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Durness Youth Hostel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this eco-certified Durness hostel

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Durness Youth Hostel

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Beach nearby
Property grounds
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Shower, towels

Overview of Durness Youth Hostel

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
Smoo, Lairg, Durness, Scotland, IV27 4QA
  • Popular LocationSmoo Cave4 min walk
  • Popular LocationDurness Beach13 min walk
  • Popular LocationJohn Lennon Memorial Garden20 min walk

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room, Shared Bathroom (5 Person) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Shared Bathroom (5 Person)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Durness

Close to the beach.You'll find Smoo Cave and Durness Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Durness hostel. John Lennon Memorial Garden and Balnakiel Craft Village are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Smoo Cave - 4 min walk
  • Durness Beach - 13 min walk
  • John Lennon Memorial Garden - 20 min walk
  • Balkaniel Beach - 8 min drive
  • Ben Hope - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cocoa Mountain - 3 min drive
  • Sango Sands Oasis - 15 min walk
  • Choraidh Croft - 8 min drive
  • Meet and Eat - 3 min drive
  • The Durness Food Spot - 4 min drive

About this property

Durness Youth Hostel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this eco-certified Durness hostel
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. The eco-certified Durness Youth Hostel also features a garden, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Durness hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Durness Youth Hostel offers 3 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available for a fee: GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10 AM

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
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between July 21 and March 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 5.00 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 self-serve breakfast: approximately GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 5.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Towels fee: GBP 3.00 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 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 Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Durness Youth Hostel Lairg
Durness Youth Lairg
Durness Youth Hostel Durness
Durness Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Durness Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Durness

Frequently asked questions

Does Durness Youth Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Durness Youth Hostel.

How close is Durness Youth Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is a short 13-minute walk from Durness Beach and 2 mi (8-min drive) from Balkaniel Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Durness Youth Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Durness Youth Hostel, but self-serve breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Durness Youth Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Durness Youth Hostel?

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

Is there free parking at Durness Youth Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Durness Youth Hostel have a pool?

Durness Youth Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Durness Youth Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Durness Youth Hostel to downtown Durness?

Durness Youth Hostel is 0.9 mi away from Durness.

Durness Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Anonymous, Colorado

I booked a female dorm bed and it was coed, told that that allowed for more people to stay. Not on the website, not great, and one guy kept me awake all night with his snoring. The host there wasn't very friendly, either. Thankfully, the guests there were fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Linda, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
better than average youth hostel
Stayed in a 10 bed dorm. It was surprisingly quiet. The common room was nice and typically had a wide variety of people. I tried two of their pre-frozen dinners, One was pretty good. Typically noisy in the kitchen in the AM. Only 2 toilets for 10 people but it seemed to work out. Make sure you bring a towel! They aren't supplied!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018