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 to prepare their own in the large, well-equipped self-catering kitchen. Please remember to pre-book your meals.
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. Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception and 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.
For information on hostel accessibility please click here
Why stay?
- 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
March to October
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
En Suite Rooms
Family Rooms
Suitable for Groups
Catering
Guest 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
23/10/19
The hostel is lovely, food is good, wifi not great and the staff are fantastic. I was trying to book a place for the next night and if it hadn't been for the helpful person on the desk that night I wouldn't have been able to get a place to stay.Cat
22/10/19
The location is stunning; the lounge is spacious - relaxing. Good organization.Gregor
19/10/19
Excellent hostel giving some much needed warmth and comfort along the West Highland Way. Excellent hot showers, good kitchen, comfy sofas in a lovely lounge looking over Loch Lomond and comfortable bed for a great night's sleep.West Highland Way walker
19/10/19
Great stay amazing placeDespont
18/10/19
Very nice location to stay on the West Highland Way. Superb lounge with a nice view. Definitely recommend it, also if you're just doing the Lomond summit.Thomas Vandenhouten
06/10/19
Great value accommodation right on WHW. Can't go wrong for price.RB
03/10/19
Beautiful setting on the shores of Loc Lomond. Old house so don't expect luxury but perfectly acceptable for a night while walking the West Highland Way. Hot dinner and breakfast available as is beer (bottled or canned).Jem
01/10/19
Fantastic place in a fantastic location.David Scotstoun
20/09/19
Nice and charming hostel located in a fairy land. Friendly staff, nice views from the lounge and the jetty, all facilities available to help a weary traveller. Ideal base for out door activities and for sure a welcome spot for the ones doing the Highlands trail. I would stay again.Fritz
25/08/19
Auf einer Reise durch Schottland würde ich immer wieder dieses wunderschöne Youth Hostel besuchen. Es liegt wie ein altes Herrenhaus direkt am Loch Lomond in einem mystischen geheimnisvollen Wald. Der See lädt zu einem Bad nach der Tour ein. In der Lounge konnte ich einfach nur diesem traumhaften Blick auf Loch Lomond genießen. Die Atmosphäre super freundlich. Ich komme wieder.Matthias, 52 Jahre
19/08/19
Situated lovingly at the lakeside with huge panoramic windows from the comfortable lounge this hostel is a great placeIsabel
15/08/19
Really decent hostel. Clean, warm and comfortable. Friendly and helpful staff, and a good breakfast.Dave
11/08/19
Had a great two nights here camping in their lovely woodland campsite. Great to be able to use the facilities (especially when it was raining). Kitchen was well stocked and spacious and couldn't get enough of the view from the lounge looking across Loch Lomond. Great spot to explore the surrounding hills. Will definitely be back!Rachael
22/07/19
Enjoyed my stay , nice shower, had a private room was very happy with it . Nice kitchen facilities , overall I had no complaints.Thomas halliday
20/07/19
Awesome views, good breakfast, dinner availableGem
08/07/19
Très joli lieu . Nous étions agréablement surpris de la propreté de la chambre familiale même si elle reste ancienne . Nous ne pensions pas y trouver les lits faits, ni qu'on nous propose le repas et petit-déjeuner. Vraiment très bon service pour une auberge de jeunesse. Sans compter que la personne de l'accueil parlait français.Frenchs
06/07/19
Facilities were very clean, the staff was kind, and in a great location!Brooke
02/07/19
Everything was very nice, and the view of Loch Lomand was awesome!Susan
28/06/19
A beautiful spot! A perfect location!A lovely memory!Gunilla from Sweden
24/06/19
For the price of our stay it couldn't have gotten any better. The manager who was working at the time (Carlos I think) was fantastic at getting us checked in and explaining what we can expect with our stay. I would be happy to recommend the Rowardennan Youth Hostel to anyone wanting to stay around Loch Lomond.Callum
18/06/19
Wonderful location, nice people.Barbara
17/06/19
Location cannot be topped!C.
16/06/19
Great youth hostel. Comfortable beds, very friendly staff and a great location on the shores of Loch LomondAnonymous
13/06/19
Beautiful hostel with great staff... thank you!Katharina
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 to prepare their own in the large, well-equipped self-catering kitchen. Please remember to pre-book your meals.
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. Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception and 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.
For information on hostel accessibility please click here
Why stay?
- 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.
