Set in John O Groats, within 17 km of Sinclair's Bay and 11 km of The Castle Gardens of Mey, Hamnavoe John o Groats Hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen. Guests can enjoy garden views. At the hostel, each room includes a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. All rooms include a coffee machine and a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, while certain rooms also offer a kitchen fitted with a fridge. At Hamnavoe John o Groats Hostel every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Wick John O’Groats Airport, 24 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tinalatto2
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Warm and welcoming. Although breakfast was continental there was plenty choice, with Man checking if there was anything else we required.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gordon and his dog very welcoming. Along with a clean room and everything needed.
  • Fatih
    Germany Germany
    A perfect place to rest with a very warm welcome. Thank you very much for everything.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hamnavoe John o Groats Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Beach
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Good free WiFi 49 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Hamnavoe John o Groats Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 07:00 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

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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

A Continental breakfast is included in the cost of the room and a cooked breakfast is available for an additional charge.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Hamnavoe John o Groats Hostel

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

  • Hamnavoe John o Groats Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Beach

  • Guests staying at Hamnavoe John o Groats Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Breakfast to go

  • Check-in at Hamnavoe John o Groats Hostel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Hamnavoe John o Groats Hostel is 750 yards from the centre of John O Groats. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.