Glen Nevis, Fort William, PH33 6SY, United Kingdom
#4 of 29 hotels in Fort William
Guests' ChoiceBased on 755 hostel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 24 September 2024
Julie
Luxembourg-
Location was brilliant - there is a hiking trial directly across the road that links up to Ben Nevis. Car parking and drying room were were both used. Although drying room was quite full! Great restaurant 2 minutes down the road. Room was simple and neat with a bunk bed, 2 x single beds and small ensuite. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 24 September 2024
Ger
United KingdomI didn't like drunk people and staff talking all night outside of our room window
Location was brilliant to walk Ben Nevis
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Jaromir
Czech RepublicInexpensive hostel, parking available, wifi works well. Complimentary tea and coffee. Continental breakfast for additional charge.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 17 September 2024
Sarah
United KingdomNothing!
The hostel is spotlessly clean and the facilities are excellent. Drying room was a totally unexpected bonus for all my wet gear coming off the mountain. Couldn’t fault the hostel at all.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 13 September 2024
Mekkah
United KingdomEverything was sooo CLEAN!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 11 September 2024
Shannon
AustraliaSome of the frying pans were a little worn from people using metal utensils, could be worth swapping spatulas to silicone as people can’t be trusted not to scratch teflon. 😂
I loved staying here, by far the nicest hostel environment I’ve experienced so far and clearly attracts great guests too, got chatting with almost everyone in my dorm. Super friendly staff and the facilities were so clean and comfortable. Room layout was thoughtful with more than enough space for 8 people to comfortably set up. Generous kitchen space and comfy communal areas, with a bus stop to town right outside the hostel. At the foot of the Ben too, what more could you want?! Loved the little library, pamphlet sections, and the leaflets to tell reception where you’re out hiking just in case, so thoughtful for solo travellers. Will definitely be back next time I’m in Fort William.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Andrea
Czech RepublicI was surprised how modern was everything in this hostel and how I felt at home in the bed and also in the common room. Ben Nevis just in front of the window. I hope i will get a chance to stay here again :)
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 9 September 2024
Dolma
GermanyApparently the windows could only be opened slightly.
Compared to other hostels the Glen Nevis Youth Hostel felt very luxurious. The room was spacious, there were lockers beneath the beds, there was a little reading lamp, a tiny nightstand and two sockets and USB-charging ports. There were lots of showers and toilets and you can wash and dry your clothes for 9£. There is a hiking route that starts right at the hostel if you want to climb Ben Nevis. There‘s a restaurant that‘s almost right next to the hostel.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 5 September 2024
Nigel
United KingdomBreakfast
Service
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 27 August 2024
Catherine
United KingdomOne of the beds was really noisy
Location
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 26 August 2024
Antoni
United KingdomN/A
Its location
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Melissa
NetherlandsNo supermarket close by
Amazing location and friendly staff. Big rooms and very clean in general! Love to the drying rooms, because they are a lifesaver with the Scottish rain.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 18 August 2024
Lena
GermanyVery friendly personnel, possibilities for dinner, big kitchen, curtains on beds, shelf on bed
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 16 August 2024
Nui
SingaporeA distance from city centre but the location is right in front of the side entrance to Ben Nevis.
Clean and quiet. Very helpful and friendly staffs. Large parking behind the premises.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 15 August 2024
Philip
GuernseyA bit noisy in the corridor outside the room, mostly from fire doors banging shut - kept the children awake for a while.
Room was very clean and comfortable, member of staff on desk when we arrived was very helpful and welcoming.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 13 August 2024
Jon
United KingdomGreat youth hostel, great facilities, can't fault it at all.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 11 August 2024
Amy
United KingdomLovely youth hostel, very clean facilities and modern. All facilities you could need when travelling. Helpful staff . 👌
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 9 August 2024
Nicole
SwitzerlandThe staff was super friendly. The communal area was very welcoming and comfortable. The kitchen is bisg and well equipped. The beds were very comfortable too.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 5 August 2024
Kristína
SlovakiaI can only recommend this hostel! It was clean and modern, I wasn’t worried about safety and the staff were very polite and helpful. The location was beautiful, but we did have to take a taxi as it is pretty far from Fort William and the buses weren’t running at the times we needed them to. Overall pleasantly surprised and would definitely return again!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 5 August 2024
Steven
United KingdomI had mixed feelings about the location. Okay if you have got a car but no local stores nearby. There is a local bus service but it doesn't operate in the evening and I found myself having to walk back from Fort William. If arriving on foot it would be a good idea to bring extra supplies otherwise you will need to make a three mile trip to get to the nearest supermarket. Okay if you have transport but clearly an inconvenience if you have to walk back from FW.
Spotlessly clean hostel. I was impressed with the reception area. Well laid out with a comfortable sitting/waiting area. Spacious and well equipped kitchen. Detailed information on local walks available at reception. Staff friendly and approachable.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 2 August 2024
Sharon
United KingdomNothing
Clean and modern. Wonderful relaxing sofas and chairs. All new kitchen facilities. Tea and coffee supplied to help yourself. Knowledgeable staff. Every spotless. A true flagship in Hostels.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 1 August 2024
Dorota
IrelandLocation, large room and seating room. Well equipped kitchen. Staff very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 31 July 2024
Haley
United StatesCheck in wasn't available until 4 or 5pm which was a bummer because we arrived super early. I wish it were normal time around 2pm or earlier. We had to sit and wait around for a long time.
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 to prepare food / store groceries in the kitchen area. The hostel was also very clean.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 30 July 2024
Gina
United KingdomThe private room was amazing but the shared room was too hot.
Very clean, complete, comfortable place!
Stayed in July 2024
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