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Situated in Helmsdale and with Dunrobin Castle reachable within 26 km, Helmsdale Lodge Hostel - all rooms en-suite features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Located around 44 km from Carnegie Club Skibo Castle, the hostel is also 45 km away from Royal Dornoch Golf Club. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests.

Marie was welcoming and nothing appeared to be too much trouble.

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9.5
Exceptional
107 reviews
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SEK 584
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Helmsdale

  • Avg. price/night: SEK 1,196.09
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 107 reviews
    We loved everything about this place. Rooms were spacious with huge en-suite modern bathroom. Beds and bedding are lovely. Cooking facilities and lounge are excellent. Tea coffee and toast were available. Location is on the NC 500 and there are shops and pubs in the village. The price is very reasonable for the quality of the hostel
    Tracey
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: SEK 1,943.65
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 272 reviews
    Very clean room as was any of the other areas we used. Very friendly staff. Very tasty breakfast Great location Nice bar
    ALASTAIR
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: SEK 1,196.09
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 107 reviews
    Great location. Great facilities and spotlessly clean
    Jonathan
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 239 reviews
    Great location, host and tidy room
    Nissanka Ramesh Thilanka
    Solo traveller
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 85 reviews
    Lovely large property, everything you needed for your stay. Great location for exploring. Host answered messages quickly.
    Karen
    Group
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 21 reviews
    Comfortable beds, comfortable seating, well equipped kitchen, enclosed garden, dog friendly. Excellent large capacity fridge and freezer. Fresh decor. Beautiful bathroom. Off road parking. Key safe gives easy and secure access. Quick response to phone call. Pleasant host. Able to watch Netflix. Fantastic location, we saw some exceptional wildlife during our short stay. Peaceful and quiet.
    Donald
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 102 reviews
    Great location for exploring the north east
    Peter
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: SEK 1,495.11
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 194 reviews
    Fine for an overnight. Parking just outside, pretty cheap. Everything worked ok. It's pretty budget, but a budget place. Breakfast was very good.
    Luke
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: SEK 1,196.09
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 107 reviews
    Mary was a lovely host, the rooms exceeded out expectations for a youth hostel and the town is just lovely
    Angela Joan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: SEK 1,196.09
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 107 reviews
    Marie was amazing! She was so attentive and helpful, she definitely goes the extra mile for the guests. You can tell she really enjoys meeting new people. I would recommend this hostel to other travellers.
    Kerry
    Family with young children