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Fort William Backpackers

Fort William Backpackers Hostel in Fort William

Fort William Backpackers Hostel in Fort William

Fort William Backpackers Hostel in Fort William

Fort William Backpackers Hostel in Fort William

Fort William Backpackers Hostel in Fort William

7.7Good

(1,620 Ratings)

"Clean and tidy"

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7.7 / 10.0

Good(1,620 Ratings)

Hostel in Fort William

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High-end valueWell priced for this area

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Includes essentialsFree WiFi/internet, Kitchen, Balcony/Terrace and more

About this hostel

Located in Fort William, a 13-minute walk from Glen Nevis, Fort William Backpackers provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Amenities at Fort William Backpackers

Golf course (within 2 mi)

Map of Fort William

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Steall Waterfall

Kilchurn Castle

The Meeting of Three Waters

Eas Chia-Aig Waterfalls

Available Rooms

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Additional fees to expect

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7.7Good

(1,620 Ratings)

"Clean and tidy"

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

7.7 / 10.0

Good(1,620 Ratings)

Hostel in Fort William

Reasons to book

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Includes essentialsFree WiFi/internet, Kitchen, Balcony/Terrace and more

Map of Fort William

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Steall Waterfall

Kilchurn Castle

The Meeting of Three Waters

Eas Chia-Aig Waterfalls

Available Rooms

About this hostel

Located in Fort William, a 13-minute walk from Glen Nevis, Fort William Backpackers provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Amenities

Golf course (within 2 mi)

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Booking.com properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Booking.com provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Booking.com

Ratings and reviews

7.7 / 10.0

Good(1,620 Ratings)

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10.0 / 10.0

Homely and comfortable

Clean and tidy

N/a

8.0 / 10.0

It’s a great backpackers hotel. Shared kitchen facilities. Nice bunk rooms. We had a private twin which was warm

Sociable. Friendly. Well equipped

8.0 / 10.0

Nice homely hostel

The hostel is very homely and in a good location. There is a communal kitchen and a laundry service and I especially liked the living room eventhough it is a bit small.

The beds aren't that comfortable and there was no central heating in the hostel, only small generators which sometimes weren't enough.

7.0 / 10.0

Ft. William rules

Reasonable staff, good location, fairly priced, last minute decision for Christmas. If you do book be sure to bring iD.

Being a positive type, not much, enjoy.

8.0 / 10.0

I enjoyed it.

The location is very close to the train station. The common areas were great. The kitchen and the lounge were spacious. The kitchen had all equipments and was clean. They also had space for putting your kitchen spices or vessels. They had all the transport schedules and all the brochures for the things happening.

The bed and the duvet made the room feel very cold. And the duvet was small. I booked a 4-bunk bed room with a private toilet. Toilet and standing shower. Small space, but clean and tidy. I went mid december.

7.0 / 10.0

It’s ok, and not far from the center of the town.

Many young travelers talking about their journey

Not enough socket for charging electronic devices

9.0 / 10.0

Basic facilities in a good location with friendly staff

Close to Ben Nevis

Parking is very limited

7.0 / 10.0

characterful place that did the job but could’ve been a bit slicker

Quirky property with an amazing view, hot showers with great water pressure

Hostel room was cramped with no room for bags Slightly strange vibe to the house, in dire need of a refresh/lick of paint, bathrooms were very wet and only two showers for many rooms

9.0 / 10.0

Cute, backpackers' lodge, lovely staff.

The staff were extremely kind, welcoming and helpful. It was also lovely to meet and chat with some fellow explorers and meet people from all over. The views were also incredible. Saw a beautiful sunrise from our room.

Fellow occupants returning to the room very late and forgetting the room key when using the bathroom.

9.0 / 10.0

Nice place

Everything was great.

1.0 / 10.0

Not for me.

The beds were clean and comfortable

Very much a students doss house. Very rough and ready.

5.0 / 10.0

Okay

Staff was helpful

Overall an older facility. Room was crowded. Kitchen was small.

9.0 / 10.0

Great base in Fort William

I had a car park, there were adequate bathroom and kitchen facilities. Comfy bed and enough heating. Free wifi, chill out rooms with comfy chairs and a nice view all around the place.

The cleanliness of the kitchen and bathrooms did put me off but for a hostel it suffices. Just maybe a little cleaner.

5.0 / 10.0

Overall good value for money

Appropriate facilities / teas / coffee/ breakfast/ outlook/ helpful staff

As a driver parking was very limited on site and limited options close by. Whilst clean rooms are tired.

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing, would go back

Very accommodating, polite and a comfy couple of nights sleep. Would definitely reccomend!

8.0 / 10.0

Other than a crowded room (to be expected!), I had a very pleasant stay. Friendly staff add a lot!

Friendly staff, breakfast available

Female room was crowded with 10 beds and lots of wet clothes...

5.0 / 10.0

I wouldn’t stay here again.

The staff were lovely and the location is relatively central.

It was run down and not maintained to a general standard. There was mould in the corner of my bed (room 6), the bathrooms were literally falling apart and the sheets were ripped.

7.0 / 10.0

The Bunk house good place to stay a hiker

It is a bunk house, so if you want basic place to saty at a reasonable price then it is good.Also good location to walk into town or catch the train

5.0 / 10.0

Passable

Thankfully I wasnt sleeping here, i just used it as a base on my arrival in Fort William until I set off at midnight to climb Ben Nevis. I did go back in the morning to freshen up before my trip home The house in its former days must have been lovely but it is very very tired and needs some investment. I know it is budget accommodation but that is no excuse

8.0 / 10.0

Comfortable, friendly hostel - perfect budget location for exploring Fort William and surrounds

Friendly, helpful, kind staff. Good kitchen and separate dining room overlooking the garden. Amazing views of Fort William from the living room which had high ceilings, comfy couches, a guitar and relaxing atmosphere. This is a period house and would have belonged to a wealthy owner - now it's quite shabby, but comfortable with good Wi-Fi, free parking for six cars and the perfect spot to explore the area. The hostel is up a steep hill, but only a short walk to town and the boat trips etc. Was filled with walkers, adventurers, cyclists. Our bedroom of four bunks had a small bathroom with shower, sink and toilet - nothing special, but fine for the price and location. Everyone seemed to be enjoying their stay.

Nothing

7.0 / 10.0

Excellent!!! Great location

Excellent location for anyone wanting to climb Ben Nevis The man on reception was lovely

Lack of fridge space - everything else was fab!!

7.0 / 10.0

Fab staff ✅comfy bed ✅cold shower☹️

Location was great! Delighted I was on the ground floor after running the WHW 😂 Staff were really welcoming and helpful at check in.

Really small showers with limited changing space and having to have a cold shower on arrival as there was no hot water was really disappointing (and I absolutely had to shower!!) I do appreciate this may have been a one off.

6.0 / 10.0

Nice stay but limited toilet and no towels

Affordable hostel for a one-night stay in the beautiful Scottish Highlands. The view, location and overall ambiance were lovely!

No towels were provided and there was only one shared toilet on the ground floor. Fortunately, it wasn’t a big issue for us since we woke up early and didn’t have to queue. Still, it would’ve been better with a bit more privacy or additional facilities.

10.0 / 10.0

Good Value

For what you pay, Backpackers is excellent. It is close to the town and main transport links. It is dorm accommodation but the beds are comfortable and bedding adequate. Washing facilities are convenient. There is a living room to relax in and a kitchen to self cater and a dining room with basic breakfast provided if needed..

N/a

9.0 / 10.0

Beautiful place

Beautiful place

The shower was very dirty and old.

5.0 / 10.0

A ideal overnight before getting an early morning train.

8 min Walk from train station.

Carpet and upholstery.

3.0 / 10.0

Happy wanderers

if you like cleansing stay away from backpackers hostel fort william this place is the absolute pits tried it for the first time with three friends as we finished the WHW booked in 9th to 11th April 2025 but what a disappointment it's absolutely down right dirty they ask you strip your bed on leaving which is fair enough but to my horror my quilt was blood sweat and urine stained pillows badly stained as where my friends aswell and the pungent smell all around the entire house is disgusting carpets badly stained decor very dirty mattresses badly stained kitchen dirty most electric fuse boxes wires badly dangerously exposed this place needs an entire rip out and start again or bulldozed

8.0 / 10.0

Lovely friendly hostel, great location & value for money

Gorgeous hostel with stunning views in a beautiful victorian building. Super friendly staff, great facilities in kitchen and shared spaces. Wifi good. 7 min walk from train station (albeit up a steep hill - but this is Fort William!) Large comfy living room. Plenty of places to charge phones etc. Easy to leave luggage before and after check out/in. Excellent value basic continental breaky for £3.50. Free tea and coffee. Top bunks fixed to walls so no rocking each other when you move in the night.

Mattress was pretty tired, my hips complained! (I'm 55yrs old!) 37 beds and 4 toilets/showers meant queues at busy times and we didnt bother trying to cook dinner although everyone was pretty respectful and didn't take ages. It just bottle necked at 6pm-8pm and 6am-8am. Bunks didn't have curtains or reading lights but I'm just being super honest and picky to give others an honest review. It's a great budget hostel and I'd definitely stay again.

8.0 / 10.0

Cakes will get you anywhere

Vanessa is - luckily for guests like me - a bit of an. Insomniac and then bakes! Her cakes were absolutely delicious and I really enjoyed connecting to other guests over these cakes and chats. Plus, this time I got a bottom bunk which was appreciated.

Nothing springs to mind.

8.0 / 10.0

Exactly what a hostel should be like.

Decent hostel. Very clean showers.

10.0 / 10.0

A very friendly welcome from staff, at the end of my West Highland Way walk. Excellent value for money

An old school Youth Hostel, full of character.

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Nice stay, very friendly staff

Great location

Nothing

8.0 / 10.0

Rustic hostel experience

Rustic hostel experience! Lovely lounge area and clean kitchen.

Bed was very uncomfortable, felt like quite an old mattrass.

6.0 / 10.0

Friendly staff in a hostel in a good location.needs an upgrade and renovation and rails put on top bunks

Liked location, staff, kitchen free trad coffee milk. Disliked no be drains on the top bunk fir some rooms, no light by the bed or place to put things , small kitchen

8.0 / 10.0

Comfy beds in a nice spot in Fort William.

Good location. Beautiful view. Kitchen and bathrooms were very well cleaned by the staff. The beds were very comfortable.

It was very noisy in the room on the ground floor, both from the reception area in the evening and also from the rooms on the first floor.

FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available 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 1 amenities for this rental. This includes , and golf course (within 2 mi).

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