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
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
20/09/2024
Clean tidy, excellent mattresses, welcoming staff, great beers and good breakfast.Guest Review
18/09/2024
Great place with friendly staffRachel
15/09/2024
I loved the cleanliness and ambience of the hostelGuest Review
14/09/2024
This will go down as a top 10 holiday I have gotten to have. The view from the hostel was breathtaking and something from a movie. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for the perfect getaway.C&M
13/09/2024
Fantastic location, friendly and spacious environment. Good bar/restaurant nearbyTR
11/09/2024
Modern and clean. I enjoyed my stay.Guest Review
09/09/2024
Good value accommodation in a great locationGuest Review
09/09/2024
All the facilities and services were great.NO.
07/09/2024
Warm welcome. Perfect location. Great facilities.John Gordon
06/09/2024
Perfect place for Ben Nevis!Jake
05/09/2024
This was by far the best accomodation we stayed at during our Trip along the West Highland Way. Everything was clean and comfortable. The self Catering kitchen was stocked with all Utensils needed. The Staff were friendly and very Helpfull.Daniela
03/09/2024
It was a dream!Guest Review
03/09/2024
10/10Guest Review
03/09/2024
Very enjoyable stay in a beautiful youth hostel just next to the mountains..
02/09/2024
Perfect in every wayAnno
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!