About this property
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 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Diana
Finland“Me and my adult daughter stayed for a night. The highlight of the hostel was the really friendly and cheerful english fella on the staff. The accomodations are fine: clean, good beds, simple rooms with no decorations. Its boardingschoollike with...” - Gordon
United Kingdom“Made most welcome by Luke who along with Thomas were very helpful” - David
Australia“A quaint hostel in a great location, staff were most helpful and obliging with local information and recommendations. Room was cosy and exceeded my expectations.” - Geoffrey United Kingdom“Great location, all clean and very friendly and helpful staff”
- Jennifer Australia“Layout was very suitable. Kitchen/ dining area was well provisioned. Dorm rooms were laid out well. The manager was very helpful.”
- Lena
France“great location easy to access popular hikes well equipped kitchen comfortable beds” - Olga
Ireland“Lovely hosts. Couldn’t be more helpful. Excellent drying room. Beautiful location.” - Laura Australia“Great host. Good facilities. Rooms were spacious and comfortable. Good Inn just a few minutes by car up the road. Bathrooms clean. Shared kitchen lovely.”
- Jennifer
Italy“The location is fantastic. Staff is very nice. It's very quiet.” - Stephanie Australia“We stayed here for one night in the separate pod and had a lovely time. Beautiful surroundings, lovely walks and inns nearby. Would recommend - great value for money and very friendly team.”
Property surroundings
House rules
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.
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 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.
