Information about Glencoe SYHA Hostelling Scotland

With spectacular surroundings, a 5-minute drive from the centre of Glencoe village, this hostel has free private parking on site. The area is ideal for walkers and climbers, and the glen has a range of trails for families. Loch Linnhe is a 10 - 15-minute drive from Glencoe Youth Hostel. The building is just a 10-minute walk from the famous Clachaig Inn, which dates back to the 16th century and offers a wide range of real ales and whiskies. You can walk up the Lost Valley, or try a ridge walk along the magnificent Aonach Eagach. The Ice Factor, where you can try ice or rock climbing, is a 30-minute drive away. Rooms at Glencoe Youth Hostel are dormitory style, with bunk beds and shared shower and toilet facilities. Bed linen is provided, and towels are available for a surcharge. SYHA is a charity and membership organisation. For non-members, a supplement per person, per night will be added to the published rate. See Important Information for more details.

SYHA is a charity aiming to inspire all, especially young people, to broaden their horizons, gain knowledge and independence through new experiences of adventure and discovery. In support of this aim, all bookings will include a temporary membership fee per person per night. (Full, existing members of SYHA and HI using these channels are not entitled to a membership refund). From the age of 5 to 15 years, young people must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and may be accommodated in a single-gendered shared room with the parent or guardian and other guests, at the discretion and responsibility of the parent or guardian. The young person/people, the parent/guardian and the other occupants of the room must be of the same gender. When booking for more than 9 persons, different policies and additional supplements will apply. When booking for more than 9 persons, 100 percent of the total amount may be charged any time after booking. Please note the following cancellation charges will apply to your full booking: - 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. SYHA advise that additional notice be given to the destination youth hostel when travelling with children, to ensure that suitable accommodation is available. Contact details can be found on your booking confirmation. Parties with young children (under 5 years) will only be accommodated in designated family rooms, where available. There is no capacity for extra beds or cots in a shared dormitory or private accommodation. No stag or hen parties are permitted at any youth hostel. Depending on location check-in is either 15.00 or 17.00. Please check these times as stated on your reservation (or on Booking.com) before arrival. SYHA does not accept American Express cards as payment or guarantee. Refunds: should you be entitled to a refund or part refund please note that these are processed by SYHA National Office, Stirling. It will take 7 to 10 working days from the date of us receiving your request for the refund to be processed back onto the original card used. Please inform Glencoe SYHA Hostelling Scotland 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. Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. SYHA will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to collect keys, will be emailed to you.