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Glen Nevis Youth Hostel

3.0 star property
3-star hostel near Loch Linnhe

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Front of property
Family dining
Daily self-serve breakfast for a fee
Terrace/patio
Property amenity

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Glen Nevis, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 6SY
  • Place, Ben Nevis
  • Place, Inverlochy Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Neptune's Staircase
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

  • 11 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 11 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 11 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 11 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • 11 sq ft
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Fort William

In Fort William .You'll find Loch Linnhe and Inverlochy Castle within 3 miles (5 km) of this hostel. Ben Nevis and Steall Waterfall are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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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
  • ‪The Grog & Gruel - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Glen Nevis Youth Hostel

3-star hostel near Loch Linnhe
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Glen Nevis Youth Hostel also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Fort William hostel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel offers 16 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This Fort William hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

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: GBP 7.5 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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

  • 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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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

How close is Glen Nevis Youth Hostel to the airport?

Glen Nevis Youth Hostel is 76.6 mi (121-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Glen Nevis Youth Hostel?

As of Nov 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Glen Nevis Youth Hostel on Nov 8, 2025 start from $80.83, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Glen Nevis Youth Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Glen Nevis Youth Hostel.

Does Glen Nevis Youth Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Glen Nevis Youth Hostel, but self-serve breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 6.95 and 6.95 for adults, GBP 6.95 and 6.95 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Glen Nevis Youth Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

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

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Glen Nevis Youth Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Glen Nevis Youth Hostel have a pool?

Glen Nevis Youth Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Glen Nevis Youth Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Glen Nevis Youth Hostel to downtown Fort William?

Glen Nevis Youth Hostel is 2.1 mi away from Fort William.

Reviews

Glen Nevis Youth Hostel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with partner
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

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Cali

Traveled with family
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

F E

Stayed 1 night in May 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

Ritik

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lone

Traveled with family
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

Gavin

Stayed 1 night in May 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

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

George

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

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Traveled with group
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

Business traveler
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

Traveled with group
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

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Talha

Traveled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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