Glen Nevis Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
We're pleased to announce that Glen Nevis Youth Hostel has reopened after major refurbishment works, and it's looking better than ever!
The new-look hostel, just outside Fort William, is located at the foot of the UK's highest mountain Ben Nevis, and is surrounded by spectacular scenery. Directly across the road from Glen Nevis is a path that leads you directly up to the mightiest Munro.
The refurbished hostel offers a wide range of high quality shared accommodation and private en-suite rooms. New facilities include a contemporary open-plan living space with a log burning stove for the winter months, a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, drying room, laundry and secure bike storage.
Full catering is available for groups and cooked or continental breakfasts for all guests who prefer to take the hassle out of preparing for a long day on the hills. With a great selection of local craft beers and wines on sale, you should still find time to relax outside after a hard day's exploring.
Free Wi-Fi is available for guests to browse the internet, check email and use social media.
Glen Nevis hostel is perfect for groups, families and individual travellers. Want to stay? Check availability now!
Hostellers Love
- 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
18/10/18
This is a beautiful and freshly refurbished hostel right at the foot of Ben Nevis. The staff were really friendly and helpful and I would highly recommend it.Jack
18/10/18
Fantastic location at the base of the Ben and at the end of the West Highland Way. Newly refurbished building means that the en-suite twin rooms are hotel standard. I could even buy a beer at the end of the night!Gareth Roberts
16/10/18
An excellent hostel. They have really thought about the small features that turn a good stay into a great one. For example; heaps of hooks in the room for hanging jackets and towels, and plenty of room in the shower to put your stuff so it doesn't get wet.Simone
14/10/18
Great hostel great place staff fantasticKim
13/10/18
perfect hostel with very kind and interested hosts and wonderful common spaces. loved the fireplace!Franziska
10/10/18
Fantastic stay for sadly only one night. Excellent facilities, lovely cooked breakfast and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Drying room was really handy and well set up for soggy walkers. Like staying in a hotel but for half the price!H Thompson
07/10/18
This hostel is outstanding. Fantastic location, facilities, and staff. Access to the Ben Nevis footpaths could not be more convenient.Martin
06/10/18
by far the best Hostel i have stayed in the staff where 1st class location just amazing, more like a hotel really nice place to stayGerry Beaty
01/10/18
This hostel is an incredible hostel! It's new look is comfortable and modern. The facilities and space are great to feel warm and just like home whilst providing all the necessary equipment for a self catered space.Sarah
29/09/18
The hostel was very clean and had a great feel to it. All staff were friendly and very helpful. The kitchen had a good stock of cooking equipment and plenty of room. The rooms were spacious. The surrounding area was amazing. Would love to come back and spend more time in this part of Scotland and would definitely stay here again.Leanne
27/09/18
We booked the hostel as part of a company fundraising trip up Ben Nevis and it was absolutely perfect. The location was ideal and the hostel itself was great with a big, well equipped kitchen, drinks and snacks served at reception, comfortable rooms and excellent wifi. Would recommend to anyone looking for a base close to Ben NevisEmperor Edinburgh
21/09/18
I stayed at Glen Nevis 2 years ago. When I arrived 14.9.18 I was pleasantly surprised that it had been refurbished. It looked like a posh hotel and staff on reception were very informative about my stay for the night and breakfast in the morning. Everything was new and clean. Would highly recommended it to anyone thinking of staying. Was given taxi number to take me to station , had trouble with reception on my phone. The man on reception was happy to help letting me use their phone. Thank youPam from Wirral
20/09/18
Sadly I didn't catch his name but the tall slender dark haired guy on reception was really friendly and helpful giving great tips and service. Really made you feel welcome! :)Emma
20/09/18
The hostel was just GREAT! It was beautiful and looked nice from the out- and the inside. The staff was lovely - helpful and always there for you. The kitchen was very modern.-
10/09/18
I stayed on 2nd & 3rd September before cycling the Great Glen Way, returning again on 7th. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay and visiting the wonderful HighlandsCycling John
09/09/18
Fantastic standard of hostel!McDonald family
08/09/18
We stayed in a twin room for two nights. The beds are rather small but quite comfortable. The room and the public areas were very clean and well maintained. This hostel is great if you want to explore the nature around or hike up Ben Nevis. The only restaurant near by is the Glen Nevis Reastaurant (which was pretty good) but the town centre of Fort William is only a couple of minutes drive. Overall we really enjoyed our stay at the hostel and would come back again.Olivia
03/09/18
There are so many things around to chose from and depends on the interests of the people concerned. However, an easy but satisfying outing is to walk from the last car park into the top end of Glen Nevis and experience the space and the sight of the Steall Falls.Colin
30/08/18
Go for a hike across the hostelExcellent
25/08/18
During our stay in Glen Nevis, it was worthwhile visiting The Nevis Gorge and Steall Fall - there were some stunning views!Anonymous
17/08/18
Definitely hiking to Ben Nevis. The hostel is literally at the bottom of the mountain and the hike is amazing.Klara
07/08/18
Stay at this brand new hostel and you not be disappointed-the kitchen amenities, the linens, the beds, all great. The patio is a nice place to hang out with a beer after a long climb up Ben Nevis. I loved this hostel and would easily stay here again!nikki
06/08/18
What a fantastic place to stay, can't fault it in anyway. The location, the staff, the room and food, everything about it was excellent. Will definitely go again.Peter Cullen
27/07/18
Sleeping quarters definitely improved since the rebuild/upgrade to the building. Wash and toilet facilities very good. This YHA has taken a massive step in the right direction.Dan C
27/07/18
Friendly and ideal for hiking up Ben Nevis. Could n't be better positioned. Book early so as not to be disappointed. Thanks for a great stay.Martin
24/07/18
It's brand new and fantastic.It's like a hotel!ailsagirl
19/07/18
Friendly, quiet, clean, helpful staff, washing machine available, I had good cold breakfasts,Don
16/07/18
I would very much recommend the Glen Nevis Hostel whilst staying in Fort William. The revamp of the entire hostel has done wonders and beats any of the other hostels in that area, hands down!Tracey Cass
15/07/18
If you're walking, cycling or driving, it's a short couple of miles from the centre of Fort William and all of the amenities therein.Jane Melley
08/07/18
Very good location for a climb to the top of Ben Nevis. Hostel has much improved since the renovations.Niek & Ilse from Belgium
The new-look hostel, just outside Fort William, is located at the foot of the UK's highest mountain Ben Nevis, and is surrounded by spectacular scenery. Directly across the road from Glen Nevis is a path that leads you directly up to the mightiest Munro.
The refurbished hostel offers a wide range of high quality shared accommodation and private en-suite rooms. New facilities include a contemporary open-plan living space with a log burning stove for the winter months, a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, drying room, laundry and secure bike storage.
Full catering is available for groups and cooked or continental breakfasts for all guests who prefer to take the hassle out of preparing for a long day on the hills. With a great selection of local craft beers and wines on sale, you should still find time to relax outside after a hard day's exploring.
Free Wi-Fi is available for guests to browse the internet, check email and use social media.
Glen Nevis hostel is perfect for groups, families and individual travellers. Want to stay? Check availability now!
Hostellers Love
- 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.
You can also hire bikes from Off Beat Bikes who can drop off and pick up the bikes from the Glen Nevis Youth Hostel, with half day or full day rentals!
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.
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!
