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
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
18/06/19
ExcellentChris
17/06/19
Many thanks to the staff for being so so nice! Lovely people! Thank you for everything!A.
17/06/19
Great stayRudi
16/06/19
Newly built hostel fantastic facilities super clean brilliant friendly stuffPeter65
14/06/19
Lovely setting, light, spacious, facilities all very good (inc good drying area). Staff all very helpful, good atmosphere, well organised.FMac
11/06/19
Fabulous Youth hostel experience, very new facilities, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff.Great location not to be missed if you are hiking Ben Nevis.Andy S
11/06/19
Well....this has to be the best hostel I've ever stayed in. Every attention taken to detail in the main lounge. A perfect location for climbing Ben Nevis and the kitchen is so clean with everything you could possible need. Could not fault a thing.!Jo
11/06/19
The 2 ladies in the reception area were exceptionally helpful and I cannot thank them enough for their assistance. Due to a little accident on the Benn, I required them to go above and beyond and they did not fail me. Thank you girls for your help. I will recommend this Hostel to all I come into contact with and sing your praises.lady that needed a straw
11/06/19
Excellent clean hostel with sparkling facilities and a superb location.Dave and the mtbers
11/06/19
A well equipped hostel in a beautiful location. Very helpful staff at check-in and offering advice ref the local area. Not the cheapest, but good value compared to other options around Fort William.Ben Nevis path is straight out of the door; a short, steep ascent before you meet the main path. Enjoy!Peter L.
11/06/19
Very nice, modern and clean hostel. Enjoyed my stay there a lot and would come back anytime.Maria
10/06/19
Ace location; great staff; top quality accommodation; plenty of space in the kitchen; walking galore which ever way you turn; HEAVENAndy Baines
09/06/19
A warm welcome at the front desk, excellent location for Ben Nevis, good facailities - no dinner but self catering facilities and good restaurant just down the road.Patrick
07/06/19
Amazing hostel! Great kitchen and lounge, comfortable and spacious bedrooms. Biggest drying room I've seenChristina
06/06/19
Friendly and helpful staff. Great location. New, clean environment with excellent facilities.Great Hostel Experience in Fantastic Location
05/06/19
Fine, staff were particularly good and kind - they helped when Easyjet lost my rucksack on the flight up and took it in when it finally arrived on the next day when I was out on a walk.Peter,
04/06/19
The overall experience was fantastic, from checking in to checking out, all the facilities are immaculate and free tea and coffee available 24/7. My friend had taken a tumble while coming down of Ben Nevis, the staff were very helpful and accommodating, they even worked out how my friend could drink even though she wasn't able to eat. The views from the youth hostel are spectacular. Will be booking again. Wild camping is recommended, you must leave your spot as you found it.Lynn from Nottinghamshire
04/06/19
Really great stay... the atmosphere at the hostel was fantastic, with everyone excited having just come down or just about to go up Ben Nevis. The staff were wonderful, especially Tom, who worked incredibly hard and was always available to help. The private toilet/shower rooms worked great and the beds were comfortable. Lovely common/lounge area as well. The kitchen got a little crazy and lacked labels on cupboards (the pictures didn't quite work), but other than that, a fabulous stay, thank youAnon
03/06/19
First class hostel with excellent service from Jamie and Lauren.Mark
01/06/19
Best youth hostel ever. Great value for money! Strongly recommend!Martina
01/06/19
Fab hostel, respectful guests, helpful staff with good bathrooms and plenty of space in roomsSarah
29/05/19
Perfect location for a Ben Nevis hike (the trail starts right across the road from the hostel). Super friendly, helpful staff. I particularly liked the extra-chocolatey hot chocolate made by one of the lovely ladies! Excellent facilities.Manan
29/05/19
Well located hostel with good facilities . High standard . Friendly and helpful staff .Hikers Anonymous
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!
