Rowardennan Lodge Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
Rowardennan Lodge Youth Hostel sits in an idyllic location on the banks of Loch Lomond with its own jetty and panoramic views across the loch.
The lodge offers a wide range of private rooms and comfortable shared accommodation with separate washroom facilities.
Guests can opt for a continental breakfast, lunch or evening meal served in the dining room, or choose prepare their own in the large, well-equipped self-catering kitchen.
Relax with a local craft beer or glass of wine in the hostel’s large and cosy lounge, while soaking up the spectacular view across the loch. Other facilities include a laundry and drying room, while basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception. WiFi is free for all guests.
Located in the heart of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with its breathtaking mountains and glens, moorlands and forests, and with the West Highland Way passing by the gate, Rowardennan Lodge is the perfect choice for groups, couples and individual travellers.
The hostel is a popular venue for events and is available for exclusive private rental.
Hostellers Love...
Super friendly and helpful staff
Fantastic location on the banks of the loch at the foot of Ben Lomond
Comfortable lounge with stunning views of Loch Lomond
Great food!
Private ensuite rooms available
Rowardennan Lodge Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
Open all year
Reception Hours
07:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 22:30
Check in
15:00 - 22:30
Check out
07:00 - 10:00
Access Hours
Late arrival and access outside opening hours available by prior arrangement. The main lounge is available for new arrivals prior to check-in.
Amenities
Free Wifi
Private Rooms Available
En Suite Rooms Available
Family Rooms Available
Suitable for Groups
Catering Available
Self Catering Kitchen
Cafe
Alcohol Licence
Lounge/TV Room
Laundry Room
Drying Room
Bike Store
Suitable for wheelchair users with assistance
Suitable for Wheelchair Users
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Wedding Venue
Guest Reviews
16/04/19
Great location with stunning views.Sue
14/04/19
Great stop on our west highland way trip. Friendly staff and a comfy bed.Graham
11/04/19
Nice hostel on the 2nd night of our West Highland Way. Smooth check in with friendly & helpful staff. Simple & tasty dinner. Comfortable bed & quiet hostel made for a decent sleep after a long day's walking. Great breakfast set us up nicely for the next day. Only a couple of minor points. The green charging LED on the emergency light fitting in our room was quite bright so the room was always lit even with the lights off. Female showers were quite far away from room. Would definitely stay again.Mr SandyT
09/04/19
One of the best hostels I've stayed in. Perfect location, facilities were great, bed were comfortable and the people were lovelyWHWwalker2019
05/04/19
Great place & staff. Thanks a lot for BartoszDarek (Poland)
05/04/19
Best ever stay, staff where really friendly and welcoming. Very clean too! Loved itMatthew
02/04/19
Great value for money and perfectly located along the West Highland Way. Check-in was friendly and efficient and meals were good. Thanks.Jonny
29/03/19
nice place to stay- handy pub next doormartin cyclist
24/03/19
I stayed overnight at Rowardennan with 4 colleagues and 27 young people aged 16-18 years old. This was an overnight trip for Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award participants. The staff were great, sorting us into our rooms and letting us use part of the lounge for our briefings as well as practice pitching tents outside. Other hostellers were generally very welcoming and accommodating and seemed pleased to see younger people enjoying the hostel experience.F@Deans
28/01/19
We hired the whole hostel for our 20th aniversary/Burns Night celebrations, we had 54 people to stay & we had a BRILLIANT time! Rowardennan is fabulously located on the banks of Loch Lomond & at the foot of Ben Lomond, the size and space within the building makes it ideal for a large gathering like ours this weekend. The big kitchen, massive lounge ( with incredible views over the loch ) & good heating meant we were toasty & happy all weekend. Rowardennan is sublime & HIGHLY recommended!Roobarb Jam
21/10/18
Perfect location for WHW. Rooms basic but with wash basins. Good heating and good drying and washing facilities.Meals simple and filling. Comfy lounge.Mike White
21/10/18
Beautiful location. Great value for money.hipsytips
10/10/18
Great stay. Welcome oasis at the end of a very wet windy day of hikingChad60
08/10/18
This was a pilot and the first time Woodburn Early Learning and Childcare had went away with our families. The location and views were stunning and it allowed us to give our families amazing first time real experiences. They made memories that they will never forget. Accommodation was ideal for our needs. Staff were friendly and flexible. The children got to explore the grounds and the water at Loch Lomond. We would love to return with more of our families to give them this amazing experience.06/10/18
fantastic location nice HostelGerry
04/10/18
Just an overnighter on the WHW. Friendly staff and a fine building in a magnificent setting.One of the best nights sleep on the walk. Thanks.Jon
27/09/18
Amazing location, brilliant facilitiesmanfrommanchester
20/09/18
Very good hostel on the banks of Loch Lomond, great views over the loch, rooms were clean and a good size and an excellent lounge with terrific views. One downside was the cooked breakfast, staff are definitely not cooks, rest of breakfast was fine.Phil
18/09/18
Sehr schön gelegene Jugendherberge auf dem Weg des WHW. Aufenthalts- und Gemeinschaftsraum mit Sicht auf den Loch Lomond. Sehr netter Empfang und wie bei Jugendherbergen gewohnt, sehr unkomplizierte Umgangsart. Duschen waren i.O. / Privatzimmer sind einfach, jedoch sauber. Auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert...Cédric
16/09/18
Location is stunning and the view from the room was amazing. It was a delight to just stand and stare letting a part of the day just slip past.PaulM
10/09/18
We were over the moon with our stay at Rowardennen Lodge and it is set in such a beautiful location, all of our needs were met fully!Connect Berwickshire Youth Project
10/09/18
Had great time with you will be back soonRaymond
08/09/18
Great place to stay, a beautiful location and friendly staff. Regretfully only able to stay one night whilst hiking up Ben Lomond.Colin
02/08/18
Perfect spot right at the foot of Ben Lomond.Lesley
18/07/18
Lovely place by the Loch Lomond.Lucy
04/07/18
Perfect location for those trekking the West Highland Way and just need somewhere to put your head down for the night.John Paterson
11/06/18
Honestly the most amazing hostel we've had and beyond expected service for the price you pay! Dinner was amazing, staff were super friendly and helpful and the location was unbeatable. Met some great people and won't forgot this hostel anytime soon :)Charlotte
05/06/18
Remember if walking The West Highland Way this hostel is a must but don/t underestimate the difficult terrain and hardship hiking in this part of the trail.Canadian conection
22/05/18
Such a lovely building, set in a stunning location!Old Bagger
02/05/18
An iconic base from which to enjoy the loch and climb the ben.Ptarmigan
The lodge offers a wide range of private rooms and comfortable shared accommodation with separate washroom facilities.
Guests can opt for a continental breakfast, lunch or evening meal served in the dining room, or choose prepare their own in the large, well-equipped self-catering kitchen.
Relax with a local craft beer or glass of wine in the hostel’s large and cosy lounge, while soaking up the spectacular view across the loch. Other facilities include a laundry and drying room, while basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception. WiFi is free for all guests.
Located in the heart of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with its breathtaking mountains and glens, moorlands and forests, and with the West Highland Way passing by the gate, Rowardennan Lodge is the perfect choice for groups, couples and individual travellers.
The hostel is a popular venue for events and is available for exclusive private rental.
Hostellers Love...
Super friendly and helpful staff
Fantastic location on the banks of the loch at the foot of Ben Lomond
Comfortable lounge with stunning views of Loch Lomond
Great food!
Private ensuite rooms available
">Reasons to visit
The youth hostel enjoys a beautiful setting deep in the heart of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park.
Perfectly situated on the water's edge, the hostel sits on the West Highland Way and at the foot of Ben Lomond, Scotland's most southerly Munro. It's a popular choice with walkers seeking comfort after an hard day's trek and anyone simply looking to explore and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the National Park.
Relax in the lounge and soak up the views, take advantage of picnic tables in the grounds of the hostel overlooking the loch or indulge in of some of the activities available in the local area including water sports and fishing.
For the less adventurous there are plenty of opportunities to explore the amazing scenery with a number of low level walks within easy reach of the hostel.
