Fort William Backpackers
6 Alma, Fort William, PH33 6HB, United Kingdom – Great location - show map – Railway access
Fort William Backpackers
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. With free WiFi, this 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen. The property is 17 km from Loch Linnhe, and within 400 metres of the city centre. The hostel offers a barbecue. Guests at Fort William Backpackers will be able to enjoy activities in and around Fort William, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Glenfinnan Station Museum is 29 km from the accommodation, while West Highland Museum is 700 metres away. The nearest airport is Oban Airport, 61 km from Fort William Backpackers.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Louis
United Kingdom“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...” - ♐ United Kingdom“From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and cared for.”
Yohan
France“The location and style of the house. Staff friendly and useful.”- Kerstin
Germany“Very comfortable and cozy with a nice living room to hang out, the staff young and helpful and the other guests behaved well” 
Mariusz
Poland“Genuine hostel experience, cozy lounge with beautiful view, guitars lying around the place, top location”- DDiksha
India“The location and the vibe of the hostel are exceptional. It is located very close to Ben Nevis and the starting point of the Cow Hill hike. The superstore (Tesco) is nearby, which is very convenient as the kitchen is available in the hostel to...” - Guy United Kingdom“Had a hippy atmosphere. Only stayed a night. But would have happily stayed longer. Shower was the absolute best.”
Olga United Kingdom“For the price you get a comfy bed, great location and very nice staff. Nothing to complain.”- Shing-wei
Taiwan“Not too big and crowded for a hostel, like a family atmosphere here” - Madeeha United Kingdom“The staff is great. The place is clean and loved meeting other backpackers. The dry room was a life saver after a wet day at Ben Nevis. Overall happy experience!”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Hi do you have storage for bikes please
Hi, we have a bike shed which guests are welcome to access at any time.Answered on 15 June 2024Hello. We are travelling from Ayrshire to Uig, Skye for boat to Uist. Looking for a couple of beds for a few hours sleep, arriving around 11pm on We..
Heya, we would have a night porter available for check in, and all is self check out so you would be able to come to rest for a few hours no problem !Answered on 11 July 2024Hi what time is check in?
Hi there, check-in is available from 5pm. If you arrive earlier though you're welcome to relax in the living room or help yourself to a hot drink in t..Answered on 24 September 2024We are booked in this weekend, is there bed linen provided & do we bring our own tea/coffee Regards Mick
Hi there, all our guests are provided with a full set of bed linen and tea, coffee and hot chocolate free of charge. We look forward to seeing you soon.Answered on 25 July 2024Can we access the private twin room at any time or are we locked out during the day? Ie. are there limitations on entry?
If you're staying with us for more than one night then you can stay in your room as long as you like during the day. Our housekeepers will clean your ..Answered on 30 June 2024Hi, are there any lockers or places for storing luaggage at night or when people leave for hiking? Thanks.
We don't have any lockers unfortunately, but before and after their stay guests are welcome to leave their belongings in our hallway while they explor..Answered on 24 October 2024- Still looking?
Property surroundings
Facilities of Fort William BackpackersGreat facilities! Review score, 8
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Toilet
- Shower
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Movie nights
- Horse ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- SkiingOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Board games/puzzles
- Safety deposit box
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
House rulesFort William Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
When booking for 6 persons or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.
Laundry services are available for an additional fee of GBP 5 per load.
Please note that towels are not included in the booking. Guests have the option to hire a towel for an additional GBP 1.50 per person, or bring their own towel.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
FAQs about Fort William Backpackers
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Check-in at Fort William Backpackers is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:30.
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Fort William Backpackers is 800 yards from the centre of Fort William. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Fort William Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Movie nights
- Horse riding
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The prices at Fort William Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
