Rowardennan Lodge
About About this youth hostel
Rowardennan Lodge Youth Hostel sits in an idyllic location on the banks of Loch Lomond with panoramic views across the loch.
The lodge offers a wide range of private rooms and comfortable shared dorms. Only one of the bedrooms is
en-suite but there are ample shower and washroom facilities available. WiFi is free for all guests and other facilities include: a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, large lounge with fantastic views over Loch Lomond, a laundry and drying room. Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception.
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 £7.50 per night for your dog when staying in our hostels.
‘Wee Breakfast’ available along with Evening Meals (Please remember to pre-book your breakfast).
The hostel is a popular venue for events and is available for exclusive private rental during the winter season from November to March.
Why stay?
- Magnificent lochside setting
- On the West Highland Way
- Perfectly situated for climbing Ben Lomond
- Friendly team with expert local knowledge
- Dog friendly
- Great base for exploring the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park
- Licensed, serving local beers and wine
For more information on the hostel, accessibility and the local area please click here
Rowardennan Lodge Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
March to October
Reception Hours
07:00-10:30 and 16:00-22:30
Check in
16:00 - 22:30
Check out
By 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
Suitable for Groups
Cafe
Lounge/TV Room
Drying Room
Suitable for wheelchair users with assistance
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Pet Dogs Welcome
Private Rooms
Family Rooms
Catering
Alcohol Licence
Laundry Room
Bike Store
Suitable for Wheelchair Users
Wedding Venue
Guest Reviews
19/10/2023
Good.Gordon
19/10/2023
A beautiful hostel, very cosy. Lovely hosts. We loved our stay and have recommended it to our friends. Great location by Loch Lomond. Beautiful lounge. Perfect double room. A very special place !David and Françoise
08/10/2023
After a long hard days walking. We were greeted with a warm friendly man who explained the whole system of booking in, from rooms to showers, laundry etc. a fantastic experience for a man who should be way passed Youth Hosteling. Great stay.Ivor
04/10/2023
Fantastic base not only for the WHW but also Ben Lomond. Superb views in a friendly, welcoming environment.Peter Summers
02/10/2023
Great location. Tasty food and a warm welcome..
27/09/2023
The staff were particularly helpful and accommodating.Mal Bride
26/09/2023
Such a great hostel - extremely spacious with great facilities and exceptionally clean. The dome outside is a great addition. We stayed in one of the Garden Hut's and loved it. Loved that there's music on in the communal areas. Plenty of board games and things to do. Would recommend and come back if back in Skye!Jennifer
24/09/2023
Great location and good facilities.No
22/09/2023
Great hostel, brilliant location, good foodAvon
22/09/2023
Friendly staff and comfy beds, dinner was really good.Julie
20/09/2023
Absolute class act. Made me feel very welcome. Would absolutely stay againYes
15/09/2023
Rowardennan Hostel was an enjoyable stay and I would return and/or recommend this hostel highlyNO
06/09/2023
Excellent service from a very hard working crew.Great team and a great location.Jasper
05/09/2023
Great staff, lovely location, would love to returnEM
02/09/2023
Location is amazing for WHW and staff were really pleasant. Room was very clean.No
29/08/2023
The staff was very frieny and helpfull, the self cooking kitchen was very nice and the athmosphere and size of the rooms good.NO
27/08/2023
Amazing location and experience. Lounge and kitchen brilliant. Staff kind and really helpfulNo
25/08/2023
Fabulous loch-side location with excellent facilities, hot showers, comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen with very friendly and helpful staff, take a bow Shane, Benny and Erin. Two course, home cooked dinners were great value. I suspect this is one of the best hostels in Scotland.Roy McConkey
25/08/2023
we enjoyed the place is greatthe sinery is beautiful the crew is very kindChristine
16/08/2023
That was one of the most beautiful stay with Hostlling Scotland. This spot is really amazing and the room n°17 is exceptionnal. The guy at the check-in was really nice.NO
16/08/2023
The best hostel I'd stayed in. All the perks of a hostel, but with quality of a top rated hotel. The staff were extremely helpful, found solutions for everything, and always smiling - special thanks to Eimear, Shane and little Alba. Definitely recommend staying here.Wigman
12/08/2023
Lovely hostel facing Loch Lomond. The lounge area is warm and cozy.Claudia
12/08/2023
Location idyllic. Staff couldn't do more for you. The hostel has everything you'd need and the Lake is beautiful for a morning or post run/hike dip.Paul H
07/08/2023
Beautiful house in just the right spot for a night on the WHW, helpful and pleasant personel, clean facilities, affordable priceVít
06/08/2023
I had a great stay after a day of hiking along the west highland way. The food was good and there was a nice lounge to hang out. The beds were also nice. The showers were way to hot.No
06/08/2023
BrilliantMC
06/08/2023
Lovely location and staff!!!Tamar
03/08/2023
3 jours dans le cadre d'un voyage en famille. La situation de l'auberge est exceptionnelle et l'ambiance très agréable. Ma femme qui n'a pas l'habitude de ce type d'hébergement a été conquise. Cela demeurât un très bon souvenir.Julien
03/08/2023
I booked a private room while walking The West Highland Way with my dog. The room was clean and comfortable and the staff were friendly.Gill Rae
17/07/2023
An unbeatable location, and the staff were lovely and accommodating. Highly recommend.Y Adams
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.
WoofHostelling on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond