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Blackwater Hostel and Campsite

2.0 star property
Hostel in Kinlochleven with free parking

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Exterior
Lounge
Lounge
Miscellaneous
Comfort Quadruple Room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Blackwater Hostel Lab Road, Kinlochleven, Scotland, PH50 4SG
  • Place, The Ice Factor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Loch Leven
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Ben Nevis

Room options

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (4 bed bunk room)

Free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (4 bed bunk room)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Room, Ensuite (8 bed bunk room)

Room, Ensuite (8 bed bunk room)

Room, Ensuite (8 bed bunk room)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Ensuite (3 bed bunk room)

Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Ensuite (3 bed bunk room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Comfort Quadruple Room

Comfort Quadruple Room

Comfort Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the area

Kinlochleven

Blackwater Hostel and Campsite places you steps from The Ice Factor and within a 20-minute stroll of Loch Leven. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a picnic area and luggage storage. Plus you'll find a television in a common area and a vending machine. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In the area of this Kinlochleven hostel, you'll find Ben Nevis.
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What's nearby

  • The Ice Factor - 3 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Loch Leven - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Glencoe Mountain Resort - 30 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Inverlochy Castle - 41 min drive - 45.9 km
  • Loch Lochy - 58 min drive - 64.4 km

Getting around

  • Bridge Of Orchy Station - 36 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 156 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Clachaig Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Boots Bar (within Clachaig Inn) - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Bothy Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Crafts & Things - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Tailrace Inn - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Blackwater Hostel and Campsite

Hostel in Kinlochleven with free parking
As a guest of Blackwater Hostel and Campsite, you'll find a vending machine, a picnic area, and a television in common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Kinlochleven hostel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Blackwater Hostel and Campsite offers 22 accommodations with a hairdryer. This Kinlochleven hostel provides 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 uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome for a fee
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • A pet fee will be charged
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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 credit or debit cards, Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Blackwater Hostel Kinlochleven
Blackwater Hostel and Campsite Kinlochleven
Blackwater Hostel and Campsite Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Blackwater Hostel and Campsite?

Blackwater Hostel and Campsite offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Blackwater Hostel and Campsite?

Yep, Blackwater Hostel and Campsite has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blackwater Hostel and Campsite?

No, Blackwater Hostel and Campsite does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blackwater Hostel and Campsite?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Blackwater Hostel and Campsite?

Furry friends are welcome at Blackwater Hostel and Campsite, with food and water bowls on offer.

Reviews

Blackwater Hostel and Campsite Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fung Ming Monita

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Allison, Alpharetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to town after the West Hoghland walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mirko

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room reeked of urine. Several disgusting items under bed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a fabulous hostel with excellent self-catering facilities, and an amazing location - ideal for those walking the west highland way in particular. The one single negative is that the ladders on the bunk beds have very narrow steps which makes it quite painful on bare feet to climb up and down.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chih Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t disappoint
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
It’s a nice stop for backpackers along the journey. It’s in a small town with not a lot to do
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

M

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Ideal for walkers

Clean, comfortable and well-equipped hostel. Ideal for WHW walkers. Close to the village but in a pleasant spot by the river. Tea and coffee provided.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jianyun, Ellicott City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Juan Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
El personal es atento y amable, la cocina y comedor para compartir están limpias y bien equipadas. No me gusto que la habitación era excesivamente austera, una sola silla, nada de armario o estanterías mas allá de unas perchas, en el aseo ni siquiera había donde dejar el neceser.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cécilia

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good hostel but a bit dated. Clean and friendly staff. Great location. Room didn’t even have a table to put things down on, which seems small but the room was just really impractical. I would stay again but they need to put a bit more thought into their rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spent one night here, was a pleasant stop on the way.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024