Fort William and Lochaber Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo by J M Briscoe (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Fort William and Lochaber" by J M Briscoe (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by J M Briscoe (CC BY-SA)
The Caledonian Hotel

The Caledonian Hotel

3 out of 5
Achintoe Road, Fort William, Scotland
The price is NZ$224 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$224
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Fort William. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7/10 Good! (1,186 reviews)
"We did not like the many mold stains in the bathroom, its oldfashion and can use some renovation"

Reviewed on 8 Sep. 2025

The Caledonian Hotel
The Garrison

The Garrison

4 out of 5
High Street, Fort William, Scotland
The price is NZ$433 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$433
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Fort William. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (865 reviews)
"Great place to stay for one night, very walkable area with easy access to pubs and shops. Comfy beds."

Reviewed on 6 Sep. 2025

The Garrison
Ben Nevis Hotel & Leisure Club

Ben Nevis Hotel & Leisure Club

3 out of 5
North Road, Fort William, Scotland
The price is NZ$225 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$225
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Fort William. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
6.8/10 (951 reviews)
"Comfortable but needs a little upgrading. Bar good and food decent"

Reviewed on 31 Aug. 2025

Ben Nevis Hotel & Leisure Club
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The Shack and Pods at Inchree

The Shack and Pods at Inchree

3.5 out of 5
The Shack at Inchree, Inchree, Fort William, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Fort William. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions The Dragons Tooth Golf Course and Pixel Spirits ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
Pod 2 at the shack inchcree
"Lovely overnight stay in Pod 2, nice and cosy and comfortable."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

The Shack and Pods at Inchree
Glenlochy Nevis Bridge Apartments

Glenlochy Nevis Bridge Apartments

3 out of 5
North Road, Fort William, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star golf apartment in Fort William. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ben Nevis and Commando Monument are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews)
"The apartment was really good. We were able to walk to the train station for the Jacobite Steam Train. We were surprised and delighted to find a clothes washing machine and we were able to get some much needed laundry done. The kitchen is well equipped with plenty of crockery and cutlery. A very ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Glenlochy Nevis Bridge Apartments
Highland & Transylvania Glamping Pod

Highland & Transylvania Glamping Pod

3 out of 5
A86, Roybridge, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Roybridge. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Highland Soaps and Commando Memorial are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff ."

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2025

Highland & Transylvania Glamping Pod
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Popular places to visit

Ben Nevis which includes mountains, tranquil scenes and forests

Ben Nevis

Brave the conditions and climb to the summit of this mountain to see the ruins of an observatory from the 19th century.

Ben Nevis
Inverlochy Castle

Inverlochy Castle

You can learn about the history of Fort William with a trip to Inverlochy Castle. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Inverlochy Castle
Neptune\'s Staircase which includes a river or creek and boating

Neptune's Staircase

Bring the kids to watch these canal locks at work and marvel at the machinery dating back to the 19th century.

Neptune's Staircase
Steall Waterfall

Steall Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Steall Waterfall during your travels in Fort William. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Steall Waterfall

Nevis Range Mountain Experience

You can take time to visit Nevis Range Mountain Experience during your travels to Fort William. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Nevis Range Mountain Experience

Ben Nevis Distillery

You can take time to visit Ben Nevis Distillery during your travels to Fort William. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Ben Nevis Distillery

Activities

West Coast of Scotland – Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan

West Coast of Scotland – Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan

NZ$30
per traveller
West Coast of Scotland – Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan
Fort William: Seal Spotting Loch Linnhe Cruise

Fort William: Seal Island Boat Tour

NZ$87
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fort William: Seal Island Boat Tour
Loch Linnhe Rib Adventures in Aurora

Rib Adventure Fort William

NZ$110
per adult
Rib Adventure Fort William
Glenfinnan Railway Bridge

Private 3-Day Tour to the Highlands, Islands and the West Coast

NZ$8,330
per traveller
Private 3-Day Tour to the Highlands, Islands and the West Coast
Guided Ben Nevis walks available throughout the year with qualified Ben Nevis Guides.

Ben Nevis Guided walks

NZ$825
per traveller
Ben Nevis Guided walks
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Private Walking Tour in Fort William Town Centre

NZ$18
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Walking Tour in Fort William Town Centre
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Fort William showing street scenes

Fort William