Glencoe Youth Hostel

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Ballachulish hostel

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Property grounds
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Shower, towels
Front of property
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
Glencoe, Ballachulish, Scotland, PH48 4HX
  • Popular LocationGlencoe Folk Museum2 min drive
  • Popular LocationGlen Coe Visitor Centre2 min drive
  • Popular LocationBen Nevis35 min drive

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

  • 11 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

10/10 Exceptional
  • 11 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

  • 11 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Cabin, 1 Double Bed

  • 11 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room (5 bed, including Double)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 11 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

10/10 Exceptional
  • 11 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 11 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 11 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Ballachulish

In Ballachulish .Stay at this Ballachulish hostel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lochaber Geopark and 2 miles (3 km) of Glen Coe Visitor Centre. Glencoe Folk Museum and Loch Leven are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Glencoe Folk Museum - 2 min drive
  • Glen Coe Visitor Centre - 2 min drive
  • Loch Leven - 5 min drive
  • The Dragons Tooth Golf Course - 7 min drive
  • Ben Nevis - 35 min drive

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
  • Crafts & Things - 3 min drive
  • Glencoe Gathering - 3 min drive
  • Highland Getaway - 11 min drive

About this property

Glencoe Youth Hostel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Ballachulish hostel
As a guest of Glencoe Youth Hostel, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Ballachulish hostel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Glencoe Youth Hostel offers 10 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Bathrooms include showers. This Ballachulish hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available for a fee: GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
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: GBP 7.5 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately GBP 5.95 for adults and 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

How close is Glencoe Youth Hostel to the airport?

Glencoe Youth Hostel is 81.9 mi (124-min drive) away from the Glasgow International Airport (GLA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 26, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Glencoe Youth Hostel on Jun 25, 2024 start from $85.98, excluding 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.

Does Glencoe Youth Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Glencoe Youth Hostel.

Does Glencoe Youth Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Glencoe Youth Hostel, but self-serve breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children.

Is there a casino at Glencoe Youth Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Glencoe Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Glencoe Youth Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Glencoe Youth Hostel have a pool?

Glencoe Youth Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Glencoe Youth Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Glencoe Youth Hostel to downtown Ballachulish?

Glencoe Youth Hostel is 2.3 mi away from Ballachulish.

Glencoe Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

claudia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren

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

10/10 Excellent

Danny

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner
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

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Athena, Dalien Island

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with group
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 traveler

Traveled with group
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