Glencoe
About About this youth hostel ....
Set in one of Scotland’s most spectacular and historic glens, this alpine-style hostel is a popular base for walkers and climbers of all abilities and offers a great range of accommodation from comfortable private rooms to shared dorms and a glamping pod that sits in the hostel grounds and comfortably sleeps two adults in a double bed with en-suite shower and toilet along with a fridge and microwave. It even has a small porch area 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.
WiFi is free for all guests and other facilities include: a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, spacious dining room, a small, cosy lounge, private lockers and one of the best drying rooms in the Scottish Highlands! Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception. The hostel also offers on-site parking and a secure bike store.
Glencoe is a dog-friendly ‘WoofHostel’. If you would like to book yourself and your dog into the hostel, please phone the hostel direct on +44 (0) 1855 811 219 to check availability. There is a small charge of £7.50 per night for your dog when staying in our hostels.
‘Wee Breakfast’ and 'Heat it and eat it' evening meals available (please remember to pre-book your breakfast).
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Why stay?
- Fantastic location in one of Scotland’s most iconic glens
- Great base for hillwalkers and climbers
- Close to Glencoe Mountain Resort
- Friendly team with expert local knowledge
- Licensed, serving local beers and wine
For more information on the hostel, accessibility and the local area please click here
Glencoe Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
Open all year
Reception Hours
07:30-10:00 and 16:00-21:30
Check in
16:00 - 21:30
Check out
By 10:00
Access Hours
The youth hostel is closed between 10:00-16:00
Amenities
Pet Dogs Welcome
Family Rooms
Drying Room
Secure Lockers
Private Rooms
Access with limited mobility
Alcohol Licence
Catering Available (Breakfast Only)
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
'Heat it and Eat Meals' available
Free Wifi
Bike Store
Laundry Room
Luggage Store
Lounge/TV Room
Suitable for Groups
Free Tea and Coffee in Guest Kitchen
Packed Lunches Available
Towel Hire
Guest Reviews
02/12/2024
Spacious, warm, well-equipped and comfortable hostel in a great location.Ian L
18/11/2024
Great weekend in Glencoe climbingPaul B
18/11/2024
I can'r recommend the Glencoe Youth Hostel enough. Great place!Guest Review
13/11/2024
I had a great stay. Very comfortable, clean and a friendly atmosphere.Ab
12/11/2024
Great facilities, welcoming atmosphere, friendly hostJethro
11/11/2024
A perfect hostelling experience! Great rooms, washing facilities, kitchen and helpful staff.Starky
04/11/2024
First class value for money. Tomas was an excellent host also.David
25/10/2024
Had the best stay! Staff is extremely nice (!) and you feel at home the second you arrive. Perfect location for walks and hikes in the area (even without car!). Plus a cozy lounge for reading :)finn
22/10/2024
SYHA at its bestDougie
22/10/2024
Great trip to Glencoe, the hostel was in a very convenient location for us to do everything we wanted to do during our stay. The drying room was great. The staff were knowledgeable and helpful, including providing very rainy day activities.fred
21/10/2024
Welcoming and warm, the pod has amazing views. Staff are amazing and even with the location being out of the way it's still worth visiting.Laura and dan
20/10/2024
The general ambiance at the hostel was very conducive to the enjoyment of a nice hillwalking break. The staff at the hostel were highly professional and couldn't have been more friendly and welcoming.Keith E
20/10/2024
Great hostel and locationMark
20/10/2024
Very pleasant stay, lovely pub nearby for dinner and convenient location to visit the surrounding areas. Recommend taking a car.Nicolás Lorenzo
15/10/2024
Amazing stay, beautiful location, staff couldn't be more friendly and helpful, would recommend to stay any time!Lotte
15/10/2024
GreatGuest Review
14/10/2024
Suited our group of mountain bikers very well. Good value and friendly place to stay.Nick Eames
12/10/2024
I've stayed here a few times in recent years. The check-in times are great if you live on the East coast of Scotland - you can drive to Glen Coe after work and still get checked in before the YH Reception closes. Thank you for this flexibility.Christine
05/10/2024
Comfortable and convenientGuest Review
04/10/2024
Comfortable base with all the facilities I needed for an overnight stay.Guest Review
30/09/2024
Cozy, clean, everything that we needed was there.Luise
30/09/2024
A great night spent in Glencoe YH. Fabulous staff, brilliant setting and very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was great too.Grant MacDonald
29/09/2024
Great experience, friendly and helpful staff, comfortable beds spacious kitchen and cozy common areas.Guest Review
29/09/2024
I only stayed briefly and almost wished I stayed longer because the hostel was so nice. There's a lovely view over the mountains, the hostel and facilities were very clean and my bed very comfortable. Very nice and helpful staff and great locationMarta
25/09/2024
Hostel is in great location for walking and cycling. Easy walk to pub. Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable room.Bone
23/09/2024
Enjoy a comfortable stay at the start of the Pap of Glencoe, in the hart of nature, with nice accommodations and bar restaurent by walk.David Grenier Lévesque
22/09/2024
Good overall. Clean and easy to find.BriS
17/09/2024
A very comfortable hostel. Great base. Wonderful staff.Guest Review
17/09/2024
Great hostel, one of my faves. Quiet, nice atmosphere, clean, friendly staff and people, loads of space everywhere and appliances in the kitchen, good location and affordableKarira
12/09/2024
Only stayed one night but great hostel, big kitchen dinning area. Good hot showers and cleanSam Campbell
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.
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