About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: Helmsdale Lodge Hostel in Helmsdale offers family rooms with private bathrooms, walk-in showers, and soundproofing. Each room includes a wardrobe and carpeted floors for added comfort. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a garden, free WiFi, lounge, shared kitchen, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include bicycle parking, free parking, and full-day security. Local Attractions: Located 58 km from Wick John O’Groats Airport, the hostel is near Dunrobin Castle (26 km), Carnegie Club Skibo Castle (44 km), and Royal Dornoch Golf Club (45 km). Cycling enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its kitchen, communal lounge/TV room, and room cleanliness, the hostel ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Julie
Australia
“Maree meets you and gives you all the information you need for an enjoyable stay. Her friendliness is warming. The lodge is soooo clean, and very comfortable. We had a quad room with private bathroom for our family. The kitchen is well equipped...” - Sara
United Kingdom
“Very well provisioned, roomy, clean and very friendly welcome from Marie.” - Karolina
Poland
“Marie is a very lovely host. Room super clean, great kitchen and common area :)” - Paul
United Kingdom
“Seems to be a recently renovated hostel. All the quirks of a hostel but with the luxuries of a hotel. Host was very friendly” - Edytaly
Switzerland
“It's such a wonderful place to stay. I enjoyed my time at Helmsdale Lodge Hostel very much. The accommodation is spotless clean and well-maintained. It has a welcoming atmosphere, and Maria is a very kind host. Feels more like visiting an old...” - Miloslava
United Kingdom
“Stylish and extremely clean accommodation. Very convenient location near the bus station. People managing the property are very nice and helpful. Highly recommended” - Jill-rhianna
United Kingdom
“Friendly welcome; clean, fresh room with spotless ensuite; big shared lounge with decent WiFi (and a log burner for cold nights - not needed in August though!); well equipped kitchen area. Handy for the village centre - Spar; chip shop; pub...” - Helen
United Kingdom
“Clean tidy everything provided that could be needed.” - Loraine
United Kingdom
“A clean and comfortable room The hostel had great cooking facilities We received a friendly welcome” - Janet
United Kingdom
“Welcoming host. spotless throughout, v near bus stop. It looked as if just had refurb. Well maintained. Plenty of equipment and space in kitchen. Nice to have teabags milk etc. Nice area for communal relaxing”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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
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.
Please inform Helmsdale Lodge Hostel - all rooms en-suite in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.