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Black Isle Hostel

2.0 star property
Inverness hostel in Inverness City Centre
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Front of property
Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, towels

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
47-49 Academy Street, Inverness, Scotland, IV1 1LP
  • Victorian Market
    1 min walk
  • Esco Bar
    1 min walk
  • Inverness Bus Station
    2 min walk
  • Inverness (INV)
    18 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Basic Twin Room

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Similar properties

Front of property

Inverness Youth Hostel

Parking included
Free WiFi
Breakfast available
Business services
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (126)
The price is AU$94
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
Inverness Youth Hostel

About the area

Inverness

Black Isle Hostel places you steps from Victorian Market and within a short 5-minute stroll of Eastgate Shopping Centre. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, luggage storage and locker space. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Inverness City Centre hostel include Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Victorian Market - 1 min walk
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 4 min walk
  • Inverness Castle - 9 min walk
  • Inverness Cathedral - 10 min walk
  • Eden Court Theatre - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 5 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scotch & Rye - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hootananny - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Isle Bar & Rooms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The King's Highway - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe de Paulo - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Black Isle Hostel

Inverness hostel in Inverness City Centre
Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Inverness hostel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
Black Isle Hostel offers 10 accommodations with blackout curtains. This Inverness hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Black Isle Bar and Rooms]

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • An in-room safe is available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Black Isle Hostel Inverness
Black Isle Inverness
Black Isle Hostel Inverness
Black Isle Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Black Isle Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Inverness

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Black Isle Hostel?

Black Isle Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Black Isle Hostel?

The closest beach to Black Isle Hostel is Dores Beach (12.5 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Black Isle Hostel?

No, Black Isle Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Black Isle Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Black Isle Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Black Isle Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic hostel accommodation. Close location for buses and trains. Check in is simple as long as it’s during business hours.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Vomit on the hall carpet. Dirty bathroom. Destroyed toilet seat. Its filthy clients poor behaviour
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Melonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe and location is perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good spot to enjoy Inverness
Great location & stress-free vibe. Some loo seats a bit loose but perfect clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very comfortable stay and value for money. Staff always willing to help.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The shower can be improve, the toilets can be clear more regularly clogged toilet and sink is not good
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ant Inverness 24
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel in Inverness
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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Parth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First experience of hostel and really enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoyan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/C
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I wouldn’t recommend staying here.
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Camila

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed it and was pretty clean, however the showers were dark and the toilets didn't flush properly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for the price, excellent 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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Trying to get a 😴 sleep.
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Elsa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Hanna

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good staying
Excellent location in the centre of Inverness near the railway station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ZHONG WEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hoi Kiu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Christiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Stayed 1 night in May 2023