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About this property
Beachfront Location: Loch Ness Lochside Hostel in Inverness offers a private beach area, beachfront, sun terrace, and a garden. Guests can relax on the beach or enjoy the sun terrace while taking in stunning views of the surrounding lakes. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features private and shared bathrooms with showers, hairdryers, and free WiFi. Each room includes a private bathroom, ensuring a comfortable stay for all visitors. Leisure Facilities: Guests can enjoy the bar, lounge, games room, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include bicycle parking, luggage storage, and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Located 54 km from Inverness Airport, the hostel is close to Urquhart Castle (11 km), Inverness Railway Station (40 km), and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery (39 km). Hiking enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby trails.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Leisa
Australia
“The hostel location, on the shores of Loch Ness, is nothing short of spectacular. My room had a view of the lake. The kitchen is clean and spacious. Free tea and coffee on hand too! The rooms were cosy and clean. Staff were friendly and the vibe...” - Madi
Australia
“The beds were comfortable and the staff were friendly and enthusiastic, making for a welcoming atmosphere. The location on the Loch is fantastic, with a private pebble beach (shared with a kayaking company trailer - reasonable hire prices as well)...” - Ameen
United Kingdom
“Absolutely breathtaking location and and the view makes you feel like you're on cruise trip . The staff are so helpful and friendly and active I had so much fun and I'm definitely going back” - Emilie
France
“The hostel was really nice, good energy, people talking, playing and eating together ! The rooms were really nice and clean too !” - Jasmine
United Kingdom
“It was a lovely place staff were friendly, there was lots of other young people who were social. We also enjoyed the scenic views, access to the Loch Ness and the evening activities.” - Jonas
Austria
“The vibe was amazing, its so perfect for young people with great activities during the day and in the evening. Jumping into Loch Ness at midnight was such a great experience. Definitely would wanna stay there again in the Future.” - Erwin
South Africa
“i was really happy with the location. free parking, and Nessie is always just alongside the window to make sure you are enjoying your stay. common room had a really living vibe with a properly sized self help kitchen” - Anne
Germany
“The location is great and staff was lovely. Rob helped us out and made our experience as smoothly as possible. You can jump straight into the lake from their backyard which was amazing :)” - Arsil
Australia
“Amazing Location right on the side of the Loch. Amazing staff. Good value for money.” - Amelia
United Kingdom
“What a spectacular location right on the loch. Lovely team of people working there. The hostel was clean, the kitchen tidy and the living room cosy.”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.






The fine print
When booking for 5 persons or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
This accommodation does not accept group bookings of 8 or more people.
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 Loch Ness Lochside Hostel - Over 16s Only 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.