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Chase The Wild Goose Hostel

2.0 star property

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Banavie, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 7LZ
  • Place, Neptune's Staircase
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Inverlochy Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ben Nevis Distillery
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom (Rhum Private Room)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, Shared Bathroom (Tiree Private)

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Single Bed and 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, Shared Bathroom (Coll Private)

Room, Shared Bathroom (Coll Private)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, Shared Bathroom (Luing Private)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Eigg Private)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Iona Private)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Muck Private)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Fort William

Chase The Wild Goose Hostel places you steps from Neptune's Staircase and within a 30-minute stroll of Ben Nevis Distillery. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include ski passes, express check-in and express check-out. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 8 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Fort William hostel, you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Inverlochy Castle and 4 km (2.5 mi) from Commando Monument.
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What's nearby

  • Neptune's Staircase - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cape Wrath Trail - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Inverlochy Castle - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Ben Nevis Distillery - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • beach near Camaghael - 4 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Banavie Station - 5 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Great Glen (Wetherspoon) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ben Nevis Bar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Chase The Wild Goose Hostel

As a guest of Chase The Wild Goose Hostel, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and express check-in. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Fort William hostel is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1850
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Chase The Wild Goose Hostel offers 7 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 50 metres
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 4.65 per person

Things to do

  • Ski passes

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

More

  • Built in 1850
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Late check-in fee: GBP 5.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 10:30 PM

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 5 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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 continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 4.65 per person
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 5.00 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 10:30 PM
  • Towels fee: GBP 2.50 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

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

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Chase Wild Goose Hostel Fort William

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Chase The Wild Goose Hostel?

Yep, Chase The Wild Goose Hostel has a free self car park.

Does Chase The Wild Goose Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, continental breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Chase The Wild Goose Hostel?

No, Chase The Wild Goose Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Chase The Wild Goose Hostel?

Check-in begins at 5 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Chase The Wild Goose Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Chase The Wild Goose Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marilyne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice little hostel, only 4 rooms for 3 bathrooms so it feels private. The room was great, pretty clean with a private sink, the beds were confortable and a lot of space on top of our head despite being bunk beds. Nice location with view on Ben Nevis and the breakfast was just enough and cheap for what it's worth. Enough space as well if you wish to make your own food.I would recommend if you wish to have a quiet stay near Fort William.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good enough. No drying room though.

As hostels go, it was fine. Plenty of space, a decent kitchen and dining area separate from a seating area. 20mins bus ride from town or £8.40 in a taxi isn’t ideal nor is the lack of a drying room. This last one would think a prerequisite given the location and clientele but apparently not.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apart from one obnoxious fellow hosteller, the stay was superb. Found the electronic door locks a bit tricky but was glad to find a secure bike shed was available. I now know that Banavie Railway Station is only about one quarter of a mile from the hostel instead of cycling the 3.6 miles from Fort William Railway Station so that!s how I’ll get there next time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice hostel

Nice stay. The staff were very friendly. Seems like a relatively small lounge and dining space for the amount of guests. But overall the hostel was very nice and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's an ok hostel, very close to Neptune's staircase. A little bit isolated if you don't have a car. There is a bus stop at the end of the road, but the train isn't very frequent. Staff were all very helpful and friendly, but the facilities were a tad lacking. There were only three toilets and three showers for all seven or eight rooms. There was only one charging point in the room and only one overhead light. Duvet inners and mattresses protectors had seen better days. On the bright side there were sinks in the room and the wifi signal was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice, cosy hostel

Nice, cosy hostel. Location a bit suburban but good connections into Fort William and beyond. Great facilities for self catering and friendly staff. Only thing is, could have more.bathrooms. also, good breakfast (basic toast and cereal) but they should forget about the processed croissants. First because they're not fresh but also because they're each individually wrapped in plastic which is wasteful. Overall would recommend, and probably stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Ian, Cleethorpes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good backpackers hostel

Just one train stop past Fort William it’s only a 5 minute walk from the station.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely helpful staff, hostel was clean and tidy, local area is very nice. Really close to Nevis Range if your a skier or climber.

10/10 Excellent

J, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic, cheap and cheerful - in a good way

Stayed here for one night night during a week in July Friendly staff, clean rooms, comfortable beds, quiet building, hot showers, good kitchen facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Minutes from Banavie train station.

Very friendly and helpful staff.

6/10 Okay

Chris, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good for a hostel

Got in late and left early. Room for 8 but was off season so only myself in the room. First hostel I've stayed in and it was fine but I prefer the luxuries of a hotel. Even still not a bad place for a night.

10/10 Excellent

Jean Baptiste, Soisy sous Montmorency.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent séjour.

Très bon établissement pour passer un week end. Convial. Très propre. La ville est superbe. Bémol la connexion internet nulle.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities