Kirkwall Youth Hostel
About About this youth hostel
Warm and welcoming, Kirkwall Youth Hostel is located in a quiet area on the edge of the Royal Burgh of Kirkwall, close to the historic town and beautiful 12th century St Magnus Cathedral.
With a range of shared accommodation and private rooms, the hostel is a popular choice for groups, individuals and families. Facilities include a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, a large drying room and laundry facilities.
Nearby ferry ports include Stromness, St Margarets, Burwick and Hatson. There are regular ferries to a number of Northern Isles destinations.
Reception is closed 1000-1700, but guests arriving early have access to the communal areas of the hostel
Kirkwall Youth Hostel
Facilities & Services
Season
April - September (RentaHostel available all year)
Reception Hours
08:00 - 10:00 and 17:00 - 22:00
Check in
17:00 - 22:00
Check out
08:00 - 10:00
Access Hours
Reception is closed 1000-1700, but guests arriving early have access to the communal areas of the hostel
Amenities
Free Wifi
Private Rooms Available
Family Rooms Available
Catering Available (Breakfast Only)
Self Catering Kitchen
Complimentary Tea and Coffee available in Self Catering Kitchen
Lounge/TV Room
Laundry Room
Towel Hire Available
Drying Room
Bike Store
Shopping Nearby
Free Parking (nearby or onsite)
Guest Reviews
22/07/2018
Lovely hostel and great staff. Always make me welcome.
Clare
09/07/2018
A lovely youth hostel. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hostel was welcoming and has a nice atmosphere, we enjoyed it a lot! We recommend taking the bus and then the ferry to hoy, taking a minibus and walking to the Old man of Hoy.
Nora
09/07/2018
My fourth time here on my way up to Rousay, I thoroughly recommend it.
Sarah George
26/06/2018
Staff were accommodating, staying up to welcome us in after arriving at 23:00 on the ferry. Room was comfortable.
Carina
24/06/2018
Such a nice warm greeting at reception on arrival. Lee was helpful and efficient. We were also grateful to be allowed a bit of leeway in leaving on a blustery day.
Alison
23/06/2018
Very clean and friendly well equipped kitchen dining and setting room close to centre of Kirkwall
India
23/06/2018
Good welcoming staff. Even stayed up late to greet us from a late arriving ferry.
Fi
21/06/2018
Lovely hostel with very helpful staff. Very quiet, great atmosphere, easy to meet other travellers. Basic facilities overall, but very well equipped kitchen. Really enjoyed staying here.
Chrissie B.
21/06/2018
Wonderful place to stay - everything was just right.
Anthony
26/09/2017
Excellent, quiet hostel with easy access to Kirkwall and the surrounding area.
Frances L - England
22/09/2017
Highly recommended hostel. Four night stay in September whilst scuba diving on Scapa Flow. Central location and easy access to local facilities. It it somewhere I plan to return to.
R. Madge
20/09/2017
Quiet city hostel with plenty of parking and a good kitchen.
DB - Scotland
12/09/2017
As a cyclist this hostel is in a great location to visit many sites of interest in a 15 -20 mile radius, and there's plenty to see and do in Kirkwall itself, especially on a rainy day.
Mac.C
25/08/2017
Nice location, convenient and close to downtown. Recommended!
Mauro Tortato - Italy
Reasons to visit
Capital of Orkney, the historic town of Kirkwall is dominated by the 12th century St Magnus Cathedral. Constructed from local red sandstone, it's one of Scotland's most interesting cathedrals.
Orkney is a Neolithic treasure trove and Kirkwall Youth Hostel is a superb base for exploring its historic sites. Many attractions, like Skara Brae, Maeshowe and the Ring of Brodgar are a short distance away and the hostel is only a mile from historic Scapa Flow and a quiet sandy beach.
South of the centre, the Highland Park Distillery is well worth a visit. An hour long tour will give you the opportunity to see how they malt their own barley and use a peat kiln to dry it.
The island is famous for its hand-made arts and crafts, from exquisite designer jewellery to fine knitwear and locally inspired artwork and souvenirs.
Orkney is well known for the quality of its fresh local larder. From fine quality meats to seafood and cheese, you will have plenty of opportunities to pick up a posh picnic or take home an edible souvenir.
