About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: 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 36 mi from Wick John O’Groats Airport, the hostel is near Dunrobin Castle (16 mi), Carnegie Club Skibo Castle (27 mi), and Royal Dornoch Golf Club (28 mi). 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Eileen
United States“Clean and comfortable. Location allowed easy access to restaurants and local businesses. Directly on NC 500” - Debbie
Canada“Irene the owner and Marie the manager were very friendly and welcoming. This hostel is one of the best hostels we have ever stayed at.” 
Anne
United Kingdom“Very modern, comfortable and a lovely shared space for eating meals and relaxing.”- John United States“Bike storage on site! Beautifully renovated interior—great kitchen and lounge. Tall ceilings create a wonderful sense of spaciousness”
- 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”
Area info
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
