About

Check in and key collection take place at 47-49 Academy Street, Inverness, IV1 1LP.

Based in the heart of Inverness, Black Isle Hostel!

Conveniently located a stone throw away from Inverness train and bus stations, our bright and unique hostel is not to be missed! We
have 10 mixed dormitory rooms and 14 private rooms above our bar with beds from £25 and private rooms from £52. Our private rooms include single, twin, double and family rooms all of which are en-suite with towels provided. Our hostel offers two communal bathrooms, one for males and one for females with towels available to hire for £2. We also have a large comfortable lounge with a dining area and kitchen available for all guests to use during their stay. We are also dog friendly within our private rooms or fully booked dormitories.

Our bar, Black Isle Bar, has proven to be a popular establishment offering a selection of 26 craft beers on draught and many many more in cans and bottles. Our brewery produces world class organic beers and we are able to showcase a large selection of these exclusively in our bar. The bar's kitchen is fitted with a wood fired pizza oven and our food is as organic as we can possibly source. We serve a unique selection of pizzas, salads and specials such as stews and soups.

We aim to bring a little of the Black Isle to Inverness and act as a base camp to the Black Isle itself! Tours of the brewery can be arranged all year round, for free! We hope to offer you a unique stay and our team look forward to welcoming you through the door.

Key Cards to be collected from Black Isle Hostel 47-49 Academy Street, Inverness, IV1 1LP.

Black Isle HostelPolicies & Conditions:

Cancellation policy: 48 hours before arrival.

Check in from 14:30 to 20:00 During Summer (Late check in is available at our bar until Midnight 00:00am)

14:30 to 18:00 During Winter (Late check in is available at our bar until Midnight 00:00am)

Check out before 10:30 .


Payment upon arrival by cash, credit cards, debit cards (No American Express).
This property may pre-authorise your card before arrival.

Taxes included.
Breakfast not included.
We do not serve breakfast.

General:
Children (under 18 years) must be under supervision of their carer at all times. Bookings that include children cannot be made for share dormitories unless you have reserved all the beds in the dormitory.
No curfew.
Pet friendly. We do allow dogs at an additional charge of £10. Dogs are allowed within our private rooms and fully booked dormitories!
Unfortunately we do not have wheelchair access to our rooms.
Parking is readily available in Church Street and car-parks nearby, chargeable by the local council at the current rates.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 18:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Luggage Storage
  • Housekeeping
  • Reception (limited hours)
  • Book Exchange
  • Wi-Fi
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Reviews

7.1Very Good(640)
  • Value for Money
    6.7
  • Security
    7.7
  • Atmosphere
    5.5
  • Cleanliness
    6.7
  • Staff
    8.2
  • Location
    8.7
  • Facilities
    6.4
Summary of traveller reviews

Black Isle Hostel in Inverness offers a fantastic central location, perfect for exploring the city and close to transport links. Guests often praise the friendly and helpful staff. While rooms are generally comfortable, some recent feedback notes that the kitchen facilities can be small and occasionally unclean, and bathrooms may require more frequent attention.

Stayed in Jul 2026
6.9
H
Halley
Female, 31-40, USA
Great for staying in, then going to the train station, it is such an easy walk! There are lots of bathroom stalls, but bring your own toilet paper!
Stayed in Jul 2026
6.9
J
John
Male, 41+, Scotland
With a central location the Black Island Hostel’s facilities were mixed, the dormitory rooms were good as were the toilet/shower facilities and common areas. The kitchen was a big disappointment, with one eye level cooker that was not always efficient, an oven that was needing a good clean and there were a lack of mixed sized pots and pans for cooking food.
Stayed in Jun 2026
8.9
C
Chloe
Female, 18-24, Australia
all amenities and rooms are great, it’s just not a very social vibe and the bar is actually around the corner not in the hostel
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Location

47-49 Academy Street, Inverness, Scotland
1.5km from city centre