Glencoe Youth Hostel
Glencoe, Ballachulish, PH49 4HX, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Set in one of Scotland’s most spectacular and historic glens, not far from Glencoe village, this alpine-style youth hostel offers a range of comfortable accommodation. Guests can choose from cosy solid wood panelled rooms, to larger family rooms and shared accommodation. Guests can opt a wee breakfast served in the large dining room or take advantage of the well-equipped self-catering kitchen. Other facilities include a spacious dining room, a small, cosy lounge and a drying room. The hostel has on-site parking and secure bike store. Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception and guests can relax in the evening with a Scottish craft beer or a glass of wine. Glencoe Youth Hostel welcomes for walkers and climbers OF Coire Gabhail - the dramatic Lost Valley - or the Aonach Eagach, which ends at the hostel. Visit nearby Glencoe mountain resort for skiing and mountain biking or cycle the Sustrans path to Oban. The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Property practices
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See what guests loved the most:
Julia
Germany“Awesome view from our pod. We stayed there as a couple with our dog and can't speak for the rooms in the main building. Our pod was wonderful and nicly decorated. The double bed is really very small so you better enjoy a good cudle 😉 very small...”
Sheila
United Kingdom“Location fantastic and staff very helpful. Kitchen good size and well equipt and the lounge very comfortable”
Laura United Kingdom“Very friendly and helpful staff. The facilities met my needs. There was plenty of space in the kitchen/communal areas, which isn't always the case in some hostels. The little shop in the reception area was a nice bonus.”
Property surroundings
Facilities of Glencoe Youth HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.3
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Toilet
- Shower
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Ski storage
- CyclingOff-site
- Hiking
- SkiingOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Wine/champagne
- Bar
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Packed lunches
- Invoice provided
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Mosquito net
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Cash
Bankcard
Glencoe Youth Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Full payment for all bookings will be charged at the time of booking. All major credit & debit cards are accepted excluding American Express.
All bookings will include a temporary membership fee per person per night. (Full, existing members of Hostelling Scotland and HI using these channels are not entitled to a membership refund).
Individual reservations (Up to 9 persons) - can cancel free of charge until 3 days before the arrival date. If cancelled within the 3 days before the arrival 100 percent of the total price will be charged.
Groups reservations (more than 9 persons) - different policies and additional supplements will apply. More than 8 weeks (57 days or more) 20% of total cost. 8 – 4 weeks (56- 29 days) 55% of total cost. 4 – 0 weeks (28 - 0 day) 100% of total cost.
No stag or hen parties are permitted at any youth hostel.
Dogs are welcome at Glencoe, for a small fee, when booking a private room. Please notify us in advance to ensure that there’s a dog friendly room available.
Should guests be entitled to a refund or part refund please note that these are processed by Hostelling Scotland National Office, Stirling. It may take 7 to 10 working days from the date of cancellation request for the refund to be processed back onto the original card used.
From the age of 12 to 15 years, young people must be accompanied by a parent or guardian of the same gender when booking a bed within shared accommodation (Please note that due to demand at this location shared accommodation can be unisex).
Hostelling Scotland advise that additional notice be given to the destination youth hostel when travelling with children, to ensure that suitable accommodation is available. There is no capacity for extra beds or cots.
Check-in from 16:00 until 21:30 and check-out from 07:30 until 10:00. The hostel is closed during the day between 10:00 and 16:00, though access may be arranged – please contact the hostel in advance.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Glencoe Youth Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
FAQs about Glencoe Youth Hostel
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Glencoe Youth Hostel is 3 miles from the centre of Ballachulish. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Glencoe Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Check-in at Glencoe Youth Hostel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Glencoe Youth Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
