Fort William Backpackers
About the hotel
Central Location
Situated just 400 meters from Fort William's city center, Fort William Backpackers offers easy access to local attractions and amenities. Guests can explore the charming town and its surroundings with convenience.
Outdoor Activities
With the hostel's close proximity to Glen Nevis and other natural attractions, guests can partake in various outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and cycling. The hostel's garden and terrace also provide a serene setting for relaxation after a day of adventure.
Shared Facilities and Social Spaces
Fort William Backpackers features a shared kitchen for guests to prepare meals together and a shared lounge for socializing. The barbecue area offers a great opportunity for guests to bond over a meal. The hostel's communal spaces foster a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for all travelers.
Book your stay at Fort William Backpackers now to experience a memorable and sociable hostel environment.
Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden
- Hiking
- BBQ facilities
- Laundry
- Fishing
- Cycling
- Safety deposit box
- Horse riding
- Golf course
- Canoeing
- Skiing
- Diving
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private parking
- Designated smoking area
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Board games/puzzles
- Shared kitchen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor fireplace
- Movie nights
Check-in and check-out
- Check-out
- until 10:30
Guest reviews
Good
Liked: The hostel is really cosy. The common living area is really nice with lots of books and a wonderful view.
Disliked: The hostel is at the top of a hill, I didn't mind but could be good to know for people travelling with reduced mobility or lots of luggage. There is a parking area too.
Liked: Friendly staff, good location
Disliked: Nothing
Cozy hostel and close to many attractions
Liked: This hostel has a very homey feel to it, with a fireplace in the common area making it very cozy. It's very organized and the staff is respectful.
Disliked: It is older so there's not many plugs in the rooms. There also isn't much parking but they're working with the property as is.
Good location
Liked: Great location and lounge area. Clean kitchen and bathroom.
Disliked: The rooms had no place for bag storage, however we did arrive late and left early so this maybe didn't help? People also kept hiking boots in the room so it smelt really bad all night which was rough...maybe a boots of at the door rule?
Disappointing hostel that needs a refresh and renovation
Liked: The sttaff were very helpful and very friendly here. The location was close to town and nice and quiet. Meeting other travellers was good, especially in the fully equiped kitchen that provided tea, coffee and milk.
Disliked: This hostel badly needs a renovation and some money spent on it. There was a lack of secure lockers, or cages to store your bag, which most hostels have these days. They also lacked individual lights, a small shelf and charging ports for each bed, again which most, if not all hostels now provide. This resulted in a a mish mash of dangerous cables, extension cords and plugs in the middle of the room. Not safe at all. There needed to be more hooks for hanging coats, towels etc in each room, as the floor in a 10 person dorm gets pretty messy very quickly. The only bathroom was mixed, was small and needed more hooks and a shelf in each of the shower cubicles, to make showering easier, otherwise everything got wet. Disappointing but I guess, you get when you pay for, but I’d rather pay just a bit more and have slightly better, more modern facilities.
Bed bugs
Disliked: I’m not fussy about hostels but the mattress and sheet were dismal, and the overhead light so dim it was hard to see anything in the room. Stayed there against my better judgment (REALLY dumb of me, there were even a couple of small bloodstains on the mattress) and woke up covered in bed bug bites. The room is carpeted so the chances of them spreading are extremely high. Canceled my plans to spend my last day in Scotland at the laundromat, and even now I’m anxiously monitoring to make sure I didn’t bring anything with me. Ruined the trip and they haven’t responded about a refund.
Good to know
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Fort William Backpackers compared with other hotels in Fort William
Based on guest scores and reviews for 200 places to stay in Fort William. Distances as the crow flies.
- by guest reviews in Fort William
- 15th of 200
- its score; the average in Fort William is 9.0
- 7.9
- guest reviews
- 1,948
- from the centre of Fort William
- 250 m
What’s near Fort William Backpackers
Distances from the hotel as the crow flies.
- Inverness Airport (INV) 102 km
Frequently asked questions about Fort William Backpackers
What are the check-in and check-out times at Fort William Backpackers?
Check-out is until 10:30.
Does Fort William Backpackers have parking?
According to the hotel: parking, free parking, private parking. Ask the hotel whether you need to book it and whether there is a charge.
How far is Fort William Backpackers from the centre of Fort William?
About 250 m from the centre of Fort William, as the crow flies.
