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Durness Youth Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Durness with free parking

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Beach nearby
Lounge
Garden
Dining
Property grounds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Smoo, Lairg, Durness, Scotland, IV27 4QA
  • Place, Smoo Cave
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Durness Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, John Lennon Memorial Garden
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (5 Person)

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (5 Person)

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Bed sheets

Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Shared/communal kitchen
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

Durness

At Durness Youth Hostel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Smoo Cave and within 15 minutes of Durness Beach. .This pet-friendly hostel has free WiFi in public areas and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Self-service breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Durness hostel, you'll be 1.6 km (1 mi) from John Lennon Memorial Garden and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Balnakiel Craft Village.
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What's nearby

  • Smoo Cave - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Durness Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • John Lennon Memorial Garden - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Loch Inchard - 28 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Oldshoremore Beach - 44 min drive - 43.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sango Sands Oasis - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cheese N Toasted - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Durness Food Spot - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪choraidh Croft - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Meet And Eat - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Durness Youth Hostel

Hostel in Durness with free parking
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Durness Youth Hostel also features a garden, a microwave in a common area, and a fridge in a common area. Self parking is free.

This Durness hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Durness Youth Hostel offers 3 accommodations. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 21 July and 31 March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • 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.
  • 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 6.50 for adults and from GBP 6.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
  • 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

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

What is the cancellation policy at Durness Youth Hostel?

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

Is parking available at Durness Youth Hostel?

Yep, Durness Youth Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Durness Youth Hostel?

Yep, Durness Youth Hostel is a short 13-minute walk from Durness Beach. Fun beach activities include swimming.

Does Durness Youth Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, self-service brekkie is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

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

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at Durness Youth Hostel?

Dogs are welcome at Durness Youth Hostel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.