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Kirkwall Youth Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Kirkwall with a restaurant

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Kirkwall Youth Hostel offers a genuinely peaceful retreat with its quiet garden that guests can access throughout their stay. The rooms come with free WiFi for staying connected, while practical laundry facilities make longer visits more comfortable.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom | Bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Oven
Pet friendly
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Oven
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Old Scapa Road, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1BB

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 - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skipper's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ayre Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Helgi's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Trenabies Cafe Bistro - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Storehouse - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Property highlights
You can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a restaurant at Kirkwall Youth Hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and a snack bar/deli are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises and secured bicycle storage
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and toilet paper
  • Communal kitchens, ovens, and stovetops

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Outdoors

  • Garden

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.50 per pet, per night
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

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 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.

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

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

Is Kirkwall Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 7.50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Kirkwall Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kirkwall Youth Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Kirkwall Youth Hostel located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Bishop's Palace, Earl's Palace, and Orkney Museum. St. Magnus Cathedral and Orkney Wireless Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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