Rowardennan Lodge 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.
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.
Rowardennan Lodge is a dog-friendly hostel. If you would like to book yourself and your dog into the hostel, please phone the hostel direct on: +44 (0) 1360 870 259 to check availability. There is a small charge of £5 per night for your dog when staying in our hostels.
The hostel is a popular venue for events and is available for exclusive private rental.
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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 16:30-22:00
Check in
16:30 - 21:30
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
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
Pet Dogs Welcome
Guest Reviews
17/10/21
Almost too good to be true, superb location, very affordable, super clean, great atmosphere!Maarten
16/10/21
Fantastic location and very friendly and helpful staff. Not a lot more to say....hostelling as it should be.DianaD
25/09/21
A very enjoyable and comfortable stay. The staff were polite and very helpful. The evening meal was excellent.Andrew Thomas
25/09/21
What a location and what a gem of a place. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was spacious and comfortableJR
24/09/21
Great location for the West Highland Way or Ben Lomond. The staff were incredibly kind, friendly and helpful. The food was good, especially for the price, and was better than the meal we had at the pub down the road. Beautiful building in a gorgeous location.Helen
24/09/21
Arrived with a helpful receptionist who gave useful tips for WHW and kindly took our wet gear for drying room room was comfortable and clean and showers warm lounge was spacious with great views helpful to have coffee and tea available after a long walk and great for topping up flasks in the morningJacqueline
19/09/21
Staff was extremely friendly and understanding. Hope they keep up with the great work and looking forward to visiting again.Nikola Petkov
18/09/21
The service at this youth hostel was very good and being able to book breakfast, lunch and dinner was good as well - which were all very nice. The hostel is situated in a lovely area and there is a beautiful view from the lounge. There are very few places to stay in the area and so if you wanted somewhere that was slightly cheaper but still a reasonable place to stay then this hostel is a good option while walking the West Highland Way or climbing the nearby Ben Lomond.Keith
18/09/21
We had a great stay and enjoyed the warm welcome, comfortable room and excellent dinner which I highly recommend.AshteadPhil
18/09/21
Amazing location and perfect base for walking up Ben Lomond.Staff were very friendly and helpful with dietary needs.Philip of Oxford
18/09/21
Stunning hostel in great location. Excellent in every way, especially good dinner!Lovely staff.Richard Bailey
14/09/21
Stayed whilst biking the WHW, really comfortable room and good facilities. Staff all friendly and helpful. Dinner breakfast and packed lunch all really nice and brilliant value. Would definitely use again.Ben
06/09/21
Helpful, friendly staff, good food, comfortable beds, all in a lovely locationWHW walker
06/09/21
The team on duty were very friendly and helpful with hiking tips/advice. Had a perfectly textured and flavoursome red pepper soup and a nicely spiced chicken curry with rice and salad for dinner. Well done chef!Location was key to my choice to stay there as it's nicely positioned in a quieter spot beyond the hotel, Clansman bar and camp site and very convenient for the start of the Ptarmigan path.You can take a boat to the other side of the loch but I settled for a post-walk paddle.Rich Warrick
06/09/21
What a fantastic place. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Such friendly, helpful staff. Delicious, cheap food. Immaculate, so comfy. We will be going back to stay for a week. :)Helen B
01/09/21
Thanks to Catherine for a warm welcome and clear instructions. I've only marked down on a few things due to the covid situation, it's always a pleasure to stay usually and meet fellow travellers.Paul Dixon
31/08/21
Lovely hostel in an amazing location. Staff were friendly and accommodating, and the evening meals were good value , substantial and tasty. We stayed with two young kids, who absolutely loved it, and we were lucky enough to have good weather which definitely helped. We will be back.James Galloway
30/08/21
Had a fantastic 50th birthday celebration... Staff were very friendly and accommodating.. Rooms clean.. Fantastic location and excellent food... Brilliant all round... Didn't want to leave..Lisa Dillon
26/08/21
A fabulous location with friendly staff. Everything was very clean and the communal areas were very comfortable and tastefully decorated.H. Shields
25/08/21
Very friendly staff. Lovely location. Excellent evening meal.N Bell
23/08/21
Absolutely awesome location - still one of my favourite hostels ever.DaveM
23/08/21
We loved our stay at this hostel. The location is incredible alongside the loch with mountains and hills to climb behind. Early one morning, sitting in the sitting room looking out over the garden and the loch, hoping to see a red squirrel, I watched an otter in the water and on the shore which was magical. I never did see the red squirrel!Paul
11/08/21
Friendly faces in a stunning location. A great place do go for a swim and for amazing walks. Nothing too much trouble and lovely food.The Georgeson's
06/08/21
An excellent hostel in a beautiful location. The staff were so friendly and helpful.mrsmacc
06/08/21
Amazing location.Matt
26/07/21
A great place to stay. Stunning view from the generously sized private room.A.W.
26/07/21
Beautiful old house in the middle of nowhere...What a delight to open the window and see the Lock and the hills! The green in front of the house was ideal to lay on the grass and the meals were tasty.Bénédicte
25/07/21
Lovely location. All staff were excellent and friendly. The food was decent too and I'd definitely recommend this hostel as a stop on the West Highland Way.Andra
22/07/21
We had the best stay. Everyone went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. Food was excellent. Setting was magicNicole Millar
15/07/21
Arrived late after a solo walk from Drymen. Check in staff were lovely and accommodating. Clean room and washroom. Beautiful setting, I looked out of my room window to see a deer.Would definitely come back.Elaine
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.
