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Chase The Wild Goose Hostel

2.0 star property
Suburban hostel in Fort William with free parking

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Mountain view
Shared kitchen
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

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  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Fort William

Neptune's Staircase is a short stroll from Chase The Wild Goose Hostel, and other popular attractions like Ben Nevis Distillery are within a couple of miles (3 km). This 7-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and express check-in.
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What's nearby

  • Neptune's Staircase - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Inverlochy Castle - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Ben Nevis Distillery - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • West Highland Way - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Nevis Range Mountain Experience - 10 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Great Glen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ben Nevis Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Crofter Bar - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Chase The Wild Goose Hostel

Suburban hostel in Fort William with free parking
A local mainstay since 1850, Chase The Wild Goose Hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. Free parking is included with your stay. Additional amenities include a terrace and a garden.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 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
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 5 and younger (only guests older than 5 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 5 PM—-10 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hostel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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

What's there to see around Chase The Wild Goose Hostel?

This hostel is located in Fort William and just steps from Neptune's Staircase and Cape Wrath Trail. You'll also find Ben Nevis Distillery and Inverlochy Castle within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Chase The Wild Goose Hostel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hostel.

Does Chase The Wild Goose Hostel have a casino on the premises?

No, Chase The Wild Goose Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Chase The Wild Goose Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Does Chase The Wild Goose Hostel have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Chase The Wild Goose Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Chase The Wild Goose Hostel offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Chase The Wild Goose Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Chase The Wild Goose Hostel.

Does Chase The Wild Goose Hostel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Chase The Wild Goose Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Chase The Wild Goose Hostel.

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

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marilyne

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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