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Great Glen Hostel Reviews

South Laggan, Spean Bridge, Loch Ness, Scotland

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87%Overall Rating

From 34 ratings
  • 86%Character
  • 85%Security
  • 86%Location
  • 91%Staff
  • 85%Atmosphere
  • 86%Cleanliness

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57%

The room was very small and not very clean. The Beds were OK (quite short, but at least clean)... Very thin walls (I was kept awake by the snoring from a neighbour room). Compared to most B&Bs we stayed in, the hostel wasn´t considerably cheaper (when taking into account, you don´t get breakfast).

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

This is a lovely hostel with lots of improvements/modernisation since being bought from the SYHA a few years back. The only complaint was that someone's kids were running around at 5am but that's the fault of the parents and not the hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Couple 31-40
  • (1 review)


93%

Best hostel I've stayed in, a very good experience.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


83%

The staff and other guests were so friendly and helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


73%

was delighted with the new way of managing this hostel, which I visited many times when it was SYHA

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


90%

Real plus point was the hostel shop where you could buy food and drink for the day ahead as there were no other facilities in the area.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Male 41+
  • (2 reviews)


83%

My daughter and I liked it a lot. It is a relaxed place and staff is friendly.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male
  • (1 review)


80%

Cute hostel, with very nice facilities, nice location (300meters away from the Great Glen Way) and nice people managing it. The only downside was that there were a lot of construction workers staying there at that time, which is not what you probably look for at a hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Portugal
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


90%

We appreciated our comfortable bedroom, the amazingly well-equipped kitchen and the free Internet access provided in the hostel and even in our bedroom. This hotel has a feel-like home atmosphere which is very pleasant.


100%

Excellent Hostel. Exceptionally clean and excellent facilities. Easily as clean as any hotels and B&Bs that I've stayed in - very nice decor. Would definitely recommend this hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


77%

This is a very good equipped hostel. The only thing missing really were lockers in the room for extra security. Apart from that we enjoyed our stay: The room was really nice, six bed dorm but enough space for all our bags. There even was a pc in our room and comfortable chairs, so a definite plus. The audience was mainly hikers and everyone was really chatty and friendly.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 22 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (12 reviews)


97%

Very well placed in the Highland, very clean, warm and had a great value for money. The owner was helpful and very informative. We felt like home and it was a nice retreat after roaming around the Highlands.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Greece
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

Shows what the SYHA could have done if they had spent a bit of money on the place - excellent refurbishment. Perfect centre for exploring the Great Glen. Well stocked store at hostel. Very friendly and experienced manager.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


70%

Drying room wholly inadequate because of the large number of wetsuits.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 41+
  • (2 reviews)


80%

Very pleasent, friendly hostel with good facilities

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


93%

Very friendly staff and well maintained hostel (note for the survey - Great Glen Hostel is on Loch Lochy, not Loch Ness)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


80%

We were the sole occupants. I was away with my son for a few days in the hills, relaxing atmosphere and comfortable hostel. Lovely room, we would visit again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


83%

Very well equipped kitchen!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)


90%

really glad to stay here

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

First class service, facilities and overall experience

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Couple 41+
  • (1 review)




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