Hostel in Kirkwall with a restaurant Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostel has a snack bar/deli and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a garden, and a TV in a common area are onsite. Kirkwall Youth Hostel offers 20 accommodations. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.
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Amenities
Parking
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Guest Services
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry
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
Child Policy
Children are welcome. rollaway/extra beds are not available. cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment Policy
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 the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
2 total pets pets allowed for an extra charge of gbp 7.50 per pet, per night pets cannot be left unattended service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation welcoming dogs only
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
Reviews
Maren
Aug 5, 2025 01:30:59 AM
Review Score:
8
Summary: My stay was great. The place was clean but a bit small.
You can wash your laundry there for a small price and even use the dryer. The bathroom was clean. The showers were new but a bit narrow.
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Reviews
Maren
Aug 5, 2025 01:30:59 AM
Review Score:
8
Summary: My stay was great. The place was clean but a bit small.
You can wash your laundry there for a small price and even use the dryer. The bathroom was clean. The showers were new but a bit narrow.
Arthur
Jul 27, 2025 01:00:16 AM
Review Score:
6
Summary: We arrived late from the Shetland Ferry. Instructions to get in were clear. We had a private room but no towels, they were complimentary but had to be provided for by staff and upon arrival there was no staff… so we could not shower in the evening. All was clean and working well.
Room was clean and effective - but could be made more friendly by just putting up some pictures or Orkney fotos.. that would really make a difference.
Staff was very accomodating and nice, breakfast room was pleasant.
We had an okay stay but all in all found it quite high priced for the basic facilities we got.
Simon
Jul 9, 2025 08:26:08 PM
Review Score:
8
Summary: Youth hostel with (some) rooms converted to double rooms. Rooms slightly basic, but comfortable. The place is somewhat aged but appears well kept.
Spacious communal kitchen and dining room.
Jul 3, 2025 12:28:48 AM
Review Score:
4
Summary: Run down- would benefit from a complete revamp. There are few amenities ( ie toilets) for size. Cost is extremely high for quality of accommodation on offer. A shame that this syha hostel has lost it way and is now more expensive and not as good as local competitors. No one about to let in some poor folk who came in on late boat despite arrangements having been made. Overall, extortionate and poor quality- reccomend either lowering the price or providing a much better service. W
Meg
Jun 21, 2025 09:06:52 PM
Review Score:
8
Summary: Arrived in the middle of the night. Luckily we were able to get in and rouse the night staff, who appeared immediately.
Very comfortable room
Beth
Jun 21, 2025 04:57:41 PM
Review Score:
8
Summary: Several of the staff were very helpful, like Ross and Joseph. I initially had a dorm room, but there wasn't enough space for me to layout equipment I needed each day. Was very happy to switch to a private room. Great set up for kitchen use.
Chris
Jun 14, 2025 05:44:43 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: If you are visiting Kirkwall do not hesitate to stay in this wonderful hostel
Andy
Apr 23, 2025 10:10:54 PM
Review Score:
8
Summary: 👍
Michael
Sep 22, 2024 01:33:57 AM
Review Score:
8
Summary: Clean and comfortable, well organised.
Free WiFi available in communal areas only.
Mrs P
Aug 18, 2024 09:51:36 PM
Review Score:
6
Summary: 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.
