Black Isle Hostel
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About this property
With a stay at Black Isle Hostel in Inverness (Inverness City Centre), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Inverness Castle and Loch Ness. This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Victorian Market and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Baron'...
Business amenities
Featured amenities include luggage storage and lockers.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Location
With a stay at Black Isle Hostel in Inverness (Inverness City Centre), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Inverness Castle and Loch Ness. This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Victorian Market and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Baron's Haugh.
What's nearby
Victorian Market(0.1 miles)
Baron's Haugh(0.1 miles)
Eastgate Shopping Centre(0.2 miles)
Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre(0.2 miles)
Inverness Museum and Art Gallery(0.2 miles)
Merkinch Local Nature Reserve(0.4 miles)
Inverness Castle(0.5 miles)
Uilebheist Distillery & Brewery(0.5 miles)
Inverness Cathedral(0.5 miles)
Eden Court Theatre(0.6 miles)
Bellfield Park(0.7 miles)
University of the Highlands & Islands(0.7 miles)
Muirtown Canal Locks(1.1 miles)
Torvean Golf Club(1.2 miles)
Ness Islands(1.2 miles)
The nearest major airport is Inverness (INV)(8.7 miles)
Free Wi-Fi
Non-Smoking Rooms
Luggage Storage
Location
47 Academy Street, Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom
Victorian Market (0.1 miles)
Baron's Haugh (0.1 miles)
Eastgate Shopping Centre (0.2 miles)
Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre (0.2 miles)
Inverness Museum and Art Gallery (0.2 miles)
Merkinch Local Nature Reserve (0.4 miles)
Room options
8
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room details
1 Bunk Bed
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Communal Kitchen
1
Basic Twin Room
Room details
1 Bunk Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Communal Kitchen
6
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room details
1 Bunk Bed
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Communal Kitchen
Guest reviews of Black Isle Hostel
8.5
Fabulous
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What guests think
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Across the reviews, Black Isle Hostel is praised for its central location near the train and bus stations and generally friendly, helpful staff, while feedback on bathrooms, noise, and room comfort shows a mix of positives and frustrations.
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What guests think
Across the reviews, Black Isle Hostel is praised for its central location near the train and bus stations and generally friendly, helpful staff, while feedback on bathrooms, noise, and room comfort shows a mix of positives and frustrations.
Guests report clean spaces, keycard access, and useful common areas like a lounge and kitchen. Recurring drawbacks include toilet and shower maintenance (weak flushing, dim lighting), occasional grubby kitchen areas, warm or stuffy rooms, creaky bunks and door noise, and accessibility quirks such as stairs and check-in via the nearby bar. Expect a simple, budget stay in a convenient spot.
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Facilities
Common areas like the lounge are social, and a small kitchen with hot plates is available (no oven). Check-in is via the nearby Black Isle bar; access uses key cards, but rooms are up stairs.
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10
Hoi Kiu
Jun 6, 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
Met some of the best people during my stay here. The room is very spacious and clean. Carpets are very new. The bathrooms are a little dimly-lighted but very well cleaned— no stains or hair in the female bathroom (I see staff cleaning all the time and linens being changed). Everything is very new and there are individual charging sockets & lights (with USB chargers) next to each bed which is always helpful. Communal area is very cozy and I met friends there. Nice books as well for some light reading. Very secure as you need a key card to access all floors/ rooms here. Felt very safe as a solo traveler. The location is great— really close to the railway (2 mins walk) and bus station which is perfect for a day tour that I joined. Nice bars and restaurants around. Note that you could hear people outside at night if they’re talking loudly (but again the location is very convenient). Lovely stay here. Thank you to the amazing staff here.
Met some of the best people during my stay here. The room is very spacious and clean. Carpets are very new. The bathrooms are a little dimly-lighted but very well cleaned— no stains or hair in the female bathroom (I see staff cleaning all the time and linens being changed). Everything is very new and there are individual charging sockets & lights (with USB chargers) next to each bed which is always helpful. Communal area is very cozy and I met friends there. Nice books as well for some light reading. Very secure as you need a key card to access all floors/ rooms here. Felt very safe as a solo traveler. The location is great— really close to the railway (2 mins walk) and bus station which is perfect for a day tour that I joined. Nice bars and restaurants around. Note that you could hear people outside at night if they’re talking loudly (but again the location is very convenient). Lovely stay here. Thank you to the amazing staff here.
10
Graham
Sep 8, 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Basic hostel accommodation. Close location for buses and trains. Check in is simple as long as it’s during business hours.
Basic hostel accommodation. Close location for buses and trains. Check in is simple as long as it’s during business hours.
10
Alexandros
Sep 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The four people dorms are nice. The bathrooms are quite clean. The associated bar is also nice.
The four people dorms are nice. The bathrooms are quite clean. The associated bar is also nice.
6
Aruna
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The rooms are accessible through stairs on the first floor. Reception and kitchen on the second floor. For check ins, keys need to be collected from the Black Isle bar which is 100m away from the hostel. I was in a mixed dorm of 4. Female restrooms can be better maintained. I'm thankful for the staff to let me check in without making payment the first night because there were some issues with my credit card.
The rooms are accessible through stairs on the first floor. Reception and kitchen on the second floor. For check ins, keys need to be collected from the Black Isle bar which is 100m away from the hostel. I was in a mixed dorm of 4. Female restrooms can be better maintained. I'm thankful for the staff to let me check in without making payment the first night because there were some issues with my credit card.
10
richard
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good hostel. Yes the beds do creek a little but the toilets and showers are good and the place is very clean. Didn’t use the common room area but the location to the city and the station is perfect
Good hostel. Yes the beds do creek a little but the toilets and showers are good and the place is very clean. Didn’t use the common room area but the location to the city and the station is perfect
8
Karen
Apr 1, 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Easy check in via the bar. Good kitchen and lounge area. Bedrooms good for sleeping. Only slight negative was grubby kitchen, but as only there for one night not too much of an issue.
Easy check in via the bar. Good kitchen and lounge area. Bedrooms good for sleeping. Only slight negative was grubby kitchen, but as only there for one night not too much of an issue.
4
Tommy
Jun 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
2nd time i stay and rhe same like first time, other guests who stayed are very noisy on the corridors, also when they come inside the room or leaving, all of them totally careless. In yhe kitchen even there are signs , they don't follow, left light on, dirty crockery, as well inside the living room and inside the bathrooms. The last time i came Saturda31/05/25, i called in advanced i will check-in 10 pm, nobody at the reception, so i need to call the emergency number to go out to collect my key fob from nearby pub
2nd time i stay and rhe same like first time, other guests who stayed are very noisy on the corridors, also when they come inside the room or leaving, all of them totally careless. In yhe kitchen even there are signs , they don't follow, left light on, dirty crockery, as well inside the living room and inside the bathrooms. The last time i came Saturda31/05/25, i called in advanced i will check-in 10 pm, nobody at the reception, so i need to call the emergency number to go out to collect my key fob from nearby pub
8
Elsa
Sep 6, 2023
·
Stayed 3 nights
if you were in rooms under maybe 15 you got to be on the bar side which is cool and has a secret garden. I was not, so just on the regular side. the lounge was good and social, but the kitchen was small and had no oven, just a couple of hot plates. the bathrooms felt like you needed jandals to use the showers but otherwise all good. the number they put up to call if you needed to drop off luggage didn't work until. you tried without the area code which locals might know but tourists didn't, but figured it out
if you were in rooms under maybe 15 you got to be on the bar side which is cool and has a secret garden. I was not, so just on the regular side. the lounge was good and social, but the kitchen was small and had no oven, just a couple of hot plates. the bathrooms felt like you needed jandals to use the showers but otherwise all good. the number they put up to call if you needed to drop off luggage didn't work until. you tried without the area code which locals might know but tourists didn't, but figured it out
6
Brian
Sep 9, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Having bunkbeds next to the door in the room is stupid. If you put rubber strips on the inside of doors then people wouldnt hear constant doors banging. Going into a busy bar disabled was intimadating for a non drinker to collect key card. Also after telling you i am disabled you still put me on the top bunk .I couldnt climb up the four steps to the bed. Thankfully a customer swapped beds with me.
Having bunkbeds next to the door in the room is stupid. If you put rubber strips on the inside of doors then people wouldnt hear constant doors banging. Going into a busy bar disabled was intimadating for a non drinker to collect key card. Also after telling you i am disabled you still put me on the top bunk .I couldnt climb up the four steps to the bed. Thankfully a customer swapped beds with me.
10
Chrisanne
Sep 9, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, well appointed hostel.
Great location, well appointed hostel.
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Cleanliness
Many guests find areas clean, but recurring issues include toilets that don't flush well or clog, dim shower lighting, and occasional dirty bathrooms or kitchen spots.
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10
Jessica
Jul 4, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
It was great although the toilets need some sort of fixing most of them were difficult to flush even with nothing in them. Just not enough preasure or something
It was great although the toilets need some sort of fixing most of them were difficult to flush even with nothing in them. Just not enough preasure or something
10
Hoi Kiu
Jun 6, 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
Met some of the best people during my stay here. The room is very spacious and clean. Carpets are very new. The bathrooms are a little dimly-lighted but very well cleaned— no stains or hair in the female bathroom (I see staff cleaning all the time and linens being changed). Everything is very new and there are individual charging sockets & lights (with USB chargers) next to each bed which is always helpful. Communal area is very cozy and I met friends there. Nice books as well for some light reading. Very secure as you need a key card to access all floors/ rooms here. Felt very safe as a solo traveler. The location is great— really close to the railway (2 mins walk) and bus station which is perfect for a day tour that I joined. Nice bars and restaurants around. Note that you could hear people outside at night if they’re talking loudly (but again the location is very convenient). Lovely stay here. Thank you to the amazing staff here.
Met some of the best people during my stay here. The room is very spacious and clean. Carpets are very new. The bathrooms are a little dimly-lighted but very well cleaned— no stains or hair in the female bathroom (I see staff cleaning all the time and linens being changed). Everything is very new and there are individual charging sockets & lights (with USB chargers) next to each bed which is always helpful. Communal area is very cozy and I met friends there. Nice books as well for some light reading. Very secure as you need a key card to access all floors/ rooms here. Felt very safe as a solo traveler. The location is great— really close to the railway (2 mins walk) and bus station which is perfect for a day tour that I joined. Nice bars and restaurants around. Note that you could hear people outside at night if they’re talking loudly (but again the location is very convenient). Lovely stay here. Thank you to the amazing staff here.
10
Phill
Jul 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location & stress-free vibe. Some loo seats a bit loose but perfect clean.
Great location & stress-free vibe. Some loo seats a bit loose but perfect clean.
6
Matthew
Jun 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check in process & customer service all excellent. Toilet & showers giod & ckean. Main issue is the room was like a sauna - did not sleep!
Check in process & customer service all excellent. Toilet & showers giod & ckean. Main issue is the room was like a sauna - did not sleep!
10
richard
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good hostel. Yes the beds do creek a little but the toilets and showers are good and the place is very clean. Didn’t use the common room area but the location to the city and the station is perfect
Good hostel. Yes the beds do creek a little but the toilets and showers are good and the place is very clean. Didn’t use the common room area but the location to the city and the station is perfect
8
Lara
Sep 17, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
I really enjoyed it and was pretty clean, however the showers were dark and the toilets didn't flush properly.
I really enjoyed it and was pretty clean, however the showers were dark and the toilets didn't flush properly.
8
Karen
Apr 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Easy check in via the bar. Good kitchen and lounge area. Bedrooms good for sleeping. Only slight negative was grubby kitchen, but as only there for one night not too much of an issue.
Easy check in via the bar. Good kitchen and lounge area. Bedrooms good for sleeping. Only slight negative was grubby kitchen, but as only there for one night not too much of an issue.
8
Joanna
Jun 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The shower can be improve, the toilets can be clear more regularly clogged toilet and sink is not good
The shower can be improve, the toilets can be clear more regularly clogged toilet and sink is not good
6
David
Jul 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Vomit on the hall carpet. Dirty bathroom. Destroyed toilet seat. Its filthy clients poor behaviour
Vomit on the hall carpet. Dirty bathroom. Destroyed toilet seat. Its filthy clients poor behaviour
4
Cindy
May 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I’m not sure how this place ever got an 8/10! Only 1 of the 4 toilets in the women’s rest room worked and you had to flush it 3-4 times. At least 2 of the bathroom sinks clogged (slow drain). The showers had no where to put your items while showering, no seats or shelves in the bathroom. All of the doors in the entire place were super heavy and shut very fast, so you could hear doors slamming late at night. The bins under the bed only worked if no one was laying on the bottom bunk. You couldn’t pull out your bin. The mattresses were very hard and uncomfortable. I do not recommend this place until they make some upgrades. It was cheap, so you get what you pay for.
I’m not sure how this place ever got an 8/10! Only 1 of the 4 toilets in the women’s rest room worked and you had to flush it 3-4 times. At least 2 of the bathroom sinks clogged (slow drain). The showers had no where to put your items while showering, no seats or shelves in the bathroom. All of the doors in the entire place were super heavy and shut very fast, so you could hear doors slamming late at night. The bins under the bed only worked if no one was laying on the bottom bunk. You couldn’t pull out your bin. The mattresses were very hard and uncomfortable. I do not recommend this place until they make some upgrades. It was cheap, so you get what you pay for.
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Rooms
Basic dorms offer spacious or comfortable beds for some, but others report creaky bunks, warm or stuffy rooms, and noise from doors, corridors, or the street. Coed dorms surprised a few travellers.
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8
Lauren
Sep 17, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Good for the price. Rooms were relatively clean and service was very friendly and helpful. Very basic amenities. Room was a little hot and stuffy. Showers were clean and hot, always appreciated. Fantastic location.
Good for the price. Rooms were relatively clean and service was very friendly and helpful. Very basic amenities. Room was a little hot and stuffy. Showers were clean and hot, always appreciated. Fantastic location.
10
Hoi Kiu
Jun 6, 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
Met some of the best people during my stay here. The room is very spacious and clean. Carpets are very new. The bathrooms are a little dimly-lighted but very well cleaned— no stains or hair in the female bathroom (I see staff cleaning all the time and linens being changed). Everything is very new and there are individual charging sockets & lights (with USB chargers) next to each bed which is always helpful. Communal area is very cozy and I met friends there. Nice books as well for some light reading. Very secure as you need a key card to access all floors/ rooms here. Felt very safe as a solo traveler. The location is great— really close to the railway (2 mins walk) and bus station which is perfect for a day tour that I joined. Nice bars and restaurants around. Note that you could hear people outside at night if they’re talking loudly (but again the location is very convenient). Lovely stay here. Thank you to the amazing staff here.
Met some of the best people during my stay here. The room is very spacious and clean. Carpets are very new. The bathrooms are a little dimly-lighted but very well cleaned— no stains or hair in the female bathroom (I see staff cleaning all the time and linens being changed). Everything is very new and there are individual charging sockets & lights (with USB chargers) next to each bed which is always helpful. Communal area is very cozy and I met friends there. Nice books as well for some light reading. Very secure as you need a key card to access all floors/ rooms here. Felt very safe as a solo traveler. The location is great— really close to the railway (2 mins walk) and bus station which is perfect for a day tour that I joined. Nice bars and restaurants around. Note that you could hear people outside at night if they’re talking loudly (but again the location is very convenient). Lovely stay here. Thank you to the amazing staff here.
10
Mauro S
May 5, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very friendly staff, great location, very comfortable mattress. Lighting in the shower/ toilet needs to improve.
Very friendly staff, great location, very comfortable mattress. Lighting in the shower/ toilet needs to improve.
6
Matthew
Jun 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check in process & customer service all excellent. Toilet & showers giod & ckean. Main issue is the room was like a sauna - did not sleep!
Check in process & customer service all excellent. Toilet & showers giod & ckean. Main issue is the room was like a sauna - did not sleep!
2
Christine
Jun 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I am a female travelling solo and was in a room with 5 other make snoring men. They said they'd look after my bags but then got called away from the desk for 2 hours. I wasn't comfortable leaving my stuff unattended. Bathrooms and shower area was gender specific which was nice. My bed too and bottom was very creepy so everytime either myself or guy on the top bunk moved...it was very loud. There was no ventilation so we kept the window open which meant the screaming seagulls and alley arguments also woke me up. Staff were very friendly. I had been in another Hostel and had a much better experience on my stay.
I am a female travelling solo and was in a room with 5 other make snoring men. They said they'd look after my bags but then got called away from the desk for 2 hours. I wasn't comfortable leaving my stuff unattended. Bathrooms and shower area was gender specific which was nice. My bed too and bottom was very creepy so everytime either myself or guy on the top bunk moved...it was very loud. There was no ventilation so we kept the window open which meant the screaming seagulls and alley arguments also woke me up. Staff were very friendly. I had been in another Hostel and had a much better experience on my stay.
10
richard
Sep 15, 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Good hostel. Yes the beds do creek a little but the toilets and showers are good and the place is very clean. Didn’t use the common room area but the location to the city and the station is perfect
Good hostel. Yes the beds do creek a little but the toilets and showers are good and the place is very clean. Didn’t use the common room area but the location to the city and the station is perfect
8
Kevin
Sep 23, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The hostel was in a great location and the price was great, however it took me by surprise that the 6 bed rooms were coed with both sexes. I did not like that fact, nor all the stairs that had to be climbed. Not the best option for older travelers.
The hostel was in a great location and the price was great, however it took me by surprise that the 6 bed rooms were coed with both sexes. I did not like that fact, nor all the stairs that had to be climbed. Not the best option for older travelers.
8
Elsa
Sep 6, 2023
·
Stayed 3 nights
if you were in rooms under maybe 15 you got to be on the bar side which is cool and has a secret garden. I was not, so just on the regular side. the lounge was good and social, but the kitchen was small and had no oven, just a couple of hot plates. the bathrooms felt like you needed jandals to use the showers but otherwise all good. the number they put up to call if you needed to drop off luggage didn't work until. you tried without the area code which locals might know but tourists didn't, but figured it out
if you were in rooms under maybe 15 you got to be on the bar side which is cool and has a secret garden. I was not, so just on the regular side. the lounge was good and social, but the kitchen was small and had no oven, just a couple of hot plates. the bathrooms felt like you needed jandals to use the showers but otherwise all good. the number they put up to call if you needed to drop off luggage didn't work until. you tried without the area code which locals might know but tourists didn't, but figured it out
6
Brian
Sep 9, 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
Having bunkbeds next to the door in the room is stupid. If you put rubber strips on the inside of doors then people wouldnt hear constant doors banging. Going into a busy bar disabled was intimadating for a non drinker to collect key card. Also after telling you i am disabled you still put me on the top bunk .I couldnt climb up the four steps to the bed. Thankfully a customer swapped beds with me.
Having bunkbeds next to the door in the room is stupid. If you put rubber strips on the inside of doors then people wouldnt hear constant doors banging. Going into a busy bar disabled was intimadating for a non drinker to collect key card. Also after telling you i am disabled you still put me on the top bunk .I couldnt climb up the four steps to the bed. Thankfully a customer swapped beds with me.
4
Cindy
May 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I’m not sure how this place ever got an 8/10! Only 1 of the 4 toilets in the women’s rest room worked and you had to flush it 3-4 times. At least 2 of the bathroom sinks clogged (slow drain). The showers had no where to put your items while showering, no seats or shelves in the bathroom. All of the doors in the entire place were super heavy and shut very fast, so you could hear doors slamming late at night. The bins under the bed only worked if no one was laying on the bottom bunk. You couldn’t pull out your bin. The mattresses were very hard and uncomfortable. I do not recommend this place until they make some upgrades. It was cheap, so you get what you pay for.
I’m not sure how this place ever got an 8/10! Only 1 of the 4 toilets in the women’s rest room worked and you had to flush it 3-4 times. At least 2 of the bathroom sinks clogged (slow drain). The showers had no where to put your items while showering, no seats or shelves in the bathroom. All of the doors in the entire place were super heavy and shut very fast, so you could hear doors slamming late at night. The bins under the bed only worked if no one was laying on the bottom bunk. You couldn’t pull out your bin. The mattresses were very hard and uncomfortable. I do not recommend this place until they make some upgrades. It was cheap, so you get what you pay for.
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Service
Staff are generally friendly and helpful, and check-in is straightforward via the bar during business hours. Some report unattended reception or luggage, late-night difficulties, and occasional accessibility oversights.
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Lauren
Sep 17, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Good for the price. Rooms were relatively clean and service was very friendly and helpful. Very basic amenities. Room was a little hot and stuffy. Showers were clean and hot, always appreciated. Fantastic location.
Good for the price. Rooms were relatively clean and service was very friendly and helpful. Very basic amenities. Room was a little hot and stuffy. Showers were clean and hot, always appreciated. Fantastic location.
10
Hoi Kiu
Jun 6, 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
Met some of the best people during my stay here. The room is very spacious and clean. Carpets are very new. The bathrooms are a little dimly-lighted but very well cleaned— no stains or hair in the female bathroom (I see staff cleaning all the time and linens being changed). Everything is very new and there are individual charging sockets & lights (with USB chargers) next to each bed which is always helpful. Communal area is very cozy and I met friends there. Nice books as well for some light reading. Very secure as you need a key card to access all floors/ rooms here. Felt very safe as a solo traveler. The location is great— really close to the railway (2 mins walk) and bus station which is perfect for a day tour that I joined. Nice bars and restaurants around. Note that you could hear people outside at night if they’re talking loudly (but again the location is very convenient). Lovely stay here. Thank you to the amazing staff here.
Met some of the best people during my stay here. The room is very spacious and clean. Carpets are very new. The bathrooms are a little dimly-lighted but very well cleaned— no stains or hair in the female bathroom (I see staff cleaning all the time and linens being changed). Everything is very new and there are individual charging sockets & lights (with USB chargers) next to each bed which is always helpful. Communal area is very cozy and I met friends there. Nice books as well for some light reading. Very secure as you need a key card to access all floors/ rooms here. Felt very safe as a solo traveler. The location is great— really close to the railway (2 mins walk) and bus station which is perfect for a day tour that I joined. Nice bars and restaurants around. Note that you could hear people outside at night if they’re talking loudly (but again the location is very convenient). Lovely stay here. Thank you to the amazing staff here.
10
Graham
Sep 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Basic hostel accommodation. Close location for buses and trains. Check in is simple as long as it’s during business hours.
Basic hostel accommodation. Close location for buses and trains. Check in is simple as long as it’s during business hours.
6
Aruna
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The rooms are accessible through stairs on the first floor. Reception and kitchen on the second floor. For check ins, keys need to be collected from the Black Isle bar which is 100m away from the hostel. I was in a mixed dorm of 4. Female restrooms can be better maintained. I'm thankful for the staff to let me check in without making payment the first night because there were some issues with my credit card.
The rooms are accessible through stairs on the first floor. Reception and kitchen on the second floor. For check ins, keys need to be collected from the Black Isle bar which is 100m away from the hostel. I was in a mixed dorm of 4. Female restrooms can be better maintained. I'm thankful for the staff to let me check in without making payment the first night because there were some issues with my credit card.
6
Matthew
Jun 6, 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Check in process & customer service all excellent. Toilet & showers giod & ckean. Main issue is the room was like a sauna - did not sleep!
Check in process & customer service all excellent. Toilet & showers giod & ckean. Main issue is the room was like a sauna - did not sleep!
8
Karen
Apr 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Easy check in via the bar. Good kitchen and lounge area. Bedrooms good for sleeping. Only slight negative was grubby kitchen, but as only there for one night not too much of an issue.
Easy check in via the bar. Good kitchen and lounge area. Bedrooms good for sleeping. Only slight negative was grubby kitchen, but as only there for one night not too much of an issue.
10
Sabah
Sep 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hostel is quite lovely. Good emplacement and the team is very cool.
The hostel is quite lovely. Good emplacement and the team is very cool.
10
Jamie
Jun 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I was very happy with my stay. The staff was very helpful! Great, convienent location!
I was very happy with my stay. The staff was very helpful! Great, convienent location!
4
Tommy
Jun 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
2nd time i stay and rhe same like first time, other guests who stayed are very noisy on the corridors, also when they come inside the room or leaving, all of them totally careless. In yhe kitchen even there are signs , they don't follow, left light on, dirty crockery, as well inside the living room and inside the bathrooms. The last time i came Saturda31/05/25, i called in advanced i will check-in 10 pm, nobody at the reception, so i need to call the emergency number to go out to collect my key fob from nearby pub
2nd time i stay and rhe same like first time, other guests who stayed are very noisy on the corridors, also when they come inside the room or leaving, all of them totally careless. In yhe kitchen even there are signs , they don't follow, left light on, dirty crockery, as well inside the living room and inside the bathrooms. The last time i came Saturda31/05/25, i called in advanced i will check-in 10 pm, nobody at the reception, so i need to call the emergency number to go out to collect my key fob from nearby pub
6
Brian
Sep 9, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Having bunkbeds next to the door in the room is stupid. If you put rubber strips on the inside of doors then people wouldnt hear constant doors banging. Going into a busy bar disabled was intimadating for a non drinker to collect key card. Also after telling you i am disabled you still put me on the top bunk .I couldnt climb up the four steps to the bed. Thankfully a customer swapped beds with me.
Having bunkbeds next to the door in the room is stupid. If you put rubber strips on the inside of doors then people wouldnt hear constant doors banging. Going into a busy bar disabled was intimadating for a non drinker to collect key card. Also after telling you i am disabled you still put me on the top bunk .I couldnt climb up the four steps to the bed. Thankfully a customer swapped beds with me.
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Location
Very central, a short walk to the train and bus stations and city sights. The setting can bring some street or alley noise at night.
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Lauren
Sep 17, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Good for the price. Rooms were relatively clean and service was very friendly and helpful. Very basic amenities. Room was a little hot and stuffy. Showers were clean and hot, always appreciated. Fantastic location.
Good for the price. Rooms were relatively clean and service was very friendly and helpful. Very basic amenities. Room was a little hot and stuffy. Showers were clean and hot, always appreciated. Fantastic location.
10
Hoi Kiu
Jun 6, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Met some of the best people during my stay here. The room is very spacious and clean. Carpets are very new. The bathrooms are a little dimly-lighted but very well cleaned— no stains or hair in the female bathroom (I see staff cleaning all the time and linens being changed). Everything is very new and there are individual charging sockets & lights (with USB chargers) next to each bed which is always helpful. Communal area is very cozy and I met friends there. Nice books as well for some light reading. Very secure as you need a key card to access all floors/ rooms here. Felt very safe as a solo traveler. The location is great— really close to the railway (2 mins walk) and bus station which is perfect for a day tour that I joined. Nice bars and restaurants around. Note that you could hear people outside at night if they’re talking loudly (but again the location is very convenient). Lovely stay here. Thank you to the amazing staff here.
Met some of the best people during my stay here. The room is very spacious and clean. Carpets are very new. The bathrooms are a little dimly-lighted but very well cleaned— no stains or hair in the female bathroom (I see staff cleaning all the time and linens being changed). Everything is very new and there are individual charging sockets & lights (with USB chargers) next to each bed which is always helpful. Communal area is very cozy and I met friends there. Nice books as well for some light reading. Very secure as you need a key card to access all floors/ rooms here. Felt very safe as a solo traveler. The location is great— really close to the railway (2 mins walk) and bus station which is perfect for a day tour that I joined. Nice bars and restaurants around. Note that you could hear people outside at night if they’re talking loudly (but again the location is very convenient). Lovely stay here. Thank you to the amazing staff here.
10
Graham
Sep 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Basic hostel accommodation. Close location for buses and trains. Check in is simple as long as it’s during business hours.
Basic hostel accommodation. Close location for buses and trains. Check in is simple as long as it’s during business hours.
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Melonie
Jul 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Safe and location is perfect
Safe and location is perfect
8
Hanna
Jul 27, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location in the centre of Inverness near the railway station.
Excellent location in the centre of Inverness near the railway station.
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richard
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good hostel. Yes the beds do creek a little but the toilets and showers are good and the place is very clean. Didn’t use the common room area but the location to the city and the station is perfect
Good hostel. Yes the beds do creek a little but the toilets and showers are good and the place is very clean. Didn’t use the common room area but the location to the city and the station is perfect
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Kevin
Sep 23, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The hostel was in a great location and the price was great, however it took me by surprise that the 6 bed rooms were coed with both sexes. I did not like that fact, nor all the stairs that had to be climbed. Not the best option for older travelers.
The hostel was in a great location and the price was great, however it took me by surprise that the 6 bed rooms were coed with both sexes. I did not like that fact, nor all the stairs that had to be climbed. Not the best option for older travelers.
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Aurora
May 31, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This was a fantastic hostel for a quick trip to Inverness. It's right next to the train and bus station and a quick walk to any major things to do/see around the city. Staff are friendly, facilities are very clean and secure. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an affordable place to stay!
This was a fantastic hostel for a quick trip to Inverness. It's right next to the train and bus station and a quick walk to any major things to do/see around the city. Staff are friendly, facilities are very clean and secure. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an affordable place to stay!
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Jamie
Jun 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I was very happy with my stay. The staff was very helpful! Great, convienent location!
I was very happy with my stay. The staff was very helpful! Great, convienent location!
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Chrisanne
Sep 9, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, well appointed hostel.
Great location, well appointed hostel.
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Hoi Kiu
Jun 6, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Met some of the best people during my stay here. The room is very spacious and clean. Carpets are very new. The bathrooms are a little dimly-lighted but very well cleaned— no stains or hair in the female bathroom (I see staff cleaning all the time and linens being changed). Everything is very new and there are individual charging sockets & lights (with USB chargers) next to each bed which is always helpful. Communal area is very cozy and I met friends there. Nice books as well for some light reading. Very secure as you need a key card to access all floors/ rooms here. Felt very safe as a solo traveler. The location is great— really close to the railway (2 mins walk) and bus station which is perfect for a day tour that I joined. Nice bars and restaurants around. Note that you could hear people outside at night if they’re talking loudly (but again the location is very convenient). Lovely stay here. Thank you to the amazing staff here.
Met some of the best people during my stay here. The room is very spacious and clean. Carpets are very new. The bathrooms are a little dimly-lighted but very well cleaned— no stains or hair in the female bathroom (I see staff cleaning all the time and linens being changed). Everything is very new and there are individual charging sockets & lights (with USB chargers) next to each bed which is always helpful. Communal area is very cozy and I met friends there. Nice books as well for some light reading. Very secure as you need a key card to access all floors/ rooms here. Felt very safe as a solo traveler. The location is great— really close to the railway (2 mins walk) and bus station which is perfect for a day tour that I joined. Nice bars and restaurants around. Note that you could hear people outside at night if they’re talking loudly (but again the location is very convenient). Lovely stay here. Thank you to the amazing staff here.
10
Graham
Sep 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Basic hostel accommodation. Close location for buses and trains. Check in is simple as long as it’s during business hours.
Basic hostel accommodation. Close location for buses and trains. Check in is simple as long as it’s during business hours.
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Alexandros
Sep 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The four people dorms are nice. The bathrooms are quite clean. The associated bar is also nice.
The four people dorms are nice. The bathrooms are quite clean. The associated bar is also nice.
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Aruna
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The rooms are accessible through stairs on the first floor. Reception and kitchen on the second floor. For check ins, keys need to be collected from the Black Isle bar which is 100m away from the hostel. I was in a mixed dorm of 4. Female restrooms can be better maintained. I'm thankful for the staff to let me check in without making payment the first night because there were some issues with my credit card.
The rooms are accessible through stairs on the first floor. Reception and kitchen on the second floor. For check ins, keys need to be collected from the Black Isle bar which is 100m away from the hostel. I was in a mixed dorm of 4. Female restrooms can be better maintained. I'm thankful for the staff to let me check in without making payment the first night because there were some issues with my credit card.
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Karen
Apr 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Easy check in via the bar. Good kitchen and lounge area. Bedrooms good for sleeping. Only slight negative was grubby kitchen, but as only there for one night not too much of an issue.
Easy check in via the bar. Good kitchen and lounge area. Bedrooms good for sleeping. Only slight negative was grubby kitchen, but as only there for one night not too much of an issue.
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Elsa
Sep 6, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
if you were in rooms under maybe 15 you got to be on the bar side which is cool and has a secret garden. I was not, so just on the regular side. the lounge was good and social, but the kitchen was small and had no oven, just a couple of hot plates. the bathrooms felt like you needed jandals to use the showers but otherwise all good. the number they put up to call if you needed to drop off luggage didn't work until. you tried without the area code which locals might know but tourists didn't, but figured it out
if you were in rooms under maybe 15 you got to be on the bar side which is cool and has a secret garden. I was not, so just on the regular side. the lounge was good and social, but the kitchen was small and had no oven, just a couple of hot plates. the bathrooms felt like you needed jandals to use the showers but otherwise all good. the number they put up to call if you needed to drop off luggage didn't work until. you tried without the area code which locals might know but tourists didn't, but figured it out
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Brian
Sep 9, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Having bunkbeds next to the door in the room is stupid. If you put rubber strips on the inside of doors then people wouldnt hear constant doors banging. Going into a busy bar disabled was intimadating for a non drinker to collect key card. Also after telling you i am disabled you still put me on the top bunk .I couldnt climb up the four steps to the bed. Thankfully a customer swapped beds with me.
Having bunkbeds next to the door in the room is stupid. If you put rubber strips on the inside of doors then people wouldnt hear constant doors banging. Going into a busy bar disabled was intimadating for a non drinker to collect key card. Also after telling you i am disabled you still put me on the top bunk .I couldnt climb up the four steps to the bed. Thankfully a customer swapped beds with me.
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Oli
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Booked this as a basic stopover for the Loch Ness Marathon. In easy walking distance of the event village and very close to shops, bars, etc in town. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Location was clean and had sufficient amenities in my view - drying room very useful after the marathon! Only downside was bunk beds metal and quite noisy but I always take earplugs on such a trip. Would stay again.
Booked this as a basic stopover for the Loch Ness Marathon. In easy walking distance of the event village and very close to shops, bars, etc in town. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Location was clean and had sufficient amenities in my view - drying room very useful after the marathon! Only downside was bunk beds metal and quite noisy but I always take earplugs on such a trip. Would stay again.
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MOHAN
Apr 17, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
First time i used a Hostel - Black Isle was Perfect.. Staff member on duty at reception was Leaf.. Who was very friendly, polite and informative. Exceptional Customer Service
First time i used a Hostel - Black Isle was Perfect.. Staff member on duty at reception was Leaf.. Who was very friendly, polite and informative. Exceptional Customer Service
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Timothy
Feb 20, 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
The rooms were nice and clean. The location is perfectly situated near the center of the city, and across the street from the bus station. Had a nice and comfortable visit.
The rooms were nice and clean. The location is perfectly situated near the center of the city, and across the street from the bus station. Had a nice and comfortable visit.
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Khalid
Feb 1, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room good clean kitchen and close to all the places in city centre
Clean room good clean kitchen and close to all the places in city centre
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richard
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good hostel. Yes the beds do creek a little but the toilets and showers are good and the place is very clean. Didn’t use the common room area but the location to the city and the station is perfect
Good hostel. Yes the beds do creek a little but the toilets and showers are good and the place is very clean. Didn’t use the common room area but the location to the city and the station is perfect
FAQs about Black Isle Hostel
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:30 until 22:00, and check-out is by 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
Where is the hostel located in relation to key landmarks?
The hostel is located in Inverness City Centre, within a 10-minute walk of Inverness Castle and Victorian Market. It is approximately 0.4 miles from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve and 0.5 miles from Eastgate Shopping Centre.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the hostel, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.
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If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Black Isle Bar and Rooms]. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- An in-room safe is available for an additional fee
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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