Aviemore Youth Hostel

The location was perfect, nestled in the Cairngorms. And the hostel was really relaxing and nicely managed. I used it as a base for a day on the way up to pick up my partner who was cycling Land's End to John o' Groats. Luckily I had some time to explore not only the town but also a nearby loch.

Parking might be a little limited in busy times I suppose, that's the only minor thing really. But I personally managed to get the last space both times I came back. No issue if you're on a motorbike, bike or hiking of course.

Very impressive kitchen and general spaciousness

Friendly staff. Good laundry machines.

Little room between bunks. Difficult to sit on bed. A bit far walk from restaurants after long hiking day.

The breakfast is great, the kitchen has lots of utensils, three sinks to avoid pile up of people needing to use, lots of fresh tea towels to dry crockery. The shower pressure is excellent. Free on site parking. Close to town centre.

The mattresses were being complained about by every girl in my room. The door lock was so heavy and loud that it woke everyone up, each time it was opened and closed. Terrible. The loos that can't be used after 10pm due to their loud flushing,,,,,leaving us with one loo. Get it fixed. No where to hang clothes/towels in shower room. No side board to put wash bag. No individual lights in the rooms. Individual bunk lights are fairly standard now in hostels. One locker in a room of 6 beds.... One plug socket in a room of 6.... Poor wifi.