Highlander Hostel

The Location

Highlander Hostel is conveniently located right on High Street, in the pedestrian section of town. It's a short walk from the bus and train station, about ten minutes. Once you've figured out how to get around, Inverness is an easy city to manage. The bus ticket office can give you a map. Directions from the bus station -- walk down Margaret Street to Academy Street and turn left. Take any of the streets linking (Queensgate or Union turning right, the only way possible from Academy) to Church Street and go left again until you hit High Street, go right. The train station is at Union Street, so follow Union up to Church Street as above.

The bars and pubs are generally on side streets, so you don't get too much noise from all the late-night party people that pervade the streets of Inverness. But it still gets its fair share of noisy backpackers and pedestrian street noise. The entrance is well marked and in a slight alley way off the street. You buzz the bell to go in, and upstairs to reception. There are big signs in the windows with the hostel's name.

Rooms and Bathrooms

The staff are nice, the rooms are big, and each dorm is en-suite. They have private and double rooms available in their Highlander B&B, which is nearby. A staff member will drive you there to check in, but it's an easy walk from the end of High Street up Market Brae stairs, therefore also convenient. The whole place is very clean and bright. That's true for the hostel as well as their newly built B&B.

Common Spaces

Everything looks new and modern. There aren't too many people hanging about, but there is a large social room, complete with soda machines and lounges. This room overlooks the main pedestrian street. The kitchen is very well maintained and clean.

Summary

All the sights of Inverness are very nearby and easy to walk to. There's nothing super-special about this hostel, but it's got a good location and is clean and friendly. We recommend it as a convenient and easy place to hang your hat for a night or two while enjoying the beauty of Inverness.

— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
September 2007