Glen Nevis
About About this youth hostel ....
Near the bustling town of Fort William and sitting at the foot of Ben Nevis this five star VisitScotland accredited youth hostel, Glen Nevis offers contemporary hostel accommodation with a wide range of private en-suite rooms and comfortable shared dorms with secure under-bed storage, USB power sockets and bedside lighting for every bed.
WiFi is free for all guests and other facilities include: a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, an open-plan living space with log-burning stove and panoramic mountain views, large deck, drying room, laundry and a secure bike store. The hostel has a ramped access from the car park and two accessible rooms with wet room facilities.
Glen Nevis 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) 1397 702 336 to check availability. There is a small charge of £7.50 per night for your dog when staying in our hostels.
‘Wee Breakfast’ and 'Heat it and eat it' evening meals available (please remember to pre-book your breakfast).
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Why stay?
- Fantastic location at the foot of Ben Nevis with panoramic mountain views
- Perfect base for outdoor enthusiasts
- Friendly team with expert local knowledge
- Licensed café bar, serving hot drinks, local beers and wine
For more information on the hostel, accessibility and the local area please click here
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
Open all year
Reception Hours
07:00 : 10.00 - 14:00 : 22:00
Check in
15:00 - 22:00
Check out
07:00 - 10:00
Access Hours
Please advise us if you are likely to arrive outside the standard check-in times. Please vacate the hostel by 10am on the day of departure. The hostel is closed between 10:00hrs and 14:00hrs for cleaning.
Amenities
Free Wifi
En Suite Rooms
Lounge Area
Suitable for Groups
Free Tea and Coffee in Guest Kitchen
Laundry Room
Drying Room
Luggage Store
Private Rooms
Family Rooms
Catering Available (Breakfast Only)
Alcohol Licence
Towel Hire
Secure Lockers
Bike Store
Free Parking (limited on-site) p
Group catering packages available on request and by prior arrangement
Pet Dogs Welcome
Guest Reviews
13/09/2024
Fantastic location, friendly and spacious environment. Good bar/restaurant nearbyTR
11/09/2024
Modern and clean. I enjoyed my stay.Guest Review
09/09/2024
Good value accommodation in a great locationGuest Review
09/09/2024
All the facilities and services were great.NO.
07/09/2024
Warm welcome. Perfect location. Great facilities.John Gordon
06/09/2024
Perfect place for Ben Nevis!Jake
05/09/2024
This was by far the best accomodation we stayed at during our Trip along the West Highland Way. Everything was clean and comfortable. The self Catering kitchen was stocked with all Utensils needed. The Staff were friendly and very Helpfull.Daniela
03/09/2024
It was a dream!Guest Review
03/09/2024
10/10Guest Review
03/09/2024
Very enjoyable stay in a beautiful youth hostel just next to the mountains..
02/09/2024
Perfect in every wayAnno
31/08/2024
By far the most beautiful youth hostel we've ever stayed in. Comfy lounge area, spacious kitchen, super nice staff and very clean rooms. Beds we're already made and even had two comfy pillows. We'd definitely come here again!Caroline
30/08/2024
Kitchen is just amazing. Drying room great and common showers are the cleanest ones we found in the whole WHW. We are definitely going back if the facilities are kept as good as we found them this time.Sofía
30/08/2024
Great value for money in a beautiful spotAnne Kennedy
30/08/2024
Thoroughly enjoyed staying at Glen Nevis hostel. It was clean, comfortable and facilities were excellent. Well stocked kitchen with free tea and coffee making. Very well organised guest food storage.Deb
29/08/2024
The facilities are spacious and well arranged, the atmosphere is really nice and the location is ideal. Iwould maybe add cheese to the breakfast but that is the only improvement left in my view.Katchy
28/08/2024
Well appointed hostel with everything we needed in the room and common areas.Guy
28/08/2024
Perfect location, beautiful views, clean and tidy, spacious rooms, good facilities and lovely staff.Ruby
27/08/2024
The perfect place to stayIt really is 11 out of 10Sharon Harper
25/08/2024
Thanks to all the team and specifically to Louise who makes my stay here possible! They are all lovely, warmful and really helpful, which was great for a French hiker who don't speak really well english like me. The hostel is perfect and the prices are really reasonable. You really feel at home here!Thomas
25/08/2024
Great, modern hostel that I would recommendGuest Review
23/08/2024
Small friendly internationally recognisedGuest Review
21/08/2024
I was traveling alone and stayed a few nights and had a wonderful experience. The hostel has all facilities you'd need once back from the mountains (especially in wet days), is located in a beautiful spot, easily accessible, and it's everywhere very clean and comfortable. Staff is friendly and take care good care of the hosts. I would definetly recommend it and stay there next timeMariaChiara
21/08/2024
A wonderful hostel in a great location!Hannah Roberts
21/08/2024
Great modern hostel, with nice kitchen, lounge and bathrooms. Big drying room and laundry too, but very busy!Shared dorm guest
19/08/2024
This hostel is by far the best I've ever stayed in! It is a fabulous contemporary building and almost like a hotel rather than hostel, the lounge and lobby area are fabulous. The staff are very welcoming and friendly, and the facilities are first class - I'd definitely recommend it & I'd definitely stay againGareth
18/08/2024
This is a first class hostel that is light with plenty of stunning views from the large windows. The seating areas are comfortable and spacious. All areas were spotless, especially the kitchen and bathrooms. I would love to return.Vanessa
18/08/2024
The location is, of course, the main draw. But the hostel is a comfortable, welcoming addition.Kevin.
18/08/2024
It was good value and a great location.Guest Review
17/08/2024
This is the second time I've stayed at this hostel. On both occasions I think I've written the same review. Excellent accommodation at a very reasonable price, in a stunning location.RobWo
Reasons to visit
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel sits at the foot of Ben Nevis with a path to the mountain leading directly from its door. And with Britain's highest mountain, a world class mountain biking course and some of Scotland's most dramatic landscapes on its doorstep it's no wonder Glen Nevis is one of the most popular destinations in our network.
The area is also home one of the highest waterfalls in Scotland, the Steall Falls. The walk to the falls is spectacular and suitable for most abilities with the correct footwear.
For those looking for an adrenaline rush, other activities in the area include sea kayaking, white water rafting, winter sports and a high wire adventure course. Off Beat Bikes in Fort William also offer bike hire (standard, tandem & tourers), as well as detailed route advice and information about local cycling routes.
Described as the greatest railway journey in the world and a must for Harry Potter fans, the Jacobite steam train made famous by the Harry Potter movies takes you on an 84 mile round trip past a list of impressive extremes. Starting near the highest mountain in Britain it then visits Britain’s most westerly mainland railway station, passes the deepest freshwater loch in Britain and the shortest river in Britain, before ending its journey next to the deepest seawater loch in Europe!
