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Glen Nevis Youth Hostel, hotel in Fort William

Situated at the foot of Ben Nevis, the long-established Glen Nevis Youth Hostel is just 3 miles from the large town of Fort William.

The kitchen facilities were great. The en suite shower with plenty of hot water was wonderful, the geographical setting amazing. A memorial stay. Thanks.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,338 reviews
Price from
£74
1 night, 2 adults
Fort William Backpackers, hotel in Fort William

Located in Fort William, 1.1 km from Glen Nevis, Fort William Backpackers provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

everything - best hostel I have stayed at! from service of the team there to shower pressure/heat to cleanliness (toilets/showers/kitchen/dry room) to how quiet and calm the place was all the way to the free tea/coffee/hot chocolate which was much needed after hiking whw
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
908 reviews
Price from
£60
1 night, 2 adults
Ben Nevis Inn Rooms, hotel in Fort William

Ben Nevis Inn Rooms is located at the foot of Ben Nevis and offers accommodation with the added bonus of being housed next to our pub and restaurant – The Ben Nevis Inn.

Excellent location
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
469 reviews
Price from
£107
1 night, 2 adults
Blacksmiths Bunkhouse, hotel in Fort William

Located in Fort William, 6 km from Glen Nevis, Blacksmiths Bunkhouse provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

perfect location for Ben Nevis
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
59 reviews
Price from
£142
1 night, 2 adults
Chase the Wild Goose, by Fort William, hotel in Fort William

Located just three miles from the centre of Fort William, Chase the Wild Goose, by Fort William in Banavie offers breakfast, on-site parking and beautiful views of Ben Nevis.

Near the mountains. Nice commons area. German ladies had a good crazy sense of humour. Nice books in the room, some a bit weird.
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
679 reviews
Price from
£132.60
1 night, 2 adults
Glencoe Youth Hostel, hotel in Fort William

Set in one of Scotland’s most spectacular and historic glens, not far from Glencoe village, this alpine-style youth hostel offers a range of comfortable accommodation.

All great. Kitchen facilities brill
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
825 reviews
Price from
£61
1 night, 2 adults
West Highland Lodge, hotel in Fort William

Overlooking the scenic Highland village of Kinlochleven, West Highland Lodge offers peaceful hostel style accommodation. Free WiFi is accessible throughout.

The benefits of the location up the hill: quiet, nice view, a family of deers comes to say hi the place was clean, hot water in the shower, nice and cosey common area, well equipped kitchen
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
671 reviews
Price from
£108.90
1 night, 2 adults
Blackwater Hostel, hotel in Fort William

Located on the West Highland Way, the Blackwater Hostel is located in Kinlochleven. It offers free WiFi and free onsite parking. Each private room includes a TV and a shower room.

Location, cosy room Kitchen facilities very good
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
522 reviews
Price from
£73.80
1 night, 2 adults
Black Sheep Bunkhouse, hotel in Fort William

Set in Fort William, 2.9 km from Glen Nevis, Black Sheep Bunkhouse offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Sam is very friendly! Everything was nice and cosy, no loud noises at night, other guests are respectful.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
257 reviews
Prime location rooms in high street, hotel in Fort William

Located within 200 metres of West Highland Museum and 3.9 km of Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery, Prime location rooms in high street features rooms in Fort William.

Nothing.
Scored 5.4
5.4
Rated passable
Average
357 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Hostels that guests love in Fort William

  • Avg. price/night: £73
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,337 reviews
    I can only recommend this hostel! It was clean and modern, I wasn’t worried about safety and the staff were very polite and helpful. The location was beautiful, but we did have to take a taxi as it is pretty far from Fort William and the buses weren’t running at the times we needed them to. Overall pleasantly surprised and would definitely return again!
    K
    Kristína
    Group
  • Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 909 reviews
    Cheap hostel in a great location, comfortable beds.
    Eliza
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £73
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,337 reviews
    Incredibly well equipped and clean Youth Hostel, with very helpful staff, ideally situated.
    Christine
    Family with young children
  • Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 571 reviews
    Great location, close to high street and local activities. Building felt safe and secure with good parking.
    tracy
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £73
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,337 reviews
    I wanted to climb up to ben Nevis, the youth hostel was best location. room ,toilet ,kitchen all of them clean and comfortable.
    Ichiko
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £104
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 5,333 reviews
    Lovely property, clean and modern, great location, rooms very small, absolutely no sound proofing whatsoever.. was like sleeping in a dormitory with the room next door snoring and talking in there sleep, never slept a wink …
    Jo
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £73
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,337 reviews
    Great location and super clean hostel. While it was by no means cheap as far as hostels go it was in a truly beautiful location and immaculately clean. We were two adults and a 17 yo and we slept very comfortably in a four bunk room. I was also surprised at how comfy the bunk beds were. We arrived late and were lucky enough to grab last call for dinner at the bar/restaurant just 1/4 mile south of the hostel. Again, location location location.
    Erin
    Group
  • Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 909 reviews
    the atmosphere, from the friendly welcome to the décor and facilities, everything was beyond my expectations. This hostel is a great way to travel solo while meeting others. The facilities were also very clean and the kitchen well equipped for cooking. The staff and volunteers were also really friendly and all over I had a fab time. The dormitory also was very safe for a solo traveller. It really was a home away from home vibe.
    Steph K
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £64
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,123 reviews
    Used multiple times for a cheap stay in the Fort. Cannot fault it for the price. Decent hotel room for less than the cost of a bunk in a youth hostel these days.
    Plews
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £64
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,123 reviews
    Booked multiple times. Lower cost than a youth hostel these days and far better value. Always clean. Always comfortable. Always cheap.
    Plews
    People with friends