Travelers find a peaceful retreat in this charming Scottish hostel where they can enjoy the natural surroundings or relax with entertainment in the common areas
The 1 Loch Ness Hostel offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and comfort in the Scottish countryside. Guests can explore the garden during the day and unwind in the lobby TV area to catch their favorite shows after adventures outdoors.
Located in Inverness, 1 Loch Ness Hostel is in a rural area. Drum Farm Gallery Gift Shop and Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Clog and Craft Shop and Campbells of Beauly. Aigas Field Centre and Tazball Paintball & Lazer Combat Arena are also worth visiting. Visit our Inverness travel guide
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Alcohol is not served at this property
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
How much does it cost to stay at 1 Loch Ness Hostel?
As of 2026/3/9, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1 Loch Ness Hostel on 2026/3/22 start from NT$1,785, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at 1 Loch Ness Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available from 8:00 PM–10:00 PM for a fee.
What time is check-out at 1 Loch Ness Hostel?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is 1 Loch Ness Hostel located?
Situated in a rural location, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Drum Farm Gallery Gift Shop, Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition Centre, and Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition. Nessieland Castle Monster Centre and Divach Falls are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Reviews
1 Loch Ness Hostel Reviews
7.6
Good
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Great little place to stay. The room was clean and the ensuite bathroom was great - the shower is fantastic! It's in a good location with beautiful views and good places to eat nearby.
David
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
louise
2025/7/29
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I had a ensuite room, was nice and quiet and nice touch to have outside seating, staff super friendly, rooms could do with some updating but it is a hostel. Bed was comfortable, a nice to have would be instructions on how to use the heater as it did get a little chilly at night. Overall a good stay. Nothing to do with the hostel, but can be tricky to find places to eat on a Monday night.
This was a quaint place to stay that was within walking distance of a cute cafe and shops. The wifi wasn’t very reliable unless you were near the closest outside wall, but worked well there. Overall, it was clean enough, the TV had cable, and the beds weren’t too uncomfortable. I would recommend staying here again!
Abby
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Jamie
2024/8/11
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and spacious ensuite room. Easy check in and ample parking at back. The bed was hard and lacking comfort. Shower and washroom were clean. I would have liked a hot water tap in the bathroom sink. Enjoyed our stay
The hostel had a nice and clean private room for me and my friend. We used a lockbox system to retrieve the key when the owner sent over the lock code. Great location just down the road from the Loch Ness Centre and over the road from the bus stop
Jamie
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Sally
2024/6/7
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, nice room. Needs to provide instructions for using the TV and shower as we couldn't get either working on arrival - luckily met the cleaner 2nd day and he sorted the problems. No hot tap for the bathroom sink. Well equipped kitchen area for preparing meals. Good lounge with lots of comfy seating.
I stayed for 1 night in room no 2 which is located on the ground floor of the main building. This room is disabled friendly with a large ensuite bathroom. Self checkin process was straight forward. Room itself was spacious and clean. The chairs were a bit worn out but understandable for the price. Some noise transmitted from upstairs as people walked on the floorboards but did not bother me. Handy space at the back of the building to park the car. Overall I felt safe and comfortable. Handy bar/restaurant (Fiddlers) directly opposite the hostel serving great food.
Deepak
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
2025/4/28
Disliked: Room comfort
Basic but passable. Unsatisfactory bed.
Basic but had all the amenities we needed for a 1 night stay. Some reviews say no hot water but we had two hot showers and had no issues. No toiletries is fine for a hostel but hand soap would have been helpful. Good location and parking available at the back of the property. Overall it was fine but two main issues: 1) we were both itching after sleeping in the bed - not sure if this is because of low quality bedding or bugs. 2) The lock box made it easy to check in but the front and back door isn’t locked, even at night so it didn’t feel very secure. Had I been staying alone I think I would have felt quite unsafe. There was a kitchen and lounge but we didn’t use them as the instructions didn’t indicate they were shared areas. Additionally, the green fire exit light in the room was very bright with the light off and so I slept with an eye mask. Only 1 thin pillow per person.
Perfect location. I’m traveling with my 5&3 year old and the bunk bed was perfect. Quiet and the person running it let me do laundry past closing (it’s outside so the sound didn’t bother anyone).