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Kirkwall Youth Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Kirkwall

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Beach nearby
Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Beach nearby
Garden

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Breakfast available
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

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2 bathrooms
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

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Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

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Heating
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Old Scapa Road, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1BB

What's nearby

  • Bishop's Palace - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Earl's Palace - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Orkney Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Highland Park Distillery - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Storehouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Trenabies - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sunbean Coffee House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Skipper's Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Empire Chinese Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

When visiting Kirkwall, Kirkwall Youth Hostel is a great choice to consider.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 20 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 16
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (5:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Self-service breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Self-service breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 21 July and 31 March.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.5 per pet, per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Kirkwall Youth Hostel Kirkwall
Kirkwall Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Kirkwall Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kirkwall

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirkwall Youth Hostel currently open?
The property is closed between 21 July and 31 March.
Does Kirkwall Youth Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kirkwall Youth Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Kirkwall Youth Hostel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 7.5 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Kirkwall Youth Hostel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Kirkwall Youth Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kirkwall Youth Hostel?
Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Kirkwall Youth Hostel and nearby?
Kirkwall Youth Hostel has a garden.
What's the area around Kirkwall Youth Hostel like?
Kirkwall Youth Hostel is a short 11-minute walk from Earl's Palace and 12 minutes' walk from Orkney Museum.

Kirkwall Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

The private room was ok but I did not like the gender neutral toilets and washrooms. If they had been single units affording some privacy, that would have been fine - but they weren’t. Also there was an unpleasant smell of cooking in the corridor. The room smelled ok. The doors of the other rooms banged as they were closing - so quite noisy late at night while trying to sleep.The warden was helpful and pleasant.
Mrs P, 1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Laura, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Takumi, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gabriele, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Exactly what we needed - a place to kip for the night that was warm, clean and dry.
Paul, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I liked my private room. I stayed 3 nights and really appreciated the simplicity of the facility. Everything you need is there.
Sheila, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nigel, 2-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Wi-Fi so bad the price one £80 room. You can’t get Wi-Fi in room no chair in room
YaoQiang, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Will stay here again
First time in a youth hostel as an adult (and since the 80s) was a surprisingly pleasant experience. A private twin room for myself and my 12 yo daughter was great, shared facilities not too much of an issue even though the place was busy. Could do with more fridge space for guests, but ambient storage is plentiful, and the kitchen area and supplies ample for everyone. Location is great: within easy walking distance of the bus station for the able-bodied even with a heavy suitcase in tow, 10 minutes walk from 3 supermarkets and multiple takeaway food outlets (all independant, no chains), and within 10 minutes to the town centre and major attractions. Staff were available during advertised hours; friendly and efficient whenever encountered
Margaret, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Nathan, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly place and in a great location. On town service bus route on the hour until 6.00pm but everywhere was within walking distance.
5-night trip
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6/10 Good

Staff were excellent and accommodating. Great value for the money if you just need a clean bed. Didn't like large communal area. Too many people using foul language. Dishes and utensils not clean.
3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Convenient location. Kitchen had all of the amenities necessary, but fridge space was limited and fridges were not clean. Private room was basic, but had everything needed. Only concern was not having staff available earlier in the day for checkin, and when I sent the hostel an email earlierthrough the booking program, I did not receive an answer.
Maureen, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing and welcoming!
Amazing!!
sally, 5-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Don’t go there!
No hotels available for my date, so only a hostel available. This is not a hotel. Poor standard of accommodation, shared bathrooms, no tv etc in room. Uncomfortable single bed. If you’re a student on s budget this could be for you. Not for someone on business.
Paul, 5-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff
What you might expect from a youth hostel but a little added thoughtfulness.
Diane, 7-night trip
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6/10 Good

Nice enough. Staff very helpful and friendly. Rooms need updating ? power points for phone charging.
Jenny, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Misleading Advertising
The website was very misleading. It said single rooms available when there are no single rooms.
Sarena, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It does what it says on the tin!
Clean warm with good facilities. Only downer was hot water was a pain to access. Cold showers unless you waited and waited and waited!! However cheap and comfortable place to stay not too far from town
john, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good

Too expensive breakfast.
JOSE VICENTE, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Carolina, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Sophia, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Kirkwall Youth Hostel
Unterkunft für Ausflüge auf der Insel fußläufig sind die Destillerien Highland Park und Scapa (ca 20min Fußweg) zu erreichen. Auch der Weg in die Innenstadt ist nach kurzen Fußmarsch gut zu erreichen.
Anja, 4-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

1-night trip with friends
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