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. With free WiFi, this 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen. The property is 400 yards from the city center and 11 miles from Loch Linnhe. The hostel has a grill. Guests at Fort William Backpackers will be able to enjoy activities in and around Fort William, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Glenfinnan Station Museum is 18 miles from the accommodation, while West Highland Museum is a 9-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Oban Airport, 38 miles from Fort William Backpackers.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Nicolas
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Everything was clean and in a good condition. The staff was extremly friendly and helpfull with every issue we had. They also had a lot of tips and tricks, for hicks in the Neigbourhood.
  • Kirsten
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I arrived a few hours early by bus, and stopped by to see if I could drop off my bag. They has luckily finished cleaning my bunk and I was able to check in early! Then, I was pondering what to do, and they gave a lovely suggestion of the nearby...
  • D
    Diana
    Australia Australia
    well managed - the manager personally was top knotch - handled a heating crisis and was always helpful, good humoured and accommodating. The kitchen, lounge and dining rooms all worked well. The views are lovely.

Area info

Amenities of Fort William Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Movie nights
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Safe
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules

    Fort William Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express Cash is not accepted Fort William Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    When booking for 6 people or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

    Laundry services are available for an additional fee of GBP 5 per load.

    Please note that towels are not included in the booking. Guests have the option to hire a towel for an additional GBP 1.50 per person, or bring their own towel.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Fort William Backpackers

    • Fort William Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Movie nights
      • Horseback riding

    • Fort William Backpackers is 2,450 feet from the center of Fort William. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Fort William Backpackers is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • The prices at Fort William Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.