Hostels and Bunkhouses in Fort William and Lochaber
Glencoe Hostel
Glencoe Youth Hostel is set in one of Scotland's most spectacular and historic glens. The hostel provides an excellent base for walkers of all abilities with good facilities and local advice.
Glencoe offers some of the best walking and climbing in Scotland, not just in the summer, but all year round. Near the village and suitable for less experienced walkers, there are three lochan trails offering wonderful views. Close to the famous Clachaig Inn, it’s a great base for exploring this magical area.
Calluna Fort William
Peace & quiet and fresh clean mountain air. Close to Fort William and run by Alan Kimber a local mountain guide with forty years of the area.
Calluna bunkhouse offers flexible, well equipped, self catering accommodation within easy walking distance of the centre of Fort William. Wifi internet and laundry facilities. High quality Bouldering/Climbing wall on site.
Ben Nevis Inn Bunkhouse
The Ben Nevis Inn bunkhouse is located in one of the most beautiful and famous areas of Scotland, at the very foot of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain.The inn sits at the start of the Ben Nevis path and is only a mile from the end of the West Highland Way. The hostel bunkhouse offers everything that walkers and mountaineers will need, with self catering facilities including a large kitchen, comfortable bunks, and a separate drying area.
Corran Bunkhouse
The Corran Bunkhouse near Fort William has two separate bunkhouses with a total of 32 beds. Awarded Four Stars by the Scottish Tourist Board, each bunkhouse has drying room, kitchen and lounge offering first class en-suite hostel accommodation. Situated in a stunning mountainous and lochside location in the magnificent Highlands of Scotland, we are only 8 miles south of Fort William and 7 miles north of Glencoe.
Glen Nevis Hostel
Set in one of Scotland's most scenic glens, the hostel sits in the shadow of Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, and the path to the summit begins opposite the hostel.
The hostel is an excellent base for exploring the delights of Lochaber, whether it be on the summits of Ben Nevis and The Mamores or on low level walks through the Glen. The hostel is close the bustling town of Fort William and the acclaimed snowsports and mountain biking area at Aonoch Mor.
Bank Street Lodge Fort William
Bank Street Lodge offers first class en-suite single, double, twin and family rooms in the centre of Fort William in the magnificent Highlands of Scotland. We also have a number of hostel style dormitories (mostly with only 4 beds).
Situated right in the centre of Fort William, at the foot of Ben Nevis, Bank Street Lodge is an ideal base from which to enjoy many outdoor activities, such as climbing, skiing, walking, golf, cycling, mountain biking - or to simply relax, enjoy the spectacular scenery and tour the surrounding area.
Glencoe Independent Hostel
Glencoe Independent Hostel is set in its own grounds at the foot of historic & dramatic Glencoe. The accommodation comprises the Hostel (open fire), Alpine Bunkhouse, brand new Static Caravans and Log Cabin allowing us to cater for individual travellers and large groups alike. Whichever you choose, you can expect a friendly and knowledgeable welcome all year round.
The site boasts a drying room with commercial de-humidifier, internet terminals and laundry (service wash). The Clachaig Inn is just 20 minutes walk away and offers great beers, good food and live music every Saturday.
Fort William Backpackers
Fort William Backpackers is the cosiest place to relax in after a hard day's exploring. We have a comfy lounge with an open fire and an amazing view.
Fort William is right in the thick of the most dramatic and remarkable part of the Scottish Highlands. Glencoe, Glen Nevis and Ben Nevis are all near here.
Farr Cottage Lodge by Fort William
Farr Cottage is one of Scotland’s best hostels and an established Activity Centre. The hostel, which is located on the outskirts of Fort William, has accommodation for 18 in our Lodge.
Farr Cottage Lodge and Activity Centre offers unbeatable value for guests who want to indulge in the full Scottish experience. Our professional team of staff will ensure that all your needs are catered for and can help to ensure that you enjoy your visit to the Scottish Highlands whatever you choose to do.
Invergarry Lodge
Invergarry Lodge is a quiet, family run, independent self catering hostel providing accommodation in the Great Glen in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. We are a short drive from Loch Ness and are ideally placed for day trips to Fort William and Inverness. Invergarry is on the road to the Isle of Skye and the Great Glen Cycle Route and is close to the Great Glen Way. Mountain and forest walks, canoeing and other watersports and cycle rides are all nearby.
Grey Corrie Lodge Roy Bridge near Spean Bridge
The Grey Corrie Lodge was designed and built in 1993 as a purpose built bunkhouse and incorporates part of the original outbuildings. The Lodge provides good quality, budget accommodation and is popular with groups of like-minded individuals, for mountaineering, walking, motorcycling and canoe clubs to name but a few. The facilities include a wood burning stove, hot showers, common room, kitchen, drying rooms and a washing machine. There are 6 2-peron rooms, 2 four-person rooms and 1 eight-person room. All rooms have a heater & washbasin and bedding is provided.
Loch Ossian YHA
Loch Ossian is a real get-away-from-it-all, rustic-style Eco Hostel set high on Rannoch Moor. Our recently refurbished 20 bed hostel is superb base to explore this remote wilderness.
The hostel can be reached only on foot or from the Glasgow-Fort William train line (1 mile). It’s also a haven for wildlife lovers and operates some of the most up to date environmental science including wind and solar power, grey water and dry toilet systems and even bat friendly paint! Bed linen is not supplied (please bring your own sleeping bag). Please be environmentally aware and take your litter to the nearest place with proper rubbish collection. Walkers are requested to use footpaths during the stalking season from August to October.
Blackwater Hostel Kinlochleven
We offer very comfortable high-quality bunkhouse accommodation, awarded Four Stars by the Tourist Board.There are 40 beds, with 2, 3, 4 bedded rooms and one 8 bedded room.
All rooms have en-suite facilities, TV and central heating. Suitable for families. Facilities include: self-catering kitchens, lounge, dining and conference area, drying room and ample parking.
Aite Cruinnichidh near Roy Bridge
Aite Cruinnichidh is a Warm, Comfortable, Friendly Country Hostel in a converted barn.
Àite Cruinnichidh is set in stunning mountainous surroundings near Fort William. It is an ideal location for walking, climbing, muntain biking and canoeing, with 7 rivers within 20 miles of Àite Cruinnichidh. There are extensive cycle routes near Àite Cruinnichidh with the UK's longest downhill mountain bike track on our doorstep.
Great Glen Hostel
Nestled between mountains and lochs in the heart of the “Outdoor Capital of the UK”, our hostel is a welcoming and comfortable place to stay whether you’re touring the Highlands or looking for adventure. From our doorstep you can stroll by the Caledonian Canal, walk lochside paths or climb Munros. The Great Glen Way is only a few minutes' walk away. We provide dorm beds, family rooms, self-catering facilities, drying room, bike/canoe storage, well-stocked hostel store, internet access and a warm welcome.
Glenuig Inn Bunkhouse Sound of Arisaig
The Glenuig Inn - the great base for doing things on the West Coast of Scotland, located right beside the beach in a sheltered bay at the centre of the Sound of Arisaig. Our combination of a traditional highland inn and modern, practical, accommodation sets us apart on this coast, only 35 miles from Fort William along the Road to the Isles.
Our brand new en-suite Bunkhouse is equipped with 9 single beds and 2 en-suite shower rooms. We take bookings for the whole room or by the bed, so can accommodate you whether you are part of a group or travelling solo. Please note that all the beds are single beds (no bunks!) and we include linen, towel and breakfast in the tariff.
Chase the Wild Goose Hostel Banavie, near Fort William
Choose the Goose..! Receive a warm welcome at this 3 star hostel for Backpackers in the Great Glen near Fort William. Experience fantastic views of Ben Nevis, the UK's highest mountain as you walk by Neptunes Staircase on the Caledonian Canal, or enjoy a drink or meal in the famous Lochy Bar a short walk away. There's a well equipped self catering kitchen for meals preparation if you bring your own food, a comfortable TV lounge and a quiet lounge with Real Log fire when it's cold.