Kirkwall Youth Hostel
Old Scapa Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, Kirkwall, KW15 1BB, United Kingdom – Great location - show map
Kirkwall Youth Hostel
Located just 13 minutes’ from St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall Youth Hostel offers free onsite parking and a self-catering kitchen. This former World War II base and school is quietly located on the edge of Kirkwall. Each private room has access to shared bathroom facilities. Guests have use of laundry facilities and a large drying room. Kirkwall Youth Hostel offers a well equipped kitchen, for guests to prepare meals. The surrounding area offers a wide range of restaurants and pubs. Orkney offers many historic sites and attractions, including Skara Brae, Maes Howe, and the Ring of Brodgar. The historic Scapa Flow is just 1 mile from the Kirkwall Youth Hostel. Guests can enjoy ferry trips to the Northern Isles from Kirkwall Harbor.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Breakfast
Property practices
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Guests who stayed here loved
- GretchenUnited States of America“Staff was great, the kitchen is really nice and organized. Plenty of Parking. People were very friendly.”
- SophieAustralia“Great traditional hostel, felt like being at school camp, but had great kitchen and lots of bathroom facilities”
- IbarraUnited States of America“Great place to overnight a few days. Loved that you can cook your own food. Located just minutes from the city center.”
Area info
Amenities of Kirkwall Youth Hostel
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Breakfast
- Toilet
- Shower
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Baggage storage
- Invoice provided
- Board games/Puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- English
House rulesKirkwall Youth Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine printMust-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 Hosteling Scotland and HI using these channels are not entitled to a membership refund).
Individual reservations (Up to 9 people) - can cancel free of charge until 3 days before the arrival date. If canceled within the 3 days before the arrival 100 percent of the total price will be charged.
Groups reservations (more than 9 people) - 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 Hosteling Scotland National Office, Stirling. It may take 7 to 10 working days from the date of cancelation request for the refund to be processed back onto the original card used.
From the age of 12 to 15 years, young people must be accompanied by a parent or guardian of the same gender when booking a bed within shared accommodations (Please note that due to demand at this location shared accommodations can be unisex). Parties with young children (under 5 years) will only be accommodated in private rooms, where available
Hosteling Scotland advise that additional notice be given to the destination youth hostel when traveling with children, to ensure that suitable accommodations is available. There is no capacity for extra beds or cots.
Check-in from 17.00 until 22.00 and check-out from 08.00 until 10.00. The hostel is closed during the day between 10.00 and 17.00, though access may be arranged – please contact the hostel in advance.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Kirkwall Youth Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Kirkwall Youth Hostel
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The prices at Kirkwall Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Kirkwall Youth Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
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The nearest beach is 0.9 miles from Kirkwall Youth Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Kirkwall Youth Hostel is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Kirkwall Youth Hostel is 0.6 miles from the center of Kirkwall. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at Kirkwall Youth Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental