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Black Isle Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel within walking distance of Inverness Castle

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Shower, towels
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

8.6 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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Tonight
Oct 1 - Oct 2
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Tomorrow
Oct 2 - Oct 3
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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Victorian Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 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

  • ‪The King's Highway (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hootananny - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Highlander - ‬2 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.

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
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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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Black Isle Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Good

Good hostel. Yes the beds do creek a little but the toilets and showers are good and the place is very clean. Didn’t use the common room area but the location to the city and the station is perfect
richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good place to relax in Inverness.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

très bien

Très propre et très bien situé
MARIA ADELINE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I was very happy with my stay. The staff was very helpful! Great, convienent location!
Jamie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff, great location, very comfortable mattress. Lighting in the shower/ toilet needs to improve.
Mauro S, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Easy check in via the bar. Good kitchen and lounge area. Bedrooms good for sleeping. Only slight negative was grubby kitchen, but as only there for one night not too much of an issue.
Karen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Safe and location is perfect
Melonie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, well appointed hostel.
Chrisanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hostel is quite lovely. Good emplacement and the team is very cool.
Sabah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect.

Everything perfect for hostel.
Marco, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

First experience of hostel and really enjoyed
Parth, 2-night trip

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

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

8/10 Very good

Good staying

Excellent location in the centre of Inverness near the railway station.
Hanna, 2-night trip

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

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

2/10 Poor

I am a female travelling solo and was in a room with 5 other make snoring men. They said they'd look after my bags but then got called away from the desk for 2 hours. I wasn't comfortable leaving my stuff unattended. Bathrooms and shower area was gender specific which was nice. My bed too and bottom was very creepy so everytime either myself or guy on the top bunk moved...it was very loud. There was no ventilation so we kept the window open which meant the screaming seagulls and alley arguments also woke me up. Staff were very friendly. I had been in another Hostel and had a much better experience on my stay.
Christine, 2-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

The four people dorms are nice. The bathrooms are quite clean. The associated bar is also nice.
Alexandros, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good for the price, excellent location

Good for the price. Rooms were relatively clean and service was very friendly and helpful. Very basic amenities. Room was a little hot and stuffy. Showers were clean and hot, always appreciated. Fantastic location.
Lauren, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great Loch side stay!

Great Loch side stay! Less noise and private entrance to the loch!!
Miguel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

N/C
Xiaoyan, 1-night trip

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

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