Hostels in Fort William

Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save more for fun things to do. You can enjoy activities like hiking trails, and the mountain views create an appealing natural setting.

These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few shapes and sizes, but they have three main things in common, including budget prices, a social setting and shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too).

Ready to book a hostel? These top picks have the best reviews from our guests and could be a good place to look first: UHI Fort William – Campus Accommodation - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Fort William Station. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as a lift. Rooms come with towels, showers and desks. Chase The Wild Goose Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Banavie Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Rooms come with towels and linens. Glen Nevis Youth Hostel - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a bar. Rooms come with towels, showers and linens. Blacksmiths Bunkhouse - Hostel - 2-minute walk from Corpach Station for easy access to public transport. You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as 2 indoor pools. You’ll find towels, showers and coffee/tea makers in all rooms.

If you’re looking for an affordable place to stay in Fort William, one of Expedia’s 5 hostels could be a great option.

Good weather’s always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 12°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 3°C. The rainiest months in Fort William are October, December, January and November, with each month seeing an average of 229 mm of rainfall.

In general, Fort William is known for its restaurants, bars and cafes. Major attractions include Ben Nevis. Get out into nature with places such as Great Glen Way, West Highland Way and Steall Waterfall. Cultural attractions include West Highland Museum, Glencoe Folk Museum and Clan Cameron Museum.