Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel
About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: Cairngorm Lodge Youth Hostel in Aviemore offers family rooms with carpeted floors and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a seating area and a shower. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a restaurant serving local cuisine in a family-friendly ambience. The on-site bar provides a relaxing space. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Amenities and Activities: The hostel features a garden, terrace, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Additional facilities include a lounge, games room, and bicycle parking. Activities such as skiing, hiking, and cycling are popular. Location and Attractions: Located 69 km from Inverness Airport, the hostel is near attractions like Boat of Garten Golf Club (18 km) and Landmark Forest Adventure Park (22 km). Guests can enjoy kayaking or canoeing in the surrounding area.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Cath
United Kingdom
“Awesome location! Clean, comfortable, fab showers, drying room fantastic facility!” - Amruth
United Kingdom
“The location is excellent, just 2 mins walk to Loch Morlich. The staff especially Milo was great. The kitchen is well equipped with all utensils and stuff, just loved the stay here.” - Lucia
United Kingdom
“The hostel is in the perfect location for what I needed. The rooms are spacious, clean and warm. The bathrooms seemed newly redone, are clean and the showers are excellent. It has good facilities (kitchen, drying room, washing machines...). The...” - Svenja
Germany
“Great location, large rooms, comfortable beds, nice and well equipped common areas. Nothing to ask for.” - Valeria
United Kingdom
“Great location, lots of space to hangout, equipped kitchen, very clean and organised , lovely bathrooms, kind stuff, nice food/ drink options and fair prices, everything you can ask for in a hostel.” - Jens
Denmark
“Clean and tidy place with new, nice toilet and bath facilities.” - Elise
United Kingdom
“Loved this hostel - it's quiet, the rooms are very comfortable, the kitchen and dining area are spacious enough. The location is the best part, right next to the bus stop, and moments away from hiking trails.” - Jaya
India
“Great location, lovely staff who take care of your smallest of needs with a smile on their face” - Lisa
United Kingdom
“The view and location is amazing! Bus stop right outside, which is so handy. The staff were all super lovely and helpful. The self-catering kitchen is well equipped and dinning area was big, actually all the common areas and rooms were good sizes,...” - Lucy
United Kingdom
“Staff were fantastic! Gabriella and the chef in the kitchen were amazing at sorting a hearty dinner for us. Reception was super friendly too. Having bike storage is easy and useful.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineLocal
- AmbianceFamily friendly
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.







The fine print
Full payment for all bookings will be charged at the time of booking. All major credit & debit cards are accepted excluding American Express.
All bookings will include a temporary membership fee per person per night. (Full, existing members of Hostelling Scotland and HI using these channels are not entitled to a membership refund).
Individual reservations (Up to 9 persons) - can cancel free of charge until 3 days before the arrival date. If cancelled within the 3 days before the arrival 100 percent of the total price will be charged.
Groups reservations (more than 9 persons) - different policies and additional supplements will apply. More than 8 weeks (57 days or more) 20% of total cost. 8 – 4 weeks (56- 29 days) 55% of total cost. 4 – 0 weeks (28 - 0 day) 100% of total cost.
No stag or hen parties are permitted at any youth hostel.
Should guests be entitled to a refund or part refund please note that these are processed by Hostelling Scotland National Office, Stirling. It may take 7 to 10 working days from the date of cancellation request for the refund to be processed back onto the original card used.
From the age of 12 to 15 years, young people must be accompanied by a parent or guardian of the same gender when booking a bed within shared accommodation. Parties with children under 12 years will only be accommodated in private rooms, where available.
Hostelling Scotland advise that additional notice be given to the destination youth hostel when travelling with children, to ensure that suitable accommodation is available. There is no capacity for extra beds or cots.
Check-in from 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM and Check-out from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM (all year round.) The reception is closed between 10:00 AM until 05:00 PM each day. Later arrival and access outside opening hours is by pre-arrangement only.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.