Crianlarich Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
Located at the halfway point on the West Highland Way, Crianlarich Youth Hostel sits below a forest in the Strathfillan Glen and provides a welcome rest for tired feet.
Just over an hour's drive from Stirling, this friendly hostel provides a great base for families, groups and outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the northern area of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.
The hostel provides a range of shared accommodation and private rooms with facilities which include a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, cosy lounge, large dining area and a drying room for those unfortunate enough to be caught out by Scotland's unpredictable weather. There's ramped access for wheelchair users, ample parking and a children’s playground nearby.
Twenty Munros dominate the landscape that surrounds the hostel making it popular with hill walkers. And for anyone wishing to discover the natural beauty of the area at a more leisurely pace, there are a number of walks in the local community woodland and nearby forest. If you're keen on fishing, trout fishing permits can be bought locally.
Hostellers LOVE...
- 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
01/11/18
A comfortable and friendly hostel which is pleasure to visit.Victor Smith
31/10/18
I enjoyed the stay at Crianlarich thanksJohn Duff
29/10/18
Welcoming, friendly, well facilitated.STUART HAMILTON
29/10/18
This was my 3rd stay at Crianlarich youth hostel this year - very welcoming and feels like home from home!Lesley
22/10/18
Great hostel that's really accessible by public transport with friendly staff.James
20/10/18
Very well run good facilities.Helen
20/10/18
Comfortable, clean stay. Staff was super friendly and helpful.kimlouisejones@gmail.com
19/10/18
My daughter and I really enjoyed our stay. The scenery was beautiful, the hostel was very comfortable and the staff were extremely helpful and gave great advice on local pubs and walks.Patrick Cullen
19/10/18
Fantastic night's stay at Crianlarich Hostel, very friendly and helpful staff and a spotlessly clean hostel. Great base for doing some hillwalking in the Loch Lomond areaClaire McCorquodale
17/10/18
The hostel is a superb centre for walkers, both for those using public transport and those with a car. One particular point: like several other major hills, the Munro peaks Cruach Ardrain and Beinn Tulaichean are easily climbed straight from the hostel door - even though this route is not described on a popular walking website.Tim Pearce
07/10/18
All good, very friendly warden-
04/10/18
Once again, the warm welcome of the staff, hot showers, cosy lounge, well organised facilities and ideal location made my stay in Crianlarich Youth Hostel a real treat after the unforgettable adventures in the Scottish mountains - Thank you!Andres
03/10/18
The welcoming was great, even with my late arrival, the place cosy with a really nice staff. Thank you again!Anaïs D.
29/09/18
very pleasantOlly
28/09/18
Happy with the staypaul
27/09/18
Excellent hostel in a beautiful location. Also a good location when travelling from Glasgow Airport to the North. Staff friendly and helpful as always.Tonn
25/09/18
Coming back home after 30 years away and showing my country to my teenage son was my privilege and joy and was made all the better by the folks that work at the hostel. They were warm and welcoming. Congrats to too Ross. Best wishes to you and yours, the new baby included.Iain Smith
24/09/18
A great hostel in a lovely area and is a good stop-off point when travelling to the far North-West.John Chapple
24/09/18
Nice, friendly hostel in great location for walkingDave
21/09/18
As usual, enjoyed my stay at Crianlarich.No thanks
21/09/18
I have stayed here at least 3 times whilst walking The West Highland Way. Staff are always so helpful and nothing is too much trouble. Location, facilities and atmosphere are all you need for a comfortable stay. Throughly enjoyed relaxing after I finished my walk and all set for journey home. Thank youPam from Wirral
10/09/18
Fiona was very welcoming and being several years since mt last visit, I was very impressed by the upgrade in facilities. Wonderfully clean.JohnN
07/09/18
We had a nice stay at the hostel. After a long day of hiking in rainy weather we were relieved to arrive there and because of sore feet and exhaustion decided to stay two nights.highlandhiker
29/08/18
Very friendly and helpful staff, thank you!*u*
02/08/18
Excellent position of hostel for climbing the nearby mountains!Dickie
07/07/18
Very popular site, don't just turn up Do take a walk around the village to the river to enjoy the setting.Robert Craig
04/07/18
Friendly staff, quiet location, Londis (open 7:30-7) next door, fully equipped kitchen.Ryan
24/06/18
An absolutely brilliant place to stay. Incredibly helpful and great bike storage.Sonia Dorward
09/06/18
Wonderful hostel set in beautiful, tranquil village which has good road and rail connections for visiting other places close by and also a good place to do plenty of hiking from too.Peter Taylor
26/05/18
Excellent facilities, two small kitchens with ample storage space (3/4 very large fridges). Crianlarich excellent for public transport with buses and trains stopping thereHilco
- 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
