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The Lochside Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel in Inverness with free parking

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 2 per person)
Balcony
The Lochside Hostel, near beautiful lochs, offers a grocery store, garden, and WiFi in common areas. Guests can use barbecue grills or play billiards. Visitors consistently praise the hostel's pleasant, welcoming atmosphere.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 beds)

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Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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3 Bed Private Room with Shared Bathroom

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Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 beds)

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Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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4 Bed Private Room with Shared Bathroom

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Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 beds)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 beds)

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Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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6 Bed Private Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

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The Lochside Hostel, Altsigh, Inverness, Scotland, IV63 7YD

What's nearby

  • Clog and Craft Shop - 5 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition - 15 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition Centre - 15 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Urquhart Castle - 15 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • The Falls of Foyers - 36 min drive - 27.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Brasserie - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Waterfall Cafe - ‬29 min drive

About this property

The Lochside Hostel

Hostel near Urquhart Castle
You can look forward to a grocery/convenience store, 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), a billiards/pool table, and barbecue grills
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at The Lochside Hostel have amenities such as safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 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 service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Food and drink

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

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

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:30 AM
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

Children and extra beds

Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 16 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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

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 elevators
Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
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.

What time is check-in at The Lochside Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Lochside Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Lochside Hostel located?

Situated in Inverness, this hostel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Clog and Craft Shop, Highland Institute for Contemporary Art, and Urquhart Castle. Allt na Criche and Nessieland Castle Monster Centre are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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