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
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 70 min drive
Alexandria Station - 34 min drive
Renton Station - 36 min drive
Dalreoch Station - 37 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
Rowardennan Youth Hostel is a great choice for a stay in Balmaha. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby canoeing. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
14 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 16
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Self-serve breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
Restaurant
Coffee/tea in a common area
What to do
Motor boating nearby
Canoeing nearby
Services
Laundry facilities
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Grab bar near toilet
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Shared kitchen access
Oven
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Self-serve breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between March 4 and May 28.
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.5 per pet, per day
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
The property is closed between March 4 and May 28.
Does Rowardennan Youth Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Rowardennan Youth Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Rowardennan Youth Hostel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 7.5 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Rowardennan Youth Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rowardennan Youth Hostel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Rowardennan Youth Hostel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like power boating and canoeing. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Rowardennan Youth Hostel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Rowardennan Youth Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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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
8/10 Very Good
Oct 4, 2024
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.
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2024
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.
jake
jake, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2023
Arun
Arun, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 30, 2023
Beautiful view/access to lake. Friendly service.
Wifi was very limited.
Erin
Erin, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2023
Diane
Diane, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2022
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 23, 2022
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2022
JEANNETTE L
JEANNETTE L, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2022
Our room has a great view! Thank you!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
May 13, 2022
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.
Donna
Donna, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2021
Stay
Welcome stop from the rain
Marc
Marc, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2021
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 9, 2021
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2021
Amazing
Great place best location Loch Lomond
Atiff
Atiff, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2019
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!
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.
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
May 28, 2011
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.
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 30, 2022
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.
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2022
Sensationeller Blick auf den See. Zimmer sehr sauber, wc ebenfalls. Nette Lobby. Frühstück und Abendessen eben Jugendherbergs-Style, aber okay
Jens
Jens, 1-night romance trip
Verified Ebookers guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2022
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.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 25, 2019
Frederic
Frederic, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 25, 2018
einzigartige Lage!!
Wir hatten das Familienzimmer mit Doppelbett!
Relativ lange An- und Abfahrt.
Sehr ruhig.
Der Blick aus dem Aufenthaltsraum ist herrlich.
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.