Glen Nevis
About About this youth hostel ....
Near the bustling town of Fort William and sitting at the foot of Ben Nevis this five star VisitScotland accredited youth hostel, Glen Nevis offers contemporary hostel accommodation with a wide range of private en-suite rooms and comfortable shared dorms with secure under-bed storage, USB power sockets and bedside lighting for every bed.
WiFi is free for all guests and other facilities include: a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, an open-plan living space with log-burning stove and panoramic mountain views, large deck, drying room, laundry and a secure bike store. The hostel has a ramped access from the car park and two accessible rooms with wet room facilities.
Glen Nevis 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) 1397 702 336 to check availability. There is a small charge of £7.50 per night for your dog when staying in our hostels.
‘Wee Breakfast’ and 'Heat it and eat it' evening meals available (please remember to pre-book your breakfast).
The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Why stay?
- Fantastic location at the foot of Ben Nevis with panoramic mountain views
- Perfect base for outdoor enthusiasts
- Friendly team with expert local knowledge
- Licensed café bar, serving hot drinks, local beers and wine
For more information on the hostel, accessibility and the local area please click here
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
Open all year
Reception Hours
07:00 : 10.00 - 14:00 : 22:00
Check in
15:00 - 22:00
Check out
07:00 - 10:00
Access Hours
Please advise us if you are likely to arrive outside the standard check-in times. Please vacate the hostel by 10am on the day of departure. The hostel is closed between 10:00hrs and 14:00hrs for cleaning.
Amenities
Free Wifi
En Suite Rooms
Lounge Area
Suitable for Groups
Free Tea and Coffee in Guest Kitchen
Laundry Room
Drying Room
Luggage Store
Private Rooms
Family Rooms
Catering Available (Breakfast Only)
Alcohol Licence
Towel Hire
Secure Lockers
Bike Store
Free Parking (limited on-site) p
Group catering packages available on request and by prior arrangement
Pet Dogs Welcome
Guest Reviews
19/10/2024
Great experience for all age groups.Mike
18/10/2024
Will definitely return, brilliant hostelMark
18/10/2024
An atmospheric hostel that demonstrates wholeheartedly the inclusiveness and diversity of the SYHA. May it long continue.Graham H
18/10/2024
Since I ve started using the hosteling of scotland I ve never been to any other accommodation because I love it .Guest Review
18/10/2024
Probably the best hostel out of all the hostelling Scotland selection. Came by myself to get Nevis and couple of other munros ticked off, but didn't expect everyone to be so friendly (team and other hostel users). Everything was very clean and worked. Decent selection of board games in the social area. Great views of the surrounding area. It was handy having a pretty decent restaurant only 2mins away, that served good pub grub and probably the best cask beer I've had in Scotland:)GRusto
18/10/2024
A great place to stay during a road trip or a hiking trip. Everything is clean and comfortableLaurine
17/10/2024
The location and view of this Hostel is incredible. The staff was nice. Everything was clean and new looking. The bed was very comfortable and we had access to several accessories in the kitchen. Informations, maps, number for the hiking, bus and taxi was available. I would have added meat or cheese for the price of the breakfast.Emilie
16/10/2024
The kitchen was fantastic and staff very helpful. The breakfast was a great addition and the rooms were clean. Overall, a great hostelBen
16/10/2024
Absolutely lovely place to stay - I have no complaints whatsoever.BLambo
16/10/2024
Great value and facilities in a super location for hill walking and other visitor attractions.Iain
15/10/2024
A fantastic place to stay. Highly recommend.Adam Noble
13/10/2024
An amazing property and location! Nicer than most hotels. The Glen Nevis trail head is across the street.It's a big regret that we didn't stay here longer. It's like a ski resort town. A restaurant/pub next door. The rooms and common areas are nicer than any European hotel I've stayed in. The drying room is near the washer and dryers so you could hang dry clothing, hangers provided.Guest Review
12/10/2024
Perfect place to stay before a long day of hikingAmber
11/10/2024
Great staff great hostel big thank youBaltazar CABANES
11/10/2024
Thank you for another great stop over.Gillian Hewison
06/10/2024
I enjoyed being able to use the self catering facilities in the evenings and being able to purchase breakfast in the mornings, I liked the views from the dining areas. Hostel is convenient for walking up Ben Nevis and within walking distance of Fort William for the Jacobite Steam TrainDuncan
04/10/2024
Staying at Hostelling Scotland accommodations was a pleasant experience. I will definitely use them again in my future travel to Scotland.Guest Review
03/10/2024
Very pleasant stay, friendly and helpful staff!Iain
02/10/2024
ExcellentJennie
30/09/2024
Simply the best Hostel I visited on my Holidays in Scotland. Everything was very clean and the atmosphere was really nice. On my next Holidays I plan to book all my accommodations at Hostelling Scotland.Jenna
30/09/2024
Best hostel I have stayed inGuest Review
29/09/2024
Excellent warm place to stay after windy days on the trail.Guest Review
29/09/2024
Just fantasticJack Drummond
28/09/2024
I have stayed in lots of youth hostels over the years, getting older now, so tend to stay in less. We found this youth hostel to be the perfect finish (almost), to several hard but fun days of camping and hiking the west highland way.Sulli
25/09/2024
Lovely modern comfortable YH with friendly and helpful staffAl Galloway
24/09/2024
The hostel is excellent, clean and modern, very comfy, with a good level of respect between staff and guests. Also good value for money.Ozias
24/09/2024
I've had an awesome night after finishing the West Highland Way. The view is fantastic and the rooms and bathrooms feel like hotels. Thank you!Anne
23/09/2024
A well-equipped and comfortable place to stay, well located for Ben Nevis and the Mamores.Andrew
21/09/2024
Best hostel on our route through Scotland. We enjoyed our stay, thank you!Kim
21/09/2024
Well appointed, modern and bright hostel. Good location and nice atmosphere. We'l be back.A Holland
Reasons to visit
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel sits at the foot of Ben Nevis with a path to the mountain leading directly from its door. And with Britain's highest mountain, a world class mountain biking course and some of Scotland's most dramatic landscapes on its doorstep it's no wonder Glen Nevis is one of the most popular destinations in our network.
The area is also home one of the highest waterfalls in Scotland, the Steall Falls. The walk to the falls is spectacular and suitable for most abilities with the correct footwear.
For those looking for an adrenaline rush, other activities in the area include sea kayaking, white water rafting, winter sports and a high wire adventure course. Off Beat Bikes in Fort William also offer bike hire (standard, tandem & tourers), as well as detailed route advice and information about local cycling routes.
Described as the greatest railway journey in the world and a must for Harry Potter fans, the Jacobite steam train made famous by the Harry Potter movies takes you on an 84 mile round trip past a list of impressive extremes. Starting near the highest mountain in Britain it then visits Britain’s most westerly mainland railway station, passes the deepest freshwater loch in Britain and the shortest river in Britain, before ending its journey next to the deepest seawater loch in Europe!