47 Academy Street, Inverness, IV1 1LP, United Kingdom
#21 of 50 hotels in Inverness
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1289 hostel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.4
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
7.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 8 October 2023
Hayley
AustraliaGreat location Very spacious rooms and bathrooms which is a huge plus in a hostel.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
David
GermanyThe kitchen was a bit untidy and would benefit from a bit of painting and better organization.
Clean showers, bathroom, comfy living room.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Chanicha
ThailandThe location is the best, close to everything I would have wanted during my stay. The staff are all friendly and helpful. The facilities are good. Even though the kitchen is relatively small, cooking is possible (I enjoyed pizzas and drinks at the Black Isle Bar very much; no need to cook at all).
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Fiona
United KingdomThe staircase leading up to reception looks dirty, not great first impression. The kitchen is tiny, not adequate for the amount of guests
Rooms were comfortable and large social area was nice. Plenty of showers with hot water. Location is perfect
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
David
United KingdomLocation nice atmosphere especially when 6 beds in my room
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Julio
United KingdomThe pillows could be a bit better. There should be a suggestion, upon booking, to bring our own padlocks (which can be rented pretty cheap at the hotel)
Everything apart from the pillows
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
James
United KingdomBed was a little hard
Location was excellent. Very close to rail station.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 1 October 2023
Hedwig
NetherlandsNot a very social vibe
My second time staying here. The hostel is clean, the beds are comfortable and there's a big locker underneath the beds (bring your own lock), every ned has a powersocket and light as well. There's a kitchen and nice common area.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 1 October 2023
Martin
AustraliaThere was nothing to complain about.
Staff were very helpful. The dorm rooms were clean and there were good security lockers for you possessions.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 30 September 2023
Angela
United StatesNo TV in lounge, key access to get into everything.
Great location, clean and comfortable. Had luggage storage
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Megan
United StatesHaving some areas in the bathroom to set your clothes and toiletries to keep them off the floor would be helpful. there were a couple of hooks on a post in the middle of the room but that was about it.
The location is perfect, close to the bus/train station and the two main streets. Each bed having its own little light, outlet and shelf was handy. Being able to drop my luggage off early was helpful and having access to the kitchen was also very nice. Lounge room was a nice option if needing a place to hang out when others in the room were still sleeping to avoid disrupting them.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
David
United KingdomAll good
The whole process worked exactly as described on website and location was excellent and showers/wash basins/toilets plentiful and super-clean. Respectfully quiet and slept really well. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Sophie
AustriaYou have to walk quite some stairs to get to the reception and rooms. Bathroom could be cleaner. Most of the sinks were clogged during my stay. The kitchen is really small and I didn't really see any staff during my stay...
it's a good place if you want to explore the Highlands or just relax for a couple of days. The rooms are comfy and it's only a 2-4min walk to the bus station.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Paul
United KingdomNothing
Clean rooms and big shower area in centre of Inverness
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Almog
IsraelThe common baths and toilets weren't as clean and felt filthy.
The location of the hostel.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Meg
AustraliaDon't think there were charging ports on top bunks, would benefit from curtains
Good location, clean, great showers, good WiFi
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Jiří
Czech RepublicThe bunk bed I was sleeping on was extremly squeaky, the shared spaces such as the dining room and the kitchen weren't very clean, same applies to the bathrooms.
The rooms are big, each bed has its own lamp and sockets. Both the building and the rooms are accessed by a security card. The location is also really good, it is right in the city center and very close to the bus station.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 September 2023
Aidan
AustraliaThe kitchen was tiny, so dinner time was a bit crazy! Also, it is a quiet hostel, probably not the best atmosphere if you are trying to make friends or want arranged activities.
This hostel has a good location, and good facilities. The bathrooms are clean and big, and the rooms are not cramped and feel clean. Nice cosy common area. Peaceful hostel.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Tibor
Australiathe kitchen was on the small side but still worked well with no dramas
spacious rooms comfortable beds great toilets and showers nicely located to all transport restaurants and bars
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Christopher
BulgariaClean and well organised
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Joachim
GermanyKitchen is rather small and can pretty much be used by one group at a time only. No great problem as you’re in the middle of Inverness and there‘s takeout and dining options all around, but it‘s something to be aware of. Men‘s toilets lacked urinals.
Spacious and clean sanitary facilities, drying room. Check-in, towel rental and luggage storage worked without problems. Great location close to the train station and right in the city centre. There was a power outage at night (not the hostel‘s fault, it was city-wide), and somebody from the emergency helpline was on site quickly, which is reassuring.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Fabrizio
DenmarkThe bathrooms were big but in high seasons a lot of people use the toilets so they require a more intense cleaning by the staff multiple time a day. The hostel is a bit old and very basic overall. The check-in was quite cumbersome as at our arrival nobody was there despite we called the number for contacting the staff. We had to return in the evening to finally being able to check-in. The price for a shared room it was a bit high. I understand it was high season but I come from Denmark where things are generally more expensive than the rest of Europe. But a modern and hipster hostel in Copenhagen (one of the most expensive cities in Europe) do not cost as much as we paid per night.
The hostel is very central and offer all the typical facilities/features of an hostel. The hostel has a brewery/pizzeria connected which was a very nice surprise because it was full of people having a good time. The beers are locally produced and the pizza looked also nice (did not tried). The staff is very helpful.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Clifford
United KingdomThe property was situated in a perfect location as it was easier to find it and get around the area.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Lesley
United KingdomNothing really for the price
Easy to find … comfortable
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Emma
United KingdomThe staff were not very present and lacked some enthusiasm. The hostel was nice but beds and cages for belongings felt slightly oppressive (prison like). Still worth the money but personally I would not stay again.
Very convenient location. Fairly priced. Practical and fit for what visitors desire. Clean and well managed.
Stayed in September 2023
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