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Glen Nevis Youth Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, in the vicinity of Loch Linnhe

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Front of property
Terrace/patio
Family dining
Daily self-serve breakfast for a fee
Property amenity
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel, near Loch Linnhe, offers a friendly atmosphere with a comfy bar and free WiFi in rooms. Guests can relax in the quiet garden or visit nearby Inverlochy Castle, while enjoying practical laundry and luggage storage options.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
6 bathrooms
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
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Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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6 bathrooms
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
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Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
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Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
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Shared/communal kitchen
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Glen Nevis, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 6SY

What's nearby

  • Inverlochy Castle - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Ben Nevis Distillery - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • West Highland Way - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Neptune's Staircase - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Nevis Range Mountain Experience - 12 min drive - 8.5 miles

Getting around

  • Fort William Station - 8 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Great Glen (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Wildcat - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ben Nevis Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Glen Nevis Youth Hostel

Hostel near Loch Linnhe
Located close to Aonach Mor Ski Resort and Inverlochy Castle, Glen Nevis Youth Hostel provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), secured bicycle storage, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Glen Nevis Youth Hostel include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Grab bars near toilets and raised toilet seats
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

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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 parking (max 10 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: GBP 6.95 to 6.95 for adults and GBP 6.95 to 6.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

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 daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.5 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately GBP 6.95 to 6.95 for adults, and GBP 6.95 to 6.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.5 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Glen Nevis Youth Hostel Fort William
Glen Nevis Youth Fort William
Glen Nevis Youth
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel Fort William
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Glen Nevis Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 7.5 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Glen Nevis Youth Hostel?

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).

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Glen Nevis Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MEICHU

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

10/10 Excellent

Lone

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

10/10 Excellent

Josh

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

6/10 Okay

Christophe

Vivre en communauté

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

8/10 Good

Danielle

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

gillian

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

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

10/10 Excellent

Marketa

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

10/10 Excellent

Naila

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

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

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

8/10 Good

James

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

2/10 Terrible

Marina

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

10/10 Excellent

George

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

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

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

8/10 Good

Charlotte

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

Great place to stay

Fantastic place to stay, staff so friendly, very clean , no complaints, I felt very safe staying here whilst working at local hospital, also liked the beer you sell.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and warm
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Fab friensly hostel in a great location.

We spent a night at the hostel before hiking uo Ben Nevis. The hostel was great snd sevice friendly. The location is great for an early start up the mountain too :) Wpukd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Ben Nevis Views

Really great place. Amazing views and possibly the best youth hostel. We stayed 2 nights to explore the area. The path to Ben Nevis is opposite and we had a view of the mountain range from our room. Couldn't be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great for Ben Nevis Hike

This hostel is a no frills stay with in a great location for anyone looking to hike Ben Nevis with the trail starting just the opposite side of the road. The bunk beds were clean and each level had it's own light and plugs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Middlesbrough

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean private room en-suite - Fe on reception was so welcoming and helpful. Due to current pandemic amenities are limited but impressive how the hostel are managing these.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
chambre petite, pratique et efficace pour passer la nuit dans les environs du Glen Nevis. Très bon rapport qualité-prix par rapport aux autres logements du coin
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

hongxin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location of hotel is wonderful and you can meet many brave tourists
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovery and wonderful!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

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