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
15/04/2024
Friendly, safe, spotless, respectful, you leave energised by the many interactions that for us is a real draw to hosteling.David
14/04/2024
100% Recommend.Rob
13/04/2024
It was my first experience at a hostel and I wasn't sure what to expect. The staff is lovely and very helpful, and everything was clean. The all female dorm was a comfortable atmosphere and both myself and my friend with me had a great time.Mikaela Grimble
06/04/2024
Nice modern hostel with good facilities and in a good location for the great outdoorsBecky
03/04/2024
A very very good hostel, good facilities and very comfortable. Clean and well looked after.DSC
02/04/2024
Great location with everything you need, staff were very friendly and it was lovely and modern.Lois Jackson
28/02/2024
Stayed again at the Nevis Hostel and this time the weather was good (Thankyou!). The servis location and value are paramount at this hostel and the fact that it is almost continually full indicates Im not the only one who thinks this. Well done team.Guest Review
27/02/2024
Good experience as usual. I really appreciate your helpful staff and their easy manner.Mace
27/02/2024
Great location and facilities and very helpful friendly staff who take interest in your circumstances and enjoyment of the hostel and area.....Guest Review
24/02/2024
comfortable and good facilities.jd
24/02/2024
Modern clean, facilities at the foot of Ben Nevis just off West Highland WayY
24/02/2024
Highly recommend Glen Nevis youth hostel. We have a lovely 3 nights there, had everything you needed and definitely made it worth it by having the drying room. Bed was comfy and everyone was respectful. Location wise it's great if you have a car (which we did) but sure there is a bus that goes down to the hostel.Gemma
23/02/2024
Great location. Log burner was great at end of wet days on the hills.Darryl
19/02/2024
Great place to stay. Private room was clean and comfortable and communal kitchen and dining area were large.Eleanor
13/02/2024
I really rate this place. It is clean, modern and right where you want a mountain hostel to be. Good mobile signal (5G) and wifi. Staff were very helpful and kind. Lets you concentrate on getting outdoors and into action. See you again soon.Thankyou,WizWiz
12/02/2024
Booked a bed in an 8 bed dorm, had a great stay. Well managed, clean and modern, nice hot showers and comfy beds.Guest Review
05/02/2024
A great week at Glen Nevis.Rachel
03/02/2024
Fantastic spot for adventure - in any weather. Good facilities for walkers, climbers, cyclists and sightseers.John
31/01/2024
Best hosteling experienceHimanshu Patil
23/01/2024
Great hostel, staff and woodburning stove adding to the relaxed atmosphere.Even though we had to come back for another night when our sleeper train was cancelled, it was a welcoming place to stay.Big shout out to all the staff, including Henry who was great with walking route tips and kept the woodburner stoked to maximum comfort levels.Mike F
22/01/2024
Great modern hostel in a brilliant location with friendly staff. Recommended.Phil H
04/01/2024
Friendly reception from staff member, hostel was clean and warm. Facilities were good. Good value stay in good location.Guest Review
03/01/2024
Great location at the foot of Ben nevis. Clean, comfortable, warm and nice facilities including drying room for wet kit.Benn3vigj
02/01/2024
Great hostel, great locationGuest Review
02/01/2024
Beautiful, clean and well-equipped hostel in a great location. Kitchen was spacious, rooms were comfortable and a really nice atmosphere especially when the fire is on! Really recommend!Ok
31/12/2023
This is a 6* top hostel, lovely layout, great kitchen, great dining and lounge area, we love it here!Mark
28/12/2023
Had a fantastic stay over the Christmas holidays. Easy to get to via public transport and either a taxi or walking from Fort William.Kind, sociable staff. Exceptional facilities: clean, plenty of space in the dorm rooms.Warm, social atmosphere for the holiday without being too busy or overwhelming. Really enjoyed sitting by the fire after a long day of hill walking.Kathleen
19/12/2023
10/10 place, very modern, clean and warm. I can't remember his name but one of the staff who checked me in was extremely helpful, and came out in the rain to carry my bike up the stairs when I crashed it and whacked my knee- very nice of him. Overall fantastic location, cleaned very regularly, free coffee, will definitely recommend and come again.Will.G
17/12/2023
Had a very comfortable night's stay at this clean and modern renovated hostel. Great facilities and helpful staff.Jonathan
11/12/2023
We had a lovely winter stay, friendly staff, nice interior in the common area, clean, comfortable and beautiful scenery right on the doorstep. Would definitely recommendMick and Isla
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!
