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 accommodation. 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 opt for a continental breakfast served in the dining room 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
Crianlarich Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
April - October (November - March: Friday & Saturday only, RentaHostel available all year)
Reception Hours
07:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 22:00
Check in
April - October: 15:00 (November - March: 17:00)
Check out
10:00
Access Hours
Late arrival and access outside opening hours by prior arrangement only
Amenities
Free Wifi
Private Rooms Available
En Suite Rooms Available
Family Rooms Available
Suitable for Groups
Catering Available (Breakfast Only)
Group catering packages available on request and by prior arrangement
Packed Lunches Available
Self Catering Kitchen
Complimentary Tea and Coffee available in Self Catering Kitchen
Alcohol Licence
Lounge/TV Room
Laundry Room
Towel Hire Available
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
19/08/19
Very nice welcome with helpful advice on what to do around, avoiding tourist traps. We loved the WHW atmosphere with people chatting very freely. We'd come back for sure.Anonymous review
17/08/19
Wonderful location near a shop, a pub and a train station, a bus stop is nearby as well. It is on the junction of two major tourist routes through the Highlands.Martin
13/08/19
Members of staff went way beyond what you would expect to be helpful. The complimentary tea and coffee was a really welcoming touch. Its very close to the train station, bus stop and a Londis store. Highly recommendedStella
13/08/19
The stuff that evening was very helpful and nice, although it was raining very heavily and everybody had been soaked.Birgit, Germany
08/08/19
A super hostel with a great welcome.Ross Jervis
03/08/19
Nice and calm place to stay, friendly staff willing to help.Martina
31/07/19
Modern, clean and well-equipped hostel, with friendly and helpful staff. Stayed in a very comfortable private room with double bed and two bunks for the children. Staff gave useful tips on local hill-walking routes. Good shop within 5 minutes.Andrew M, Edinburgh
30/07/19
Fantastic as always staff so helpful and friendly the hostel was spotless will be back again in September to finish the last few munrosAndy
29/07/19
I have stayed here several times and it is always a nice experience - it's clean, comfortable and the staff are always friendly. I would definitely stay again.Jenny
29/07/19
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27/07/19
Friendly and comfy as always, perfect shelter after a long day out in the hills - Thanks!Andres
27/07/19
It was a really good hostel. Especially when they I'd decided to stay another night, they made sure I could stay in the same roomAs long as my surname is not used I'll be good with it
26/07/19
A little sideway walk from the WHW, down in Crianlarich, we had a nice stay at the youth hostel. We feared climbing up again would be more tiring, but in the end, the detour was worth it. The staff was, as we experienced in all HI hostels, super friendly and more than helpful (as we has lost our electric plug converter, we got one quickly from the staff, and got plenty of help on all inquiries).Alfred (Belgium)
26/07/19
Very welcoming, Jessica was very nice and helpful over the phone, 2 other male staff really nice and helpfulNoreen W
23/07/19
Wonderful experience, Tom, David and Jessica were lovely and very helpful, everything was excellent.Tricia Groen
23/07/19
Friendly welcome to a good hostel in a key locationYes
19/07/19
Excellentno
11/07/19
A very friendly hostel with a relaxed atmosphere. Staff are very welcoming, helpful and friendly. Thank you.Ross Jervis
10/07/19
Great location for the hills and for the West Highland Way, staff are wonderful at providing advice and assistance to a very busy hostel with large numbers of one-night guests on their way north or south. Thoroughly recommendMumbles Head
07/07/19
Sian was the person at reception when we were checking into our room. She was extremely pleasant and helpful when we arrived, and when we had a few follow up questions or items. She made us feel welcomed and comfortable after a long day of hiking.No
05/07/19
I have stayed at Crianlarich many times over the past 15 years and have always found it a most pleasant place to stay. My latest visit was no exception. The staff as always were friendly and welcoming and myself and my four companions found nothing to complain about.hashingmole
04/07/19
A super hostel. The staff are relaxed and friendly. A lovely experience staying there. Thank you.Ross Jervis
25/06/19
Nice and accomidating staff, very nice chillout area and good cooking facilities.An overall nice and relaxed experience.
24/06/19
Lovely staffHelena
24/06/19
Friendly establishment, great facilities and a wonderful location for bagging a few Munros!Mark
23/06/19
A fabulous hostel and everything I expected it to be. Please don't change anything.David
23/06/19
Excellent service from the member of staff who sorted out the problem with my bottom bunk request (made on booking) not being noted. And all done with a smile - thank you.Carole
22/06/19
52 staff and pupils front The Royal School, Armagh had a fantastic overnight in Crainlarich preparing for Duke of Edinburgh expedition. Staff were helpful, cooperative and very accommodating.Teacher in Charge
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 accommodation. 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 opt for a continental breakfast served in the dining room 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
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
