Hostels and Bunkhouses in the Cairngorms

Craggan Outdoors Bunkhouse and Bothy     near Grantown on Spey

Craggan Outdoors offer great value, light, bright & well equipped accommodation in a 27-bed bunkhouse & 6-bed bothy, both renovated in winter 2008/9. Situated side-by-side in a secluded & picturesque spot at the top of the beautiful Glenbeg Estate, peace & quiet is guaranteed, along with the fantastic views. The properties are located 2-3 miles from both the Dava Way & Speyside Way. Transport to / from the acccommodation can be provided by prior arrangement.

Braemar Lodge Bunkhouse     Braemar

Our great value bunkhouse provides comfortable accommodation for up to 12 people within the grounds of the Braemar Lodge Hotel. The bunkhouse is equipped with two shower rooms, one of which is suitable for wheelchair access. Excellent drying and laundry facilities and a generous fully equipped kitchen for all your self catering needs.

Guests are also welcome to use the hotel's excellent dining facilities. All bed linen and towels are supplied for the duration of your stay.

Abernethy Bunkhouses - Nethy Station     Nethy Bridge

Abernethy Bunkhouses - Nethy Station provides self-catering accommodation for budget groups. Basic, but comfortable, a stay here allows you to enjoy the many activities to be found in the Highlands at a price you can afford. You will not be asked to share either property even if you only book the minimum number.

Slochd Mhor Lodge     Slochd, nr Carrbridge

Slochd Mhor Lodge offers self-catering accomodation for up to 28 people in en-suite rooms, bunk rooms and a room suitable for a wheelchair user.

Slochd Mhor Lodge offers a genuine welcome to groups or individuals in warm and friendly surroundings. There is a fully equipped kitchen with woodburing stove together with a spacious dining area and a large lounge/lecture room also with woodburner. Central heating throughout and hot showers. Other facilities include drying room and washing machine, an on-site cycleshop/workshop, mountain bike hire and, in winter, nordic ski hire and instruction. There is an outside seating and BBQ area, a bikeshed and ample parking. Basic provisions for sale.

Tomintoul Hostel     Tomintoul

A small friendly hostel with great facilities set in the refurbished village school, surrounded by distilleries, walking trails and amazing wildlife.

It's no surprise that Tomintoul is an area famous for the three 'W's: whisky, walking and wildlife. The walking in the local area is superb, with many wonderful low and high level walks on the Glenlivet estate. Tomintoul is also on the Speyside Way, making it a great area for other outdoor activities such as cycling, horse riding and fishing.

Ardenbeg Bunkhouse & Outdoor Centre     Grantown on Spey

Ardenbeg is based in Grantown-On-Spey part of the beautiful cairngorms national park, ideal situation for many activities available in this lovely holiday area during winter and summer

Jenny's Bothy     Corgarf

Situated three quarters of a mile along a rough track, with nearby river, scots pine and open rolling hills the Bothy has an airy and spacious feel with whitewashed stone walls, carpeted floor and simple furnishings. In the main room a futon, single and two bunkbeds create a cosy sitting area around the woodburning stove with space for activities on a rainy day, eating area, and pleasantly tiled work surfaces for food preparation. There is an electric cooker and fridge, upright dryer and pulley for drying clothes. An adjoining smaller family room has a double and single bed with electric heater. There is an excellent hot shower. Please call ahead to check availability.

Lazy Duck Hostel     Nethy Bridge

One of the smallest independent hostels in Scotland, a fresh, colourful, snug mountain hut-style bunkhouse set just beyond the village boundary among old Caledonian pine trees looking to Cairngorm.

We have accommodation and facilities for up to 8 people in two separate sleeping areas. Pristine shower, basin and toilet. Well equipped kitchen and living area. Norweigan Jotul wood burning stove. Music player, CDs, books, games, wireless internet. No TV. Woodshed sauna for the end of the day. Wireless internet and covered garden with bbq.

Braemar Hostel     Braemar

Impressive former shooting lodge in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. An ideal base for exploring Royal Deeside and the mighty Cairngorms.

Great location for skiing and boarding at Glenshee. Good facilities and a warm welcome make this a popular choice. The hostel offers many homely touches, such as big comfy sofas and a pool table in the lounge, picnic benches and barbecue, and probably the best drying room in Scotland!

Strathspey Mountain Hostel     Newtonmore

Strathspey Mountain Hostel is a converted victorian villa with 4 bedrooms in the middle of a traditional highland village.

The Hostel is a member of the Independent Backpackers Hostels Scotland (IBHS) Group.

Fraoch Lodge Hostel     Boat of Garten

Your hosts at Fraoch Lodge are Andy & Rebecca. The house is of a traditional Edwardian design, made of granite. Artifacts from their travels through Asia & Africa adorn the walls as do mountain pictures. Comfortable accommodation is provided in 6 twin rooms. Each bedroom has its own hand basin and there is a 1:4 toilet & shower ratio.

Catering is available at Fraoch Lodge with meal times to suit your group. We cater for all kinds of groups & can tailor our menu to your requirements including for those who may have special dietary needs.

Aviemore Bunkhouse     Aviemore

Aviemore Bunkhouse is the place to stay in Aviemore for friendly, cheap self catering accommodation, by the Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore: gateway to the Cairngorms National Park.

This 'Cairngorms hostel', in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, offers group accommodation and a budget backpackers hostel with en suite and family rooms, for mountaineers, cyclists, walkers, individuals, families and tourists traveling towards Skye, Loch Ness and Orkney.

Glen Feshie    

Glenfeshie Hostel / Bunkhouse is located in the heart of the Cairngom National Park 4 miles upstream of Feshie Bridge on the eastern side of the river. There are only two other houses further along the glen ensuring a peaceful and tranquil location. The hostel lies below the two Munros of Sgor Gaoith and Mullach Clach a' Bhlair and is unusual in that it allows direct access with the footpath leading up to them being only 400 mtrs distant.

Glenfeshie Hostel sleeps 16 in 3 x 4 bed bunk rooms and 1 x 4 single bed room in bunkhouse type accommodation. There is a communal living and cooking area heated by a large wood burning stove. There are separate male and female shower rooms along with a drying room and laundry room.

Craigower Lodge     Newtonmore

A warm welcome and an unforgettable experience await you at Craigower Lodge Outdoor Centre in the Highland village of Newtonmore. The centre is set within the magnificent Cairngorms National Park and is the perfect location for outdoor activities all year round.

64 beds in 12 rooms, 3 Star Hostel rating. Self catering facilities and full meals service available. 2 main lounges, conference room and drying facilities. Bookings on a group or single bed basis.

Newtonmore Hostel     Newtonmore

Newtonmore,' in the Cairngorms National Park and the Highlands of Scotland, is the perfect base for outdoor activities, relaxing or touring.

Situated at the rear of Craigellachie House, our purpose built hostel has 3 bedrooms and sleeps a maximum of 10 (2 rooms of 4 and 1 room of 2.) However, any of the three rooms can be booked as a private room for two (or more) There are 3 showers, 3 toilets, a drying room, lots of hot water, a fully equipped kitchen, electric central heating and a lounge/dining area with a wood burning stove.

Aviemore Hostel     Aviemore

Superb facilities at this top quality hostel at the gateway of the Cairngorms National Park. Great hostel in summer or winter for outdoor activities, including snowsports, watersports and mountain biking.

With small comfortable bedrooms and familyrooms Aviemore Hostel offers great value, self-catering accommodation, 5 minutes from town. It is an ideal location for all your apres-ski activities! Guests enjoy excellent facilities, a bustling nightlife in Aviemore and a wealth of activities during all seasons.

Inverey Hostel     near Braemar

Inverey Hostel is ideally situated in Royal Deeside in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. This is a good base for walkers and climbers.

The Lairig Ghru and the Cairngorms are close, while Corrour Bothy is 10 miles away. Mountain bikes can be hired locally. The Linn of Dee is less than a mile away. The National Park has wildcats, red deer, golden eagles and peregrines. This rustic hostel offers a unique experience in wonderful countryside.