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Glen Nevis Youth Hostel

Property class: 3

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A two-story building with a wooden facade and a grey roof, featuring a staircase leading to the upper level.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a black countertop, and grey cabinets.
A modern living room with a black leather sofa, matching armchairs, and a small round table. A built-in fireplace is visible in the corner.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a wooden deck, and a view of trees and a building in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
The current price is $136
$113 nightly
$136 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5

Explore the area

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Glen Nevis, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 6SY
  • Place, Old Fort of Fort William
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Inverlochy Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, West Highland Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

A room with bunk beds, a radiator, and windows with views of greenery.

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

A room with bunk beds, a wooden chair, and a window with blinds.

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Ensuite

A small, well-lit room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a chair, and a window providing natural light.

Triple Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

A room with two wooden bunk beds, each with blue bedding and pillows. There is a window providing natural light, and a door with a lock on the right side.

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite

A bunk bed room with a window, wooden flooring, and a white wall.

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A wooden building with multiple windows, surrounded by trees and a bridge.

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Fort William

When you stay at Glen Nevis Youth Hostel in Fort William, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Loch Linnhe and Inverlochy Castle. .This hostel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Ben Nevis and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Steall Waterfall.
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What's nearby

  • Old Fort of Fort William - 3 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Great Glen Way - 3 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Inverlochy Castle - 4 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • West Highland Museum - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • West Highland Way - 4 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Fort William Station - 8 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Great Glen (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Wildcat - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ben Nevis Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Glen Nevis Youth Hostel

Glen Nevis Youth Hostel offers 16 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hostel include a communal living room and bike storage.
Self-serve breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Self-serve breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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

More

  • 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

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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

Property class

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

Glen Nevis Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Élizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and reception, nice private showers, big and clean kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shikhar

Liked: Staff & service
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bonita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was over and above what we expected. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Rooms were lovely and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super friendly and helpful. They closed for cleaning everyday and when I got back the whole place was immaculate!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overnight stay. Stunning location, lovely facilities and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MEICHU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean.good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hostel the only issue was that I had booked and paid for a cooked breakfast to eat before our Nevis climb...when we arrived the hotel informed me that they only had cereal and toast .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hostel, great staff, great location for hiking. Super clean and modern. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the triple room with our adult son. Great and quiet, clean hostel and bonus to have the drying room for all our wet rain gear and boots
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marketa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic place, and not just for youths! The hostel is located at the foot of Ben Nevis with hiking trails and the River Nevis just outside. Our private room was clean and comfortable, and had a view of the mountain which we absolutely loved. The only downside to having floorboards was that any movement both in and out of the room created a lot of noise. The ensuite was equally clean but very compact. Sheets and towels are provided for private rooms but remember to bring your own soap and shampoo. The shared kitchen was excellent and well managed, and the common areas cosy. Staff were friendly too. We would happily recommend this place to our friends and family!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin

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.
View from the room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Danielle

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

10/10 Excellent

Naila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice staff and good facilities

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Christophe

Vivre en communauté

Auberge de jeunesse sympathique, personnel également… bonne ambiance
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Marina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

RUIM E CARO

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were helpful, the atmosphere with other guests was good, the drying room was useful and effective (and much needed!), the location is great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and warm
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022