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Chase The Wild Goose Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Neptune's Staircase in Fort William

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Front of property
Shared kitchen
Interior entrance
Dining
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Banavie, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 7LZ
  • Neptune's Staircase
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Inverlochy Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ben Nevis Distillery
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Room, Shared Bathroom (Coll Private)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Room, Shared Bathroom (Tiree Private)

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Twin Bed and 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Eigg Private)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Room, Shared Bathroom (Luing Private)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Muck Private)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Iona Private)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom (Rhum Private Room)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Fort William

Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Neptune's Staircase and 2 miles (3 km) of Ben Nevis Distillery with a stay here. Inverlochy Castle and Commando Monument are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Neptune's Staircase - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Inverlochy Castle - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Ben Nevis Distillery - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Great Glen Way - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • West Highland Way - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Banavie Station - 5 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Great Glen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ben Nevis Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Crofter Bar - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Chase The Wild Goose Hostel

Hostel near Neptune's Staircase in Fort William
As a guest of Chase The Wild Goose Hostel, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and express check-in. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Fort William hostel is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1850
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Chase The Wild Goose Hostel offers 7 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 4.65 per person

Things to do

  • Ski passes

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 5.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 10:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 5 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 4.65 per person
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 5.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 10:30 PM
  • Towels fee: GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Chase The Wild Goose Hostel to the airport?

Chase The Wild Goose Hostel is 70.8 mi (87-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Chase The Wild Goose Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Chase The Wild Goose Hostel.

Does Chase The Wild Goose Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Chase The Wild Goose Hostel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 4.65 per person. It's available every day from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Chase The Wild Goose Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Chase The Wild Goose Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Chase The Wild Goose Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Chase The Wild Goose Hostel have a pool?

Chase The Wild Goose Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Chase The Wild Goose Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Chase The Wild Goose Hostel to downtown Fort William?

Chase The Wild Goose Hostel is 0.6 mi away from Banavie.

Chase The Wild Goose Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marilyne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice little hostel, only 4 rooms for 3 bathrooms so it feels private. The room was great, pretty clean with a private sink, the beds were confortable and a lot of space on top of our head despite being bunk beds. Nice location with view on Ben Nevis and the breakfast was just enough and cheap for what it's worth. Enough space as well if you wish to make your own food.I would recommend if you wish to have a quiet stay near Fort William.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good enough. No drying room though.

As hostels go, it was fine. Plenty of space, a decent kitchen and dining area separate from a seating area. 20mins bus ride from town or £8.40 in a taxi isn’t ideal nor is the lack of a drying room. This last one would think a prerequisite given the location and clientele but apparently not.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apart from one obnoxious fellow hosteller, the stay was superb. Found the electronic door locks a bit tricky but was glad to find a secure bike shed was available. I now know that Banavie Railway Station is only about one quarter of a mile from the hostel instead of cycling the 3.6 miles from Fort William Railway Station so that!s how I’ll get there next time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Jordan

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

Nice hostel

Nice stay. The staff were very friendly. Seems like a relatively small lounge and dining space for the amount of guests. But overall the hostel was very nice and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's an ok hostel, very close to Neptune's staircase. A little bit isolated if you don't have a car. There is a bus stop at the end of the road, but the train isn't very frequent. Staff were all very helpful and friendly, but the facilities were a tad lacking. There were only three toilets and three showers for all seven or eight rooms. There was only one charging point in the room and only one overhead light. Duvet inners and mattresses protectors had seen better days. On the bright side there were sinks in the room and the wifi signal was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

Nice, cosy hostel

Nice, cosy hostel. Location a bit suburban but good connections into Fort William and beyond. Great facilities for self catering and friendly staff. Only thing is, could have more.bathrooms. also, good breakfast (basic toast and cereal) but they should forget about the processed croissants. First because they're not fresh but also because they're each individually wrapped in plastic which is wasteful. Overall would recommend, and probably stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Ian, Cleethorpes

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

Good backpackers hostel

Just one train stop past Fort William it’s only a 5 minute walk from the station.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely helpful staff, hostel was clean and tidy, local area is very nice. Really close to Nevis Range if your a skier or climber.

10/10 Excellent

J, London, UK

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

Basic, cheap and cheerful - in a good way

Stayed here for one night night during a week in July Friendly staff, clean rooms, comfortable beds, quiet building, hot showers, good kitchen facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Minutes from Banavie train station.

Very friendly and helpful staff.

6/10 Okay

Chris, Toronto

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

Good for a hostel

Got in late and left early. Room for 8 but was off season so only myself in the room. First hostel I've stayed in and it was fine but I prefer the luxuries of a hotel. Even still not a bad place for a night.

10/10 Excellent

Jean Baptiste, Soisy sous Montmorency.

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

Excellent séjour.

Très bon établissement pour passer un week end. Convial. Très propre. La ville est superbe. Bémol la connexion internet nulle.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities