Glen Nevis Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
We have made temporary changes to our hostel operations including availability of guest facilities and services.
We invite you to read about these changes here
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 cooked or continental breakfast (please remember to pre-book), 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.
For information on hostel accessibility please click here
We’re committed to delivering the highest levels of cleanliness. To find out more about our Cleanliness Commitment please click here.
Book with Confidence. To find out more about our Covid-19 Flexibility Guarantee, please click here.
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
16:00 - 21:00
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
En Suite Rooms
Family Rooms
Lounge Area
Catering Available (Breakfast Only)
Suitable for Groups
Group catering packages available on request and by prior arrangement
Free Tea and Coffee in Guest Kitchen
Guest Kitchen
Alcohol Licence
Laundry Room
Towel Hire
Drying Room
Secure Lockers
Luggage Store
Bike Store
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Guest Reviews
23/09/20
Basically as we expected due to the COVID situation, staff friendly and helpful, the whole place very clean and tidy and you couldn't ask for a better location.Glen Nevis Restaurant also very good ??Social62
22/09/20
First time I've stayed in a Hostelling Scotland room, rooms and communal areas were spotlessly clean, beds comfortable, good shower in the ensuite. COVID controls fully in place. Reception even had a bar area. We'll done Hostelling Scotland I would stay here again and highly recommendGarry
21/09/20
A fantastic stay at Glen Nevis. Safety and cleanliness were a priority and we felt very safe at all times. A special mention to Fiona the hostel assistant who was so friendly and helpful and did everything she could to ensure we enjoyed our stay. She really made our stay memorable. Thank youJackie Poulton
20/09/20
Lovely helpful staff, fantastic location. Felt tea and coffee was overpriced for what it was and while kitchen facilities were closed but you could get hot water. Communal spaces look lovely, it's a shame we were visiting during COVID 19 restrictions!Jmcg
16/09/20
At the Glen Nevis hostel, they have very friendly helpful staff, found we could leave our heavy rucksacks at the hostel safely while, taking a light pack to visit the Ben. The hygiene standards are high.Mike
14/09/20
We had a 3 bed room with ensuite (3 single bunks). Very comfortable. Excellent location for climbing Ben Nevis with the start opposite the hostel. Very clean throughout. I would stay here again. Bring your own towel and soap etc.Lloyd
13/09/20
I have tried not to reduce the rating as some of the issues (e.g. no cooked breakfast available) are linked to Covid 19. The rooms are basic but comfortable enough. Location is very good for Ben Nevis, West Highland Way or the many walks in the area. I would stay here again if in the area.WHW Walker
08/09/20
Fab location with incredible views from the room, definitely recommended!L Marsh
07/09/20
Absolutely fantastic, can't fault it. It was a shame not all facilities were available due to covid but that's understandable and I'm sure if they were they would have been 5* too. Beds were more comfortable than my own at home lol.Kerry Hunter
07/09/20
Fantastic hostel and the best location . I stopped here 10 years ago before it was refurbished. It's more like a hotel than a hostel.Yes
06/09/20
Stayed early September and covid related restrictions had closed all communal areas, including kitchen and lounge. This reduced the atmosphere usually associated with hostels but the place is still open, is clean and the team are very friendly so a big thumbs up for being able to have some time away from home. A couple of restaurants are close by so we had a great break.Neil Walker
05/09/20
Had a fantastic stay at Glen Nevis.Staff super friendly and helpful!Spotlessly clean room and bathroom, looked fresh and new!Only marked slightly lower on breakfast and facilities because services were limited due to the current COVID situation.No bar, no hot food, and no social areas....but all understandable in this situation!Will definitely return!Danni
30/08/20
Best place to book for the Ben Nevis ChallengeAs good as most hotels.Ymca
28/08/20
The Glen Nevis Hostel was the best equipped hostel that I have stayed in, with good clean bathroom facilities, bedside plugs with USB points and a modern well finished set of rooms.Ruairi
25/08/20
Fantastic location. Extremely helpful staff who have lots of local and not so local knowledge to share.Garfie01
25/08/20
Completely refurbished since my last visit. Modern, clean and functional rooms. Common areas looked good, but COVID restrictions meant most were unavailable. Friendly and helpful reception. Great location. Exellent value.Dean
24/08/20
We had a wonderful time at Glen Nevis, especially so as it was in tricky times for everyone. The staff were welcoming, clearly knew the area well, were friendly and had good senses of humour. The hostel was excellently arranged to be as safe as possible for Covid and spotlessly clean - not so easy with people in and out, and sometimes very wet! We shall certainly stay here again. Thank you to all concerned for working so hard to enable us to have a much needed and very much appreciated break.Nell
24/08/20
Excellent location. Friendly staff. Place is clean and tidy. Can't recommend enough.Wickram
21/08/20
A warm, friendly welcome. Staff went out of their way to help, given the circumstances.Stephen Smithies
21/08/20
All the staff at Glen Nevis Youth Hostel were very friendly and helpful. The bed was very comfortable.We were there when Covid 19 precautions were being taken. The one thing that was awkward was arriving by the Caledonian sleeper and having nowhere to leave our bags on the day of arrival or the day of departure. (The left luggage lockers at the station were out of operation due to C 19.)However, we worked around this, had a marvellous time and packed in lots of activity.Trish
16/08/20
This was our first stay in a youth hostel. We had always wanted to experience a stay in one as they are always in fab locations. We were not dissapointed. Very happy with the location. Staff were brilliant. Room was very small but adequate. No kitchen facilities due to covid. Only a room with bunk beds left. Hard work (we are 59 and 62) but that's a lesson learned not a fault with the youth hostel. Tip - take a travel kettle and a couple of folding chairs.Karen
12/08/20
Great experience even if limited communal facilities for obvious reasons currently; freindly staff comfy and clean room. Thanks!RB
10/08/20
Great hostel in a beautiful location. Staff friendly and helpful. The COVID-19 precautions (one way system, masks in communal areas, no kitchen/drying room, plenty of hand sanitiser, private bathrooms) were proportionate, and made us feel safe.Tom
07/08/20
I gave 5stars even though a lot of the facilities weren't available which would have an impact on comfort but these are difficult times & the staff were excellent at putting us at ease & keeping us safe so we could have our couple of days enjoying the great outdoors. This was a great base for exploring Ben Nevis & the staff were very knowledgable giving great advice about the area.Chris
05/08/20
Fantastic hostel, perfectly placed for Ben Nevis and very comfortable. Understandably few facilities at present due to Covid. Hope to come another time when we can use the kitchen etcRachel
25/03/20
Lovely people, very comfortable beds, chilled vibes, every room is very clean especially the dorms and bathrooms. Definitely coming back when I get a chance.Doug Beresford - Jones
18/03/20
Excellent facilities and drying room. Spacious kitchen and good showersDavid
16/03/20
For the two nights we stayed it was Very comfortable, pleasant and the staff was very helpful and smiley , very nice location and close to various interesting places and things to do.Patricia
16/03/20
A great hostel in a great location.ElC
07/03/20
Friendly and a great place to stay - second time I stayed.Christopher Strange
We invite you to read about these changes here
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 cooked or continental breakfast (please remember to pre-book), 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.
For information on hostel accessibility please click here
We’re committed to delivering the highest levels of cleanliness. To find out more about our Cleanliness Commitment please click here.
Book with Confidence. To find out more about our Covid-19 Flexibility Guarantee, please click here.
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!
