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
6/30/2022 12:00:00 AM
Viajamos en familia. Estuvimos en una habitación privada. Muy buena recepción mucha cortesía. La cocina limpia y bien equipada. Habitación cómoda. Súper recomendable!Paula
6/27/2022 12:00:00 AM
Everything was good about my stay at Crianlarich. I never sleep well and I especially appreciated being able to make a mug of tea in the middle of the night and sit in the lounge to drink it. So good these days to have the makings of a hot drink provided.The staff were very pleasant and the girl who was working in the mornings was working hard at the cleaning. Was lovely to be back again.Anne
6/27/2022 12:00:00 AM
Helpful and friendly staff. Comfortable dining area and kitchen. Good overall standardMichael
6/22/2022 12:00:00 AM
Stayed here for one night. Excellently friendly and helpful staff. Small shop just down the road and conveniently located for pub and hotel-restaurants in the area. Great location near the train station.Dani
6/18/2022 12:00:00 AM
Staff were friendly and welcomingFran
6/12/2022 12:00:00 AM
Hostel is in a great location for the surrounding hills and walks. Next to the station so easy access by public transport and day trips. Staff are very helpful.Colin
5/31/2022 12:00:00 AM
Great hosts, great place to stay, really easy going and nicely stocked facilities. Shower water pressure could be increased, but not really an issue.Geoff
5/30/2022 12:00:00 AM
Nice place, clean and quiet.Andrea
5/30/2022 12:00:00 AM
We received the friendliest of welcomes on arrival and the staff could not have been more helpful.Fiona
5/23/2022 12:00:00 AM
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
5/23/2022 12:00:00 AM
Great hostel, ideally located for Trossachs and Loch Lomond. Very friendly warden and staff, and the hostel was spotlessly clean.strawbhill mark
5/19/2022 12:00:00 AM
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
5/17/2022 12:00:00 AM
overall comfortable, friendly, clean and spacious. would recommendJanice
5/15/2022 12:00:00 AM
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
5/13/2022 12:00:00 AM
Great HS team, very friendly and helpfulEric
5/7/2022 12:00:00 AM
Great little hostel, good atmosphere, friendly staff, clean and comfortable!Murray
5/3/2022 12:00:00 AM
Comfortable and ideally located.Mal Bride
5/1/2022 12:00:00 AM
A friendly welcome - stayed before and recognised !Paul Keeler
4/29/2022 12:00:00 AM
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
4/26/2022 12:00:00 AM
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
4/24/2022 12:00:00 AM
Fantastic stay with a very warm welcome. Lovely walks nearby.Rebecca Walker
4/21/2022 12:00:00 AM
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
4/18/2022 12:00:00 AM
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
4/15/2022 12:00:00 AM
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
4/10/2022 12:00:00 AM
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
4/1/2022 12:00:00 AM
I really enjoyed my stay at Crianlarich. Relaxed and friendly hostel in a fantastic location. Great value accommodation.Colin
3/29/2022 12:00:00 AM
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
11/29/2021 12:00:00 AM
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
11/1/2021 12:00:00 AM
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
11/1/2021 12:00:00 AM
A clean and comfortable hostel with good drying facilities. Martin, our host, was very friendly and most welcoming.Jimmy Slaughter
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
