Glen Nevis Youth Hostel
Glen Nevis, Fort William, PH33 6SY, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel
Located at the foot of Ben Nevis, the long-established Glen Nevis Youth Hostel is just 3 miles from the large town of Fort William. It offers easy access to high and low-level walks, mountain biking, kayaking and other adventure sports. The hostel offers both private rooms and beds in shared dormitories. Each has access to shared bathroom facilities. Guests are also welcome to relax in the shared lounge area and make use of a communal kitchen. Glen Nevis Youth Hostel offers both continental and full, cooked breakfast options, packed lunches and evening meals. Snacks, alcoholic and soft drinks are available at reception. The Ben Nevis Distillery is just 20 minutes’ drive from the Glen Nevis Youth Hostel and the Clan Cameron Museum is a 10-minute drive away. The surrounding area is ideal for canyoning and quad biking. Please note Hosteling Scotland is a charity and membership organization. For nonmembers, a supplement per person, per night will be added to the published rate. See Important Information for more details.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- HaleyUnited States of America“Cute cottage vibe. Beds were SUPER comfy (we were in an all girls dorm probably about 8 beds or so?) Great views from outside. Coffee / tea available at all times in the kitchen. We did some grocery shopping for our hikes so it was nice to be able...”
- KoehlerUnited States of America“Beautiful hostel which makes the long trek into Ft William a bit more in line with the rest of the West Highland Way as it’s a bit sooner than the town. Everything was clean comfortable and happy, from rooms to kitchen to common area.”
- JuliaUnited States of America“Incredible location near Ben Nevis. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was very nice for a great price: toast, cereals, fruit, yogurt, juice. Staff was no nonsense and efficient. Lounge was very cozy.”
- BenUnited Kingdom“Great atmosphere in a great location. Friendly staff.”
- Eddie-eUnited Kingdom“Location is great. Everything new and working. Great kitchen. Free tea and coffee. Nice rooms. Good shower. Warm, comfortable. Drying room excellent. Very nice staff. Great views of Glen Nevis.”
- CatalinaFinland“Amazing hostel, very clean and neat, modern and quite silent. Slept well and the staff was super friendly.”
- FoongSingapore“Has basically “everything” for a comfortable stay, including a communal kitchen with lots of cooking appliances (cooking hobs, ovens, microwave ovens, hot water dispenser).”
- OrinUnited States of America“Henry was so helpful with everything, more than I could have expected. I came with car problems and he went far out of his way to help me find solutions. Chris was also very helpful. The facility is comfortable, clean, and quiet.”
- KarenUnited States of America“The building was beautiful. If you came for the hiking I am sure you would be in heaven. Staff were kind and courteous. Rooms were nice. kitchen was very clean, large and had three stoves for multiple people to use.”
- KristineUnited States of America“The shared kitchen is very well equipped and the views from the common area are breathtaking. Friendly staff. It’s a short 10 minute bus ride from Fort William and has easy access to beautiful nature walks in the area. The drying room was also...”
Area info
Amenities of Glen Nevis Youth HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 9.1
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower
- Linens
- Mountain view
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Shared kitchen
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Accessible parking
- Pet bowls
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Packed lunches
- Invoice provided
- Board games/Puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- English
House rulesGlen Nevis Youth Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Full payment for all bookings will be charged at the time of booking. All major credit & debit cards are accepted excluding American Express.
All bookings will include a temporary membership fee per person per night. (Full, existing members of Hosteling Scotland and HI using these channels are not entitled to a membership refund).
Individual reservations (Up to 9 people) - can cancel free of charge until 3 days before the arrival date. If canceled within the 7 days before the arrival 100 percent of the total price will be charged.
Groups reservations (more than 9 people) - different policies and additional supplements will apply. More than 8 weeks (57 days or more) 20% of total cost. 8 – 4 weeks (56- 29 days) 55% of total cost. 4 – 0 weeks (28 - 0 day) 100% of total cost.
No stag or hen parties are permitted at any youth hostel.
Should guests be entitled to a refund or part refund please note that these are processed by Hosteling Scotland National Office, Stirling. It may take 7 to 10 working days from the date of cancelation request for the refund to be processed back onto the original card used.
From the age of 12 to 15 years, young people must be accompanied by a parent or guardian of the same gender when booking a bed within shared accommodations (Please note that due to demand at this location shared accommodations can be unisex). Parties with young children (under 5 years) will only be accommodated in private rooms, where available
Hosteling Scotland advise that additional notice be given to the destination youth hostel when traveling with children, to ensure that suitable accommodations is available. There is no capacity for extra beds or cots.
The property does not offer cooked breakfast.
Check-in from 17.00 until 22.00 and check-out from 07.00 until 10.00.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Glen Nevis Youth Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Glen Nevis Youth Hostel
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The prices at Glen Nevis Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Glen Nevis Youth Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
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Glen Nevis Youth Hostel is 2.1 miles from the center of Fort William. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Glen Nevis Youth Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Guests staying at Glen Nevis Youth Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.7).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet