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Glen Nevis Youth Hostel

Glen Nevis Youth Hostel is the largest and longest established Youth Hostel in the Glen Nevis/Fort William area. Hosting hill walkers, climbers and backpackers at the foot of Britains Highest Mountain since 1933, it has a proven track record of providing quality budget accommodation for individuals, families and groups wishing to visit the Lochaber area.

The Youth Hostel boasts a superb newly refurbished kitchen and lounge, making it the cosiest place to relax with friends or family. Glen Nevis Youth Hostel maintains a spacious and always toasty boot and drying room for wet weather gear. The hostel offers full catering for those who prefer to take the hassle out of getting a meal ready after a long day on the hills and also has a great selection of beers and wines. With spacious bathrooms, accommodation for groups, families and independent travellers from around the world, Glen Nevis Youth Hostel is never without a great atmosphere and you are sure to make a friend or two.

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Facilities

  • Bike Store
  • Bus Station
  • Drying Room
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry
  • Licensed
  • Lockers
  • Meals
  • Meals for Groups
  • Private Rooms
  • Self Catering
  • Shop
  • Suitable for Groups
  • Total Beds
  • Train Station
  • WiFi Access

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Information

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Open All Year

Tel: 01397 702 336

Reception opening hours are between: 7am - 10am and check-in from 3.15pm - 10pm, please advise us if you are likely to arrive after this time.

Please note that we do not accept stag or hen parties at any of our hostels.

Food and Drink

Catering is available all year round.

A cooked or continental breakfast is served from: 7.30am - 9.00am.

Continental Breakfast:

£4.50

Cooked Breakfast:

£6.00

(Please note customers who have already purchased a continental breakfast but wish to upgrade it to a cooked breakfast can do so for an additional £1.75)

Packed Lunches:

£5.50

Evening meals are served from: 7.30 - 9.00pm ( last orders 8.30pm).

For groups, meals must be booked in advance. Please call ahead to get any more details or reserve.

1 Course Dinner:

£7.00

2 Course Dinner:

£9.95

3 Course Dinner:

£11.95

Please note that we do not accept stag or hen parties at any of our hostels.

Things to see and do

Ben Nevis

The UK's highest mountain. Located across from the Hostel

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Ben Nevis Distillery

Distillery and Visitor Centre in Fort William.

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Caledonian Canal

Canal crossing Scotland through the Great Glen.

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Canyoning

Fort William is a fantastic location for canyoning due to the steep and rocky mountains with plenty of mountain streams still waiting to be expored. Highland Activities run canyoning trips from our base at The Great Glen Water Park (25 miles from Fort William) and also Ardverikie Estate (35 miles from Fort William).

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Clan Cameron Museum

Home of the Chief of the Clan and his family.

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Crannog Cruises

Enjoy breath-taking scenery and unusual wildlife with Crannog Cruises gliding through the clear waters of Loch Linnhe on the shores of Fort William.

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Glen Roy

Glen north of Roybridge showing signs of glacial lakes.

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Jacobite Steam Train

An 84 mile round trip from Fort William to Mallaig and return. This is a journey of impressive extremes.

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Loch Arkaig

A lonely and little-visted loch north west of Fort William.

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Mountaineering Instruction & Guiding

Mountaineering, Rock Climbing and Scottish Winter Climbing, Alpinism and Ski Touring. Be inspired by your Private Mountain Guide in the best hills in Scotland - Ben Nevis, Glen Coe & Skye.

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Nevis Range

The mountain experience for all seasons.

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Quad biking

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Seaventures Scotland

High adventure and exhilaration whilst witnessing some of Scotland's magnificent marine life.

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West Highland Museum

A Museum of and for the West Highlands.

Cameron Square, Fort William PH33 6AJ

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Top 5 reasons to visit...

  • Ben Nevis: Britain's Highest Mountain
  • Fort William: Outdoor Capital of the UK
  • Jacobite Steam Train from Harry Potter
  • Nevis Range Gondola & Mountain Bikes
  • Ben Nevis Distillery

Glen Nevis
Glen Nevis, Fort William, Inverness-shire PH33 6SY

Tel: 01397 702336

Green Tourism Silver Scottish Tourist Board 3 star Cyclists Welcome Walkers welcome