Aviemore Auberges de Jeunesse

"It's hard to believe a hostel could be four-star but there you have it -- Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel is, and when you come, you'll see why. It's one of those places you book and end up extending your stay, particularly if the weather is good in this fabulous region. The Location This old Scottish shooting lodge is located right across from Loch Morlich and there's a large beach that's great for chilling out or engaging in various water sports. It's in the Cairngorm National Park, seven miles from Aviemore and two miles from...  more »

"We stayed here for one miserable night in 2005 while walking the Speysdie Way. Although the hostel was clean and had plenty of facilities for cooking, watching TV, it was not cheap at £14 each and the noisiest place we'd ever stayed. The dorm we were in was next to a toilet/shower which had a door that would only shut by shouldering it, leading to constant banging and wall-quaking vibrations all night. The late curfew meant that guests were coming in late and drunk, making an almighty racket, yet there were no signs telling people to be...  more »

"Hostel only just opened, but is the best I have seen. Small rooms, very snug and more like a hotel with shared rooms than a bunkhouse. Brilliant location!!!" … "Aviemore Bunkhouse in the Cairngorms is a good place to stay if you want to explore the area and not spend too much. The Location Aviemore Bunkhouse is located next to the Old Bridge Inn on the road parallel to the centre of Aviemore. It is walking distance to the train station. This place is good for families, groups, and individuals be they walkers, cyclists, or people...  more »