Crianlarich Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
Set amidst stunning mountains, at the halfway point on the West Highland Way, Crianlarich Youth Hostel is the perfect base for anyone looking to explore the northern area of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park and surrounding mountains.
Great for groups, families and individual travellers, this warm and welcoming hostel offers guests a wide range of room types from comfortable private rooms, some en-suite, to spacious shared dorms. The hostel has ample showers and washrooms and ramped access at the rear of the building for two accessible rooms with wet room facilities.
Guests can enjoy a ‘Wee Breakfast’ of cereal, Scottish yogurt, fresh fruit, tea and coffee served in the dining room between 7.30-10am (please remember to pre-book), or take advantage of the well-equipped self-catering kitchen. WiFi is free for all guests and other facilities include a comfortable lounge with TV, a laundry, drying room and secure bike store. Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception. The hostel is licensed and guests can relax with a Scottish craft beer or glass of wine after a long day exploring.
There are good bus and rail links as well as free onsite parking.
Crainlarich is a dog-friendly hostel. If you would like to book yourself and your dog into the hostel, please phone the hostel direct on +44 (0) 1838 300 260 to check availability. There is a small charge of £5 per night for your dog when staying in our hostels.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
For information on hostel accessibility please click here
Why stay?
- Friendly, welcoming staff
- Luggage store
- Private and ensuite rooms available
- Fantastic location for hillwalking
- Excellent public transport links
For information on our COVID-19 practices and what to expect when staying with us please visit the FAQ’s section. Please also be aware of Scottish Government guidance when making your booking.
Crianlarich Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
April to October (November-March: Thursday to Saturday only, RentaHostel available all year)
Reception Hours
07:30-10:00 and 16:30-22:00
Check in
16:30 - 21:30
Check out
07.30 - 10:00
Access Hours
Late arrival and access outside opening hours by prior arrangement only
Amenities
Pet Dogs Welcome
Free Wifi
Private Rooms
En Suite Rooms
Family Rooms
Suitable for Groups
Catering Available (Breakfast Only)
Group catering packages available on request and by prior arrangement
Packed Lunches Available
Free Tea and Coffee in Guest Kitchen
Alcohol Licence
Lounge/TV Room
Laundry Room
Towel Hire
Drying Room
Bike Store
Shopping Nearby
Luggage Store
Access with limited mobility
Suitable for wheelchair users with assistance
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Guest Reviews
23/05/22
Great stay at this Hostel. Friendly welcome at reception and most helpful. Clean and comfortable accommodation as well with good range of facilities. Would easily stay here again.Andrew Clarke
23/05/22
Great hostel, ideally located for Trossachs and Loch Lomond. Very friendly warden and staff, and the hostel was spotlessly clean.strawbhill mark
19/05/22
I checked in from the West Highland Way and was glad to stay the night. The staff were really very friendly and checked several time if there was any way for me to stay for another night. Which sadly there wasn't. I self catered because of allergies so I can't say anything about the breakfast.Sandra Kasler
17/05/22
overall comfortable, friendly, clean and spacious. would recommendJanice
15/05/22
A fantastic location for walkers with the most amazing drying room!! Way access to the Crianlarich Hills with several amazing ridge walks and Munro's to climb. Free tea & coffee for the weary walker and a well equipped kitchen.Very close to the rail station & the half way mark for the West Highland WayJane hartley
13/05/22
Great HS team, very friendly and helpfulEric
07/05/22
Great little hostel, good atmosphere, friendly staff, clean and comfortable!Murray
03/05/22
Comfortable and ideally located.Mal Bride
01/05/22
A friendly welcome - stayed before and recognised !Paul Keeler
29/04/22
First time in this youth hostel and it was great! Really friendly staff who went the extra mile - special mention for Neil! Comfy bed, efficient drying room, cosy lounge. Found the plunge pools at the River Fillan and had a dip as well as climbing a couple of Munros. Perfect wee breakFiona Ewen
26/04/22
A well-provided hostel in a convenient location for the hills and the West Highland Way. The staff here are very efficient, the hostel warm and cosy and the self-catering kitchen modern and bright.Mumbles Head
24/04/22
Fantastic stay with a very warm welcome. Lovely walks nearby.Rebecca Walker
21/04/22
Excellent hostel experience at crianlarich, whilst walking the west highland way. Staff went out of their way to be helpful and friendly, with one of the staff members even taking our baggage to our room for us as this had arrived before us. The hostel was spotlessly clean and toilet/showers were great. The breakfast was just what we needed and overall I would highly recommend this hostel. The lounge area was also very comfy and relaxing.MillieB
18/04/22
A great hostel with a warm welcome. The staff were really helpful, the hostel was very clean throughout & well run. The room was a good size for 4 adults. Great location for travelling from south west England to the western isles. The breakfast looked great, although we opted for the Crianlarich railway station cafe, which is favorite.Su
15/04/22
Great hostel, clean, dog friendly, nice short little walk out the back, good facilities at the hostel, plus shop and train station close and run by very friendly and helpful staff.Singletracksurfer
10/04/22
Efficient, friendly and helpful staff really helped us relax into our stay. A warm welcome and excellent packed lunches for walking! Good spacious room and hot water on tap. We really liked the big comfy sofas in the lounge - a real bonus and lovely room. Great location for rail station (with excellent tearoom, though looked uninviting at first) and close to the loop linking with the West Highland Way.Rachel-Clare
01/04/22
I really enjoyed my stay at Crianlarich. Relaxed and friendly hostel in a fantastic location. Great value accommodation.Colin
29/03/22
Fantastic location, with views of mountains from every room and immediate access to the natural environment. Very friendly and helpful team. The kitchen is well equipped though very small for the number of people using it - we quickly learned a few kitchen dance moves! I plan to go back to the Crianlarich Hostel. Thank you.Len Seal
29/11/21
We booked the hostel for sole use and were delighted with the hostel once again. David the warden was very helpful and welcoming on arrival. All rooms and public areas very clean. Facilities in the hostel were excellent, particularly the use of both kitchens and storage/ Fridge / freezer space. One very small detail, could do with some more wine glasses!.No
01/11/21
We had a great stay at this cosy hostel. The staff were friendly, the facilities were clean and modern, and our room was very spacious. We travelled with our children who loved the place too!The Deans
01/11/21
A clean and comfortable hostel with good drying facilities. Martin, our host, was very friendly and most welcoming.Jimmy Slaughter
31/10/21
Crianlarich hostel is one of the best hostels we have stayed in. David the warden was exceptionally welcoming, friendly and informative. The bunk room - a six bedded bunk booked for four of us - and the bedding were immaculately clean, the lounge relaxing and warm. I have nothing negative to say about this hostel at all.David Buckley
31/10/21
Great location and really helpful staff. Handy shop next door and loads of hills on your doorstep. Highly recommended.Vic
27/10/21
I was warmly welcomed by Martin on arrival, who ensured I had everything I needed. The pizza was delicious and it was lovely to be able to sit by the fire. Free tea and coffee was a bonus too.WHW Walker
26/10/21
Our stay at Crianlarich exceeded our expectations. The hostel was very clean and the facilities were excellent. The drying room is very useful. Thank you.Alison
11/10/21
Even with Covid restrictions in place the staff made every effort to ensure a thoroughly enjoyable stay. The rooms were comfortable and very clean. Will definitely visit again soonRon
24/09/21
Great location for the West Highland Way. Service from the staff member on the front desk was great. We booked a twin room and it was much larger than expected (actually had three single beds) and very comfortable. Quiet location.Helen
19/09/21
A great experience, the staff were very welcoming and even phoned to make sure we were ok (we were running late).Smalltounboy
19/09/21
Friendly welcome. Great room fairly large. Nice comfy beds. Takes dogs and provides dog bowl and dog biscuits which is a nice touch. Extremely clean room and all other areas spotless too. Showers very good. Free tea and coffee. I highly rate this hostel and would recommend it.Kathryn
18/09/21
Good up to date facilities.Rich
Reasons to visit
Just over an hour's drive from Stirling and set amidst stunning mountain scenery, the village of Crianlarich is an important staging post on various transport routes linking central and northwestern Scotland.
Located in Glen Strathfillan to the north of the Trossachs it's eight miles north of the head of Loch Lomond and a popular destination for walkers and cyclists looking to explore and discover the natural beauty of the northern area of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.
Popular attractions in the local area include:
- Ben Lui Nature Reserve
- Falls of Falloch
- An Caisteal and Beinn a'Chroin, two Munros with rewarding ridge walking and stunning views across a wide expanse, from Loch Lomond to Ben Nevis
- For a more gentle alternative the Crianlarich Community Wood circuit is a short walk with fine views over the surrounding countryside
- The bustling and picturesque town of Callander on the River Teith
