Banavie, Fort William, Fort William, PH33 7LZ, United Kingdom
#13 of 28 hotels in Fort William
Guests' ChoiceBased on 314 hostel reviews
7.7Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Location
7.8
Facilities
7.7
Staff
8.8
Value for money
7.8
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 June 2024
Ryan
United KingdomThe room only had a single plug socket so bring a multi point connector for charging multiple devices.
Ample kitchen facilities to prepare breakfast. Bunk beds were better than expected.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 25 June 2024
Kyle
United KingdomThe location is quite far from Fort William. It's about an hours walk.
Room was clean and spacious. The bathrooms were clean too. Staff was really nice and helpful. The shared areas were nice and clean too.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 24 June 2024
Ian
United KingdomNo concerns or complaints - exactly what we needed for our weekend climbing Ben Nevis. Would definitely stay again. Great VFM and handy for Fort William.
Room nice and clean, beds comfortable, great view of Ben Nevis from our window. We had the breakfast on the Sunday of our stay which was great with lots of options. Hostel kitchen well kitted out and everything was well labelled for ease of use of the facilities. Nice lounge and plenty of key info visitors will need on display. Chap on reception was polite and helpful on every interaction. Plenty of showers to use which are shared between all the visitors - never any issue finding one to use when we needed it.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 20 June 2024
Jon
SwedenA bit off but it comes with a price. Cheap price because it is a bit off. But! There was a pub/restaurant only 5-10 minutes walk away so food and beer was quite near. There should be a sign on the building telling that this is Chase The Wild Goose.
I liked how I was welcomed. Good information from the staff member. Basic breakfast but it was a buffet which was good.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 17 June 2024
Adam
United KingdomThe room smelt a little funny but this is to be expected with lots of hikers and wet kit
Really friendly and comfortable beds
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Carl
United KingdomTwo showers out of action.
Great place to stay, location great and clean.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Martina
ItalyBunk Beds are a bit too low and dangerous to those sleeping in the bottom bunk
Friendly staff and nice communal spaces
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Ann
United KingdomSignage in the dark could possibly be clearer. Parking area was full so chose park on road rather than block other guests in.
Staff were extremely helpful when I was delayed by an unexpected road closure and lengthy diversion! Instructions to access the property out of hours straightforward. Linen clean & I had a good nights sleep in my bunk. Didn’t take the breakfast option but kitchen was spotless. Checkout information clear. Nice and close to main travel route, situated on a quiet residential road. Travelled by car.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Piyapa
ThailandCheck-in time is quite late. It should be an hour earlier. When we arrived there ee cannot use hot water in 2 of 4 bathrooms.
The staff is very friendly and helpful. The kitchen is well equipped, have everything we need.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Hemantha
United KingdomBunk beds are not that much spacious
It's worth the money spent . Good for our last minute booking
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Roxy
United KingdomNothing to do with the property or the staff.
The location was perfect, the staff were friendly and the rooms and toilets/showers were very clean.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Alessandro
United KingdomThe exterior looked like the place was dilapidated, which was extremely off-putting.
The interior, particularly the beds and bathrooms was lovely, decor felt quaint and homely. It's proximity the train station was useful considering its location far outside Fort William
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Tim
New Zealandbig puddle outside reception which you couldnt avoid getting wet shoes
Friendly staff relaxed environment well presented continental breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
James
United KingdomNothing of note
Plenty of room and facilities, very friendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Jamie
United KingdomClean and comfortable. Ac good as it gets for ‘hostels’.
Great location. Staff helpful and accommodating.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Roberto
CanadaNothing much to do. One night stay and a day to walk around the place is ok.
Affordable living for a night shared with friends. Facilities is decent and clean. Quiet place. surprised to see a great view of Ben Nevis mountain and surrounding area.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Richard
United KingdomAll OK for what we needed.
Didn't meet any staff re the low score. Everything else was suitable for our needs.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Christopher
United KingdomAll facilities were a bit basic, rooms were very bare, other than beds.
Good value, friendly staff.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Detlef
GermanyThe accommodation, which is a bit outside Fort William, was really good overall. Despite the fact that there were 6 people staying in the room, everything worked perfectly. The price-performance ratio is unbeatable.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Stuart
AustraliaThe location close to the Caledonian Canal was wonderful. I also liked the way the rooms were named after islands.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 22 September 2023
Annie
GermanyThe top bunk bed is way too close to the bottom bunk, so one isn’t able to sit on their bed, which isn’t comfortable. It would also be very practical to have some sort of tiny shelf / bedside table to put your things on (especially if you wear glasses). There also wasn’t always soap to wash your hands.
The hostel is cute and has a nice living area, dining room and kitchen. The bathrooms look very nice.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Murni
MalaysiaThe stairs are a bit tricky
Clean bathrooms Comfortable beds Spacious kitchen and dining area Superb location Friendly staff
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Anne
United StatesWe had to keep our window closed because of the midges, but this meant a complete lack of ventilation and bad smell. Insect screens would be a good solution! All the bedroom doors close very loudly, so woke up each time someone left their room. The kitchen was too small for the amount of guests. Only one tap and not many tables for eating. Checkin only after 5 pm. They send a lot of pushy emails.
It was clean. Nice mountain view from our room.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Dela
CanadaN/A.
We liked the area and the facilities are clean. Staff is friendly and accommodating.
Stayed in August 2023
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