Kirkwall Youth Hostel

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Take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities, and a restaurant at Kirkwall Youth Hostel. In addition to a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bed with blue bedding, a wooden nightstand with drawers, and a lamp.

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A twin room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Standard Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a sink, and a toilet.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bunk bed with purple bedding in a corridor with a carpeted floor and a door leading to another room.

Standard Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Kirkwall is home to Kirkwall Youth Hostel. Scapa Distillery and Orkney Wine Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Peedie Sea and Scapa Beach. The Pickaquoy Centre and Stromness Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Kirkwall travel guide
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Old Scapa Road, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1BB

What's nearby

  • A historic stone castle surrounded by lush green trees.
    Bishop's Palace
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A historic church with a prominent tower and a surrounding graveyard.
    St. Magnus Cathedral
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • An ancient stone building with arched windows and a tower in the background.
    Earl's Palace
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Orkney Museum
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Highland Park Distillery
    2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI)
    6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Movement Coffee
    15 min walk
  • Lucano
    9 min walk
  • The Storehouse
    16 min walk
  • Archive Coffee
    14 min walk
  • The Bothy Bar
    15 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), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
    • Secured bicycle storage and a TV in the lobby
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Showers and toilet paper
    • Communal kitchens, ovens, and stovetops

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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 in Kirkwall, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Bishop's Palace, Earl's Palace, and Orkney Museum. St. Magnus Cathedral and The Orkney Library & Archive are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Kirkwall Youth Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable, well organised. Free WiFi available in communal areas only.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Clean room and commons nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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If you are visiting Kirkwall do not hesitate to stay in this wonderful hostel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Exactly what we needed - a place to kip for the night that was warm, clean and dry.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked my private room. I stayed 3 nights and really appreciated the simplicity of the facility. Everything you need is there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent hostel with private rooms

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too expensive breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It does what it says on the tin!

Clean warm with good facilities. Only downer was hot water was a pain to access. Cold showers unless you waited and waited and waited!! However cheap and comfortable place to stay not too far from town
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Wi-Fi so bad the price one £80 room. You can’t get Wi-Fi in room no chair in room
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A sad state of affairs

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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
För dyrt. För långt bort. Futtig frukost. Utcheckning för tididigt.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really nice facilities for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fine kitchen Facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Auberge de jeunesse vieillotte Pratique pour visiter l’île.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nära centrum och prisvärt
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Unterkunft für Ausflüge auf der Insel fußläufig sind die Destillerien Highland Park und Scapa (ca 20min Fußweg) zu erreichen. Auch der Weg in die Innenstadt ist nach kurzen Fußmarsch gut zu erreichen.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will stay here again

First time in a youth hostel as an adult (and since the 80s) was a surprisingly pleasant experience. A private twin room for myself and my 12 yo daughter was great, shared facilities not too much of an issue even though the place was busy. Could do with more fridge space for guests, but ambient storage is plentiful, and the kitchen area and supplies ample for everyone. Location is great: within easy walking distance of the bus station for the able-bodied even with a heavy suitcase in tow, 10 minutes walk from 3 supermarkets and multiple takeaway food outlets (all independant, no chains), and within 10 minutes to the town centre and major attractions. Staff were available during advertised hours; friendly and efficient whenever encountered
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly place and in a great location. On town service bus route on the hour until 6.00pm but everywhere was within walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent and accommodating. Great value for the money if you just need a clean bed. Didn't like large communal area. Too many people using foul language. Dishes and utensils not clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019