About this property

Located on the banks of Loch Lomond, Rowardennan Youth Hostel features a self-catering kitchen, dining room and offers a menu with meals, snacks and drinks. The hostel is within Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, where guests can enjoy hiking, climbing and watersports. A vanity unit with sink and mirror are provided in each room at Rowardennan Hostel, and many come with views over the loch or forest. Guests can also relax in the communal lounge which features picturesque views across Loch Lomond. Boat cruises can be taken directly from the hostel’s jetty, and free private parking is provided on site. Guests can wakeboard along Loch Lomond, with the facilities just 15 minutes’ walk from the hostel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 bunk bed
2 bunk beds
3 bunk beds
1 twin bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
3 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Heather
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent place to stay, food was lovely and staff were attentive
Clemens
Singapore Singapore
Great lounge! Had many fun conversations with other hikers
Dean
United States United States
Beautiful Lodge. Comfy rooms Dinner was pretty good. Nice staff. Good beer selection.
Steven
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
After a tough day on the WHW - there was nothing better than diving off the pier into the ice cold loch to refresh before tucking into a hearty dinner followed bu a huge bowl of ice cream (cheers chef!). Super friendly staff and ice cold drinks...
Martina
Italy Italy
Great location, truly gorgeous. Great facilities as well.
Erika
United States United States
Stunning location and very close to hiking Ben Lomond! The 4 person private room has a view of the lake, which was a nice surprise.
Peter
Canada Canada
Great location and value. Very friendly staff. The general room was a great place to relax and enjoy the exceptional views.
Svetlana
United States United States
good hostel. great view of the lake. clean building. large common room for relaxation with large windows overlooking the lake. books, games. very quiet. despite all the rooms were occupied, very quiet. probably everyone gets tired after a long...
Irene
Canada Canada
Lovely hostel-we had our own room with a bathroom just 2 doors away. Nice clean hostel
Dunaev
United States United States
Gorgeous views, lovely sitting room, facilities all clean

Area info

House rules

Rowardennan Youth Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Full payment for all bookings will be charged at the time of booking. All major credit & debit cards are accepted excluding American Express.

All bookings will include a temporary membership fee per person per night. (Full, existing members of Hosteling Scotland and HI using these channels are not entitled to a membership refund).

Individual reservations (Up to 8 people) - can cancel free of charge until 3 days before the arrival date. If canceled within the 3 days before the arrival 100 percent of the total price will be charged.

Groups reservations (more than 9 people) - different policies and additional supplements will apply. More than 8 weeks (57 days or more) 20% of total cost. 8 – 4 weeks (56- 29 days) 55% of total cost. 4 – 0 weeks (28 - 0 day) 100% of total cost.

No stag or hen parties are permitted at any youth hostel.

Should guests be entitled to a refund or part refund please note that these are processed by Hosteling Scotland National Office, Stirling. It may take 7 to 10 working days from the date of cancelation request for the refund to be processed back onto the original card used.

From the age of 12 to 15 years, young people must be accompanied by a parent or guardian of the same gender when booking a bed within shared accommodations. Parties with young children (under 12 years) will only be accommodated in private rooms, where available.

Hosteling Scotland advise that additional notice be given to the destination youth hostel when traveling with children, to ensure that suitable accommodations is available. There is no capacity for extra beds or cots.

Check-in is from 16.30 until 21.30 and check out is from 07.30 until 10.00.Reception is open from 07.00 until 10.00 and then from 16.30 until 21.30. Late arrival and access outside opening hours is by pre-arrangement only. If you’re staying for longer than one night, access during the day is available after check-in using a security code at reception. The main lounge is accessible to new arrivals prior to check-in.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Rowardennan Youth Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.