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Blackwater Hostel and Campsite

2.0 star property
Kinlochleven accommodations with free WiFi

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Exterior
Lounge
Miscellaneous
Lounge
Comfort Quadruple Room | Free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Blackwater Hostel Lab Road, Kinlochleven, Scotland, PH50 4SG
  • Place, The Ice Factor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Loch Leven
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Ben Nevis

Room options

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Free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (4 bed bunk room)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room, Ensuite (8 bed bunk room) | Free WiFi

Room, Ensuite (8 bed bunk room)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite (3 bed bunk room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Comfort Quadruple Room | Free WiFi

Comfort Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Kinlochleven

In Kinlochleven .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of The Ice Factor and 2 miles (3 km) of Loch Leven with a stay here. Glencoe Lochan is within 6 miles (10 km) and Glencoe Folk Museum is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Ice Factor - 3 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Loch Leven - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Glencoe Mountain Resort - 30 min drive - 23.7 miles
  • Inverlochy Castle - 41 min drive - 28.5 miles
  • Nevis Range Mountain Experience - 49 min drive - 33.9 miles

Getting around

  • Bridge Of Orchy Station - 36 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 156 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clachaig Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Boots Bar (within Clachaig Inn) - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Crafts & Things - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Bothy Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Tailrace Inn - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Blackwater Hostel and Campsite

Kinlochleven accommodations with free WiFi
As a guest of Blackwater Hostel and Campsite, you'll find a vending machine, a picnic area, and a television in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Kinlochleven hostel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Blackwater Hostel and Campsite offers 22 accommodations with hair dryers. This Kinlochleven hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome for a fee
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • A pet fee will be charged
  • 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 credit or debit cards, Visa, and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Blackwater Hostel Kinlochleven
Blackwater Hostel and Campsite Kinlochleven
Blackwater Hostel and Campsite Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Blackwater Hostel and Campsite to the airport?

Blackwater Hostel and Campsite is 97.7 mi (156-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Blackwater Hostel and Campsite have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Blackwater Hostel and Campsite.

Does Blackwater Hostel and Campsite offer free breakfast?

Blackwater Hostel and Campsite does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Blackwater Hostel and Campsite?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Blackwater Hostel and Campsite?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Blackwater Hostel and Campsite?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Blackwater Hostel and Campsite have a pool?

Blackwater Hostel and Campsite does not have a pool.

Does Blackwater Hostel and Campsite have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Blackwater Hostel and Campsite to downtown Kinlochleven?

Blackwater Hostel and Campsite is 0.2 mi away from Kinlochleven.

Reviews

Blackwater Hostel and Campsite Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

carol

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes I’d use it again as I’ve been there many times over the years. 👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fung Ming Monita

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Allison, Alpharetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to town after the West Hoghland walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mirko

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room reeked of urine. Several disgusting items under bed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a fabulous hostel with excellent self-catering facilities, and an amazing location - ideal for those walking the west highland way in particular. The one single negative is that the ladders on the bunk beds have very narrow steps which makes it quite painful on bare feet to climb up and down.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chih Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t disappoint
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helena

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

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
It’s a nice stop for backpackers along the journey. It’s in a small town with not a lot to do
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

M

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Ideal for walkers

Clean, comfortable and well-equipped hostel. Ideal for WHW walkers. Close to the village but in a pleasant spot by the river. Tea and coffee provided.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jianyun, Ellicott City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Juan Carlos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
El personal es atento y amable, la cocina y comedor para compartir están limpias y bien equipadas. No me gusto que la habitación era excesivamente austera, una sola silla, nada de armario o estanterías mas allá de unas perchas, en el aseo ni siquiera había donde dejar el neceser.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Cécilia

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good hostel but a bit dated. Clean and friendly staff. Great location. Room didn’t even have a table to put things down on, which seems small but the room was just really impractical. I would stay again but they need to put a bit more thought into their rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spent one night here, was a pleasant stop on the way.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024