Hostel in Kirkwall Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free hostel has a garden and free WiFi in public areas. Kirkwall Youth Hostel offers 20 accommodations. This Kirkwall hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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Amenities
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry
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
Child Policy
Children are welcome. rollaway/extra beds are not available. cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment Policy
Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately gbp 5.95 for adults and gbp 5.95 for children pet fee: gbp 7.5 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.
Pet Policy
Pets allowed for an extra charge of gbp 7.5 per pet, per night service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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
Reviews
Simon
Jul 9, 2025 08:26:08 PM
Review Score:
8
Summary: 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.
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Reviews
Simon
Jul 9, 2025 08:26:08 PM
Review Score:
8
Summary: 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.
Jul 3, 2025 12:28:48 AM
Review Score:
4
Summary: 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
Michael
Sep 22, 2024 01:33:57 AM
Review Score:
8
Summary: Clean and comfortable, well organised.
Free WiFi available in communal areas only.
Mrs P
Aug 18, 2024 09:51:36 PM
Review Score:
6
Summary: 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.
JOSE VICENTE
Jul 11, 2024 04:15:53 PM
Review Score:
6
Summary: Too expensive breakfast.
Paul
Jun 16, 2024 05:41:50 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: Exactly what we needed - a place to kip for the night that was warm, clean and dry.
Sheila
Jul 18, 2023 02:33:24 PM
Review Score:
5
Summary: I liked my private room. I stayed 3 nights and really appreciated the simplicity of the facility. Everything you need is there.
Margaret
Aug 18, 2019 07:10:02 AM
Review Score:
5
Summary: 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
Jul 7, 2019 05:58:36 PM
Review Score:
5
Summary: 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.
Maureen
Jun 12, 2019 11:15:41 PM
Review Score:
4
Summary: Convenient location. Kitchen had all of the amenities necessary, but fridge space was limited and fridges were not clean. Private room was basic, but had everything needed. Only concern was not having staff available earlier in the day for checkin, and when I sent the hostel an email earlierthrough the booking program, I did not receive an answer.