Travelers relax in the peaceful surroundings near a historic castle or gather for drinks at the welcoming bar, with convenient laundry facilities available.
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel, near Loch Linnhe, offers a friendly atmosphere with a comfy bar and free WiFi in rooms. Guests can relax in the quiet garden or visit nearby Inverlochy Castle, while enjoying practical laundry and luggage storage options.
Located in Fort William, Glen Nevis Youth Hostel is in the mountains. Inverlochy Castle and Neptune's Staircase are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Aonach Mor Ski Resort and Nevis Range Mountain Experience. Loch Linnhe and Ben Nevis are two other places to visit that come recommended. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails, mountain climbing, and mountain biking. Visit our Fort William travel guide
Located close to Aonach Mor Ski Resort and Inverlochy Castle, Glen Nevis Youth Hostel provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Coffee/tea in the lobby and secured bicycle storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Glen Nevis Youth Hostel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Limited onsite self parking (max 10 spaces per unit)
Food and drink
Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Bicycle storage
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Outdoors
Garden
In the mountains
Terrace
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
Front entrance ramp
Grab bar near toilet
Handrails in stairways
Raised toilet seat
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
More
2 floors
Communal living room
Smoking not allowed
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Private or shared bathroom
Shower
Toilet paper
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
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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 Monday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (2:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
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
Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
Pet fee: GBP 7.50 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
Is Glen Nevis Youth Hostel pet-friendly?
Yes, Glen Nevis Youth Hostel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 7.50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Glen Nevis Youth Hostel?
As of Mar 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Glen Nevis Youth Hostel on Mar 12, 2026 start from P5,027, 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.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Glen Nevis Youth Hostel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Glen Nevis Youth Hostel?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Glen Nevis Youth Hostel located?
Situated in the mountains, this hostel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Loch Linnhe and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Inverlochy Castle. Ben Nevis and Steall Waterfall are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Reviews
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Fantastic location as base for exploration up Ben Nevis and surrounding trails. Very clean and modern facilities, bright and spacious rooms. Great for keeping heavy hiking packs and duffel bags
Josh
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Kevin
Nov 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff and great joint facilities. The room had the heat turned off on arrival and it took almost 24 to heat up.
The breakfast was a bit sad.
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.
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.
The stay was lovely. The hostel is practical, clean, well divided and with plenty of space. The staff was really thoughtful and attentive to my questions and needs. Everything was working normally on the bedrooms and toilets.
If you are tall, don't be on the upper bed. That's all.
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
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.
Nikhil
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
James
Nov 1, 2022
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.
James
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
6/10 Okay
Christophe
Jul 24, 2025
Vivre en communauté
Auberge de jeunesse sympathique, personnel également… bonne ambiance
TERRIVEL, o Hostel tem uma boa localização e aparenta ter uma boa estrutura. Mas…
As camas são pequenas, os colchões são ruins todos e os cobertores são de tamanho infantil, dessa forma será difícil ter uma boa noite de descanso.
O box é muito pequeno e apesar disso, foi impossível tomar banho, pois não havia água quente, e o garoto da recepção disse que não podia fazer nada, que iria verificar no dia seguinte.
A cozinha tem uma boa estrutura, a sala de jantar e possui muitas mesas com cadeiras, pratos . Mas falta talheres.
O teto do quarto é muito baixo para o beliche superior, sentado batemos com a cabeça no teto.
Para a nossa entrada o quarto não foi limpo adequadamente, havia cabelos e sujeira pelo chão, pelo que vimos só trocaram a roupa de cama e tiraram os lixos.
As luzes de leitura tem mal contato e ficam acendendo sozinhas, o que atrapalha também para dormir…
Este foi o Hostel mais caro que ficamos em toda Escócia, e o que ficamos mais insatisfeitos, não indico por nada, tem muitos Guest Houses na cidade com valores melhores e com certeza as acomodações muito superiores.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
chambre petite, pratique et efficace pour passer la nuit dans les environs du Glen Nevis. Très bon rapport qualité-prix par rapport aux autres logements du coin