Durness Youth Hostel is located in Durness. With free WiFi, this 2-star hostel has a garden and a bar. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. The hostel provides certain units that include mountain views, and every room has a shared bathroom with a shower. A continental breakfast is available daily at Durness Youth Hostel. The nearest airport is Wick John O’Groats Airport, 143 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.9
High score for Durness
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good simple filling breakfast Good lounge and local guide and information books. Mixed sex dorms. Good shower.
  • Janet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Delightful friendly hostel in superb location. Manager Ben could not have been more helpful.
  • Marie
    France France
    Super well equipped and unbeatable value for money! And very nice and helpful staff!!

Property surroundings

Facilities of Durness Youth Hostel

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Pet bowls
    • Packed lunches
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Durness Youth Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 17:00 to 22:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Discover JCB Diners Club Cash Bankcard Durness Youth Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Full payment for all bookings will be charged at the time of booking. All major credit & debit cards are accepted excluding American Express.

    All bookings will include a temporary membership fee per person per night. (Full, existing members of Hostelling Scotland and HI using these channels are not entitled to a membership refund).

    Individual reservations (Up to 9 persons) - can cancel free of charge until 3 days before the arrival date. If cancelled within the 3 days before the arrival 100 percent of the total price will be charged.

    Groups reservations (more than 9 persons) - different policies and additional supplements will apply. More than 8 weeks (57 days or more) 20% of total cost. 8 – 4 weeks (56- 29 days) 55% of total cost. 4 – 0 weeks (28 - 0 day) 100% of total cost.

    No stag or hen parties are permitted at any youth hostel.

    Should guests be entitled to a refund or part refund please note that these are processed by Hostelling Scotland National Office, Stirling. It may take 7 to 10 working days from the date of cancellation request for the refund to be processed back onto the original card used.

    Please note that due to demand at this location shared accommodation can be unisex therefore children under the age of 16 can only be accommodated in a private room accompanied by an adult.

    Hostelling Scotland advise that additional notice be given to the destination youth hostel when travelling with children, to ensure that suitable accommodation is available. There is no capacity for extra beds or cots.

    The hostel is normally closed during the day between 10.00 and 17.00. Later arrival and access outside opening hours is by pre-arrangement only.

    Dogs are welcome at DurnessYouth Hostel, for a small fee, when guests book a private room. Please note that dogs must be booked in advance to ensure that a dog friendly room is available.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Durness Youth Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Durness Youth Hostel

    • Check-in at Durness Youth Hostel is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at Durness Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guests staying at Durness Youth Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental

    • Yes, Durness Youth Hostel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The nearest beach is just 950 yards from Durness Youth Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Durness Youth Hostel is 1 miles from the centre of Durness. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Durness Youth Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):