Glencoe Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
Set in one of Scotland’s most spectacular and historic glens, not far from Glencoe village, this alpine-style youth hostel offers a range of comfortable accommodation. Guests can choose from cosy solid wood panelled rooms to larger family rooms and shared accommodation.
Guests can opt for continental breakfast or prepare their own in the hostel’s well equipped, open plan kitchen. Other facilities include a spacious dining room, a small, cosy lounge and one of the best drying rooms in the Scottish Highlands! The hostel also offers on-site parking and a secure bike store. Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception and guests can relax in the evening with a Scottish craft beer or a glass of wine.
Glencoe Youth Hostel is the perfect base for walkers and climbers of all abilities - not just in summer, but all year round; perfect if you're going for a scramble in Coire Gabhail - the dramatic Lost Valley - or tackling Britain's finest ridge walk, the Aonach Eagach, which ends at the hostel.
Visit nearby Glencoe mountain resort for skiing and mountain biking or cycle the Sustrans path to Oban. Or simply relax and be inspired by the dramatic scenery and history of this famous glen.
Dogs are welcome at Glencoe, for a small fee, when booking a private room. Please notify us in advance to ensure that there’s a dog-friendly room available.
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
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
Glencoe Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
Open all year
Reception Hours
07:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 23:00
Check in
15:00 - 23:00
Check out
07:00 - 10:00
Access Hours
The youth hostel is closed between 10:00 - 15:00.
Amenities
Free Wifi
Family Rooms Available
Bike Store
Pet Dogs Welcome
Drying Room
Laundry Room
Secure Lockers
Luggage Store
Private Rooms Available
Suitable for Groups
Access with limited mobility
Lounge/TV Room
Alcohol Licence
Self Catering Kitchen
Complimentary Tea and Coffee available in Self Catering Kitchen
Catering Available (Breakfast Only)
Packed Lunches Available
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Towel Hire Available
'Heat it and Eat Meals' available
Guest Reviews
14/07/19
Great location with great facilitiesYes
11/07/19
Climbing to Signal Rock was a perfect hike for us as non-hikers who wanted to see some natural beautyNo
28/06/19
stay was to shortjohn
26/06/19
Staff was really nice in all that I needed.The hostel is authentic house respec to the nature and mountains perfect to desconect of the diary life and stress.The enviromment between mountais with the sound of birds and water is wonderful.The acomodation also was very confortable.It was great for me!REYES LÓPEZ
22/06/19
We were delighted to find the hostel open mid afternoon, just what we needed on a rather wet and cold June day. We were given a warm welcome by Thomas. The hostel was warm, cosy, clean and comfortable with an excellent self catering kitchen. Thomas gave us good info about short walks which proved to be just right for me post knee surgery!Alison
22/06/19
It was good after a wet day on the hills to arrive to the usual warm welcome for the warden, Thomas. This hostel is everything I want in such an iconic location. The drying room was being kept busy the night I was there and did an excellent job. I would have stayed longer, but the hostel was fully booked.PBP
21/06/19
Always friendly and interesting place to stay. Plenty of good walks in the area.Roger Stevenson
15/06/19
This was my first hostel experience, and it was fantastic! Very clean and comfortable with amazing kitchen facilities. Bathroom was kept a bit chilly for my liking, but everything else was terrific. I especially loved the lounge area. Location was ideal to get to hiking trails nearby.Carrie - U.S.A.
11/06/19
Excellent hostel with very good facilities and superb staff.Ian
04/06/19
For the last two years now we have used Glencoe as our starting point for the Three Peaks Challenge. Using the hostel allows our group to have a good peaceful rest followed by an early breakfast with no issues. Smooth.Rob and his small team were just fantastic in helping us settle in.Dixons Three Peaks Group
24/05/19
The warden and his assistant are helpful and friendly. This is a hostel just how they should be with excellent facilities and ideally situated. I'll be back soon.PBP
19/05/19
Another lovely stay at Glencoe youth hostel. I received a warm welcome as always and was given great advice about the local Sustrans cycle route. Look forward to visiting again soon.AT
16/05/19
Merci pour la gentillesse Lieux magique avec vue sublimeFERREC team
15/05/19
Excellent hostel and facilities. Staff were so friendly and helpful. We had a group of 37 and they could not have been more accommodating. We have been staying at this hostel for a number of years now and would highly recommend it.Team McKeown
22/04/19
As always a warm friendly welcome awaits you! Just like to thank Thomas, Kerry and James for our stay. Have been visiting the Hostel now for nearly fifteen years and it just keeps getting better. Love all the new work that has been spent on it especially the new open plan kitchen. Will be back next year. Thanks Thomas!James Byrne
14/04/19
Stunning location with great access to some of the most stunning scenery. We stayed for 2 nights - unfortunately the springs in one of the mattresses had gone and I forgot to mention it before we left -bed on the left hand side of room 7 as you walk in - so we took it in turns to sleep on the floor, but the kitchen set up was fab and spotlessly clean. I'd highly recommend a stay here.Loo Ray
09/04/19
Convenient and friendly place for an o'night stay between hill-walking days.D Johnston
07/04/19
Friendly and welcoming as ever. Nice hostel with a mixed bag of clientel.No
06/04/19
Location in the heart of Glencoe is spectacular. Staff are friendly and helpful and take time with guests to make their stay as enjoyable as possible. Stayed here many times and will hopefully stay many more.MoragElizabeth
01/04/19
Stayed for one night at the end of March. A very good experience.Ioana R.
29/03/19
This is a Hostel "par excellence"!! We were totally positively surprised, as we didn't expect this many facilities, that perfect cleanness and the unique experience in beautiful nature.Jasmin
25/03/19
This was our second time, we had a good stay.no
18/03/19
16 of us really enjoyed our visit. Thomas and his team do a great job at Glencoe. They run a really comfortable hostel with excellent facilities!Chaos
13/03/19
Second time at Glencoe hostel and does not disspoint. Highly recommendedVery friendly, knowledgeable staff
13/03/19
Very clean, brand new kitchen, and comfortable beds! My group got breakfast from here, and we were provided toast, cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk, and coffee- which was a lot more than I expected. Overall, my stay here exceeded my expectations. However, if you're walking, be prepared to walk a lot. It's a 20 minute walk to the start of the Pap of Glencoe trail and 30 minutes to Glencoe Village...it would have been absolutely amazing if they had bikes we could rentSophie
10/03/19
A very well run hostel in a superb location for hillwalking. Friendly staff and excellent facilities for the money. The kitchen refurbishment is a big improvement. I will be going back there on my next visit to Glencoe.Peter Hamilton
- 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
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.
