47-49 Academy Street, Inverness, Scotland, IV1 1LP
What's nearby
Victorian Market - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Eastgate Shopping Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Inverness Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Inverness Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Eden Court Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Inverness (INV) - 18 min drive
Inverness Station - 5 min walk
Conon Bridge Station - 16 min drive
Beauly Station - 16 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
Black Isle Hostel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Inverness Castle.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 10:30 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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]
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Facilities
Lockers available
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (surcharge)
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Safes in guest rooms can be used for an extra charge
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
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
Does Black Isle Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Black Isle Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Black Isle Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Black Isle Hostel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Black Isle Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Black Isle Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What's the area around Black Isle Hostel like?
Black Isle Hostel is a short 5-minute walk from Inverness Station and 9 minutes' walk from Inverness Castle.
Black Isle Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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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
4/10 Fair
8 October 2024
Fine for one night and only one night
Didn’t expect much for the price beyond a place to sleep/eat/shower for a couple nights. The day I got there, 3 of the 4 toilets in the female restroom were clogged beyond use and the other had no toilet paper. This was early afternoon when staff were first alerted. The next day, all 4 toilets were completely clogged and could not be used at all. Staff were again informed of this. I had to leave early the next morning and they were still clogged. You literally could not use the toilets. The bed itself was fine, as well as the room. The common areas were not the cleanest, and the entire place could do with a good clean. Would not recommend for more than a single night.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 October 2024
Mikaela
Mikaela, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
13 July 2024
Vomit on the hall carpet. Dirty bathroom.
Destroyed toilet seat.
Its filthy clients poor behaviour
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 July 2024
Safe and location is perfect
Melonie
Melonie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 July 2024
Good spot to enjoy Inverness
Great location & stress-free vibe.
Some loo seats a bit loose but perfect clean.
Phill
Phill, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 June 2024
DAVID
DAVID, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 June 2024
A very comfortable stay and value for money.
Staff always willing to help.
DAVID
DAVID, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
6 June 2024
The shower can be improve, the toilets can be clear more regularly clogged toilet and sink is not good
Joanna
Joanna, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 June 2024
Ant Inverness 24
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 May 2024
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!
Aurora
Aurora, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 May 2024
First experience of hostel and really enjoyed
Parth
Parth, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 May 2024
N/C
Xiaoyan
Xiaoyan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
7 May 2024
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.
Cindy
Cindy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 October 2023
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 September 2023
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.
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
18 September 2023
Camila
Camila, 1-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review
8/10 Very good
17 September 2023
I really enjoyed it and was pretty clean, however the showers were dark and the toilets didn't flush properly.
Lara
Lara, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 September 2023
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.
Lauren
Lauren, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
9 September 2023
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.
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
6 September 2023
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
Elsa
Elsa, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
27 July 2023
Good staying
Excellent location in the centre of Inverness near the railway station.
Hanna
Hanna, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 July 2023
ZHONG WEN
ZHONG WEN, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 July 2023
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
Jessica
Jessica, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 June 2023
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.