About this property
Crianlarich Youth Hostel is a 4-star modern bungalow-style building nestled below a forest in the Strathfillan Glen. This hostel is just over an hour's drive from Stirling and provides a great base for exploring the northern area of Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. The hostel offers private rooms, dorms, a self-catering kitchen, a lounge and dining area. There is also a drying room, access for wheelchair users and ample parking. The village of Crianlarich is the halfway point on the West Highland Way. Twenty Munros (hills) dominate the landscape, including Ben More and Ben Lui. There are several woodland walks nearby and trout fishing permits can be bought locally.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Clemens
Singapore“Friendliest receptionist I ever met!! Give her a raise🕊️” - Martina
Italy“Cleanliness was on point, staff very kind, not too crowded. Like all hostels of Scotland Hostelling group, we'll organized and having the needed facilities.” 
Lindsay
United States“Great location for the night before heading on to Isle of Skye.”- George United States“The property was spacious and roomy and had great facilities”
- Helen
Germany“The hostel has a really well equipped kitchen with everything you might need to cook. The rooms themselves are pretty standard for a hostel, as are the bathrooms. Everything was clean and the beds were comfortable.” 
Elizabeth United States“Friendly staff and nice facilities with free tea and coffee”- Abraham United States“The location was wonderful, right on the west highlands trail. Staff were helpful and nice. All around a great spot.”
Amit
India“Good facilities for a hostel. Spacious restaurant, kitchen. Vibrant environment. Good location”- Sarah United States“The rooms were spacious and comfortable. Staff was so very friendly.”
Sarah
United Kingdom“A really nice relaxed atmosphere, with backpackers from all over and stories to share.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
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 Hosteling Scotland and HI using these channels are not entitled to a membership refund).
Individual reservations (Up to 9 people) - can cancel free of charge until 3 days before the arrival date. If canceled within the 3 days before the arrival 100 percent of the total price will be charged.
Groups reservations (more than 9 people) - 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.
Should guests be entitled to a refund or part refund please note that these are processed by Hosteling 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 accommodations. Parties with children under 12 years will only be accommodated in private rooms, where available.
Hosteling Scotland advise that additional notice be given to the destination youth hostel when traveling with children, to ensure that suitable accommodations is available. There is no capacity for extra beds or cots.
Check-in from 15.00 until 22.00 (April to October) and 17.00 until 22.00 (November to March.) Check-out from 07.00 until 10.00 (all year round.) The reception is closed between 10.00 until 15.00 each day, April to October and closed between 10.00 and 17.00 each day, November to March. Later arrival and access outside opening hours is by pre-arrangement only.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Crianlarich Youth Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
