Why not teat yourself, your friends and family to a New Year adventure. Journey up to Loch Ness and join the celebrations at Loch Ness Backpackers Lodge. With the help of the fine range of Scottish beers & whiskies in the private bar you may spot Nessie seeing the New Year in too!

Prices range from £20 for a dorm bed up to £125 for a family room for 5 for New Year’s Eve, with discounts outside of the New Year period. Call to discuss. We have a private bar specialising in Scottish beers and whiskies, a wood burning stove, a cosy atmosphere and we offer group catering. There are plenty of winter-friendly walks and other activities, and other pubs and restaurants within walking distance.

School groups of all ages love this comfortable 45 bed hostel. Perfectly situated on the Great Glen Way, within an easy walk of Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle. Full or half board or self catering.

A wide variety of school groups stay at Loch Ness Backpackers each year.  For instance two sets of 9-11 year old groups come every year to cycle the Great Glen Way. We also host a 10-day residential film school for 16-18 year olds each year, as well as a group of 12-14-year-olds this year who were completing a programme of study at nearby Aigas Field Centre. We can provide a public liability certificate. We are also very used to helping with planning school trips – we’re happy to help however we can. Schools also appreciate the quiet, safe location and the large park right next door to us for allowing students space to run around safely.

Maintaining friendly, home-from-home atmosphere is a top priority for us at Loch Ness Backpackers!

Our bar offers a memorable place to spend the evening, with a taste of Scottish produce and great music. We love how our guests bond over a few drinks and guitar by the fire, making the most of our facilities to get to know their fellow travelers.