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
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
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
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
