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As popular in winter as it is in summer, this old mansion house is bright and welcoming. The lounge has window seats with great views and a roaring fire (sometimes even in summer). The kitchen is small and can get crowded but you’re not far from restaurants and pubs if you’d rather eat out. It’s mainly climbers and walkers who come here but there are ‘indie’ travellers too.
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Price Dorm bed £12.50-13.50 Prices are in British pounds and are inclusive of all taxes.
This is one of those small friendly hostels that have all the quirks that makes hosteling great. Wonderful staff guest who understand the true joy of travel and are knowledgible about their journey. The staff have a great sense of humor and imagination that allow for great games of golf and boat building projects . The evening garthering of staff and guest where some of the best time of my whole journey. However this was one of the few times that my room was maxed out and my snoring and the other old mens chores made sleeping a bit rough yet beds were comfortable. The baths were CoEd so you American boys mind your manners.
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Jasmin
Bern, Switzerland
very good 24 July 2004
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(Review ID: 6235)
actually I would give this hostel a 5 star rating, but they messed up with my booking for the second night, so we had to leave, which was not very nice!! The hostel is very cosy and has a laid-back atmosphere. In the evening everyone was sitting in the lounge, playing cards or chess, reading, talking or knitting. The kitchen is a little bit small, but well equipped. All in all, it's a cool hostel
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Anonymous
Sydney, Australia
Popular with hikers 17 February 2004
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(Review ID: 6236)
Probably the most popular hostel in Fort William, but not necessarily the best. Very popular with serious long-distance walkers. Located on the edge of town and very clean, but a bit cramped. Popular with the louder crowd so can get a bit noisy. Plenty of car parking options nearby if you have a car. Nothing wrong with this hostel, but not the best.
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Melissa
Phoenix, AZ USA
Love this Hostel 11 November 2003
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(Review ID: 6237)
Stayed one night, small but well run hostel. Filled with other fun backpackers. needs a little more showers/ toilets, but still not bad! A real homey feeling to it....ps, hit the safeway before you come up, its a long walk back...
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jaymzlowe@yahoo.com
North Wales
great place, very laid back but still well run 8 October 2003
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(Review ID: 6238)
Spent four days here, and what a great four days they were!. Never in bed before 3am, great intrernational mix, and more fun than I've had in a long time. Much more laid back than YHA's which seem to be run and inhabited by zombies- have you noticed how close their eyes are together?!!!. Full of people who enjoy outdoor activities and a skinfull afterwards!. Top time get yourself up there.
