Nevis Range Mountain Experience - 11 min drive - 12.8 km
Aonach Mor Ski Resort - 17 min drive - 11.1 km
Getting around
Inverness (INV) - 121 min drive
Fort William Station - 8 min drive
Banavie Station - 11 min drive
Corpach Station - 13 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
The Great Glen - 5 min drive
Ben Nevis Bar - 5 min drive
Black Isle Bar - 5 min drive
Ben Nevis Inn - 5 min drive
About this property
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel
When you stay at Glen Nevis Youth Hostel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Ben Nevis. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and downhill skiing. A bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
16 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 16
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (3:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 16
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
On-site parking is limited (max. 10 spaces per unit)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Self-service breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–8:30 AM
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Bike storage
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
Assistive listening devices available
Handrails in stairwells
Raised toilet seat
Grab bar near toilet
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
Oven
Cookware, dishes and utensils
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Self-service breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 5.95 to 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 to 5.95 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.5 per pet, per night
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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
Does Glen Nevis Youth Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Glen Nevis Youth Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Glen Nevis Youth Hostel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 7.5 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Glen Nevis Youth Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Glen Nevis Youth Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Glen Nevis Youth Hostel and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as downhill skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for hiking and mountain biking. Glen Nevis Youth Hostel also has a garden.
What's the area around Glen Nevis Youth Hostel like?
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel is located a short 1-minute walk from Lochaber Geopark.
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
22 Sept 2024
Overnight stay. Stunning location, lovely facilities and good breakfast.
gillian
gillian, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 Sept 2024
Mark
Mark, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jul 2024
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
Jose
Jose, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 May 2024
F E
F E, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Mar 2024
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.
Marketa
Marketa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Dec 2023
Ritik
Ritik, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Aug 2023
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
Lone
Lone, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 May 2023
Gavin
Gavin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 May 2023
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
Nikhil, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
1 Nov 2022
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
James, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2022
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George
George, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 May 2022
Staff were helpful, the atmosphere with other guests was good, the drying room was useful and effective (and much needed!), the location is great.
Quentin
Quentin, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good
1 Apr 2022
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
Charlotte
Charlotte, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Mar 2022
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.
Kathryn
Kathryn, 5-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
4 Feb 2022
Comfortable and warm
Christine
Christine, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Oct 2021
Fab friensly hostel in a great location.
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.
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Jun 2021
Ben Nevis Views
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.
Claire
Claire, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Jun 2021
Great for Ben Nevis Hike
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Sept 2020
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.
Karen
Karen, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
5 Sept 2020
Talha
Talha, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Aug 2019
Lovery and wonderful!!
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Jul 2019
Jamie
Jamie, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jul 2019
Excellent accommodation friendly staff spotless room and ensuite