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
06/06/2025
We had a great stay - great location, walking distance to a nice pub and amazing scenery.Rachel M
02/06/2025
Really positive experience. The hosts were fantastic and the hostel was just perfect.Ugo
01/06/2025
PerfectYes
28/05/2025
Sleep experience nightmare as very loud snorer in dorm.JM
25/05/2025
The weather during my stay was great, which of course helps, but the location, staff and comfort were all I was hoping for in a hostel.Nigel
24/05/2025
Tomasz and his colleagues offered a friendly welcome, the hostel is well-situated for hillwalking and the building was comfortable & very clean. My only criticism is the toilets & showers. These have been changed from being single-gender to being used by both men & women. This creates issues of privacy & dignity which may be be a particular issue for women travelling alone and so is arguably indirectly discriminatory. It would be much preferable if the facilities reverted to single-sex use.Alan Fraser
24/05/2025
A hostel full of character in a stunning location. The facilities are spotlessly clean and there's everything you could need.Martin R
23/05/2025
Fabulous.Would love to stay again (in a smaller room).David Hardie
22/05/2025
We had a great stay at the Glencoe Hostel in this beautiful spot. Staff were very welcoming and helpful and it was easy to relax and rest here while we were walking the West Highland Way.Jo
22/05/2025
One night stay, just the jobKevin D
21/05/2025
lovely!Olivia
20/05/2025
Go there! You will not reggret it!Yes
19/05/2025
Great. Would come back any time.Fiona
18/05/2025
Plus: Nice quiet location close to Glencoe village. Very well equipped kitchen, all rooms clean. Friendly staff.Minus: Matrice is worn and not comfy. Room too hot. Very noisy doors.Sohi
18/05/2025
A well located hostel, run by very helpful staff with good facilaties, well maintained and very cleanJeff Redgrave
18/05/2025
great place and location breakfast basic but finepaul lavender
17/05/2025
It could do with some TLC. The showers and toilets need a refurb. Some more private shower and toilet facilities would be nice.The private room we had did not have reading lights at all the beds. Some of the doors banged very loudly as people went in and out . Could these have a softer close? Everywhere was very clean. Good cooking facilities.Elinor
16/05/2025
Great value for money, beautiful location and other hostel guests as well as staff was lovely. The facilities were good enough and clean. I would come again.Laila
15/05/2025
This is a fantastically located youth hostel which has fantastic staff, comfy rooms, a cosy lounge, great kitchen and dining area, laundry and drying room, clean toilets and showers. There's also some outside seating and tables. Overall a great place to stay.Colette
12/05/2025
Everything was perfect.Yee
07/05/2025
Stunning location, super friendly staff and a comfy bed!Amy Conway
06/05/2025
The hostel is superbly situated, bird song resonates, tucked away in the Glen. All facilities are great, particularly the kitchen and drying facilities. We are a Dance Company and felt welcomed and staff were helpful and understanding with the groups needs. I want to bring my family back it was just wonderful, weather was perfect so nothing to dislike ??Envisage Dance Company
06/05/2025
Excellent - thank yiuJane P
04/05/2025
Everything was great! We really enjoyed the pod. It was spacious, had a great view, and was very clean. We did have some difficulty finding available parking later in the day.David Katona
04/05/2025
very good momentsAlex
01/05/2025
the Glencoe Youth Hostel was that needed refuge, after a day of hiking the Glencoe heights in rainy weather. In there, I found the right comfort away from home, where I could rest and refuel. The Kitchen is well stocked, that even if I didn't come with raw food, I could still fix something to eat. There's an air of camaraderie amongst hikers, a it's easy to get into lively cheer in the lounge. It was easy to check-in and check-out. I definitely recommendKenneth
28/04/2025
would definitely stay here againRuth M , Edinburgh
28/04/2025
Great hostel. Luke was wonderful and made us feel very welcome. Really helpful tips for walking locally and where we could head next.David
24/04/2025
I stayed in the pod for a few days, and it was excellent. It is very cozy and comfortable. It was nice to have the amenities of the hostel available, but the privacy of my own space. The staff were friendly and helpful. I would definitely return the next time I'm in the area.SW
21/04/2025
Very NiceNanie Cab
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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