Inverness Tourist Hostel

The Inverness Tourist Hostel is a comfortable hostel. The hostel has a very good location and great facilities.

The Location

The hostel's large, yellow signs are immediately noticeable on one side of the outdoor bus station. Any passengers arriving on Megabus, National Express, or Scottish Citylink will be arriving here as it is the main and only stop in Inverness. From the train station, fallow the signs to the bus station. The hostel is approximately only three blocks away from the train platforms. A public parking garage is located next door, and there are several lots around. These do all inflict hourly or daily charges. Bicycles may be allowed in the hostel or parked under the nearby parking garage overhang. You will not have a scenic view from the hostel, as in some of the other Inverness hostels, but it is much more practical for catching transportation. Nearby there is the city center which includes a shopping mall with a large Morrisons grocery store.

Rooms and Bathrooms

The dorms are moderately sized -- around eight to ten beds, although smaller rooms are also available. The rooms are very clean and functional. The beds are comfortable bunks. Each room has a door that must be locked again when you exit. There are no lockers in the hostel rooms, or anywhere in the hostel, but luggage may be locked in the office. The bathrooms and showers are spacious and clean. There is some mildew growing in the shower rooms, but that seems to be a product of the damp climate in northern Scotland.

Common Spaces

There is a large kitchen for guests' use. The kitchen has plenty of fridge and storage space, two ovens, two stoves, two sinks, and two tables where you can eat. In the other common room there are numerous black leather couches and a large flat panel TV. Also there is a computer with high speed internet (for a charge), and a small library of books and guides. Near the main entrance there is tourist information galore. The hostel is friendly but not wild at all. There is, however, one of Inverness's most popular clubs located below the hostel. The music can be heard on some nights and does keep some guests from sleeping very well. Smoking is not permitted in the hostel.

Summary

Inverness Tourist Hostel is a decent place. The location is convenient and there are basic, clean rooms as well as plenty of common space. This hostel is best for people who want to stop through on a short stay.

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October 2007