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The 10 Best Hostels in Fort William, UK

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Situated at the foot of Ben Nevis, the long-established Glen Nevis Youth Hostel is just 3 miles from the large town of Fort William. It offers easy access to high and low-level walks, mountain biking, kayaking and other adventure sports.

Amazing location, just on the river, at the foot of Ben Nevis. No better starting point for the hike. Spacious lobby, nice decor, well equipped kitchen Rooms & beds- all right.

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8.7
Excellent
1,214 reviews
Price from
$191
per night

Ben Nevis Inn Rooms is located at the foot of Ben Nevis and offers accommodation with the added bonus of being housed next to our pub and restaurant – The Ben Nevis Inn.

All guest rooms are equipped with all amenities hikers and holiday makers require. Featuring a private bathroom, kitchenette with a kettle, toaster, microwave and fridge.

Absolutely gorgeous setting! Very clean and staff was great too. I’d recommend to anyone.

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8.9
Excellent
335 reviews
Price from
$267
per night

Set in Fort William, 2.9 km from Glen Nevis, Black Sheep Bunkhouse offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 29 km from Glenfinnan Station Museum, less than 1 km from West Highland Museum and 4.5 km from Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery. The property is non-smoking and is located 16 km from Loch Linnhe.

At the hostel, all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Black Sheep Bunkhouse also have free WiFi.

Exceptionally clean and well serviced accommodation. Had a very comfortable stay in the Black Sheep Bunkhouse. Staff were very friendly and welcoming.

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8.9
Excellent
327 reviews
Price from
$176
per night

Located in Fort William, 1.1 km from Glen Nevis, Fort William Backpackers provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen. The property is 17 km from Loch Linnhe, and within 400 metres of the city centre.

I arrived a few hours early by bus, and stopped by to see if I could drop off my bag. They has luckily finished cleaning my bunk and I was able to check in early! Then, I was pondering what to do, and they gave a lovely suggestion of the nearby walking trail, and it was so worth it. There are helpful signs of other hiking paths and things to do in and around Fort William as well. After my hike, I was able to enjoy a free hot chocolate, from the mixes in the kitchen. There was also coffee and tea, and free milk as well. The lounge is super cozy and by evening time there was a little fire going, which added to the ambiance of it all. I truly felt like I was in a Dickens novel, if that isn't too cheesy to say! The wifi was also very strong, which was great! Check out was easy, and there were a few signs that reminded you what to do just in case you had to check out when the staff were preoccupied. Overall, a great experience. I truly recommend this place.

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8.1
Very Good
560 reviews
Price from
$35
per night

Located within 200 metres of West Highland Museum and 3.9 km of Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery, Prime location rooms in high street features rooms in Fort William. The property is around 1.8 km from Glen Nevis, 16 km from Loch Linnhe and 28 km from Glenfinnan Station Museum. Glenfinnan Monument is 28 km away and Glenfinnan Viaduct is 28 km from the hostel.

No complaints for me… was a last minute booking and did its job.

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5.6
Review score
338 reviews
Price from
$94
per night

Located just three miles from the centre of Fort William, Chase the Wild Goose in Banavie offers breakfast, on-site parking and beautiful views of Ben Nevis. Free WiFi is available in all areas.

Rooms have bunk beds. There are storage lockers and towels available, along with shared bathroom facilities.

This hostel has a communal kitchen, dining room and TV lounge.

Daniel, our host, has been extremely kind and helpful. Great vibe in the place overall

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7.7
Good
531 reviews
Price from
$46
per night

Budget Rooms is situated in Fort William, 17 km from Loch Linnhe and 29 km from Glenfinnan Station Museum. The property is set 800 metres from West Highland Museum, 4.2 km from Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery and 13 km from Steall Waterfall. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.5 km from Glen Nevis.

At the hostel each room is fitted with a shared bathroom with a shower.

Room and bathroom were clean. Coffee and tea provided. Owner helped me quickly with an issue with the shower. Worth the price.

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4.8
Review score
7 reviews
Price from
$102
per night

Located in Fort William, 6 km from Glen Nevis, Blacksmiths Bunkhouse provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. 21 km from Glenfinnan Station Museum and 23 km from Loch Linnhe, the hostel features a ski pass sales point. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

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9.3
Wonderful
4 reviews
Price from
$178
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,214 reviews
    The beds were comfortable and clean, the staff was friendly, and everything was very well maintained. Probably one of the best hostels I’ve stayed in.
    D
    Diego
    Family with young children
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 560 reviews
    Room was spacious with bunk beds, there was a clean kitchen and study lounge for us to use. They have a small cosy bar and a cinema with daily events so it felt like a student hostel really. It was surely a value for money!
    Angeline
    Group
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 560 reviews
    Lovely views from the hostel. Great location.
    Lize
    Young couple
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 560 reviews
    The atmosphere was very firendly and safe, full of other backpackers winding down from hikes! The kitchen was very well equiped and the dining and chill out areas were great for hanging out and meeting other hikers
    Julie
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $224.82
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 3,427 reviews
    Great location and stunning views. Travelling with a motorcycle so overnight parking was excellent and safe.
    Stephen
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $326.37
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 5,791 reviews
    Lovely property, clean and modern, great location, rooms very small, absolutely no sound proofing whatsoever.. was like sleeping in a dormitory with the room next door snoring and talking in there sleep, never slept a wink …
    Jo
    Young couple
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,214 reviews
    Great location and super clean hostel. While it was by no means cheap as far as hostels go it was in a truly beautiful location and immaculately clean. We were two adults and a 17 yo and we slept very comfortably in a four bunk room. I was also surprised at how comfy the bunk beds were. We arrived late and were lucky enough to grab last call for dinner at the bar/restaurant just 1/4 mile south of the hostel. Again, location location location.
    Erin
    Group
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 560 reviews
    the atmosphere, from the friendly welcome to the décor and facilities, everything was beyond my expectations. This hostel is a great way to travel solo while meeting others. The facilities were also very clean and the kitchen well equipped for cooking. The staff and volunteers were also really friendly and all over I had a fab time. The dormitory also was very safe for a solo traveller. It really was a home away from home vibe.
    Steph K
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $212.14
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,947 reviews
    Used multiple times for a cheap stay in the Fort. Cannot fault it for the price. Decent hotel room for less than the cost of a bunk in a youth hostel these days.
    Plews
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $212.14
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,947 reviews
    Booked multiple times. Lower cost than a youth hostel these days and far better value. Always clean. Always comfortable. Always cheap.
    Plews
    Travelers with friends