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Rowardennan Youth Hostel

3.0 star property
Beach hostel in Balmaha with free parking

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Located directly on the lakeshore, Rowardennan Youth Hostel provides a tranquil getaway spot. Guests can relax in the garden, grab meals at the on-site restaurant, and stay connected with in-room WiFi while practical laundry facilities handle travel essentials.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

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Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
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Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Triple Room, Ensuite

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room, Shared Bathroom (6 Person) | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room, Shared Bathroom (6 Person)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Refrigerator
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
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Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Triple Room

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Heating
Refrigerator
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
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Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

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Rowardennan, Balmaha, Scotland, G63 0AR

What's nearby

  • Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park - 27 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Balloch Castle - 39 min drive - 36.8 km
  • Loch Lomond Shores - 40 min drive - 39.4 km
  • Loch Lomond Golf Club - 50 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Loch Katrine - 58 min drive - 64.1 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 - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Luss Seafood Bar - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Coach House Coffee Shop - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪The Village Inn - ‬50 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-serve breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Rowardennan Youth Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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 at the property
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 March 4 and May 28.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 at 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately GBP 5.95 for adults and 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 elevators

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?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Rowardennan Youth Hostel located?

Situated in Balmaha, this beach hostel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Inchailloch, Conic Hill, and Drymen War Memorial. Rob Roy Way - South is 11 mi (17.7 km) away.

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Reviews

Rowardennan Youth Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gorgeous location.

Fabulous location. Reception staff were welcoming and friendly. Comfortable bed. Shower could have been a little more powerful. Evening meal wasn't brilliant but overall good value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Gorgeous setting, helpful staff, excellent food. Only complaint is that we had to sit outside in the rain waiting to check in. Webpage says the lounge is available to guests who arrive before 4:00 pm check in time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better than I thought it would be
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning place by the lake, the hostel is great with lots of space and comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was terrific! The setting was beautiful. And the rice was very reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jake

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

8/10 Good

Erin

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

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

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 traveler

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

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

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Atiff

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Hotelll vid Loch Lomond vid vandringsled

Ett hotell som är mycket vackert beläget vid Loch Lomond sjön med en betagande utsikt vårt rum låg i hotelldelen och höll hög standard. Hotellet är avsides beläget och ganska svårt att hitta till. Utmärkt för vandrare då en vandrin gsled startar där .Ganska livlig bar-restaurang ,med backpackers, barnfamiljer mat OK

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

J und J, Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wunderbare Unterkunft auf dem West Highland Way

Wir waren für zwei Nächte hier, eine Station auf dem WHW und ein Stützpunkt für die Besteigung des Ben Lomond- es war perfekt, das Zimmer großartig und die Bar bzw. Terrasse als Belohnung bzw. zur Erholung perfekt...jederzeit wieder

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in May 2025