erika, England & Wales

Hostel was very comfortable, clean and cosy, however i have rated it as fair because it was quite cold until the fire was turned on (which was not for a couple of hours).
83%

83%

03 Aug 2011 Andrea, England & Wales

Lovely open fire. Nice to be able to dry our clothes.

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Hostel Overview

Set in the small scenic village of Helmsdale, halfway between Inverness and John o'Groats. The hostel has excellent facilities and is ideal for cycling, coastal walks, hill walks and birdwatching. Backpackers, birdwatchers and families are welcome.

Hostel bed capacity

Beds per room:
		Total beds
Number of rooms:
2	2	24

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly):

Check in from 3:00PM to 10:00PM Check out at 11:00AM

Opening times (over the year):

17th March 2008 - 25th October 2009

Map & Directions

Street Map and Route Planning

Directions

Bus:	200m: From Inverness and Thurso
Parking:	Free parking next to the hostel
Sea port:	80km: Scrabster
Location:	15km: North East of Brora
Rail:	500m: From Inverness and John O'Groats
Airport:	90km: Inverness 60km: Wick

Attractions & Facilities

Attractions

	Cultural centre nearby		Museums/art galleries nearby
	Historical sites nearby		River/harbour/lake nearby
	Hiking area		Main attractions nearby
	Swimming pool at or near hostel		Nightlife nearby
	Botanical gardens nearby		Forested/wooded area
	Horseriding at or near hostel		Restaurants nearby
	Shopping centre/market nearby		Hostel with a difference
	Leisure facilities nearby		Beach at or near hostel
	Winter sports		Mountainous/hilly area
	Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Helmsdale

Facilities

	Discounts and concessions available		Family rooms available
	Self-catering kitchen		Groups welcome
	Common room(s)		Sheets in price
	Travel/Tour bureau		Laundry facilities
	Internet access		Credit card accepted
	Meals available		Male only
	Female only		Games room
	Individual traveller welcome		Luggage Store
	Non smoking room/area		Basic store available at or near the hostel
	Garden		Green Hostel
	Rates include local tax		Cycle store at Hostel
	BBQ