Glen Nevis Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
A five star VisitScotland accredited youth hostel, Glen Nevis offers guests hotel-like accommodation with private en-suite rooms and comfortable shared accommodation.
Facilities include a contemporary open-plan living space with log-burning stove and panoramic mountain views, free WiFi, secure under-bed storage, USB power sockets and bedside lighting for every bed. There’s also a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, drying room, laundry and secure bike store. The hostel has a ramped access from the car park and two accessible rooms with wet room facilities.
Guests can opt for a continental breakfast and a great selection of food and drink is available to purchase throughout the day. After a long day in the hills there’s nothing better than relaxing on the large deck with a local craft beer or glass of wine, savouring the spectacular mountain views.
Near the bustling town of Fort William, at the foot of Ben Nevis, the hostel is close to the end of the West Highland Way and within easy reach of the start of the Great Glen Way. It’s perfect for groups, families and individual travellers looking to explore the UK’s Outdoor Capital!
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Why stay?
- Very friendly, welcoming staff
- Fantastic, contemporary social space and outside deck with stunning mountain views
- Secure lockers and luggage store
- Great food and drink
- Private ensuite rooms available
- Secure bike store
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
Open all year
Reception Hours
07:00 - 23:00
Check in
15:00 - 22:30
Check out
07:00 - 10:00
Access Hours
Please advise us if you are likely to arrive outside the standard check in times.
Amenities
Free Wifi
Private Rooms Available
En Suite Rooms Available
Family Rooms Available
Lounge Area
Catering Available (Breakfast Only)
Suitable for Groups
Group catering packages available on request and by prior arrangement
Complimentary Tea and Coffee available in Self Catering Kitchen
Self Catering Kitchen
Alcohol Licence
Laundry Room
Towel Hire Available
Drying Room
Secure Lockers
Luggage Store
Bike Store
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Guest Reviews
18/07/19
The recently rebuilt Glen Nevis Hostel is a handsome building, both outside and inside. It is in a fantastic location, with good facilities. Our bunks were very comfortable. The breakfasts were a well cooked treat. The staff were very approachable, friendly and always helpful. We had a very enjoyable time.Sarum Sandy
15/07/19
What a lovely place to stay. The staff are very friendly and helpful, particularly Derek - the night shift manager... nothing is too much trouble for him. The hostel is clean and well laid out and has all the facilities you require and in a perfect location for climbing Ben Nevis as it's right next door. I would have no hesitation staying here again and will definitely be recommending it to my family and friends and hope to return again soon....when my knees have recovered ??Michelle
14/07/19
Fantastic hostel. Perfect location and facilities.Yes
12/07/19
Great stay!Carl
12/07/19
Glen Nevis is the ultimate spot for a honeymoon.... and to return after 10 yearsNo
10/07/19
Excellent service from Fiona and rest of the team. Very knowledgeable which is helpfulJason Ashton
09/07/19
Very clean, modern facilities & friendly, helpful staff. Key card access is a great security measure. Plenty of plug sockets in bedroom and blackout blinds are also great. Can walk up Ben Nevis from the hostel.Christine
08/07/19
One of the best, if not the best, YH I've stayed in Scotland, having visited 20+ over the last 10 years. The staff are what makes this such a brilliant place to stay; they were always helpful, engaging and happy.J Cunningham
08/07/19
Excellent efficient staff. Very clean. Breakfast was great value.Yes
07/07/19
Perfect spot for hiking and beautiful nature. Great hostel with spacious dorm rooms and clever shower and toilet facilities. Friendly and quiet atmosphere for a solo traveller. Experienced staff that can give great hiking suggestions. Perfect with the Shiel Bus-connections if you don't have car.Kerstin, Sweden
05/07/19
Clean and stylish hostel with helpful staff and a great location.Tom
05/07/19
Great hostel with spectacular views. Watch out for the midges though!Yes
04/07/19
Perfect location for Ben Nevis. The most modern hostel I have stayed in - almost like a hotel.Good dry room facilitiesGreat staff - very helpful - would go back in a flashJames Hallsworth. D of E Leader
02/07/19
This is a fabulous hostel located right at the beginning of a footpath up Ben Nevis. It is stunningly located. The communal areas were spacious and comfortable. The staff all went out of their way to help with local information showing us useful websites for walks, great local pubs and cafes. We will definitely stay here again.Jocelyn Wilson
29/06/19
Wonderful hostel and more of 5 star hotel. Immaculate clean and stylish. Wonderful location at the foot of Ben Nevis. Staff friendly welcoming and very knowledgable.Belinda
28/06/19
Calm, quiet and friendly hostel with a magical location at the foot of Ben Nevis. It gives you peace in mind.Johanna Nordlinder, sweden
27/06/19
Excellent location. Modern, clean and comfortable facilities.Andrew
25/06/19
Everything you would expect in a hotel plus all the benefits of the hostelling experience, freedom, friendliness and informality. Everything new and super clean and great staff. Location at bottom of track up Ben Nevis a bonus for access and views.Brian flinders
22/06/19
A great choice excellent friendly staff nothing to much trouble and ideal location ps the full english breakfast was the substance of the day highly recommend this hostelBj
21/06/19
Great one night stay, good facilities and very clean. It was excellent having so many good sized bathrooms and such a decent kitchen!Rose
21/06/19
Highly recommend, the customer service and welcoming ethos of the staff and attitude is brilliant. In addition to great location for taking in the Scottish Highlands from your doorstep. Will come againTeam obstafit
21/06/19
Really friendly and helpful staff and a lovely hostelYes
20/06/19
A few in our party of 11 were none too excited about staying in a “hostel”. A totally different story after we got there. Wonderful location at "Heart Attack Hill" for quick access onto Ben Nevis (3-Peaks 1st leg). Facilities first rate, everything spotless - all you need incl free supplies tea/coffee and more. And the staff? All so helpful, friendly, knowledgeable. WE LOVED IT! Shame we couldn't stay longer but mountains to climb …Jan (3-Peaks)
20/06/19
Fantastic location, straight across the road from the ben Nevis trail. Spotlessly clean spacious dorms, great bathrooms and kitchen, staff really friendly and helpful, lots of info about local hiking.Jenny
19/06/19
Best hostel I have ever stayed in. Spacious, clean and plenty of showers and toilets.Ann
18/06/19
The staff is extraordinary. They helped me with every issue and were throughout very friendly. great hospitality. the location is a wonderful starting point for hikes.Angela
18/06/19
The receptionist Laura was extremely friendly and helpful! I always love the community atmosphere in youth hostels. Plus, the location of Glen Nevis Youth hostel is super.H L Sleath
Facilities include a contemporary open-plan living space with log-burning stove and panoramic mountain views, free WiFi, secure under-bed storage, USB power sockets and bedside lighting for every bed. There’s also a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, drying room, laundry and secure bike store. The hostel has a ramped access from the car park and two accessible rooms with wet room facilities.
Guests can opt for a continental breakfast and a great selection of food and drink is available to purchase throughout the day. After a long day in the hills there’s nothing better than relaxing on the large deck with a local craft beer or glass of wine, savouring the spectacular mountain views.
Near the bustling town of Fort William, at the foot of Ben Nevis, the hostel is close to the end of the West Highland Way and within easy reach of the start of the Great Glen Way. It’s perfect for groups, families and individual travellers looking to explore the UK’s Outdoor Capital!
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Why stay?
- Very friendly, welcoming staff
- Fantastic, contemporary social space and outside deck with stunning mountain views
- Secure lockers and luggage store
- Great food and drink
- Private ensuite rooms available
- Secure bike store
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Reasons to visit
Glen Nevis is located close to Fort William, the Outdoor Capital of the UK.
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 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. You can hire ebikes from Lochaber E-Bikes who will arrange a personal drop-off and pick-up from Glen Nevis Youth Hostel. 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, Ben Nevis, it then visits Britain’s most westerly mainland railway station, Arisaig, passes close by the deepest freshwater loch in Britain, Loch Morar, and the shortest river in Britain, River Morar, finally arriving next to the deepest seawater loch in Europe, Loch Nevis!
