Located in Spean Bridge, 21 miles from Glen Nevis, Great Glen Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is around 20 miles from Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery, 22 miles from West Highland Museum and 26 miles from Urquhart Castle. The property provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi. All rooms feature bed linen. Steall Waterfall is 27 miles from the hostel. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 50 miles from Great Glen Hostel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.5
Free Wifi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Christian
    United States of America United States of America
    The rooms and bathrooms were kept very clean. Laundry rooms were always available to use. The kitchen was kept clean.
  • Miles
    United States of America United States of America
    Perfect location for our 2 day on the GGW. Beds were comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful. Nice dining area food was good Reasonable price for lodging and food. Bathrooms were clean. Laundry available at reasonable price
  • Robbie
    United States of America United States of America
    affordable and well run hostel along the Great Glen Way. Nice rooms for sleeping, cooking, and socializing. Good kitchen.
  • Eric
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff were very friendly and quite helpful. The bunk beds were comfortable.
  • Jennifer
    United States of America United States of America
    Very close to the Great Glen Way! The manager was so friendly and informative and helpful. A definite bonus!
  • Nell
    United States of America United States of America
    A perfect hostel. Terrific staff and necessary amenities like laundry.
  • Julie
    United States of America United States of America
    Good food for a good price. Nice and Quiet. The rooster outside the dining area was a nice addition to the ambiance. Exceptionally friendly staff. My kids all really enjoyed staying there. Great value.
  • Marianty
    Romania Romania
    Very nice hostel in the middle of nature. Comfortable beds. I had a great stay!
  • Hollie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The atmosphere and facilities were great. Staff were lovely and very willing to help. Loved being away from a town and in the country for a break from the city. Easy access to buses with a stop only 50m away.
  • Lowri
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, clean facilities, tidy and comfortable beds. Self catering kitchen is helpful and the staff are friendly and welcoming.

Property questions and answers
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  • Hello dear, Can you please confirm how many beds are there jn a family room? I wanted to know if there may be other people in the room with us (4p)

    Good Morning, There are 4 beds in the family rooms however it sleeps 5 as it contains a bunkbed with 2 singles and then a bunk bed with a double and a single. No other people will be in the room with you as this is a private room. Thanks GGH
    Answered on 3 March 2024
  • Hello, I am travelling with a dog and I wanted to know exactly how much you charge for the dog before booking. Thanks for your help!

    Hello, there is no charge for booking with a dog however we ask that you book a private room not a shared dormitory. Thanks
    Answered on 8 May 2023
  • Can I bring my pet? what is the cost?

    Hi Dogs are welcome in private rooms at no additional cost, we just ask that you notify us on booking. Is your pet a dog?
    Answered on 4 September 2023
  • Hi , I am planning on getting a city link bus from Glasgow on May 10th on my way to Skye. Is your hostel close to the bus drop off

    Hi, The bus stop is 100 meters away from the hostel. Kind Regards GGH
    Answered on 9 March 2024

Area info

Amenities of Great Glen Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Mountain view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Pet bowls
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Packed lunches
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Great Glen Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
    Groups
    When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Great Glen Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Great Glen Hostel

    • Great Glen Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Canoeing
      • Water sports facilities on site
    • The prices at Great Glen Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Great Glen Hostel is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Great Glen Hostel is 10.6 miles from the center of Spean Bridge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.