Glen Nevis
About About this youth hostel
Near the bustling town of Fort William and sitting at the foot of Ben Nevis, Glen Nevis Youth Hostel offers contemporary hostel accommodation with a wide range of private en-suite rooms and comfortable shared dorms all 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
16/09/2025
Excellent location at the foot of Ben Nevis and close to Fort Williamdom_mcn
15/09/2025
Easy and quick check in with a very helpful receptionist providing all the necessary information regarding the hostel, clean and well aired room, easy location to get to with good access to hiking trails and country paths to notable tour spots.Jon
14/09/2025
It was a pleasant and warm welcoming and atmosphere at the hostel.Lotta A
14/09/2025
Comfortable and great locationSangeeta
12/09/2025
A very modern and comfortable hostel with a great location to access Ben Nevis. The self catering facilities are excellent and everything else is of a good standard and well designed. The hostel is about an hours walk from Fort William, there is a restaurant and a pub about 5 minutes walk from the hostel but if you want to use the self catering facilities make sure you arrive stocked up as there isn't a nearby shop.Jez
04/09/2025
Excellent friendly welcome (as above), great facilities, easy to find, homely and welcoming decor: seemed to be run like a cosy homelike environment vs being overly system controlled (whilst also retaining fluidity and efficiency).Amanda
01/09/2025
This was the second time we've stayed at the hostel and it still delivered a comfortable and friendly experience. As a family we value the communal space and the atmosphere, but we were equally impressed with the rooms and facilities. We'll be back again.A Jones
01/09/2025
Great locationShushan
29/08/2025
Very nice place, staff was friendly and helpful.C. Johnstone-Yellin
24/08/2025
A warm welcome, relaxed atmosphere and lots of clean and respected facilitiesChris Barrett
23/08/2025
Thé staff is very goodVery good
23/08/2025
The staff were helpful and kind. Breakfast is really good value. Location excellent. A place to meet lots of nice people with a similar interest.Al
22/08/2025
As above. Clean, friendly atmosphere, and all that's needed to service a long day up and down Ben Nevis. I was pleased to be able to have been able to leave details of my hike for safety reasons at the hostel.Yes
21/08/2025
Location hard to beat for Munro baggers or a family with kids just wanting to get outdoors. Away from main roads with a couple of excellent restaurants within 20mins walk. Never have any issues here having stayed several times now and will be back in OctoberParky
20/08/2025
Nice Place with Nice shared spaces. Magnific view and quite surroundingsAlis
20/08/2025
Top location at the start of Ben Nevis walk with other walks and wild swimming on the doorstep. Clean, friendly welcoming atmosphere with very helpful staff.Emma
19/08/2025
Located at the foot of the Ben Nevis, this youth hostel offers an excellent standard of facilities for staying in for the hikers snd explorers alike. Friendly staff and the hostel offers value for moneyAnil
16/08/2025
First Youth Hostel in Scotland : very nice experience.Audrey
13/08/2025
Perfect place to stay if you are there to do the Nevis hike. The Steall waterfall is also a remote and picturesque hike away from the hostel. Overall the hotel is clean, very reasonably priced, and the staff are very kind and helpful. Highly recommend.Vishnu
12/08/2025
A really great hostel - really nicely done in every way.Hannah
12/08/2025
Overall, this was a good.spot to stay. I particularly appreciated the outlets, light and little.shelf by each bed, in a convenient location!LeslieT
12/08/2025
Great stay,Clean and well designed hostel and facilities, big kitchen and drying room and lots of space for all the guests.Very lively and helpful staff.Overall a great experience!Martina
12/08/2025
Amazing hostel in a perfect location to climb Ben Nevis. The room was clean, the facilities were great, the staff were helpful and friendly - what more do you want. Highly recommended.John B
11/08/2025
Extremely clean, well appointed and comfortable hostelAnne
10/08/2025
Big rooms and bathroom and toilet are a great addition with lots of space. Kitchen was amazing with so much room and lots of storage and fridges. Bed was comfortable and two pillows are always a bonus as I usually bring my own. Over all great location and would highly recommended.Yes
08/08/2025
I had a great time at the hostel it was the nicest hostel I have stayed at.Michelle
08/08/2025
A brand new, clean and friendly hostel in a fantastic location at the foot of Ben Nevis.Katie
06/08/2025
Waking up and seeing the great Ben Nevis was such a great experience! We had a great stay and truly recommend it to anyone interested in exploring the area.Carmen
06/08/2025
A fantastic place to stay near the end of the West Highland Way route! We were delighted to arrive at the hostel which was clean and welcoming. Staff were friendly and helpful. Our room had comfortable beds and a lovely hot shower. Breakfast in the morning was excellent, with a good choice of cereals and juices. We also ordered a packed lunch which was really handy. Highly recommend!June
02/08/2025
Great hostel, comfortable and stylish with a well-stocked kitchen and nice facilities. Affordable and convenient right at the bottom of the Ben Nevis Mountain Path.AJS2
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!
