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Helmsdale Lodge Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Helmsdale with free parking

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Helmsdale Lodge Hostel combines country charm with practical comforts. Guests start their day with a workout in the gym before relaxing in the garden or browsing the library collection. The hostel provides in-room WiFi and convenient luggage storage for a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Quadruple Room (Family Room) | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room (Family Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Private bathroom
Smart speaker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Quadruple Room (2 Sets of Adult Bunk Beds) | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room (2 Sets of Adult Bunk Beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Private bathroom
Smart speaker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (Male Share)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Smart speaker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (Female Share)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Smart speaker
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

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1 stafford street, Helmsdale, Scotland, KW8 6JR

What's nearby

  • Timespan Heritage Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Emigrants Monument - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Clynelish Distillery - 22 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • Brora Beach - 23 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • Dunrobin Castle - 32 min drive - 21.2 miles

Getting around

  • Helmsdale Station - 8 min walk
  • Wick (WIC) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Mirage - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bannockburn Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Thyme and Plaice - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪'Simply The Best' Chip Shop, Helmsdale - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Belgrave Arms - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Helmsdale Lodge Hostel

Property highlights
A garden, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Helmsdale Lodge Hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a bicycle cleaning area, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Helmsdale Lodge Hostel include perks such as smart speakers, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Guidebooks, local maps, and sound-insulated walls
  • Kitchens, smart speakers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart speaker

Food and drink

  • Kitchen

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Helmsdale Hostel
Helmsdale Hostel Helmsdale
Helmsdale Lodge Hostel Helmsdale
Helmsdale Lodge Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Helmsdale Lodge Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Helmsdale

Frequently asked questions

Is Helmsdale Lodge Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Helmsdale Lodge Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Helmsdale Lodge Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Helmsdale Lodge Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Helmsdale Lodge Hostel located?

Situated in Helmsdale, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Timespan Heritage Centre and Emigrants Monument. Badbea Historical Village Car Park and Brora Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km). Helmsdale Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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