Durness is an amazing place. I went there this summer and it may the most beautiful place that I have ever been. It is also wonderfully peaceful. I could have sat on those beaches for hours. I didn't want to leave.
Hostels in The Highlands 
Looking for the best hostels in The Highlands? You are in the right place!
On this page, we have listed every city in The Highlands with backpacker hostels and budget-friendly stays. Hostelz.com makes it easy to find your ideal The Highlands hostel by comparing prices across major booking platforms. Save money while backpacking The Highlands and sleep comfortably on a budget.
All Backpacker Hostels in The Highlands
We have got you covered with a complete list of every hostel in The Highlands, across 27 cities! Not all cities have hostels, but many offer alternative budget options like guesthouses and affordable hotels. Use our filters to quickly find cities with hostels or other budget accommodations to simplify your trip planning.
All The Highlands hostels on a map
Alright, you are more the visual type? Planning your trip with a map is always handy.
Therefore, this map shows you all cities with hostels in The Highlands. It will help you to plan your trip. Just zoom in the map and click your destination for more details. Just so you know: If we do not have a hostel in a city, it is likely that there is no hostel in that city.
All Top Hostels in Fort William
We help you pick your hostel like no one else. Check our detailed guides to:
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$16.73
Inverness-Shire
"When we draw up our programme for the year, Aite Cruinnichidh is always at the top of the list more
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$17.51
"…They are comfortable, if small (it's more akin to sleeping on a shelf than in a bed), and the more
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$17.32
Banavie
"…This is a broken down old place in a developed area of a sad town, not Ft. William. The staff is more
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$21.45All Top Hostels in Inverness
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We actually ran to Loch Ness from Bazpackers in two hours, which we didn't realize was more
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$22.62
Drumnadrochit
"…- I was traveling through Scotland with my two daughters and we were running late due to snow and more
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$15.75Cheapest hostel
"…The shower on our floor was out of order, so we had to go up or down -- there was only one shower more
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$14.27
"…It's in a good location next to the River Ness, and very close to Inverness Castle. The service more
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$16.97
"…We do allow dogs at an additional charge of £10. Dogs are allowed within our private rooms and more
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$14.48
"…The facility is quite large, with ample parking for driving or biking travelers. You'll be able to more
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$15.85Best rated hostel
"…Each bed has a plug and USB charging point so guests can charge all their devices ready for the more
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$17.47Cheapest hostel
"…On a clear night the starry skies are incredible and if you’re lucky you might even catch the more
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$18.08Our handwritten guide on Backpacking The Highlands
Now, that is a bummer. At the moment we do not have any super cool information on things to do in The Highlands. We are working on it!
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Travel Tips for The Highlands - from the Community
Hey fam! Here are a few more tips from the community, from them to you, and you to them. This space is dedicated for travellers to share their best tips on backpacking The Highlands. Have a closer look - the Hostelz community share real hidden gems, insider knowledge and overall impressions of The Highlands. Everyone is welcome to add something useful, funny, unexpected and the "absolutely necessary to know before you go" - share, share and then share a little more!
FAQ on Hostels in The Highlands
There is a lot of travel planning to do. So let us help you once again by putting together the frequently asked questions:
Finding Hostels and Prices
What hostel booking sites are best to use?
There is several hostel booking sites, such as Hostelworld.com, Hostelsclub.com and Booking.com. While every platform has its pros and cons, there is a universal truth you as a traveler should be aware of: Not a single booking site can always offer the best prices.
This is where Hostelz.com comes in. You can compare all major booking portals with one click.
For you as a traveler, Hostelz.com is the best booking site to actually save money.
How much are hostels in The Highlands?
Prices always vary, depending on various factors. Weekends tend to be more expensive, same goes for special holidays. Please also take into account local vaction time.
You can search for exacty hostel prices in The Highlands here on Hostelz.com. Pick your destination and pick a date. The system will track down the prices to give an idea of what budget and prices you can expect.
When to book hostels?
If you want to stay at the best hostels, it is a good idea to have your hostel booked around 1 month before you travel. For the regular hostels, booking one week before should be okay. Yet again, this always depends.
We dedicated a full article to the topic of when to book hostels.
Safety and Packing
Are hostels in The Highlands safe?
Generally speaking, hostels are as safe as you make them. We highly recommend always to bring your own padlock, using the lockers and taking care of your belongings. Make sure you pick a safe hostel, offering lockers and a safe location. Please always pay attention to the reviews; they can give you a great insight on what to expect and safety tips.
What to pack when staying in hostels?
There is a few basics you should always pack when staying in hostels.
There is more actually. We wrote a complete guide with more details. Read our full hostel packing list.