Fort William Backpackers
Hostel in Fort William
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this hostel
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.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Map of Fort William
Available Rooms
1 Bunk • 376 ft²
Sleeps 1
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2 Single • 322 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Bunk • 322 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Bunk • 430 ft²
Sleeps 1
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2 Bunk
Sleeps 1
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Ratings and reviews
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3.0 / 5.0
El personal fue muy amable! Y la ubicación está ok
Había olor a humedad, faltaba ventilar. Las sábanas parecían muy viejas, y todo tenía ese olor como a viejo.
4.0 / 5.0
Excellent location, the staff went out of their way to make sure we were ok and knew how things worked. We arrived back from a few days of cold wet wild camping and kayaking well before check in time yet were allowed to shower and make tea and the use of the lounge.
QAll very much appreciated.
I really don't think much could be improved. If you start "doing up" the place then the cost of a stasy would rise and that's not what it's about. Warmth , comfort and friendly staff that's whar's wanted.
3.5 / 5.0
Easy check in and very friendly & accommodating staff. Great location and a well equipped kitchen. Showers were super powerful and an early checkout was very useful.
Rooms were very very very warm & top bunk beds had no sides on them which was a bit precarious. Not loads of space in the kitchen.
4.0 / 5.0
Yes
Carpets in a busy traffic floor are not a good idea
4.5 / 5.0
The rooms were spacious and clean, the staff was super friendly and helpful, the location was perfect
An earlier check in would have been nice, 5pm is very late
4.5 / 5.0
Génial, emplacement top et super accueil
4.0 / 5.0
Die Menschen haben den Ort sehr besonders werden lassen, es hat sich direkt nach einer großen Familie angefühlt. Man kam schnell in kontakt mit anderen.
Die Badezimmer können ein Makeover vertragen.
5.0 / 5.0
Very pleasant staff, really kind and inviting. Location could not have been better, 10 minute walk from the train/bus station and a 20 min walk from the start of the Ben Nevis trail, had everything I needed including showers, a kitchen and most importantly a kettle! Would and probably will go again in the future and I think you should too.
No quarms.
4.0 / 5.0
The staff were very welcoming and gave me all information I needed. Free access to hot drinks and milk was a bonus, kitchen was clean. Located up a hill off the main road in quiet area, a walk to the main town took 5 minutes.
The bathroom I used could do with replacing broken fixtures.
4.0 / 5.0
As a first time user of a hostel I was very impressed with the comfortable bed, shower, kitchen, and lounge room. I was particularly impressed with the very friendly and helpful member of staff and the drying room. My hiking stuff, clothes and boots were soaked right through and it all dried very quickly. They also had free coffee and tea which is what I needed to warm up.
The only bad thing was that the heating wasn't on and it was pretty chilly. However, this was due to shortage of gas at the time of the year so it shouldn't normally be a problem. The member of staff gave a convector heater for the room and the room was roasting through the night.
4.0 / 5.0
Super nettes Personal, konnte spontan noch mein Bett von oben nach unten ändern.
Betten waren bequem.
Große Küche, gut ausgestattet, Tee und Kakao, Milch zu freien Verfügung.
Trockenraum für nasse Sachen war perfekt.
4.0 / 5.0
Sehr kompetenter und hilfbereiter Mitarbeiter
Große Küche zur Eigenversorgung
Je nach Gästen erst spät Ruhe in den Zimmern
1.5 / 5.0
The location was good
The beds were not very comfortable and the twin room was very small. It was a windy night and the noise from that wind rattling our bedroom window kept us awake throughout the night.
5.0 / 5.0
There are not a lot of bathrooms or toilets, it in morning it can be full. But I would still recommend it, the stuff helped me choose activities around, and
where nice, there is a warm and nice leaving room
4.5 / 5.0
Ambiance jeune et agréable, personnel très disponible. Cuisine super bien équipée, lait, thé, chocolat à disposition. Juste à côté d'une jolie rando à faire
Service de lave linge un peu cher, absence de lampe de chevet, peu de place pour ranger ses affaires près du lit.
4.0 / 5.0
Great facilities in the bathroom
The shower was dangerously hot.
4.0 / 5.0
Fair prices, nice garden
It was very warm in the room during the night
3.5 / 5.0
The bed was actually pretty comfy! This is completely situational, but all the guests in the female dorm were quiet and respectful.
The bathrooms were meh. Only 2 bathrooms with very little counter space.
3.0 / 5.0
The location is good, with friendly and helpful staff. Comfy bed and quiet at night to sleep.
Small bedroom packed with too many beds (ok for one night). Small kitchen (gets quickly over crowed). Very old and worn out facilities.
4.0 / 5.0
Very friendly staff, parking right outside
4.5 / 5.0
It was very hot and stuffy so slept hardly at all. 6 in room part of the problem. Hover overall lovely place to stay.
4.0 / 5.0
very friendly and helpful staff
nice sized living room
clean and well furnished kitchen
4.5 / 5.0
The hostel was everything a Hostel should be
Nothing
4.0 / 5.0
Friendly staff. Really well positioned for a trip to Fort William.
Slightly tired facilities but for the money it’s well worth it.
5.0 / 5.0
The hostel is located centrally in Fort William, 10 minutes walk from the train station/bus stop/supermarkets/ MacDonalds. There are excellent views from the hostel as it is on a hill above the town.
The staff, led by Aidan, are very friendly and helpful. If you have a query, ask.
The 6 bunk room (#4) was adjacent to the shower/toilet facilities.The bunks are named after Scottish celebrities. My bunk, named “Billy Connelly”, a Scottish comedian, had a personal connection as we went to the same school in Glasgow!
The lounge is very attractively decorated with highland artefacts and some musical instruments. If you want to play the Yukelele, you can have a go here!
I enjoyed speaking to the other visitors. There were people from Europe, Australia, India, Canada and Brazil. Thankfully, they understood my Glasgow accent.
There was no jam or marmalade for my breakfast toast! The marmalade jar was empty. I was sad… I had to put chocolate on my toast!
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely view very help staff
Nothing
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Fort William?
The average price for a rental in Fort William is $192 per night. This rental is $0 above the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Fort William Backpackers. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Fort William Backpackers pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Fort William Backpackers?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, smoking allowed, and parking.
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