Kirkwall Youth Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Kirkwall

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Beach nearby
Restaurant
Garden
Lobby
Standard Double Room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

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, Highland Park Distillery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kirkwall (KOI)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

About the area

Kirkwall

At Kirkwall Youth Hostel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and luggage storage. Added amenities include laundry facilities and a lift. Each morning self-service breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Kirkwall hostel include Orkney Museum and St. Magnus Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Bishop's Palace - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Earl's Palace - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Orkney Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Highland Park Distillery - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ayre Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Storehouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Skipper's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Auld Motor Hoose - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Movement Coffee - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Hostel in Kirkwall
Kirkwall Youth Hostel offers its guests a garden, laundry facilities, and a lift. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Kirkwall hostel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Kirkwall Youth Hostel offers 20 accommodations. This Kirkwall hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. 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

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 21 July and 31 March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 7.5 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

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-service breakfast: from approximately GBP 5.95 for adults and from GBP 5.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.5 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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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

What is the cancellation policy at Kirkwall Youth Hostel?

Kirkwall Youth Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Kirkwall Youth Hostel?

The closest beach to Kirkwall Youth Hostel is Scapa Beach (1.6 km).

Does Kirkwall Youth Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, self-service breakfast is available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kirkwall Youth Hostel?

No, Kirkwall Youth Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kirkwall Youth Hostel?

Check-in begins at 5 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.