Loch Ness Backpackers Lodge
  • ★★★
  • Hostel
  • Drumnadrochit
  • 8.3/10

Loch Ness Backpackers Lodge

Featuring free WiFi, a barbecue and a terrace, the hostel offers pet-friendly accommodation in Drumnadrochit, 2 km from Urquhart Castle and 22 km from Inverness. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar, specialised in Scottish beers. You will find a shared kitchen at the property. Aviemore is 42 km from Loch Ness Backpackers Lodge, while Nairn is 46 km away. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 35 km from the property. Free private parking is available on site.

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)
  • Free private parking available on-site
Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Address

Coiltie Farmhouse Lewiston, Drumnadrochit, IV63 6UJ, United Kingdom, Drumnadrochit, United Kingdom

Facilities

Free parking Free WiFi Non-smoking rooms Family rooms Tea/coffee maker in all rooms Bar

Reviews

Jack 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Very clean and quite..left alone with no problems at all

Felix 10/10
Germany 🇩🇪

Pros: We stayed here for one night in a double room, and it was absolutely sufficient for us. The fact that the bathrooms and showers are outside didn’t bother us at all. The bar has everything you need, and you also get a small breakfast. We would definitely come back.

Helen 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Great hostel for the Great Glen Way

Pros: Great hostel in a wonderful location. We stayed in the private double room and it was perfect for one night. New shower and comfortable bed. Staff very friendly and free teas and coffee in the kitchen. Great stopover on the Great Glen Way.

Cons: The room was quite basic for the price but that seems to be the way these days! Everything is expensive. The hostel was quite quiet and didn’t have a lot of atmosphere but may have been because we stayed right at the end of September. It might be a bit more sociable over summer :)

Maciej 9/10
Poland 🇵🇱

An experience uniquely tailored for backpack travellers :)

Pros: We really enjoyed our stay here! The personel was lovely, the kitchen was very well-equipped, the common room was super-cozy, and the box of board games in the dining area was a great touch! It's a place historically tied with taking care of backpack travellers, so if you're one - definitely come and stay here! You won't regret it :)

Cons: The view from our window consisted of a litteral white wall and there was a weird passage to the attic (kinda creepy). Other than that, the place was great :)

Stephen 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Great facilities and friendly staff. Great quiet location but still close to amenities

Thomas 9/10
Italy 🇮🇹

Pros: Room was comfortable with a large shower Good locationif you want to see the Urquhart castle Shared kitchen has everything you need for your meals

Jackie 10/10
Canada 🇨🇦

Very comfortable and great value for money

Pros: Our visit started with a warm welcome from the charming Jonas, who checked us in and gave us a tour. The common areas, kitchen, dining room and sitting room were spacious and clean, and our bedroom had everything we needed. An effective heater warmed it up quickly. Nice fluffy towels. Shared bathrooms and showers were clean and readily available.Lots of free parking and a quiet semi rural setting walking distance to groceries and pub.

Cons: Nothing really except perhaps a couple more hooks for clothing etc.

Chris 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

One night in Backpacker's Lodge

Pros: Lovely location and excellent kitchen, lounge and dining areas. The bed was clean and comfortable and it's ideal for a stopover. Price wise it can't be beaten and was worth every penny. I would use this place again.

Cons: Not too sure what to make of the communal shower and toilet arrangements! The shower cubicles themselves are too small to change in and keep your clothing dry whilst showering. Your options are to change in the toilet cubicle or make your way between your room and the shower dressed only in your towel.

Niccola 10/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Friendly and welcoming hostel, great value for money

Pros: Great location, super friendly and helpful staff Welcoming and comfortable, everything you need in the kitchen and plenty of space to socialise with fellow travellers

Cons: Mattress was slightly uncomfortable but it was the end of the season

Andrewtolly 10/10
Australia 🇦🇺

A cute little hostel with top tier service

Pros: Super friendly staff. Really comfortable vibe. Allowed us to leave our bags with them after checking out whilst we went on the Highland Coo Cows tour (highly recommended).

Cons: No complaints

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