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Rowardennan Youth Hostel

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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Rowardennan, Balmaha, Scotland, G63 0AR
  • Place, Loch Lomond
  • Place, Ben Lomond
  • Place, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Triple Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single 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)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Rowardennan Youth Hostel

Beach hostel in Balmaha with free parking
A restaurant, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a picnic area.
Rowardennan Youth Hostel offers 14 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Balmaha hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Rowardennan Youth Hostel, you'll be close to Loch Lomond. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Self-service breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and coffee/tea in a common area
  • 27.9 miles (45 km) from Loch Lomond and 12.7 miles (20.4 km) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Rowardennan Youth Hostel also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Balmaha hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a self-service breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Rowardennan Youth Hostel has a restaurant on site.

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 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 4 March and 28 May.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 7.5 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Sunday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

Reviews

Rowardennan Youth Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

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

Steven

Stayed 1 night in May 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

8/10 Good

Joanne

Travelled with family
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

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