Stafford street, Helmsdale, KW8 6JR, United Kingdom
#1 of 13 hotels in Helmsdale
Guests' ChoiceBased on 80 hostel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 April 2024
Andy
United KingdomNothing.
The cooking facilities and friendly staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Jonathan
United KingdomNothing
Great location. Great facilities and spotlessly clean
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Claire
United KingdomFantastic hosts good location for the village
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Babette
United KingdomThere was nothing that we didn’t like!
Everything was absolutely perfect. We travelled with my parents and this was their first hostel experience…..we couldn’t have wished for better for them. We’ve stayed at a few hostels and this was by far one of the best!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Anthony
United KingdomStaff was brilliant
Immaculate and friendly
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Nicola
United KingdomReally friendly and helpful host, very clean room and facilities, great location
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 10 September 2023
Iain
United Kingdomnot a problem with anything
The place was really ambient Marie,our hostess,was so helpful,beyond belief
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Iwona_sz
Polandeverything was perfect
A unique place, perfect and very clean rooms with nice big bathroom, the common area is super arranged and the host is very kind and committed, I can recommend
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Alison
United KingdomMarie is a wonderful host at Helmsdale Lodge. The kitchen/lounge is a clean, comfortable space. The bedrooms are all ensuite. Helmsdale itself was a great wee town. The arts centre Timespan is really vibrant with good cafe. Harbour and walks really interesting.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 25 July 2023
John
United StatesBike storage on site! Beautifully renovated interior—great kitchen and lounge. Tall ceilings create a wonderful sense of spaciousness
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Lisa
United KingdomOwner was very friendly, beds comfortable, and a nice area to sit in. Had a secure bike shed.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 June 2023
Ryan
United KingdomGreat Location, lovely host, very comfortable room at a great price
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 11 June 2023
Katie
United Kingdomeverything, great host and welcome. nice en-suite rooms and nice kitchen area.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 4 June 2023
Philip
United KingdomN/A
Very welcoming on arrival and very friendly. The room was a good size and spotlessly clean. Very good value for money. Would stay again!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 3 June 2023
Shelley
AustraliaParking was on road
Nuce bug room Big bathroom with plenty of space for our things Common kitchen ,dining & lounge was well appointed - great for cooking or making cup of tea Nice to sit & chat with other travellers
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 29 May 2023
Nigel
United Kingdomexcellent room and very friendly staff
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 25 May 2023
Michelle
United KingdomNothing bad to say at all. 😀
The most amazing hostel. Very clean and comfortable. Has everything you could possibly need for your stay. Perfect seatinh area with sofas and table and chairs to eat. We brought tea and milk with us but you really don't have to. Essentials like tea, coffee, sugar and milk supplied. Washing up liquid, kitchen towels and tea towels etc. All cooking utensils and plates, cutlery and glasses available and plenty of space to cook and prepare food if you're cooking. Thought of everything, little boxes to put your food items and labels to write your name. They have a coat drying room for when it rains and a seperate shoe rack in the porch for muddy boats and cycling shoes. A log fire you can use with everything provided and books and games. The rooms were very clean and very comfortable. Space to put clothes away and towels provided. Babs was an amazing host and was incredibly helpful, she helped carry out suitcases in. We will definitely be staying again if we venture back to this area. Couldn't praise this hostel enough.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 1 May 2023
Elizabeth
United KingdomMaria, the owner, was so helpful and welcoming. The room and en-suite were very clean and well kept.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 28 April 2023
Mark
United Kingdomamazing location and value
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2022
Fiona
United KingdomThe weather
Marie was lovely. Great hostess !
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 19 September 2022
Angela
South AfricaMary was a lovely host, the rooms exceeded out expectations for a youth hostel and the town is just lovely
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 17 August 2022
Marguerite
United KingdomCould have been a bit cheaper. I was a bit confused that on Scottish Hostel website no vacancies but when looking online there was a vacancy and so was more expensive I think than if I had booked with SHA.
Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 4 August 2022
Alexander
United KingdomNothing at all
Tea was perfect for my breakfast
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 1 August 2022
Mairi
United KingdomNothing
To find a dog friendly en suite room at such a good price was great. The cooking facilities in the shared kitchen are great. The atmosphere is very relaxed and friendly. Marie took time to chat to everyone in the evening which was lovely.
Stayed in July 2022
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