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
09/12/2024
Very comfortable modern hostel. Comfy rooms, nice communal areas. Good location.robw
05/12/2024
great stay - I needed a bed when the weather turned windy and the Corran ferry was cancelled. The YH was amazing and I was able to resume my journey in the morningSue
02/12/2024
I could not have expected anything better than this! The hostel is locates right at the start of one of Ben Nevis' routes. I stood in a warm shower less than 5 minutes after completing the hike. The fireplace is a huge plus and the staff is friendly. Everything was clean and the guests were friendly. Similar atmosphere as in a mountain hut.Manon
30/11/2024
Perfect place to stay, warm and clean and everything working as it should.Climbhighmakemusic
21/11/2024
Two night stay in comfort in lovely Glen Nevis..
19/11/2024
Good two day stay.Ideal for exploring Glen Nevis and the surrounding hills.George669
11/11/2024
It was a great experience staying at the hostelGuest Review
11/11/2024
Great place!Guest Review
09/11/2024
A really nice and relaxed stay in a a spotlessly clean and very efficiently run hostel. All staff encountered were extremely welcoming and friendly making for a very relaxed stay.Keith E
08/11/2024
Lovely hostelGuest Review
08/11/2024
I've stayed at this youth hostel several times, with a large group, with a friend, with family and solo: it's been great every time. Can't wait to come back for my next Glen Nevis adventure.Christine Rauer
08/11/2024
Comfortable hostel with helpful and friendly staffAlanR
04/11/2024
Lovely hostel, very clean!! Great starting point for hikes-
04/11/2024
BrilliantBex
03/11/2024
Great and comfortable place to stay at. When falling asleep you can hear the river outside and in the morning you wake up to the Mountain View's!Veronika
03/11/2024
Excellent hostel. Well located with friendly staff and good facilities. We would love to stay again.Neil Porter
31/10/2024
A pleasure to stay at this Hostel. The English YHA's could learn something from this!Trebor
30/10/2024
Would highly recommend this hostelGuest Review
29/10/2024
A brilliant hostel, located at the foot of Ben Nevis with so much scenery it's almost overwhelming, but just fantastic! 8 dorm room was one of the biggest hostel dorm rooms I've stayed in, so a very well purposed and set out hostel. I will be back!JK
19/10/2024
Great experience for all age groups.Mike
18/10/2024
Will definitely return, brilliant hostelMark
18/10/2024
An atmospheric hostel that demonstrates wholeheartedly the inclusiveness and diversity of the SYHA. May it long continue.Graham H
18/10/2024
Since I ve started using the hosteling of scotland I ve never been to any other accommodation because I love it .Guest Review
18/10/2024
Probably the best hostel out of all the hostelling Scotland selection. Came by myself to get Nevis and couple of other munros ticked off, but didn't expect everyone to be so friendly (team and other hostel users). Everything was very clean and worked. Decent selection of board games in the social area. Great views of the surrounding area. It was handy having a pretty decent restaurant only 2mins away, that served good pub grub and probably the best cask beer I've had in Scotland:)GRusto
18/10/2024
A great place to stay during a road trip or a hiking trip. Everything is clean and comfortableLaurine
17/10/2024
The location and view of this Hostel is incredible. The staff was nice. Everything was clean and new looking. The bed was very comfortable and we had access to several accessories in the kitchen. Informations, maps, number for the hiking, bus and taxi was available. I would have added meat or cheese for the price of the breakfast.Emilie
16/10/2024
The kitchen was fantastic and staff very helpful. The breakfast was a great addition and the rooms were clean. Overall, a great hostelBen
16/10/2024
Absolutely lovely place to stay - I have no complaints whatsoever.BLambo
16/10/2024
Great value and facilities in a super location for hill walking and other visitor attractions.Iain
15/10/2024
A fantastic place to stay. Highly recommend.Adam Noble
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!
