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Kirkwall Youth Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Kirkwall

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Beach nearby
Lobby
Garden
Restaurant
Standard Double Room
Kirkwall Youth Hostel offers a genuinely peaceful retreat with its quiet garden that guests can access throughout their stay. The rooms come with free WiFi for staying connected, while practical laundry facilities make longer visits more comfortable.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept

Room options

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Tonight

Sept 17 - Sept 18
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Tomorrow

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Located in Kirkwall, Kirkwall Youth Hostel is near the beach. Scapa Distillery and Orkney Wine Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Scapa Beach and Mill Sand.
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Old Scapa Road, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1BB

What's nearby

  • Bishop's Palace - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • 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

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ayre Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Storehouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Skipper's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Archive Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Auld Motor Hoose - ‬14 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

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 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kirkwall Youth Hostel on 18 Sept 2025 start from NZ$189.18, 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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