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Kirkwall Youth Hostel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the restaurant at this Kirkwall hostel

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Beach nearby
Garden
Lobby
Standard Double Room | Bed sheets
Restaurant

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Old Scapa Road, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1BB
  • Place, St. Magnus Cathedral
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Earl's Palace
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Orkney Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kirkwall (KOI)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Kirkwall

Close to the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace. Orkney Museum and St. Magnus Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bishop's Palace - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Earl's Palace - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Orkney Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Highland Park Distillery - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skipper's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ayre Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Storehouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Helgi's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Auld Motor Hoose - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Enjoy the restaurant at this Kirkwall hostel
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Public spaces have free WiFi. Kirkwall Youth Hostel also features a garden, laundry facilities, and a communal living room.

This Kirkwall hostel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Dining venue
Kirkwall Youth Hostel offers 20 accommodations. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Oven
  • 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 at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between July 21 and March 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 7.50 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • 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 7.50 per pet, per night
  • 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 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

Kirkwall Youth
Kirkwall Youth Hostel Orkney Islands
Kirkwall Youth Hostel Kirkwall
Kirkwall Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Kirkwall Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kirkwall

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kirkwall Youth Hostel to the airport?

Kirkwall Youth Hostel is 3.6 mi (6-min drive) away from the Kirkwall (KOI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kirkwall Youth Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kirkwall Youth Hostel.

How close is Kirkwall Youth Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 1.1 mi (2-min drive) from Scapa Beach and 7.1 mi (22-min drive) from Mill Sand. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Kirkwall Youth Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Kirkwall 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 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Kirkwall Youth Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Kirkwall Youth Hostel?

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

Is there free parking at Kirkwall Youth Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Kirkwall Youth Hostel have a pool?

Kirkwall Youth Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Kirkwall Youth Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Kirkwall Youth Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Kirkwall Youth Hostel to downtown Kirkwall?

Kirkwall Youth Hostel is 0.6 mi away from Kirkwall.