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Durness Youth Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Durness with free parking

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Nestled near the bay, Durness Youth Hostel offers an eco-friendly retreat with a garden and laundry facilities. Gather by the fireplace in the lobby or indulge in snacks at the bar/deli - all while staying connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

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

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

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

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Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (5 Person)

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

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Room, Non Smoking

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

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Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Smoo, Lairg, Durness, Scotland, IV27 4QA

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
  • ‪The Durness Food Spot - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cheese N Toasted - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪choraidh Croft - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪White Heather Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Durness Youth Hostel

Hostel near the bay
Durness Youth Hostel provides amenities like a garden and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and secured bicycle storage
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and toilet paper
  • Communal kitchens and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

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

  • 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 day
  • 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.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is Durness Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, Durness Youth Hostel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Durness Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Durness Youth Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Durness Youth Hostel located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Smoo Cave and Durness Beach. John Lennon Memorial Garden and Balnakiel Craft Village are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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