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Black Isle Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel within walking distance of Inverness Castle

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Private kitchen
Living area
In the heart of Inverness City Centre, Black Isle Hostel offers a welcoming atmosphere. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and take advantage of luggage storage while exploring nearby Inverness Castle.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Lockers available

Room options

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Lobby sitting area

Inverness Youth Hostel

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 146 reviews
The price is CA $197
CA $236 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 18 - Jun 19
Inverness Youth Hostel
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About the area

Map
47-49 Academy Street, Inverness, Scotland, IV1 1LP

What's nearby

  • Victorian Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Inverness Museum and Art Gallery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Inverness Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Eden Court Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 18 min drive
  • Inverness Station - 5 min walk
  • Conon Bridge Station - 16 min drive
  • Beauly Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scotch & Rye - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hootananny - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Isle Bar & Rooms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The King's Highway - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe de Paulo - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Black Isle Hostel

Black Isle Hostel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Inverness Castle.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Black Isle Bar and Rooms]
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Lockers available

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (surcharge)

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Safes in guestrooms can be used for an extra charge

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Black Isle Hostel Inverness
Black Isle Inverness
Black Isle Hostel Inverness
Black Isle Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Black Isle Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Inverness

Frequently asked questions

Does Black Isle Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Black Isle Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Black Isle Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Black Isle Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Black Isle Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Black Isle Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What's the area around Black Isle Hostel like?

Black Isle Hostel is a short 5-minute walk from Inverness Station and 9 minutes' walk from Inverness Castle.

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Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

6/10 Good

Check in process & customer service all excellent. Toilet & showers giod & ckean. Main issue is the room was like a sauna - did not sleep!
Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

2nd time i stay and rhe same like first time, other guests who stayed are very noisy on the corridors, also when they come inside the room or leaving, all of them totally careless. In yhe kitchen even there are signs , they don't follow, left light on, dirty crockery, as well inside the living room and inside the bathrooms. The last time i came Saturda31/05/25, i called in advanced i will check-in 10 pm, nobody at the reception, so i need to call the emergency number to go out to collect my key fob from nearby pub
Tommy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Simon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Simon, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Aaditya, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Fine for one night and only one night

Didn’t expect much for the price beyond a place to sleep/eat/shower for a couple nights. The day I got there, 3 of the 4 toilets in the female restroom were clogged beyond use and the other had no toilet paper. This was early afternoon when staff were first alerted. The next day, all 4 toilets were completely clogged and could not be used at all. Staff were again informed of this. I had to leave early the next morning and they were still clogged. You literally could not use the toilets. The bed itself was fine, as well as the room. The common areas were not the cleanest, and the entire place could do with a good clean. Would not recommend for more than a single night.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mikaela, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Old school property but good value for money, showers and bathrooms can be nicer with more lighting and soaps/ shampoo
UJJAWAL, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Basic hostel accommodation. Close location for buses and trains. Check in is simple as long as it’s during business hours.
Graham, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Vomit on the hall carpet. Dirty bathroom. Destroyed toilet seat. Its filthy clients poor behaviour
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Safe and location is perfect
Melonie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good spot to enjoy Inverness

Great location & stress-free vibe. Some loo seats a bit loose but perfect clean.
Phill, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

DAVID, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A very comfortable stay and value for money. Staff always willing to help.
DAVID, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

The shower can be improve, the toilets can be clear more regularly clogged toilet and sink is not good
Joanna, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ant Inverness 24

Anthony, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hostel in Inverness

This was a fantastic hostel for a quick trip to Inverness. It's right next to the train and bus station and a quick walk to any major things to do/see around the city. Staff are friendly, facilities are very clean and secure. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an affordable place to stay!
Aurora, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

First experience of hostel and really enjoyed
Parth, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

N/C
Xiaoyan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Xiaoyan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

I wouldn’t recommend staying here.

I’m not sure how this place ever got an 8/10! Only 1 of the 4 toilets in the women’s rest room worked and you had to flush it 3-4 times. At least 2 of the bathroom sinks clogged (slow drain). The showers had no where to put your items while showering, no seats or shelves in the bathroom. All of the doors in the entire place were super heavy and shut very fast, so you could hear doors slamming late at night. The bins under the bed only worked if no one was laying on the bottom bunk. You couldn’t pull out your bin. The mattresses were very hard and uncomfortable. I do not recommend this place until they make some upgrades. It was cheap, so you get what you pay for.
Cindy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Simon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The hostel was in a great location and the price was great, however it took me by surprise that the 6 bed rooms were coed with both sexes. I did not like that fact, nor all the stairs that had to be climbed. Not the best option for older travelers.
Kevin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Camila, 1-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

8/10 Very good

I really enjoyed it and was pretty clean, however the showers were dark and the toilets didn't flush properly.
Lara, 3-night trip
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