Glencoe Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
Advice on Covid-19 is constantly changing and may differ across the UK. In Scotland the wearing of facemasks remains a legal requirement in indoor settings and we would ask all guests to please respect this.
The health, safety and wellbeing of our guests, employees and the communities in which we operate remains our main priority at this time. For more information on what to expect when staying with us please visit the FAQ's section of this website.
Please continue to refer to Scottish Government guidelines and Transport Scotland advice on travel and social distancing when making your booking.
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 comfortable private rooms and dorm accommodation and new
for 2020, why not try a little bit of Pod Life! Our deluxe glamping pod, sitting in the grounds of the hostel, comfortably sleeps two adults in a double bed and has an en-suite shower and toilet. It even has a small porch area where you can 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, continental 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
Glencoe Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
Open all year (November-February: Tuesday to Saturday only, RentaHostel available 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
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
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.
02/11/21
This is the 2nd time I've stayed at Glencoe Youth Hostel, the first time being pre-covid. I was impressed with the safety measures brought in but the staff still made us feel comfortable.Overall the facilities are excellent but a special mention must be made of the drying room and showers. The drying room really worked and all gear was well dry the next morning. The showers were not only a good temperature but they were laid out so you didn't the whole floor soaked.DaveMacc
09/10/21
Great atmosphere and very clean!K Mass
02/10/21
Fantastic stay in the first Hostelling Scotland pod. So cosy and a stunning location. Thomas and team were so welcoming and helpful. The bed was extremely comfortable and shower nice and hot.Jess
19/09/21
great night in the pod! The view was amazing and the pod a lot more comfortable than I thought. The bed is wide enough for a single or a real attached couple ;-) I would say 1,2 or 1,4 meters. Really comfortable. Super experience! Will book the pod again.Anne
02/09/21
Lovely stay. Staff friendly and accommodating. Room nice. Location superb. Would have been even better if the kitchen, laundry and drying room were available but due to the pandemic they were closed. Would return.John
31/08/21
Lovely hostel in great location, friendly helpful staff, modern facilities.AL
11/08/21
Our pod exceeded our expectations. From a distance, it looked quaint and up close, it was magical. It was beautiful, clean and just perfect - in every way.Andrea Burrell
10/08/21
PerfectLucie
06/08/21
Thanks for a lovely stay. Great service, friendly atmosphere and clean and well managedJonny B
29/07/21
As always, received a very warm welcome at Glencoe. The pod is lovely and a great place to stay.Sally, Edinburgh
10/07/21
We stayed the night at this wonderful hostel prior to taking on the three peaks challenge . I have marked the facilities score down due to the pandemic and the unavailability on certain things.( Thanks Nicola !!!)The staff are all fantastic and nothing was too much trouble . I would stay here again in a heartbeat as would my 15 friends . Thanks for everything Thomas and your wonderful teamIain
06/07/21
We arrived to a cheery welcome as a family of 5. Hostel was easy to find, parking was great. Room was excellent, clean, tidy and fresh. The best bit was our host Thomas, he was extremely knowledgeable and happy to give us recommendations during our stay. Thank you for making or first family hosteling experience a brilliant one.Em
05/07/21
Good hostel in a great locationNo use of kitchen facilities due to covid 19 rulesOverall good experienceSteven
30/06/21
Fantastic staff and location superb. Would definitely recommend...Neil
07/06/21
We had the pleasure of staying in the new camping pod at Glencoe hostel - it was comfortable and had more space than we expected including an ensuite bathroom and a small patio with a view of the mountains. The indoor seating area in the pod meant we could see the view behind the luxury of a glass door when the weather was wet. The kitchen in the hostel was closed due to COVID restrictions (hence the lower rating for facilities) however I still fully recommend a visit.Elvira Polo
17/09/20
It'sa couple of years since I visited this hostel and the upgrade to the kitchen was impressive. It was a fantastic hostel for our family get together; we really enjoyed the cosy lounge. Definitely recommend it for private hire!David
12/08/20
Our new favourite Hostelling Scotland hostel! We used the Hostel as a Rent-a-Hostel with two families (total 10 persons). On arrival we received an excellent welcome from Thomas, the Hostel manager, who made us feel safe and reassured. The bedrooms are really comfortable and there is enough bathrooms too. With the open plan living and cosy quiet lounge, this hostel just ticks all the boxes for a staycation in a beautiful location.SMackenzie
21/03/20
Friendly and well maintained hostel perfect for all ages.Edward Sutcliffe
06/03/20
It was clean friendly inviting, modern & excellent. I don't know how you do it for the money. I am a big YHA / SYHA fanGloria Rider
24/02/20
Fantastic. How hostels should be.J Large
04/02/20
Great for a school group of 14 + 3 staff. Excellent location, friendly staff, clean and modern facilities. We'll be booking again next year.Robin Greenwood
26/01/20
Thomas has managed Glencoe YH for several years now. He and his staff always give a warm welcome to this well-located hostel. We will be backCraig
25/01/20
Very friendly reception fromThomas. Our two dogs were welcomed. The lounge was lovely and comfortableJoanne
20/01/20
A good all round stay.Graham Uney
05/01/20
A fabulous new year's stay in the unique Glencoe hostel. A bustling, warm atmosphere, friendly & helpful staff and the perfect base for exceptional Munro walking and for a memorable Hogmanay.Justin
22/12/19
Very well equipped, very clean and Tom and Thomas were super friendly and helpful.Alex W
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.
