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The Lochside Hostel

1.5 star property

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 beds) | View from room
In-room safe, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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The Lochside Hostel, Altsigh, Inverness, Scotland, IV63 7YD
  • Urquhart Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • The Falls of Foyers
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Inverness (INV)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, bed sheets

3 Bed Private Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin 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)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, bed sheets

6 Bed Private Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

About this property

The Lochside Hostel

Inverness hostel with free self parking
Laundry facilities, a convenience store, and a garden are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, barbecue grills, a picnic area, and a front-desk safe are onsite. Housekeeping is not available.
The Lochside Hostel offers 31 accommodations with safes and shared/communal kitchens. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.
The Lochside Hostel features a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Inverness hostel also offers a picnic area, laundry facilities, and a convenience store. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Lochside Hostel is a smoke-free property.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.

Languages

English

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

  • Smoke-free property

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

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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very fun place to stay. Staff was friendly and helpful, and the location is beautiful. Excellent hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant
Fantastic, very friendly and pleasant people
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Frederic, Anjou

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très bel auberge de jeunesse. Avec un très bon accueil. Dans un emplacement paradisiaque. Tous les services nécessaire sont disponible à l’auberge de jeunesse.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Een geweldige plek waar je snel thuis voelt op een geweldige locatie iedereen is vriendelijk en behulpzaam
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gitte snabe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Skønt sted med en dejlig atmosfære . Pænt og rent . Et sted som kun kan anbefales .
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stylianos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short trip
Very nice location, friendly atmosphere and staff! They gave me tips on what activities I can do and which bus to take and which time. Iconic living room next to the lake which in the morning is becoming your breakfast area! Awesome :-)
Stayed 1 night in May 2019