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Glencoe Youth Hostel

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A cozy cabin room with wooden walls, a dining table with chairs, a window with a view of a forested hill, and a small kitchenette area. - Glencoe Youth Hostel (Ballachulish)
A wooden cabin with a sloped roof, a small window, and a wooden staircase leading up to the entrance. - Glencoe Youth Hostel (Ballachulish)
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a bed with patterned bedding, a seating area with a chair and ottoman, and a kitchenette with a coffee maker and microwave. - Glencoe Youth Hostel (Ballachulish)
A plaid-patterned armchair with a cushion, a lamp, and a wooden side table. - Glencoe Youth Hostel (Ballachulish)
A rustic cabin interior with a dining area featuring a table set with food and drinks, a window with a view of greenery, and wooden walls. - Glencoe Youth Hostel (Ballachulish)
A garden, laundry facilities, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Glencoe Youth Hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

A compact, wooden cabin-style room with bunk beds, a small table, and a window providing natural light.

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

A compact, wooden cabin-style room with bunk beds, a small table, and a window providing natural light.

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A room with two wooden beds, a small table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

A cabin with a bunk bed, a desk, and a window.

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A cabin with a bunk bed, a desk, and a window.

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room (5 bed, including Double)

A cabin with a bunk bed, a desk, and a window.

Family Room (5 bed, including Double)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Shared Bathroom

A cabin interior with a bunk bed, a desk with a lamp, and a map on the wall.

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Cabin, 1 Double Bed

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a bed with patterned bedding, a seating area with a chair and ottoman, and a kitchenette with a coffee maker and microwave.

Standard Cabin, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Ballachulish is home to Glencoe Youth Hostel. Old Fort of Fort William and Commando Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Leven and Highland Titles Nature Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Ballachulish travel guide
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Glencoe, Ballachulish, Scotland, PH48 4HX

What's nearby

  • A valley with a lake, mountains, and a rainbow.
    Glen Coe Visitor Centre
    4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • A rocky riverbed with a mountain in the background.
    Glencoe Mountain Resort
    20 min drive - 14.0 miles
  • A large, historic stone building with multiple towers and arched windows, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.
    Inverlochy Castle
    35 min drive - 23.2 miles
  • Glencoe Folk Museum
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Signal Rock and An Torr Trailhead
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Bridge Of Orchy Station
    25 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
    124 min drive

Restaurants

  • Clachaig Inn
    17 min walk
  • Boots Bar (within Clachaig Inn)
    17 min walk
  • Glencoe Farm Shop & Café
    2 min drive
  • The Club House, Dragon's Tooth Golf Course
    8 min drive
  • Crafts & Things
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:30 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (4:00 PM - 9:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Frequently asked questions

Is Glencoe Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Glencoe Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Glencoe Youth Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Glencoe Youth Hostel located?

Situated in Ballachulish, this hostel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Signal Rock and An Torr Trailhead and within 3 mi (5 km) of Glencoe Folk Museum and Glencoe Lochan. Pap of Glencoe and Glen Coe Visitor Centre are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Glencoe Youth Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 64 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly helpful staff, perfectly adequate accommodation and spacious communal area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place needs a bit of work, but location is awesome! I stayed one night only and would recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful hostel. The check-in was very quick and the staff member on the desk was so friendly and helpful. We were two older couples in a quadruple room which was very comfortable. The kitchen was very big, modern, squeaky clean and had all the equipment and utensils required/needed. There were numerous tables in the dining area. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and thoroughly recommend Glencoe Hostel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet location in Glencoe

Stayed here for a night in Glencoe before heading south...the check in was excellent and informative, the room was cozy and located right across from the showers, bathrooms were clean. Appreciated the wifi and location very much.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent youth hostel with really friendly staff - Thomas and Freya were brilliant! Great amenities: Comfortable rooms and really clean showers and toilets. Nice cosy lounge, Great kitchen and dining area. Laundry facilities (£5) and great drying room. Snacks and drinks for sale. Parking and a few seating areas outside. Stunning location. Pub about 20 minutes walk away. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff! The facility has clean common areas and washrooms, since they’re cleaned everyday. Kitchen is great. It’s too bad the hostel is mostly closed during the cleaning hours (no room and kitchen access) but then again you don’t come to Glencoe to stay inside :) They should fix the faucets and hand dryers in the washrooms since they don’t all work properly. Its nice that they have coffee and tea available all day. I’d recommend jt and would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 4 nights in a private room. Overall, the hostel is spacious, clean, comfortable, and friendly. However, we did find the room really hot without much airflow. My only other complaint is that two nights we experienced issues with drunk adults. One of the adults was working the desk a few days later, which is not appropriate. These disturbances were not handled by the staff, which was unfortunate, as it disturbed the evening for all guests.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, beautiful surroundings, humongous kitchen and dinning areas, nice people!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for venturing out into the hills of Glencoe
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great venue, very limited parking. Kind of remote but good for access to different hiking locations. Huge kitchen and lounge area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Missed first due to flight, paid for hotel for third night, very uncomfotable beds, very hot windows barely open. Not that clean, expected rustic but not this bad. Lost a lot of money due to conditions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Établissement dans son jus mais fonctionnel, personnel sympa.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chambre a l exterieur dans un tonneau bien agencé. Lit un peu petit quand on a l habitude de plus grand. Soucis parking plus de place a 19h garé sur une petite route
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chambre propre et confortable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muito bom

Maravilhosa…quarta privativo muito bom.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Glencoe of dream

Nous n'avons passé qu'une nuit et tout s'est passé pour le mieux
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spartan but clean and great location. Excellent advice from staff. Nice kitchen space. Showers need some hooks or shelves for personal effects.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and friendly, especially Elle. Breakfast was good. I enjoyed the surrounding area. The dryer room was a great thing especially for people like me who enjoy hiking
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet retreat

Great place - secluded but fab pub within walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean good size rooms with pretty comfortable single beds. Highly attentive staff, and great kitchen facilities. Lovely lounge to kick back in after a day in the hills. Great hostel!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect little hostel, great location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, quiet, homey, and yummy beer. A nice location for all the hiking and traveling we had planned.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Een erg mooi hostel op een mooie plek. De kamers zijn ruim en eer zijn banken genoeg in de huiskamer
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019