Name: 1 Loch Ness Hostel
Address: Main Street Drumnadrochit, Inverness, IV63 6TX, GB

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2026

Kawthar

Functional and convenirnt

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

10 Jul 2026

john

If you're looking for a dirty facility, with bed, bugs and management that is non-existent. then this is your place. Me personally I would avoid it by like the plague. who knows maybe people catch the plague there as well

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Kim

Good accomodation.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Shawn

Very nice

Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Patricia

Great wee cabin! Good shared kitchen and outside area. The bathroom could have been cleaner and the drains ran slowly in the shower and sink. The location is perfect and the cabin was comfortable. Will be back despite the minor less positive points.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Danique

We was really impressed with this stay it was so clean and so well organised.

It was our first time staying in a hostel and I was a bit apprehensive at first to be honest but I was really pleasantly surprised!

Would highly recommend staying here!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Amy

Great location and very comfortable!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Michelle

Great location and the place was cozy and very comfortable

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Michelle

Glamping for less than glamping prices

Family

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2026

Gale

Great stay
Very handy location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Amos

Beautiful environment clean room, good hot water, good bedding lovely staff and generally clean all round

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2026

Arihiro

It was comfortable to stay.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Kenneth Oconnell

have stayed twice - one time in the back some in the tiny homes and with my group in winter in the hostel in a private room with bunk beds. the gentleman that let us in was super friendly . A+

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2026

Gillian

The room was clean and the hostel was in a great location! We accidentally set off the fire alarm from the steam in our shower, but overall, 10/10 would recommend.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2025

David

Incredibly convenient if you're traveling local buses. Many beautiful local walks are nearby, and everyone I asked was happy to give advice.

2/10

Poor

21 Sep 2025

William

Nothing more than a garden shed. Beds uncomfortable. Sink leaked. Bathroom had signs of mould. Wouldn’t recommend

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

Anit

The property i booked feel like home and very good place to stay.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2025

Chris

1st time in a hostel

Ist time in a hostel and was very impressed with the accommodation and facilities.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Aug 2025

Igor

The room was smelly and had no aeration. A bit more dtergent and fabric softer wouldn't be bad, giving guests a fan would be nice too

Self

6/10

Pleasant

31 Jul 2025

Christine

Acceptable basic accommodation

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2025

louise

I had a ensuite room, was nice and quiet and nice touch to have outside seating, staff super friendly, rooms could do with some updating but it is a hostel. Bed was comfortable, a nice to have would be instructions on how to use the heater as it did get a little chilly at night. Overall a good stay. Nothing to do with the hostel, but can be tricky to find places to eat on a Monday night.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2025

Terri

It was a little noisy at night with the bars that were near. It was clean and a few steps off the royal mile shopping Street.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2025

George

Braw wee place for an overnight stay

Lovely wee place to stay for a night. Great location for visiting Glen Affric. All amenities available. Clean and cute.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

Basic but passable. Unsatisfactory bed.

Basic but had all the amenities we needed for a 1 night stay. Some reviews say no hot water but we had two hot showers and had no issues. No toiletries is fine for a hostel but hand soap would have been helpful. Good location and parking available at the back of the property. Overall it was fine but two main issues: 1) we were both itching after sleeping in the bed - not sure if this is because of low quality bedding or bugs. 2) The lock box made it easy to check in but the front and back door isn’t locked, even at night so it didn’t feel very secure. Had I been staying alone I think I would have felt quite unsafe. There was a kitchen and lounge but we didn’t use them as the instructions didn’t indicate they were shared areas. Additionally, the green fire exit light in the room was very bright with the light off and so I slept with an eye mask. Only 1 thin pillow per person.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2024

Colleen

The hot shower felt like a massage. It was the best part of the stay. The ease of the key/check-in and -out was also very convenient.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2024

Bruce

A very nice location!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Sep 2024

david

Property is in central location in village, accommodation is basic and TV was not connected.

2/10

Poor

13 Aug 2024

Sonia

A fuir, une arnaque

Extérieur sale (plastiques et vieille chaussette devant la porte, moquette du couloir très sale, cuisine crasseuse).
Notre chambre avait une salle de bain pleine de moisissures. Nous l'avons signalé et on nous a changé de chambre. Nous avons été réveillés à 1h30 du matin par des gens qui essayaient de rentrer dans notre chambre.
Le self check in permet au propriétaire d'éviter les plaintes en face à face.
Très mauvais rapport qualité prix. Une arnaque à mon sens.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Aug 2024

Jamie

Clean and spacious ensuite room. Easy check in and ample parking at back. The bed was hard and lacking comfort. Shower and washroom were clean. I would have liked a hot water tap in the bathroom sink. Enjoyed our stay

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2024

Abby

This was a quaint place to stay that was within walking distance of a cute cafe and shops. The wifi wasn’t very reliable unless you were near the closest outside wall, but worked well there. Overall, it was clean enough, the TV had cable, and the beds weren’t too uncomfortable. I would recommend staying here again!

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2024

Sally

Good location, nice room. Needs to provide instructions for using the TV and shower as we couldn't get either working on arrival - luckily met the cleaner 2nd day and he sorted the problems. No hot tap for the bathroom sink. Well equipped kitchen area for preparing meals. Good lounge with lots of comfy seating.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2024

Courtney

The property had the basics for a comfortable stay, however, it could have been a little bit cleaner.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2024

Rachel

Private rooms were cozy and clean, very lovely accommodation! In a cute but very very very tiny town on lochness. highly recommend!

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

04 May 2024

Verified traveler

Avoid this place

Avoid this place if you can.
We stayed in a 2bunk beds garden room.
0 wifi signal in the room.
No hot water shower at all even have waited 10mins running it on.
Only hot water from the tap.
We 4 needed to hold our breath and run in a 1 minute shower after a long tiring hiking day, not fun at all!
Will never stay again even it's free, let alone we paid £90 for a night.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2024

Deepak

Good friendly accommodation

I stayed for 1 night in room no 2 which is located on the ground floor of the main building. This room is disabled friendly with a large ensuite bathroom. Self checkin process was straight forward. Room itself was spacious and clean. The chairs were a bit worn out but understandable for the price. Some noise transmitted from upstairs as people walked on the floorboards but did not bother me. Handy space at the back of the building to park the car. Overall I felt safe and comfortable. Handy bar/restaurant (Fiddlers) directly opposite the hostel serving great food.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2024

Leah

It was just what we neede

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2023

David

Great little place to stay for the Loch

Great little place to stay. The room was clean and the ensuite bathroom was great - the shower is fantastic! It's in a good location with beautiful views and good places to eat nearby.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2023

Jamie

The hostel had a nice and clean private room for me and my friend. We used a lockbox system to retrieve the key when the owner sent over the lock code. Great location just down the road from the Loch Ness Centre and over the road from the bus stop

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2023

Carol

This was a great location for an overnight stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2023

James

Great location and facilities.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2023

Verified traveler

There are clear instructions provided by the staff for finding the hostel and entering the room. The staff is friendly as well.
Flexible check-in. Can park car at the rear of the hostel.
The room is clean and en-suite which is very good.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2023

Jacqueline

Great especially for the price.

Perfect location. I’m traveling with my 5&3 year old and the bunk bed was perfect. Quiet and the person running it let me do laundry past closing (it’s outside so the sound didn’t bother anyone).

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Mar 2023

BAHMAN

Technician in water industry

The room wasn't warm enough.
There is no heating in the bathroom.
TV service was awkward.
Privacy in the room was a little under my requirement.
There is no microwave in the kitchen.

Business

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2023

Hallam

Using text/email for check-in information was overall interesting and convenient, giving necessary information, but did not allow for customer response. I couldn't access the Wi-Fi and ate through a chunk of data on my phone.
Aside from that the facilities were comfortable, clean, and equipped with en-suites. Furnishing is minimal but cozy, no desks but the sofa is comfortable. Good for short stays.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2022

Jon

Very clean and tidy. Useful having an ensuite in the room so you arent sharing with others.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2022

Slawek

Wifi wasn’t working.

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2022

Javier

Private room/bathroom option

Tight parking spots in the property. They could add more warmth in the common areas. Great hostel overall and a great option for visiting the Loch Ness area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2022

Jeremy

Comfortable cabin .....good shower; bit creaky wooden bed

Some hooks would be an improvement

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2022

Theodorus

Reception closed, didn't get self check in instructions. No recycling bin. Bin full. WiFi didn't work.
Kitchen fully occupied.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2022

Jann

Excellent!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2021

Verified traveler

My friend and I had been outside all night and when we talked to reception at 8am they immediately gave us a room. Such lovely people and it warmed our hearts. Great location in Drumnadrochit. Highly recommend.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2021

Bethany

The privacy was nice.

Business_and_leisure Family

2/10

Poor

10 Sep 2021

Susan

I will be complaining that the window was broken open. Hostel was on A82. I heard every vehicle go by and got very little sleep. Also strong damp smell.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2021

Graeme

Just what we needed

Perfect for our one night stop over. Comfy beds and very clean!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Great central location to village green. Plenty of pubs and cafe's near by

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2021

Dawn

Good pit stop stay

We stayed just the one night on our way home. The cabin was very clean. Arrangements were made so that we had no physical contact with the staff which, as our stay was during the Covid 19 pandemic, was very good.
We were able to park right outside the door. There was a picnic table and chairs for our use right out side too.
The communal kitchen was clean, the laundry room seemed well supplied though we had no need to use it.
Inside the cabin the beds were comfortable, the TV worked well with no interference (in fact I have the very same TV in my own home) WiFi reception was good.
The shower worked well though it takes a while for the hot water to come through which is usually par for the course when using this kind of accommodation.
Only minor point to improve on was that the towels, though very clean, were also quite well worn.
All in all an enjoyable, comfortable stay with a good nights sleep, which is all we were after. Will definitely stay again on our way to and from Orkney.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Ideal for a short stay

Stayed for 1 night as part of a longer journey, ideal for what we needed. Ideally located for amenities and restaurants. Room had a private entrance, ensuite and was self check in/ check out.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Nov 2020

Kevin

High Standard Hostel

Due to Covid-19, no staff on site but information all sent via email on how to check in & out. With a contact number on the front door if needed to get hold of anybody.

The hostel as a public Laundrette in the car park which was useful. My room had a TV a suprise for a hostel but unfortunately it was not tuned in.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2020

A

Very satisfied

Stayed during Covid so cant comment on some things but Bed was good and room was clean. Shops and pubs nearby.

Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2020

Genevieve

A real value for money

My booking was redirected to 1 lochness sister company. It was a bit farther but the the room more spacious and the common areas for dining and kitchen is also spacious and able to accomodate more people at the same time. It was clean, heating and is good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2020

Eleanor

Great spot!

Great location, place was clean and check in was easy!

Self

2/10

Poor

24 Jul 2020

Verified traveler

On day of stay owner contacted me to tell me that he was transferring me to the sister hostel which was only 5 minutes down the road due to coronavirus. I was okay with this as he tome me it was 5 minutes away from the hostel. It was Far longer and out in the middle of nowhere- only way to get to Drumnadrochit was to drive as you would spend ages walking there and back. When we got to the hostel the room hadn’t been cleaned yet and we had already entered the room (covid risk!!). In the end we did not stay due to the poor communication and standard of the hostel we were transferred to. Definitely nothing like what was expected. We were refused a refund for the property which was highly disappointing given the situation.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Very clean and warm. Great shower but couldn't get the tv to work. We could have asked but wasn't a big issue

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Nice room and well equipped kitchen so you can make your own meals. Friendly staff. Excellent location.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Central and decent sized room with own access direct from garden.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

24 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Nice place to stay for a night with friendly staff, a laundry and a big kitchen. The rooms are clean and fresh.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 Aug 2019

Carol

Annoying fire exit light.

Confortable and clean. Well equipped communal areas. However the green fire exit light in our room kept us awake so not much sleep! No way to switch it off.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2019

Visitor

Beds comfortable. Clean facilities. Will book again when in Inverness.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

14 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Expedia charged me double what it would f been had we walked in on site. Beds where very hard.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Just like. If you look for something to stay, not a 5star hotel is ok to stay here.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

27 Nov 2018

Alan

Easily located and comfortable. Would recommend to others.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2018

Tracy

1 Loch Ness

The room was spotless, and very comfortable. It was easy to walk to the Loch Ness Monster centre and other cute shops. Not a lot of restaurants around the area.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2018

Helga

Great hotel! Very cozy room (ensuite), good kitchen/dining and lounge areas!

2/10

Poor

25 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

T.V did not work Wi-Fi did not work room was dirty bathroom was dirty would not recommend it

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Great location, courteous staff, and comfortable room! For \"neat freaks,\" the bathroom had some mold and a hole in the wall and the hallway carpet had a pet odor but, overall, I'd recommend this hostel - especially for those passing through this really neat area.

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Very comfortable

Lovely and clean but more hotel price without facilities

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2018

Richard

Close to center of Loch Ness and “town”.

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Convenient for a one night stay. Cabins in the back had a lot more privacy. Has common rooms to sit, eat and cook. Plenty of parking and across from a restaurant/pub.

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2018

Verified traveler

B&B room is ok, a little expensive but understood the remoteness of the location. Location is good in front of bus stop

6/10

Pleasant

05 Apr 2018

Sara

Bunk bed collapsed on top of me during the night. My son had to sleep in the bed with me as he couldn't sleep in top bed. We told owner in the morning but she just rolled her eyes up as of she already knew about it. We weren't refunded any money or even offered it

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Great Loch Ness stopover

Excellent stopover location on Loch Ness. Clean and quiet. The room was spacious and very comfortable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Sperfect location, the room are pretty new and very clean.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2017

cathy

Very good bargain.

My daughter and I Loved it. It was clean. Folks were friendly. Highly recommended.

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2017

Jamie

Basic and Serviceable

We booked a room for 3 people and were given one of the bunk style cabins in the backyard. This would have been fine for what we needed if there weren't two rather annoying issues - mattresses were uncomfortable on two of the three beds, and the bathroom had a seriously funky smell. Despite leaving windows open and spraying deoderant into the room it was barely usable during our stay (only if you held your breath).

Aside from the uncomfortable mattresses and foul bathroom order (which didn't permeate the room if you closed the door) - the site was clean, well proportioned, and easily accessed. It was perfectly serviceable for sleeping only and close to many great sites (Loch Ness, Urqhart Castle, etc.). Very basic but we didn't expect much more (except perhaps a bathroom that didn't smell).

Don't pay any attention to the stock photos though - they didn't match the rooms at all. Lovely poster bed in one of the photos and we ended up in bunks. Which that part was clearer on the site, but again we didn't expect much from the location otherwise.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Aug 2017

Kelley

Basic hostel accommodations

We enjoyed our 2-night stay, meeting several nice travelers. The little cabin we stayed in was tiny but adequate for me and my adult son. The bathroom was a bit too small for comfort, and the bare floor could be greatly improved with an area rug. The kitchen was very clean, but was lacking a coffee pot.

6/10

Pleasant

11 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Decent. No breakfast on hand or hot water for showers in the morning. Great location but expensive for what you get.

4/10

Poor

09 Aug 2017

Alicia

Terrible mattress in the room

First of of all, the room (quadruple) didn't resemble the one in the picture when I did the booking. Then the mattresses where in a poor condition, I do not understand how they can use these mattresses instead of thrawing them to the rubbish. The room had also a funny smell. I wouldn't recommend this hostel at all.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2017

Hop Yi

Lovely place to stay in

The location is great. We have a road trip and the parking space are more than enough! The entire hotel and room are clean and quiet. Two restaurants are just across the road. A corner store is next door. Clean and bright bathroom!

Family

4/10

Poor

27 May 2017

Taylor

Cheap Hostel

Cheap hostel near Inverness- we stayed in a shed in the back parking lot which had 3 twin beds in it. Easy to get in and out and a good quick place to stay it you're only in the area for a day or two. If staying longer, spending the extra money to stay in Inverness would be worth it!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2017

Verified traveler

great home base for exploring Loch Ness!

Everything was awesome. We had a thorough tour of the property upon arrival. Very clean and comfortable. Only feedback is that the kitchen is a little bit cozy for sharing space with other guests. Facilities were great even if the kitchen was a little cozy to share with other guests. A great experience overall; a very nice space in a very nice place!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

The lady who manages is very sweet and lovely. Its in town and close to places

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2017

Mathias T

clean and nice hostel

I had a great stay where I had my own room with private bathroom.

8/10

Excellent

07 Feb 2017

Eileen

Very poor communication

Overall, ok. Room ok, we booked a double with ensuite. Hostel facilities ok, kitchen ok, sitting room ok. Though the property is situated on the busy main road, and there was some traffic noise overnight at the room we had in the front of the property.
BUT, it would be nice if someone from here answered their phone, very hard to communicate, or to arrange a late check in. Which when FINALLY contacted was not a problem, but it took MANY calls, a call to hotels.com, an email and finally a Facebook post to get an answer form here. I was about to cancel the reservation, due to lack of response.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Dec 2016

Ling-Su

Not the best stay of our trip

Upon arrival, the lady directed us straight to our room without any introduction. Heaters were locked so the room was very cold at night. Shower heat was inconsistent. Hotel is near Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness so the location is convenient for seeing these sights.

6/10

Pleasant

27 Nov 2016

Steven

Great location to see Loch Ness and the Castle

Very cold room that the supplied heater couldnt support, slept fully clothed for the outdoors to cope. Bed and pillow uncomfortable.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Oct 2016

Miss Jieru

convenient hostel to explore Loch Ness

The location is good, and the kitchin/lounge is nice to do some work or have food, but the bedroom was a bit small, and there was strong smell in the room when entering. Good value for money if travelling on tight budget.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Oct 2016

JS

Cheap.

This hostel has many rooms, I was given a room with bunkbeds however the room was next to the main road. I asked to see the chalets out the back and asked to stay in one instead, the lady agreed. The kitchen is nice, bright and comfortable as is the living room.

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

Very good and centrally located,

Room was extremely comfortable for a back packers hostel, Hostel was very centrally located and easy to find.

Parking at the rear of the building and close to restaurants and bars, also the lock ness boat tours.

6/10

Pleasant

29 Sep 2016

Tommmy

Basic clean room

Basic clean room with good shower facilities.
Check in quick and easy similar check out
Kitchen facilities available on a shared basis

2/10

Poor

28 Sep 2016

jacquie

First time ever

Booked this hostel as was described as luxurious just up graded pictures on internet looked great room described as a lovely garden room with bunks. Well we're do I start the garden room was an B & Q shed with two very rusty bunks no chair in shed and the only place to hang your clothes was the floor. Booked in for two nights at £150 and check out the next morning. Wrote an email to owner who miss sold this place but has not replied. Will not use Expedia again as they mislead the customers.