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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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Front of property
Interior entrance
Dining
Interior
Shared kitchen

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room, Shared Bathroom (Coll Private)

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Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Shared Bathroom (Tiree Private)

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Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Single Bed and 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Eigg Private)

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Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Shared Bathroom (Luing Private)

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Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Muck Private)

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Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom (Iona Private)

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Separate bedroom
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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
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About the area

Located in Fort William, Chase The Wild Goose Hostel is in the suburbs and by the sea. Neptune's Staircase and Inverlochy Castle are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ben Nevis Distillery and Aonach Mor Ski Resort. Commando Monument and West Highland Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like skiing.
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Banavie, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 7LZ

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 Museum - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • West Highland Way - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
  • ‪The Wildcat - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Crofter Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Grog & Gruel - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Chase The Wild Goose Hostel

Hostel near Neptune's Staircase
Located close to Inverlochy Castle and Ben Nevis Distillery, Chase The Wild Goose Hostel provides a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Chase The Wild Goose Hostel have amenities, such as free WiFi.

Languages

English

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

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

Pets

Pets not 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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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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Chase The Wild Goose Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Chase The Wild Goose Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Chase The Wild Goose Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Chase The Wild Goose Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM to 10:30 PM for a fee of GBP 5.00.

What time is check-out at Chase The Wild Goose Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Chase The Wild Goose Hostel located?

Situated by the sea, this hostel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Neptune's Staircase, Ben Nevis Distillery and Inverlochy Castle. Commando Monument and West Highland Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km). Banavie Station is only a 5-minute walk and Corpach Station is 22 minutes.

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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

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

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

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

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

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.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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