This hostel is committed to following WHO and local government guidelines for Covid-19 sanitation. This includes increased cleaning routines, better hygiene measures and social distancing when required.

Dalwhinnie Old School Hostel

Free Cancellation Book more than 14 days in advance for Free Cancellation.

9.7
Superb
43 Total Reviews
Perfect Location
Superb Staff
Fantastic Cleanliness

Property Description

Located within the former village primary school and school house in an impressive Victorian built granite building, Dalwhinnie Old School Hostel is the new highest hostel in the Scottish Highlands. Situated directly opposite the train station and only a short walk from the famous Dalwhinnie Scotch Distillery. It 's surrounded by Munros (Scottish mountains) to climb and only a 5 minute walk from Loch Ericht, the tenth largest loch in Scotland. Conveniently located just off the A9 between Pitlochry and Aviemore, it's an ideal stop off on the way to the NC500 or the Isle of Skye. Also a perfect base for Munro bagging, canoeing, or mountain biking at Laggan Wolftrax.
The hostel sleeps 26 people between a double room, a twin / double room, two 6 bed dorms, and a 10 bed dorm. It has a 2 common areas, one featuring a 65 inch TV with Sky TV and a Blu Ray player, and a large log burner for those colder days. Well equipped kitchen with everything you need to make that gourmet meal.

Dalwhinnie Old School Hostel - Terms & Conditions

The receptions works from 8 am to 11 pm.

Cancellation policy: 24h before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay.

Check in from 16:00 to 23:00 .
Check out before 10:00 .

Payment upon arrival by cash.
Taxes included.

Breakfast not included.
No curfew.

Reviews & Ratings

9.7
Superb
43 Total Reviews
  • Security
    9.8
  • Location
    9.5
  • Staff
    9.9
  • Atmosphere
    9.8
  • Cleanliness
    9.6
  • Value for Money
    9.8
  • Facilities
    9.7

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Latest Reviews

10
Superb
Oct 31, 2023
Lovely cosy hostel in great location. Lee the owner really friendly, will definitely visit again. Thankyou
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Male, 41+
9.4
Superb
Sep 26, 2023
We had a lovely time at Dalwhinnie and we‘ll always remember it as the place where we found our inner peace. The Hostel was really cozy, homey and an overall warm place. The host was really nice and gave us great recommendations on where to go hiking. It was flabergasting.
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Female, 18-24
10
Superb
Sep 09, 2023
Great comfy bed, facilities are second to none everything you could possibly need lovely friendly atmosphere, will definitely be back, great host value gor money and plenty of places to park.
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Female, 41+

Facilities

  • General

    • Security Lockers
    • Common Room
    • Bicycle Parking
    • BBQ
    • Book Exchange
    • Hot Showers
    • Self-Catering Facilities
    • Cooker
    • Fridge/Freezer
    • Utensils
    • Dryer
    • Cable TV
    • Parking
    • Iron / Ironing Board
    • Microwave
    • Covid-19 safe
  • Services

    • Internet access
    • Laundry Facilities
    • Towels for hire
  • Entertainment

    • DVD's
    • Board Games
    • Wi-Fi