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Kirkwall Youth Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Kirkwall

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Enjoy a serene beach experience with access to the calm sea and sandy shore.
Charming home surrounded by a garden and a wire fence, with a garage and a lush green hedge.
Restful retreat with a neatly made bed and convenient nightstand.
Guests can dine at one of the many tables and chairs in this international-themed space.
Relax in this inviting space with a blue couch, desk, and chair, perfect for working or unwinding.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
21 July - 22 July

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
2 bathrooms
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Old Scapa Road, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1BB

What's nearby

  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Earl's Palace - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Orkney Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Highland Park Distillery - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Scapa Beach - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Storehouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Trenabies - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sunbean Coffee House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Skipper's Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Empire Chinese Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Property highlights
Kirkwall Youth Hostel provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self-service breakfast (surcharge), a lift and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Kirkwall Youth Hostel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and soap
  • Communal kitchens, ovens and stovetops

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (5:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 21 July and 31 March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.5 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-service breakfast: from approximately GBP 5.95 for adults and from 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.

You need to know

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

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Kirkwall Youth
Kirkwall Youth Hostel Orkney Islands
Kirkwall Youth Hostel Kirkwall
Kirkwall Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Kirkwall Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kirkwall

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirkwall Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 7.5 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Kirkwall Youth Hostel?

As of 15 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kirkwall Youth Hostel on 21 Jul 2025 start from NZ$188.64, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Kirkwall Youth Hostel?

Kirkwall Youth Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kirkwall Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kirkwall Youth Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Kirkwall Youth Hostel located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Bishop's Palace, Earl's Palace and Orkney Museum. St. Magnus Cathedral and Orkney Wireless Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Kirkwall Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

If you are visiting Kirkwall do not hesitate to stay in this wonderful hostel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Arrived in the middle of the night. Luckily we were able to get in and rouse the night staff, who appeared immediately. Very comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Several of the staff were very helpful, like Ross and Joseph. I initially had a dorm room, but there wasn't enough space for me to layout equipment I needed each day. Was very happy to switch to a private room. Great set up for kitchen use.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Clean and comfortable, well organised. Free WiFi available in communal areas only.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10

Too expensive breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10

Wi-Fi so bad the price one £80 room. You can’t get Wi-Fi in room no chair in room
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Exactly what we needed - a place to kip for the night that was warm, clean and dry.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

I liked my private room. I stayed 3 nights and really appreciated the simplicity of the facility. Everything you need is there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10

Unterkunft für Ausflüge auf der Insel fußläufig sind die Destillerien Highland Park und Scapa (ca 20min Fußweg) zu erreichen. Auch der Weg in die Innenstadt ist nach kurzen Fußmarsch gut zu erreichen.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

6/10

Staff were excellent and accommodating. Great value for the money if you just need a clean bed. Didn't like large communal area. Too many people using foul language. Dishes and utensils not clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10

Amazing!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018