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Glencoe Youth Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostel in Ballachulish with free parking

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Front of property
Standard Cabin, 1 Double Bed | Living area
Standard Cabin, 1 Double Bed

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$275
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

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Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Stovetop
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

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Fridge
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Shared/communal kitchen
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Stovetop
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Cabin, 1 Double Bed

Standard Cabin, 1 Double Bed

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Private bathroom
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Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (5 bed, including Double)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Shared/communal kitchen
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Stovetop
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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Stovetop
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Oven
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Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Stovetop
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Oven
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Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Stovetop
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Beds
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About the area

Ballachulish is home to Glencoe Youth Hostel. Old Fort of Fort William and Commando Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Leven and Highland Titles Nature Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Glencoe, Ballachulish, Scotland, PH48 4HX

What's nearby

  • Glencoe Folk Museum - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Glen Coe Visitor Centre - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Loch Leven - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Glencoe Lochan - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • The Dragons Tooth Golf Course - 8 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Bridge Of Orchy Station - 25 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clachaig Inn - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Boots Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ballachulish Tourist Information - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Glencoe Gathering - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Laroch Restaurant and Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Glencoe Youth Hostel

Property highlights
Take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a bar at Glencoe Youth Hostel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Self-service breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Glencoe Youth Hostel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with fridges, microwaves and ovens
  • Toasters, stovetops and cookware/dishes/utensils

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:30 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (4:00 PM - 9:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.5 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-service breakfast: from approximately GBP 5.95 for adults and from GBP 5.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.5 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Towels fee: GBP 3.00 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Glencoe Hostel
Glencoe Youth Hostel Ballachulish
Hostel Glencoe
Youth Hostel Glencoe
Glencoe Youth Ballachulish
SYHA Glencoe Hostel
SYHA Glencoe
Glencoe Youth Hostel Ballachulish
Glencoe Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Glencoe Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 7.5 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Glencoe Youth Hostel?

As of 19 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Glencoe Youth Hostel on 1 Sept 2025 start from AU$274.61, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Glencoe Youth Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Glencoe Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Glencoe Youth Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Glencoe Youth Hostel located?

Situated in Ballachulish, this hostel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Signal Rock and An Torr Trailhead and within 3 miles (5 km) of Glencoe Folk Museum and Glencoe Lochan. Pap of Glencoe and Glen Coe Visitor Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Glencoe Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 56 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly helpful staff, perfectly adequate accommodation and spacious communal area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent youth hostel with really friendly staff - Thomas and Freya were brilliant! Great amenities: Comfortable rooms and really clean showers and toilets. Nice cosy lounge, Great kitchen and dining area. Laundry facilities (£5) and great drying room. Snacks and drinks for sale. Parking and a few seating areas outside. Stunning location. Pub about 20 minutes walk away. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, beautiful surroundings, humongous kitchen and dinning areas, nice people!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mallory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet location in Glencoe

Stayed here for a night in Glencoe before heading south...the check in was excellent and informative, the room was cozy and located right across from the showers, bathrooms were clean. Appreciated the wifi and location very much.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for venturing out into the hills of Glencoe
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great venue, very limited parking. Kind of remote but good for access to different hiking locations. Huge kitchen and lounge area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 4 nights in a private room. Overall, the hostel is spacious, clean, comfortable, and friendly. However, we did find the room really hot without much airflow. My only other complaint is that two nights we experienced issues with drunk adults. One of the adults was working the desk a few days later, which is not appropriate. These disturbances were not handled by the staff, which was unfortunate, as it disturbed the evening for all guests.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place needs a bit of work, but location is awesome! I stayed one night only and would recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bárbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muito bom

Maravilhosa…quarta privativo muito bom.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Missed first due to flight, paid for hotel for third night, very uncomfotable beds, very hot windows barely open. Not that clean, expected rustic but not this bad. Lost a lot of money due to conditions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jean-Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Glencoe of dream

Nous n'avons passé qu'une nuit et tout s'est passé pour le mieux
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

M S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff! The facility has clean common areas and washrooms, since they’re cleaned everyday. Kitchen is great. It’s too bad the hostel is mostly closed during the cleaning hours (no room and kitchen access) but then again you don’t come to Glencoe to stay inside :) They should fix the faucets and hand dryers in the washrooms since they don’t all work properly. Its nice that they have coffee and tea available all day. I’d recommend jt and would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Kasia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

claudia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Athena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spartan but clean and great location. Excellent advice from staff. Nice kitchen space. Showers need some hooks or shelves for personal effects.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and friendly, especially Elle. Breakfast was good. I enjoyed the surrounding area. The dryer room was a great thing especially for people like me who enjoy hiking
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet retreat

Great place - secluded but fab pub within walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean good size rooms with pretty comfortable single beds. Highly attentive staff, and great kitchen facilities. Lovely lounge to kick back in after a day in the hills. Great hostel!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021