Glencoe Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
Set in one of Scotland’s most spectacular and historic glens, this Hostel is the perfect base for walkers and climbers of all abilities, and close to Glencoe mountain resort for skiing and mountain biking, as well as the Sustrans cycle path to Oban.
The alpine-style hostel offers a great range of accommodation from comfortable private rooms to shared dorms and new for 2020, why not try a little bit of Pod Life! Our deluxe glamping pod, sits in the grounds of the hostel and comfortably sleeps two adults in a double bed with an en-suite shower and toilet. It even has a small porch area for you to relax and enjoy the view.
To check availability and book the POD, please contact the hostel direct: +44 (0) 1855 811 219, call our reservation team: 0345 293 7373, or email: hello@hostellingscotland.org.uk.
To make life easy, a Wee Breakfast is available to pre-book and served daily in the hostel’s spacious dining room. Guests preferring to self-cater can make the most of the hostel’s well-equipped kitchen and other amenities include, a small, cosy lounge and one of the best drying rooms in the Scottish Highlands! There’s also on-site parking and a secure bike store.
Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception and, as the hostel’s licensed, guests can relax in the evening with a Scottish craft beer or a glass of wine.
Glencoe is one of our dog-friendly hostels. For more information, check the section on ‘travelling with your best friend’
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
For information on hostel accessibility please click here
Why stay?
- Friendly, welcoming staff with great local knowledge
- Fantastic location in the heart of Glencoe
- Secure lockers and luggage store
- Private rooms available
- Secure bike store
For information on our COVID-19 practices and what to expect when staying with us please visit the FAQ’s section. Please also be aware of Scottish Government guidance when making your booking.
Glencoe Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
Open all year
Reception Hours
07:30-10:00 and 16:00-21:00
Check in
16:00 - 21:00
Check out
07:30 - 10:00
Access Hours
The youth hostel is closed between 10:00-16:00
Amenities
Pet Dogs Welcome
Free Wifi
Family Rooms
Bike Store
Drying Room
Laundry Room
Secure Lockers
Luggage Store
Private Rooms
Suitable for Groups
Access with limited mobility
Lounge/TV Room
Alcohol Licence
Free Tea and Coffee in Guest Kitchen
Catering Available (Breakfast Only)
Packed Lunches Available
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Towel Hire
'Heat it and Eat Meals' available
Guest Reviews
22/05/22
What a fabulous place. Wonderful location with fabulous facilities. Clean warm and spacious rooms. We were a group of six middle aged walkers who thoroughly enjoyed our stay with you. Will definitely see you again sometime. Many thanks to you all at Glencoe YHPhil and the gang
21/05/22
A good hostel, nothing fancy but clean and modern, in good condition. Kitchen, drying room, showers and toilets all good. Nice cosy lounge with some books and games. Thomas and the team are always friendly and helpful.Rob
19/05/22
Excellent - all the facilities I needed to be ready for the next dayJoe
15/05/22
A deservedly legendary drying room and friendly staff made the trip of the WHW worthwhileOkay
13/05/22
Great service from Thomas and James, very much look forward to staying again in The Coe. : )Mart S
13/05/22
Peaceful location and relaxed atmosphere. Everything clean and well organised. Would definitely stay again.Sue Pow
11/05/22
Beds are comfy, hostel is clean and Thomas is a wonderful host.Tom
11/05/22
The hostel has a great warden, pleasant dormitory rooms, and good facilities. It also has an excellent location. Great value for money if you are in a shared room, as with all the Sottish hostels.Jeffrey
02/05/22
Glencoe was one of our stops while walking the West Highland Way. It was so easy to pick up the bus from the Glencoe ski resort to the village - breath taking scenery that we would have missed if stopped at Kingshouse. The bus back the next morning was suitably timed and didn't affect our walking. The hostel was immaculately clean with lovely showers and a comfortable room. Excellent kitchen facilities. We would definitely recommend this as a place to stay.Angela
16/04/22
We stayed as a family of 4 with 2 kids aged 10 and 12. It was really easy to settle in and the kids got used to hostelling life straight away. A lovely little hostel to introduce them to that way of travelling. We arrived in Glencoe by bus and the walk is only a mile and a half but that was quite a trek with backpacks for the kids. We had managed to get an earlier bus which I was glad about as it would have been a dark walk any later. I'd recommend aiming to get there by 5 if walking with kidsBecs
13/04/22
We had a brilliant time during our stay at Glencoe Youth Hostel. Fantastic location; well equipped kitchen; comfy lounge; everything was spotlessly clean. Thomas and his team looked after us very well.Uta
11/04/22
We hast a nice stay, Rooms are big enough, nice locationIgsti
03/04/22
Great facilities in a beautiful location with friendly staff and a comfy bed!Donna
28/03/22
Great to be returning here after around 3 years. Kitchen is much improved (really good facilities), staff friendly and at £16 per night great value. The new furniture in the lounge is classy but practical and I think the decision not to have a tv is still a good one (wifi works fine).Angus Brown
28/03/22
Booked the hostel for a weekend with friends. It was perfect and we loved our stay there! We will happily come ba kKalesko
23/03/22
Excellent welcome from Thomas and the staff, really dog friendly and perfect location to explore the Glencoe area. ThankyouSebastien
21/03/22
A nice clean friendly base for exploring Glencoe and beyond.Colin Lamont
09/03/22
Very warm and friendly welcome from Thomas on arrival late in the evening after a long drive.Warm comfortable family room. Adequately equipped self catering area.We had a brief but enjoyable one night stay.McMillan Family
09/03/22
Another excellent stay at Glencoe SYHA. This remains my favourite Hostel anywhere in Scotland. The atmosphere is the best to be found anywhere with an enduring mountaineering feeling evident throughout all communal areas. Staff are excellent as always and late-evening story-swapping with both Thomas and Catherine were great! Remains the best drying room to be found in the entire country too! See you again soon!John Brogan
07/03/22
We had a six bed private room which was very clean and all the beds were made with clean linen and towels and was well heated. The showers and toilets were clean with plenty of hot water. The kitchen area was also very clean and well equipped.Overall a very pleasant experience ??W. Dowell
03/03/22
Excellent facilities and service, would recommend to anyone!AnnaMc
19/02/22
We loved the atmosphere, kitchen facilities were great, excellent dry room. The place was clean and quiet. We will definitely coming back ! Thank youCatherine
17/02/22
One of the cleanest hostels I've stayed in. By far the best drying room, each morning all of my (previously drenched) kit was bone dry!Matt Aumonier
16/02/22
Really impressed. Lovely welcoming atmosphere. Very clean. Staff helpful and friendly. How a hostel should be.SQ
23/12/21
Thomas was a wonderful host, as ever. Glencoe YH has the perfect situation looking right down the Glen and everything the walker needs - great dry room, and steaming hot showers.Tooby2
21/12/21
We enjoyed our stay at Glencoe. Our room was good size, clean and warm. Shower was hot, kitchen well equipped and kept clean. Drying room worked well. Overall we'd recommend this hostel.Saska
06/12/21
Great staff, particularly helpful when I needed some flexibility when booking. The perfect base for heading into the Glencoe hills.M Fotheringham
29/11/21
Staying in the camping pod was a very special experience. Great size pod, stunning views, felt very private and secluded yet close to the youth hostel for kitchen facilities. Electric heater was essential in November- it does take a while to heat the pod. Thank you for a great stay.Sara
23/11/21
The stay was excellent, thank you.AThacker
20/11/21
As usual a friendly welcome and staff happy to chat and knowledgeable about the local area. Nice clean facilities and a great drying room for those wet days. All in all a great couple of days.Mike.
Reasons to visit
Whatever outdoor activity you’re into, Glencoe couldn’t be better placed to fuel your sense of adventure. Whether you’re a hiker, white water rafter, mountain biker or simply there to capture the changing light as the clouds slip across the mountain tops, there’s something here for everyone.
From avid mountaineers to more leisurely strollers there will be a walk for you in the famous Pass of Glencoe.
Discover the Lost Valley or tackle Britain’s finest ridge walk, the Aonach Eagach, before relaxing and planning your next adventure at the Clachaig Inn, a ten minute walk from the hostel.
If it's activity sports you're after, there's mountain biking and winter sports in Glencoe and the nearby Kinlochleven Climbing Centre will help top up your adrenaline needs!
For a more relaxing afternoon, the National Trust Visitor Centre is great way to spend a few hours.
