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Rowardennan Youth Hostel

3.0 star property
Lakefront hostel in Balmaha with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Aerial view
Lounge
Front of property
Boating
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Room options

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Room, Shared Bathroom (6 Person)

Room, Shared Bathroom (6 Person)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Triple Room, Ensuite

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Rowardennan, Balmaha, Scotland, G63 0AR

What's nearby

  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 23 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Loch Lomond - 43 min drive - 45.0 km
  • Loch Katrine - 49 min drive - 53.3 km
  • Loch Ard Forest - 52 min drive - 40.1 km
  • Ben Lomond - 69 min drive - 51.7 km

Getting around

  • Alexandria Station - 34 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bonnie & Ben Café - ‬51 min drive
  • ‪The Village Rest - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Luss Seafood Bar - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Forest Holidays Ardgartan Argyll - ‬58 min drive
  • ‪Ben Arthur's Bothy - ‬54 min drive

About this property

Rowardennan Youth Hostel

Hostel by the lake
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities at Rowardennan Youth Hostel. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Self-service breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Rowardennan Youth Hostel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with fridges, microwaves and ovens
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (4:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 4 March and 28 May.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.5 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-service breakfast: from approximately GBP 5.95 for adults and from GBP 5.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.5 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Hotel Rowardennan
Rowardennan
Rowardennan Glasgow
SYHA Rowardennan Glasgow
Rowardennan Hotel Glasgow
Rowardennan Youth Hostel Glasgow
Rowardennan Youth Glasgow
SYHA Rowardennan Hostel
SYHA Rowardennan
Rowardennan Youth Hostel Balmaha
Rowardennan Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Rowardennan Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Balmaha

Frequently asked questions

Is Rowardennan Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 7.5 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Rowardennan Youth Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rowardennan Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rowardennan Youth Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Rowardennan Youth Hostel located?

Situated in Balmaha, this beach hostel is within 12 miles (20 km) of Inchailloch, Conic Hill and Rob Roy Way - South. Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and Balloch Castle are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Rowardennan Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jake

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and a good stop along the Al west Highland Way. Can’t beat the location right on Loch Lomond! (Be sure to get in for a swim!). Would have 5 stars, but the showers were pretty rough.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Erin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view/access to lake. Friendly service. Wifi was very limited.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

JEANNETTE L

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room has a great view! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
I had to book a 6 bed room, last room left. I can’t imagine 6 people in there. Very cramped. Staff were not particularly helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay
Welcome stop from the rain
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good clean accomodation option
Great option to stay at during a west highland way trip. Clean rooms, decent showers and a great lounge room with views over the loch.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Atiff

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Great place best location Loch Lomond
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful
Lovely hostel in a beautiful setting. Everything was clean, the bed was extremely comfortable. The food was good. The room was a little bit on the small side for 6 people with luggage but manageable. The only real problem was the women's showers which appeared to have some sort of drainage problem and left you standing ankle deep in dirty water. Hopefully this will be sorted soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, clean comfortable bunk beds. knowledge friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet retreat conveniently located for walkers
Good quality room. Friendly, helpful and efficient staff. Nice quiet location on Loch Lomond close to Ben Lomond and the West Highland Way. Good value for money.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
cold
Even though hotel staff tried hard to fix it ,our chalet heating didn't work at all. Staff brought two fan heaters but only one worked.

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Ok
Es war ok. Es ist ein Hostel und da kann man halt nicht viel erwarten. Es war sauber, eingermassen gut in Schuss, jedenfalls schottische Verhältnisse. Das Essen war auch ok. Hartes Naan und trockene Gipfel zum Frühstück, muss man wohl hinnehmen.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jens

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sensationeller Blick auf den See. Zimmer sehr sauber, wc ebenfalls. Nette Lobby. Frühstück und Abendessen eben Jugendherbergs-Style, aber okay
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In the middle of nowhere :D
Very nice place in the middle of nowhere! Beautiful located at a lake with view on the mountains. The consequence of that middle of nowhere is that the wifi from the location (almost) never works, so does your own connection (depending of your provider). Rooms are small, but okay. Sleeping rooms are nice heated, but if needed they provide additional bed sheets. The rest of the building is pretty cold so take a sweater. Great, kind people working. Big kitchen and common room with view on the lake and mountains. Really recommended to come to a good rest, and of course for a hike to the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Frederic

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Manni, Franken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
einzigartige Lage!!
Wir hatten das Familienzimmer mit Doppelbett! Relativ lange An- und Abfahrt. Sehr ruhig. Der Blick aus dem Aufenthaltsraum ist herrlich.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Alex, Berlin

toll gelegene Unterkunft - typische Jugendherberge
Wir suchten eine Unterkunft für eine Übernachtung am Ende der 2. Etappe des West-Highland-Ways (WHW). Die Jugendherberge war im Rahmen Ihrer Möglichkeiten o.k. - erholsamen Schlaf findet man in einem Acht-Personen-Zimmer allerdings nicht. Dafür hübscher Bau mit toller Lage direkt am Loch Lomond und direkt am WHW.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018