Glencoe
About About this youth hostel
Set in one of Scotland’s most spectacular and historic glens, this alpine-style hostel is a popular base for walkers and climbers of all abilities and offers a great range of accommodation from comfortable private rooms to shared dorms and a glamping pod that sits in the hostel grounds and comfortably sleeps two adults in a double bed with en-suite shower and toilet along with a fridge and microwave. It even has a small porch area to relax and enjoy the view.
To check availability and book the POD, please contact the hostel direct: +44 (0) 1855 811 219, call our reservation team: 0345 293 7373, or email: hello@hostellingscotland.org.uk.
WiFi is free for all guests and other facilities include: a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, spacious dining room, a small, cosy lounge, private lockers and one of the best drying rooms in the Scottish Highlands! Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception. The hostel also offers on-site parking and a secure bike store.
Glencoe is a dog-friendly ‘WoofHostel’. If you would like to book yourself and your dog into the hostel, please phone the hostel direct on +44 (0) 1855 811 219 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 in one of Scotland’s most iconic glens
- Great base for hillwalkers and climbers
- Close to Glencoe Mountain Resort
- Friendly team with expert local knowledge
- Licensed, serving local beers and wine
For more information on the hostel, accessibility and the local area please click here
Glencoe Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
Open all year
Reception Hours
07:30-10:00 and 16:00-21:30
Check in
16:00 - 21:30
Check out
By 10:00
Access Hours
The youth hostel is closed between 10:00-16:00
Amenities
Pet Dogs Welcome
Family Rooms
Drying Room
Secure Lockers
Private Rooms
Access with limited mobility
Alcohol Licence
Catering Available (Breakfast Only)
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
'Heat it and Eat Meals' available
Free Wifi
Bike Store
Laundry Room
Luggage Store
Lounge/TV Room
Suitable for Groups
Free Tea and Coffee in Guest Kitchen
Packed Lunches Available
Towel Hire
Guest Reviews
23/02/2024
Manager Thomas very friendlyDarryl
20/02/2024
Cosy evening at the YH. Very friendly welcome from Thomas. Thanks for everything!Christine
12/02/2024
Louise was very welcoming and made the stay very enjoyable for my friends and I.Kit T
12/02/2024
Great hostel and location. The Hostel Manager Thomas clearly loves his job and that makes a massive difference.Fiona R
30/01/2024
We had a rent-a-hostel booking with 30+ people. It worked brilliantly, lots of space and a well fitted out kitchen. The staff were really welcoming and the communication with them beforehand was excellent.yes
30/01/2024
Another fine stay at Glencoe Youth Hostel. Spick and Span, met the lady from Glen Nevis YH who was very welcoming and helpful.Ghewison
14/01/2024
Easy to book, great location. Helpful, polite staff and great kitchen and communal facilities.Yes
08/01/2024
My better experience in a hostel like it. Staff extremely kind and a really good atmosphere. Rooms are clean and the lounge so comfortable!Mae
30/12/2023
Another great stay- Thomas and Louise made us feel very welcome and the kitchen facilities better than ever for self catering - all the best from the Brown brothers!Angus Brown
08/12/2023
I cannot fault my stay. Louise and Thomas made me feel super welcome and are brilliant ambassadors for SYHA and Scotland. Thanks both, looking forward to my next visit!Em
29/11/2023
Great stay in superb location. The drying room is a big assetNo
25/11/2023
I very much enjoyed my stay in this classic location. The hostel retains much of its old world character and that's really nice in this day and age. Louise was very welcoming and it was a pleasure meeting her.John T
12/11/2023
Another great stay at Glencoe, thank you all. Also, Thomas, I've just watched the “what we did on our holidays” film. It was very funny, thanks for the recommendation.Gillian Hewison
23/10/2023
Perfect place to stay when visiting Glencoe. Clean, comfortable and safe with great facilities. And walking distance to the Clachaig.Stephen T
20/10/2023
A good, well equipped, clean and well cared for hostel. It attracts and interesting mix of people and it's relatively small size suits the ambience. A very welcome spot to shelter during the stormy weather. One change as with most hostels is the beds could be longer for the taller of us outdoors folk.Jack Lindsay
14/10/2023
An excellent stay. Luke was very friendly and knew all the local walks and other attractions. The hostel was kept exceptionally clean through our stay.YES
09/10/2023
As always we had a good visit despite the shocking weather. The staff were friendly and always ready to help with anything. The place is tidier and cleaner than any other hostel I know.NO
07/10/2023
Very clean, very spacious, very well cared for hostel. Perfect time here.You may publish if you wish to.
04/10/2023
Very comfortable stay in great location. The drying room is a big plusNo
03/10/2023
Superb location, superb service from the 3 members of staff encountered across the 3 nights that we stayed. Great local beers on offer. Loved it. It feels very much like English YHA's used to before they adopted their 1 size fits all policy. 11 out of 10!Peter Summers
03/10/2023
Great hostel, friendly staff, superb cleanliness, fantastic location, loved staying in the Pod.NO
01/10/2023
Chris
01/10/2023
Amazing Hostel! Staff were so lovely and warm and welcoming. Room was perfect, so comfy and such a lovely vibe. Facilities were excellent, I really Greta stay, can't wait to be back again!No
28/09/2023
My stay was excellent! Couldn't have asked for a better stay in Glencoe. Luke at the front desk was incredibly helpful and kind. Room was cozy, kitchen was clean and tidy, common spaces were nice to hangout in, and the bathrooms were nice and clean.NO
28/09/2023
Very cozy and great stay! Staff went above and beyond to help me with figuring out public transport in the area. Would highly recommend!Alyssa
26/09/2023
First time staying at Glencoe YH, will definitely be back. Excellent facilities in a relaxed cosy atmosphere. Very helpful, cheerful staff.RLCurl
25/09/2023
Luke and Lauren were helpful and friendly as always. Great location for accessing GlencoeIain
20/09/2023
Comfortable stay in great location. Good value for money. Drying room is a big plusNo
19/09/2023
Only good things to say about this lovely, well-run hostel. Everything clean, cosy and comfortable. Lauren's packed lunches will be remembered. Thank you to her and to Luke.County Antrim Walker
17/09/2023
Stayed for the Ring o Steall Skyrace and was the perfect accommodation! Staff was absolutely wonderful and very helpful. Kitchen was spacious and clean. Will be back up again with my partner and my dog as I've seen the hostel is dog friendly too!.
Reasons to visit
Whatever outdoor activity you’re into, Glencoe couldn’t be better placed to fuel your sense of adventure. Whether you’re a hiker, white water rafter, mountain biker or simply there to capture the changing light as the clouds slip across the mountain tops, there’s something here for everyone.
From avid mountaineers to more leisurely strollers there will be a walk for you in the famous Pass of Glencoe.
Discover the Lost Valley or tackle Britain’s finest ridge walk, the Aonach Eagach, before relaxing and planning your next adventure at the Clachaig Inn, a ten minute walk from the hostel.
If it's activity sports you're after, there's mountain biking and winter sports in Glencoe and the nearby Kinlochleven Climbing Centre will help top up your adrenaline needs!
For a more relaxing afternoon, the National Trust Visitor Centre is great way to spend a few hours.
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