Crianlarich Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
Advice on Covid-19 is constantly changing and may differ across the UK. In Scotland the wearing of facemasks remains a legal requirement in indoor settings and we would ask all guests to please respect this.
The health, safety and wellbeing of our guests, employees and the communities in which we operate remains our main priority at this time. For more information on what to expect when staying with us please visit the FAQ's section of this website.
Please continue to refer to Scottish Government guidelines and Transport Scotland advice on travel and social distancing when making your booking.
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 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
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
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
13/09/21
A wonderful warm welcome on arrival. Spacious accomodation, everything spotlessly clean and very comfortable beds. Can recommend the pizzas for supper.Vicky
09/09/21
Couldnt have asked for better more friendlier staff especially the manager, food was great value for money and the rooms where clean tidy and very comfortable i would definitely stay there againRaymond F
04/09/21
Lovely Youth Hostel in a great location, very helpful manager.Polly
03/09/21
First-class cleanliness and organisation, even with Covid-19 measures. Staff very welcoming and gave great tips for local paths. Thanks for everything!AG
03/09/21
Good facilities, very friendly and helpful service from Martin.Peter W
31/08/21
Fantastic stay. Clean, comfortable and amazingly friendly staff!Jo Smith
31/08/21
I love this hostel. It's such a friendly place.Staff are amazing so so helpful. Very clean and comfy beds. Such a great base for hillwalking…back next week. ??Catherine Stuart
30/08/21
Really impressed with everything and especially Blair Johnston, his friendly attitude and finest skills of hospitality made our stay memorable. We were 14 people staying in the hostel and our overall analysis 5/5 stars.Naeem Ur Rahman
28/08/21
Very friendly welcome and the staff make a big effort to assist. Really nice lounge area and a great breakfast.Jane
27/08/21
Stayed for 2 nights and had a very pleasant stay. Good location for exploring southern Highlands. Hostel modern, clean and comfortable. Room more like a budget hotel, but at less than half the price. COVID restrictions meant no kitchen facilities, but dining room (with free tea and coffee) and lounge available. Staff very pleasant and helpful. WiFi. Parking on-site.Dean
25/08/21
We stayed 2 nights in August. The whole experience was excellent. Helpful, friendly and informative staff. A very pleasant staySusan
24/08/21
Extremely helpful and friendly staff who went out of their way to make our visit smooth. Everything was very clean with loads of space. Hostel felt calm and relaxed.Catherine
23/08/21
I would like to commend and thank Sean from the team for his kindness and help, especially with the storage of my kayak!MW North Yorkshire
21/08/21
What a lovely place! Nestled in the heart of gorgeousness. We had a really warm and friendly welcome. Instantly creating a beautiful atmosphere. The pizzas were delicious, thanks to super star Sean. Brilliant nights sleep too. I can't remember the name of the guy I spoke to in the morning, but we had such an amazing chat. Thank you all!Stu Packer
12/08/21
Your colleague Sean was extremely helpful, and has excellent customer services skills. He was very helpful and efficient. I couldn't have asked for a better experience than I got at this hostel.Richard
09/08/21
The staff at the hostel were super helpful as we arrived exhausted from day 3 of the West Highland Way. The person on duty was extremely patient and had to repeat themselves several times as I was so tired I could not retain the information. The pizza was we ordered was the best ever.I managed to leave a top in the drying room and they were kind enough to check and arrange for it to be sent to me.Debbie
07/08/21
Fantastic little hostel. The staff were so friendly and helpful. We had a failed attempt at wild camping and had nowhere to stay. The hostel manager went out of his way to accommodate us and give us a room for the night. We will be backEsther
06/08/21
Blair is the kindest and most welcoming and helpful receptionist we've met on the entire hike. He helped us with the laundry machines and baked our pizzas to ultimate perfection! The door card system was safe and worked really well, and the rooms were tidy, comfy and clean and tea and coffee station made my morning. Thank you Blair! We'll remember this fun experience for a long time :)Eliot
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
