Affordable Hostels Near Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands

Perched on the banks of legendary Loch Ness, The Lochside Hostel offers unrivalled views of Scotland's most famous loch, and direct access to the water’s edge. Perfect for walks, monster spotting, and even a dip into the magical waters. As well as the unique location, and lovely facilities, the property is also easy to get to. All busses from Inverness, Skye, and Fort William stop here. If you travel by car this makes a great base to explore most of the Highlands from Skye to Ullapool to Ben Nevis to Inverness to Aviemore and the rest. It is also great for hikers and cyclists as it is on the Great Glen Way. They offer a self-cateing facility and you can bring your own food or choose to buy some of the food they sell onsite to prepare. Breakfast is available for a small fee and free tea and coffee is available all day. The facility offers a large lounge and dining area with amazing views, a real log fire when it's cold, a large self-catering kitchen, an ice machine, pool table and table tennis, reception shop selling food, snacks, sweets, beer, and wine, barbeque facilities, board games, book exchange, laundry service, towel hire, hairdryers , clean bed-linen, great views, loch access and forest walks, helpful staff, and free Wi-Fi.

Loch Ness Backpackers is your Highland home away from home, with free tea and coffee, a wood burning stove, a well-stocked bar, large guest kitchen, and lots of friendly smiles and conversation. The farmhouse itself dates back to the 18th century. You can read about the original owners on the wall in the living room. Nowadays, it retains its charm but has been modernized to ensure that you get a good night's sleep and a nice hot shower in the morning before you head out to explore the spectacular surroundings. Free parking, free linens and free Wi-Fi are included and bikes and towels are available for hire. Inverness is just 20 minutes by car or bus. Just off Great Glen Way. Ideal location for visiting Urquhart Castle. Breakfast and laundry service are available. Catering available for groups of 10+. Dogs welcome with advance notice.

Morag’s Lodge (Loch Ness) is perfect for independent travelers. It is a clean, colorful, and well run hostel with great views of Fort Augustus. Set in wooded grounds, just minutes' walk from the bustling village of Fort Augustus and the banks of Loch Ness, Morag’s Lodge offers quality budget accommodation for travelers and backpackers. The 4 star facilities include huge comfy beds and en-suite rooms. Twins and double rooms available on request. Bar with open fire and regular live music also available onsite. Breakfast, packed lunch and evening meals available for a fee. A fully equipped self-catering kitchen, dining room, and TV lounge, are available for guests use. Linen is included in price.