Best Hostels in Fort William
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Great deal
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Staying at the hostel in Fort William, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including the Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery, which is 3.9 km away. The St Andrew's Church, a nearby place of worship, is within 10 minutes' drive of the Fort William hostel.
Ben Nevis Mountain is 4 km from this accommodation.
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel
Staying at the hostel in Fort William, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including the Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery, which is 3.9 km away. The St Andrew's Church, a nearby place of worship, is within 10 minutes' drive of the Fort William hostel.
Ben Nevis Mountain is 4 km from this accommodation.
Ben Nevis Inn Rooms
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Live entertainment
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Offerring a location nearly a 25-minute walk from The Nevis Centre, the comfortable inn is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including the Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery, which is around 10 minutes' drive away. The hostel is also 2.1 km from the River Nevis.
The St Andrew's Church, a prominent religious site, is about a 30-minute walk from this Fort William accommodation.
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Live entertainment
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Offerring a location nearly a 25-minute walk from The Nevis Centre, the comfortable inn is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including the Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery, which is around 10 minutes' drive away. The hostel is also 2.1 km from the River Nevis.
The St Andrew's Church, a prominent religious site, is about a 30-minute walk from this Fort William accommodation.
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Best-rated
Black Sheep Bunkhouse
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
- Garden area
The Fort William hostel is located nearly a 10-minute drive from historical landmarks, such as the 13th - century Old Inverlochy Castle. The St Andrew's Church, a nearby place of worship, is 1.7 km from this comfortable hostel.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like the Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery, which is approximately a 15-minute ride away.
Black Sheep Bunkhouse
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
- Garden area
Black Sheep Bunkhouse
The Fort William hostel is located nearly a 10-minute drive from historical landmarks, such as the 13th - century Old Inverlochy Castle. The St Andrew's Church, a nearby place of worship, is 1.7 km from this comfortable hostel.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like the Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery, which is approximately a 15-minute ride away.
Chase The Wild Goose - Near Fort William & Ben Nevis
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Ski equipment hire
Located in a residential area of Fort William, this suburban hostel is approximately a 10-minute drive from worship locations like the St Andrew's Church. The Fort William hostel is also 2.9 km from the Old Fort.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the West Highland Museum, which is nearly a 15-minute drive away.
Chase The Wild Goose - Near Fort William & Ben Nevis
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
- Ski equipment hire
Chase The Wild Goose - Near Fort William & Ben Nevis
Located in a residential area of Fort William, this suburban hostel is approximately a 10-minute drive from worship locations like the St Andrew's Church. The Fort William hostel is also 2.9 km from the Old Fort.
The nearby cultural landmarks include the West Highland Museum, which is nearly a 15-minute drive away.
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Popular choice
Fort William Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Golf course
- Terrace
Staying at this hostel, guests can pay a visit to the St Andrew's Church, located about 700 metres away. There is the Old Fort in the vicinity of the comfortable hostel.
Fort William Backpackers hostel enjoys a convenient location 10 minutes' drive from the ruined 13th-century Old Inverlochy Castle.
Fort William Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Golf course
- Terrace
Fort William Backpackers
Staying at this hostel, guests can pay a visit to the St Andrew's Church, located about 700 metres away. There is the Old Fort in the vicinity of the comfortable hostel.
Fort William Backpackers hostel enjoys a convenient location 10 minutes' drive from the ruined 13th-century Old Inverlochy Castle.
Blacksmiths Bunkhouse
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Garden area
Staying at this Fort William hostel, guests can pay a visit to the run Treasures of the Earth Museum, located just 450 metres away. The St Andrew's Church, a nearby place of worship, is 2.8 km from the comfortable hostel.
The Nevis Centre is within 15 minutes' drive of the accommodation.
Blacksmiths Bunkhouse
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Garden area
Blacksmiths Bunkhouse
Staying at this Fort William hostel, guests can pay a visit to the run Treasures of the Earth Museum, located just 450 metres away. The St Andrew's Church, a nearby place of worship, is 2.8 km from the comfortable hostel.
The Nevis Centre is within 15 minutes' drive of the accommodation.
Oban Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Terrace
Located only 0.9 km from such significant cultural landmarks as the - donation Oban War and Peace Museum, the hostel is also a mere 1.9 km from the whisky Oban Distillery. There is the Ocean Explorer Centre a 10-minute drive from the Oban hostel.
Oban Youth hostel is 50 metres from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Argyll and the Isles and just steps from St Columba's Cathedral.
Oban Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Terrace
Oban Youth Hostel
Located only 0.9 km from such significant cultural landmarks as the - donation Oban War and Peace Museum, the hostel is also a mere 1.9 km from the whisky Oban Distillery. There is the Ocean Explorer Centre a 10-minute drive from the Oban hostel.
Oban Youth hostel is 50 metres from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Argyll and the Isles and just steps from St Columba's Cathedral.
The Mission Bunkhouse
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 5.43 per day
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Heating
- Terrace
Staying at the hostel, guests can pay a visit to the Mallaig Heritage Centre, located 50 metres away. There is the River Morar a 15-minute ride from the Mallaig property.
The Loch Morar is 3.7 km from this Mallaig hostel.
The Mission Bunkhouse
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 5.43 per day
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Heating
- Terrace
The Mission Bunkhouse
Staying at the hostel, guests can pay a visit to the Mallaig Heritage Centre, located 50 metres away. There is the River Morar a 15-minute ride from the Mallaig property.
The Loch Morar is 3.7 km from this Mallaig hostel.
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Private beach
Rowardennan Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Rowardennan Youth hostel is located within 7 km of Luss Parish Church and around a 15-minute drive from Luss Pier. The Rowardennan hostel is situated approximately a 20-minute ride from Inverbeg Galleries.
Rowardennan Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Rowardennan Youth Hostel
Rowardennan Youth hostel is located within 7 km of Luss Parish Church and around a 15-minute drive from Luss Pier. The Rowardennan hostel is situated approximately a 20-minute ride from Inverbeg Galleries.
Inversnaid Bunkhouse
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Snaid Burn is located 250 m from the hostel, and Lake Arklet is nearly 10 minutes away by car. In addition, Arklet Falls is located 100 metres away.
Inversnaid Bunkhouse
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Inversnaid Bunkhouse
Snaid Burn is located 250 m from the hostel, and Lake Arklet is nearly 10 minutes away by car. In addition, Arklet Falls is located 100 metres away.
Crianlarich Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
The hostel is around 10 minutes' drive from the 1045m high Cruach Ardrain Mountain.
This Crianlarich hostel allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as the pyramid-shape national Ben More Park Highland Peak, located 4.8 km away.
Crianlarich Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Garden area
Crianlarich Youth Hostel
The hostel is around 10 minutes' drive from the 1045m high Cruach Ardrain Mountain.
This Crianlarich hostel allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as the pyramid-shape national Ben More Park Highland Peak, located 4.8 km away.
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Private beach
Loch Ness Lochside Hostel - Over 16S Only (Adults Only)
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Lake Knockie is located 10 minutes' drive from this Invermoriston hostel and Glen More is 3.5 km away.
Loch Ness Lochside Hostel - Over 16S Only (Adults Only)
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Loch Ness Lochside Hostel - Over 16S Only (Adults Only)
Lake Knockie is located 10 minutes' drive from this Invermoriston hostel and Glen More is 3.5 km away.
Glencoe Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Garden area
Situated 3.4 km from such significant cultural landmarks as the Glencoe Folk Museum, this Ballachulish hostel is also in close proximity to Glen Coe. The Three Sisters Viewpoint is about 10 minutes by car from the hostel.
In proximity to the property, guests will find natural sights, such as the complex Bidean nam Bian Mountain, which is 3.1 km away.
Glencoe Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf centre
- Garden area
Glencoe Youth Hostel
Situated 3.4 km from such significant cultural landmarks as the Glencoe Folk Museum, this Ballachulish hostel is also in close proximity to Glen Coe. The Three Sisters Viewpoint is about 10 minutes by car from the hostel.
In proximity to the property, guests will find natural sights, such as the complex Bidean nam Bian Mountain, which is 3.1 km away.
Oban Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
Found around a 5-minute drive from the waterside Oban War Memorial Sculptures, this comfortable hostel is in the vicinity of worship locations like St Columba's Cathedral. In addition, the partially ruined Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel can be found 4.6 km from the Oban hostel.
The 54-room Oban Backpackers hostel is nearly 10 minutes on foot from Corran Halls and just near the handsome Oban Distillery.
Oban Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
Oban Backpackers
Found around a 5-minute drive from the waterside Oban War Memorial Sculptures, this comfortable hostel is in the vicinity of worship locations like St Columba's Cathedral. In addition, the partially ruined Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel can be found 4.6 km from the Oban hostel.
The 54-room Oban Backpackers hostel is nearly 10 minutes on foot from Corran Halls and just near the handsome Oban Distillery.
Inveraray Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
There is Inveraray, All Saints' Episcopal Church fairly close to this hostel.
The comfortable hostel offers a prime location 600 metres from the listed building Inveraray Jail Museum.
Inveraray Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
Inveraray Hostel
There is Inveraray, All Saints' Episcopal Church fairly close to this hostel.
The comfortable hostel offers a prime location 600 metres from the listed building Inveraray Jail Museum.
Great Glen Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Welcome drink
- Garden area
The Spean Bridge hostel is located in a rural area, only 1.7 km from the Invergarry & Fort Augustus Railway Museum.
Guests will have the opportunity to explore Invergarry Castle, situated around 10 minutes' drive away.
Great Glen Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Welcome drink
- Garden area
Great Glen Hostel
The Spean Bridge hostel is located in a rural area, only 1.7 km from the Invergarry & Fort Augustus Railway Museum.
Guests will have the opportunity to explore Invergarry Castle, situated around 10 minutes' drive away.
Tobermory Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
Aros Park is only a few steps from this Tobermory hostel, and natural sites like Lip na Cloiche Garden and Nursery are 200 metres away. The hostel is also approximately 5 minutes' walk from the Scotch whisky Tobermory Distillery Visitor Centre.
Tobermory Youth hostel provides a convenient location right around the corner from the scenic Ben More Mountain.
Tobermory Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Heating
Tobermory Youth Hostel
Aros Park is only a few steps from this Tobermory hostel, and natural sites like Lip na Cloiche Garden and Nursery are 200 metres away. The hostel is also approximately 5 minutes' walk from the Scotch whisky Tobermory Distillery Visitor Centre.
Tobermory Youth hostel provides a convenient location right around the corner from the scenic Ben More Mountain.
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Guest favorite
Morag'S Lodge
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Garden area
Located just 550 m from Cherry Island, this hostel is also just moments from the Caledonian Canal. Loch Ness is within 5 minutes' walk of the hostel, while Fort Augustus Abbey is a mere 0.9 km away.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like Fort Augustus Golf Club, which is 3.9 km away.
Morag'S Lodge
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Garden area
Morag'S Lodge
Located just 550 m from Cherry Island, this hostel is also just moments from the Caledonian Canal. Loch Ness is within 5 minutes' walk of the hostel, while Fort Augustus Abbey is a mere 0.9 km away.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like Fort Augustus Golf Club, which is 3.9 km away.
Dalwhinnie Old School Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
Dalwhinnie ROC Post is 136 km from this hostel.
Guests can relax in the shared bathrooms equipped with amenities like a shower.
Dalwhinnie Old School Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Garden area
Dalwhinnie Old School Hostel
Dalwhinnie ROC Post is 136 km from this hostel.
Guests can relax in the shared bathrooms equipped with amenities like a shower.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Fort William, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Glen Nevis Youth Hostel |
8.8 / 10 (1335 Reviews) |
From 31$ | |
| Ben Nevis Inn Rooms |
8.6 / 10 (604 Reviews) |
From 132$ | |
| Black Sheep Bunkhouse |
8.9 / 10 (241 Reviews) |
From 166$ | |
| Chase The Wild Goose - Near Fort William & Ben Nevis |
8.1 / 10 (788 Reviews) |
From 38$ | |
| Fort William Backpackers |
7.5 / 10 (1797 Reviews) |
From 36$ |
More accommodations in Fort William
Frequently Asked Questions
Which hostels near Fort William are best for a budget stay?
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel and Oban Youth Hostel offer budget-friendly prices starting around $31. These locations provide comfortable lodging without breaking the bank.
Book your stay during weekdays, as prices tend to be lower and availability is higher.
What hostels in Fort William are pet-friendly?
Chase The Wild Goose and The Mission Bunkhouse both welcome pets. These options ensure you don't have to leave your furry friends behind.
Call in advance to check for any pet fees or specific restrictions on breed or size.
Which hostels near Ben Nevis offer great views?
Morag's Lodge and Fort William Backpackers provide stunning views of Ben Nevis. Staying here lets you enjoy the scenery right from your room.
Request a room with a mountain view when you check in for the best experience.
What are good hostels for families in Fort William?
Glen Nevis Youth Hostel and Fort William Backpackers are equipped for families, offering family rooms and nearby outdoor activities. These hostels make family trips easy and fun.
Look for family rooms with bunk beds to save space and keep children entertained.
Are there any hostels in Fort William near train stations?
Oban Youth Hostel and Chase The Wild Goose are conveniently located within walking distance of train stations. This makes travel easier when arriving or departing.
Choose off-peak train times for lower fares and less crowded journeys.
Which hostels near Fort William offer breakfast options?
Great Glen Hostel and Morag's Lodge provide breakfast services, giving you a good start to the day. Enjoy a variety of breakfast items to fuel your adventures.
Consider booking accommodations that include breakfast, as it can save you time and money for morning activities.
What are the best hostels in Fort William for solo travelers?
Oban Backpackers and Loch Ness Lochside Hostel cater well to solo travelers, offering shared dorm rooms and social common areas. These hostels encourage meeting fellow travelers.
Join any planned social events or activities organized by the hostel for a chance to meet new friends.
What unique events can I experience in Fort William throughout the year?
Fort William hosts the annual Ben Nevis Race each September, where participants climb Ben Nevis and return to the valley. It's a thrilling event for both competitors and spectators.
Plan your trip around this event to witness the excitement and cheer on the participants.
What are the best activities for families visiting Fort William?
Families can explore the Nevis Range Mountain Experience, offering gondola rides and tree top adventures for all ages. There's also nearby hiking and biking paths to enjoy the outdoors.
Visit during early fall for pleasant weather and beautiful autumn colors on the trails.
How can I best navigate Fort William's public transport?
Buses frequently run from Fort William to nearby attractions, including Glen Nevis and the Great Glen Way. Local transport is reliable and encourages adventurous day trips.
Purchase a day pass for unlimited bus rides; this can save you money and simplify travel to attractions.
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