Muddisdale Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1RS, United Kingdom
#1 of 8 hotels in Kirkwall
Guests' ChoiceBased on 318 hostel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.7
Staff
8.7
Value for money
8.8
Free Wifi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: June 1, 2024
Amie
United States of AmericaThere is nothing I don’t like about this property.
Best hostel we have ever stayed in! So clean, with a well-equipped and super organized kitchen and lovely dining/living room! Felt more like a nice hotel. Hosts were fabulous and so accommodating. The location is perfect and very walkable to pubs, grocery stores, St Magnus Cathedral, the Visitor Center, bus stops, etc. We will definitely return!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 12, 2024
Peem
ThailandOnly certain outlets worked. I hope by the time they fixed it but we could manage to charge our electronic devises.
We love the facilities and everything are well organized. The location is not that fae from Kirkwall’s center. We can reach almost everywhere by walking distance. The bus stop is even nearby with supermarkets. I’d highly recommend for a group of friends, regardless of gender. I traveled with a group of female.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 9, 2024
Daria
EgyptEverything was good
Very clean Spacious Comfortable
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 2, 2024
Phillip
United KingdomNothing to complain about.
All good
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 28, 2024
Cécile
BelgiumNothing, everything was perfect.
Easy Self check in (all explanations received the day of arrival within booking message) The room was very spacious, calm and clean. Kettle with coffee and tea, Tv screen, sofa. Thare is a big shared kitchen with everything you need to prepare your meals. Bed was comfy and bathroom was also very clean. There is a private parking. You have the contact details if you have a question / issue. Self check-out. The Hostel is 5 minutes about the ferry terminal and from all big groceries shop's and city center.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 19, 2024
The
United Kingdomplace was fine for our needs, no problems with our stay, but there's a sign in the bathroom which says 'not drinking water' above the taps which was confusing, i wondered if it meant the hot water or the cold. So we got bottled water. UK tap water is usually fine to drink. Kettle in room to boil and prep for tea etc.
Clean and comfortable place to stay, homely with big bed. Warm and cosy with small fridge in room. Didn't meet any of the staff team but very easy messaging to check in and clear details on what to do, and if we needed anything. Parking right outside and short walk to town centre. so peaceful to wake up to the gentle birdsong.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Francesco_cardelli
ItalyI stayed in this hostel and I must say that it was a pleasant discovery. The room was spacious and equipped with all amenities. The hostel has a comfortable kitchen and a common area for eating and watching TV. The staff was really kind and helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 15, 2024
Donald
Abkhazia, GeorgiaHave stayed here for over 20years and owners are always upgrading hostel.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Douglas
United KingdomAll good
Good location plenty space for parking. Cosy room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 29, 2024
Terry
United KingdomNo coffee
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 26, 2024
Myles
United KingdomSpacious clean and warm
Warm clean spacious. And it’s got such a beautiful landscape. Running broom is exceptional
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 16, 2024
Ianavis
United KingdomVery handy stop over when travelling on to outer islands.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 13, 2024
Helen
United KingdomFirst time we have stated in room 3, very nice, always use the Orcades when we have to stay in town.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 21, 2024
Carolyn
United KingdomLoved it all
Little gem of a place
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 15, 2024
Catriona
United KingdomWarm comfortable room. Good shower. Good communication.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 13, 2024
Matthew
IrelandI wanted a double room but got a dorm to myself! Not necessarily bad unless you are averse to sleeping in bunks.
The room was massive and they left tea and coffee for me
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: January 13, 2024
Helen
United KingdomNothing not to like.
This place is amazing for using if you're between ferries from the Northlink to a local outer Isle ferry. Has everything you need for an overnight stay, easy late night check in. As a local who on occasion travels for business, I stay here several times a year and it has yet to disappoint. Good to see the little issue I had last time I stayed has been resolved.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 6, 2024
Rachel
United KingdomArrived at midnight due to ferry being late. But was still warm and welcoming. Very comfortable bed@
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 1, 2024
Grant
United KingdomSlight lack of parking but a small walk away is a large carpark.
Simple check in. Fridge in the room was a great addition.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 10, 2023
Liz
United KingdomGreat facilities, room nice and warm, comfortable and clean, perfect for our short stay
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 4, 2023
Ryan
United KingdomGreat location, parking available, easy check in/out. Large room and comfortable bed.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: November 15, 2023
John
United States of AmericaThe kitchen and common spaces were amazing and well organized. It’s the perfect place to go for a stay in Orkney.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: November 10, 2023
David
United States of AmericaThis is a hostel so you pick up your key from a box at the front door and probably won't see any host. But it is beautifully kept, with nicely appointed rooms, basic style but nice and the icing on the cake is the fabulously equipped kitchen, which guests DO seem to respect, along with a very nice Dining/Lounge with TV, books etc. Trust is high here and it should be rewarded because this is an excellent place to stay. seems a little out of the way when you arrive but it is close to a Tesco and about a 15 minute walk into Kirkwall proper.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: November 7, 2023
James
United KingdomDue to lack of taxis, and my mobility,it’s location means a bit of a walk into the main town.
Warmth, Facilities & comfort
Stayed in November 2023
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