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Glen Nevis Youth Hostel

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A restaurant interior with wooden flooring, tables, and a mural on the wall. - Glen Nevis Youth Hostel (Fort William)
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Located close to Aonach Mor Ski Resort and Inverlochy Castle, Glen Nevis Youth Hostel provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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A room with bunk beds, a radiator, and windows with a view of trees.

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a radiator, a window, and a wooden chair.

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

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Exceptional
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A room with bunk beds, a window with a view of greenery, and a door.

Triple Room, Ensuite

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Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Two wooden beds with blue bedding, a wooden chair, and a window with a view of trees.

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

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Very good
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden chair, and a window with a view of trees.

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A bunk bed with a desk and chair, wooden flooring, and a door.

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Fort William, Glen Nevis Youth Hostel is in the mountains. Aonach Mor Ski Resort and Nevis Range Mountain Experience are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Loch Linnhe and Ben Nevis. Inverlochy Castle and Steall Waterfall are two other places to visit that come recommended. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and mountain climbing. Visit our Fort William travel guide
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Glen Nevis, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 6SY

What's nearby

  • A lake surrounded by mountains, small islands, and a few buildings.
    Loch Linnhe
    2 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • A large, historic stone building with multiple towers and arched windows, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.
    Inverlochy Castle
    4 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • A stone building with a thatched roof in a grassy valley with mountains in the background.
    West Highland Way
    4 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Commando Monument
    3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • West Highland Museum
    4 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Fort William Station
    8 min drive
  • Inverness (INV)
    129 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Great Glen (Wetherspoon)
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • The Wildcat
    4 min drive
  • Black Isle Bar
    5 min drive
  • Ben Nevis Bar
    5 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
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 10 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared 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: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (2:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 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 night
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 night
  • 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 Glen Nevis Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, Glen Nevis Youth Hostel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 7.50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Glen Nevis Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Glen Nevis Youth Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Glen Nevis Youth Hostel located?

Situated in the mountains, this hostel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Loch Linnhe and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Inverlochy Castle. Ben Nevis and Steall Waterfall are also within 6 mi (10 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

Glen Nevis Youth Hostel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got the private room and it was just amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and reception, nice private showers, big and clean kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super friendly and helpful. They closed for cleaning everyday and when I got back the whole place was immaculate!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overnight stay. Stunning location, lovely facilities and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean.good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location as base for exploration up Ben Nevis and surrounding trails. Very clean and modern facilities, bright and spacious rooms. Great for keeping heavy hiking packs and duffel bags
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hostel, great staff, great location for hiking. Super clean and modern. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the triple room with our adult son. Great and quiet, clean hostel and bonus to have the drying room for all our wet rain gear and boots
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed here just one night before our Ben Nevis trip and that hotel is the best start point. Personnel were friendly and helpful. After many trips we appreciated the dryer room, where you can clean and dry your clothes.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff and great joint facilities. The room had the heat turned off on arrival and it took almost 24 to heat up. The breakfast was a bit sad.
View from the room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility was clean and easily accessible the staff were friendly and very helpful. Our door lock/fob system was broken so had to leave the door ajar if we were not in the room so we could get in and out. Overall a very pleasant experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice staff and good facilities

The stay was lovely. The hostel is practical, clean, well divided and with plenty of space. The staff was really thoughtful and attentive to my questions and needs. Everything was working normally on the bedrooms and toilets. If you are tall, don't be on the upper bed. That's all.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Awesome value for the money and the staff helped us with instructions to install ourselves (we arrived late). Unique recommendation is to tell people that you don’t include towels, a lot of people don’t frequent hostels that much and we forgot about this detail
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was over and above what we expected. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Rooms were lovely and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hostel the only issue was that I had booked and paid for a cooked breakfast to eat before our Nevis climb...when we arrived the hotel informed me that they only had cereal and toast .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern facilities with spacious common area downstairs, full kitchen, friendly and helpful staff, great nature access right out the front door. Easy stay for those less familiar with hostels.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic place, and not just for youths! The hostel is located at the foot of Ben Nevis with hiking trails and the River Nevis just outside. Our private room was clean and comfortable, and had a view of the mountain which we absolutely loved. The only downside to having floorboards was that any movement both in and out of the room created a lot of noise. The ensuite was equally clean but very compact. Sheets and towels are provided for private rooms but remember to bring your own soap and shampoo. The shared kitchen was excellent and well managed, and the common areas cosy. Staff were friendly too. We would happily recommend this place to our friends and family!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Well located hostel, friendly staff

Generally speaking fine. A well designed hostel. A friendly team. Greater attention to detail on the housekeeping side would be good For instance soap dispensers and towels remained empty despite prompts and some kitchen equipment was depleted and defective.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top ! Tout était nickel !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Vivre en communauté

Auberge de jeunesse sympathique, personnel également… bonne ambiance
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

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

RUIM E CARO

TERRIVEL, o Hostel tem uma boa localização e aparenta ter uma boa estrutura. Mas… As camas são pequenas, os colchões são ruins todos e os cobertores são de tamanho infantil, dessa forma será difícil ter uma boa noite de descanso. O box é muito pequeno e apesar disso, foi impossível tomar banho, pois não havia água quente, e o garoto da recepção disse que não podia fazer nada, que iria verificar no dia seguinte. A cozinha tem uma boa estrutura, a sala de jantar e possui muitas mesas com cadeiras, pratos . Mas falta talheres. O teto do quarto é muito baixo para o beliche superior, sentado batemos com a cabeça no teto. Para a nossa entrada o quarto não foi limpo adequadamente, havia cabelos e sujeira pelo chão, pelo que vimos só trocaram a roupa de cama e tiraram os lixos. As luzes de leitura tem mal contato e ficam acendendo sozinhas, o que atrapalha também para dormir… Este foi o Hostel mais caro que ficamos em toda Escócia, e o que ficamos mais insatisfeitos, não indico por nada, tem muitos Guest Houses na cidade com valores melhores e com certeza as acomodações muito superiores.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were helpful, the atmosphere with other guests was good, the drying room was useful and effective (and much needed!), the location is great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Good facilities. Friendly staff. Could be better in terms of cleanliness, e.g. no soap in toilets, dining room floor covered in food and left for several days etc
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022