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.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
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
15/04/19
Excellent location. Welcoming staff.Anon
14/04/19
Excellent stay. Wardens very helpful and the Hostel was very tidy and clean.Derek
12/04/19
Everything you could want for a comfortable stay In a stunning location.Andrew
03/04/19
Excellent atmosphere and value for money. Very helpful staff.Vic Seed
02/04/19
Lovely hostel with great staff. Everyone was very helpful and friendly. Thank you.Ross Jervis
04/03/19
Stopped over on the way to Glencoe. Good location near the station & local walksBear
17/02/19
Everything I hope to see from an affordable accommodation was there and carried out very well. So all in all great value for money. And the location is brilliant.Emils
17/02/19
Very pleasant overnight to break a long journeyFred
16/02/19
Well placed with plenty of walks and hikes close by. Great for munro baggers!Edinor
12/02/19
This is a great hostel because Fiona the warden is really good.MikeW
11/02/19
Great hostel, stayed a few times. Got a very good deal for a private twin room. We'll be back again.Fiona
11/02/19
Lovely, cozy place to stay, comfy beds and really good drying roomEloise
28/01/19
Great place to stay - so much to do within a short distance. Warm and cosy and great to have the private rooms for a group of friends.Jenny
28/01/19
Great location for walking. Good facilities. ComfortableRichard Hill
21/01/19
Excellent SYHA hostel and great service. Can't recommend this place highly enough..!Nigel
14/01/19
Wonderful hostel. Really clean, lovely spacious rooms and the staff we're really friendly.Chris
14/01/19
Fiona as always excels as a Manager and runs an efficient, clean and friendly hostel.She should be used as a template for all YHA Managers.Alexandra MacLeod
13/01/19
Cracking hostel close to dozens of Munro'sDavid Nicol
07/01/19
I stayed for 3 nights while walking in the area in January. The hostel was very warm and comfortable with good living, cooking, bathroom and sleeping areas and a good drying room. The warden was very friendly and helpful. Maybe the kitchen would get a bit crowded if the hostel was busy and small lights by each bed would be good. Otherwise, it was great with loads of good walking within reach by car.Cath
07/01/19
Nice place in a great location for the hills. Plenty of space to eat and a decent sized kitchen, and nice living area as well.06/01/19
Cosy youth hostel, with the facilities you need for a hiking trips, such as a drying room. The village is rather small encouraging social interaction in the youth hostel, which is especially nice for solo-travelers.Michael Barbier
02/01/19
Spacious living areas with rooms far enough away to be peaceful. Lovely cosy lounge which is great in the winter.KM
31/12/18
Excellent hostel. I have stayed here numerous times. Always friendly and clean. I honestly cannot fault it.Vic
23/12/18
Quiet time of year so not many staying. Warm welcome. Good to see that we were sked to fill in a route card. Useful weather advice. Able to buy a beer. Clean, tidy and efficient. Good to see lots of recycling and eco-efforts.A very enjoyable stay.MD from Bath
09/12/18
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01/12/18
Fiona was friendly and hospitable. She offered service and gave us space for privacy. I enjoyed talking to her. The woodlands setting is wonderful. We loved the hike. Altogether a very nice hostel.Joan Sanaker
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
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.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Hostellers LOVE...
- 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
