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The Lochside Hostel
1.5 star property

Hostel in Inverness with free parking

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The Lochside Hostel

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Exterior
In-room safe, bed sheets
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Shower, hair dryer

Overview of The Lochside Hostel

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
The Lochside Hostel, Altsigh, Inverness, Scotland, IV63 7YD
  • Popular LocationUrquhart Castle9 min drive
  • Popular LocationLoch Ness Centre & Exhibition12 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Falls of Foyers29 min drive
  • AirportInverness (INV)56 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds)

In-room safe, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds)

Highlights

Fridge
Hairdryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Fridge
Hairdryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for 3 Bed Private Room with Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, bed sheets

3 Bed Private Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Fridge
Hairdryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 beds)

In-room safe, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 beds)

Highlights

Fridge
Hairdryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for 4 Bed Private Room with Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Fridge
Hairdryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 beds)

In-room safe, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 beds)

Highlights

Fridge
Hairdryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 beds)

In-room safe, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 beds)

Highlights

Fridge
Hairdryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Fridge
Hairdryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for 6 Bed Private Room with Shared Bathroom

In-room safe, bed sheets

6 Bed Private Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Fridge
Hairdryer
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Inverness

The Lochside Hostel is located in Inverness. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Allt na Criche and Loch Liath, while Clansman Centre and Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition Centre are cultural highlights.
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What's nearby

  • Clog and Craft Shop - 4 min drive
  • Urquhart Castle - 9 min drive
  • Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition - 12 min drive
  • The Falls of Foyers - 29 min drive
  • Brian Clarkson Gallery - 29 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Whitebridge Hotel, Whitebridge, Scotland - 24 min drive
  • Glen Rowan Cafe - 4 min drive
  • Camerons Tea Room - 28 min drive
  • Glenmoriston Arms Hotel - 4 min drive
  • The Brasserie - 7 min drive

About this property

The Lochside Hostel

Property highlights
You can look forward to a corner/local shop, a terrace and a garden at The Lochside Hostel. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), barbecues and luggage storage
  • A front desk safe, a billiards/pool table and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at The Lochside Hostel offer amenities, such as safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hairdryers
  • Communal kitchens, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7 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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Food and drink

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

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 2 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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

Is The Lochside Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Lochside Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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