About

Friendly and welcoming, in a quiet location 15 minutes’ walk from the town centre, Kirkwall Youth Hostel is the perfect base for exploring the historic sights and wonderful wildlife of Orkney.

Perfect for groups, families and individual travellers, this warm and welcoming youth hostel offers a wide range of room types, all available to be booked as private rooms. None of the rooms are en-suite but there are ample shower and washroom facilities available.

Dogs are welcome, for a small fee, when you book a private room. Please let us know in advance to ensure that a dog friendly room is allocated.

Guests can opt for a wee breakfast served in the dining room or take advantage of the well-equipped self-catering kitchen.

WiFi is available in the lounge area and is free for all guests. Other facilities include a large, comfortable lounge with TV and well-stocked library, a laundry, drying room, secure cycle store for up to 10 bikes and free onsite parking for up to 20 cars.

Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception.

Orkney is a Neolithic and Viking treasure trove, with many attractions, like Skara Brae, Maeshowe and The Ring of Brodgar, within walking distance of the youth hostel or only a short drive away.

The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.

House Rules

Check In

17:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Child Friendly
  • Credit Cards Not Accepted
  • Non Smoking
  • Pet Friendly
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Luggage Storage
  • Parking
  • Reception (limited hours)
  • Board Games
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Reviews

8.9Fabulous(202)
  • Value for Money
    9.0
  • Security
    10.0
  • Atmosphere
    8.0
  • Cleanliness
    9.0
  • Staff
    9.0
  • Location
    8.0
  • Facilities
    9.0
Stayed in Aug 2025
8.0
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Carol
Female, 41+, Australia
Offers everything you need
Stayed in Aug 2025
6.3
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Owen
Male, 41+, England
Location is a bit "out of town" which means it's a bit far to fetch provisions, which would be OK if there were a shop on site selling basic food to cook - the kitchen and dining area were great. Place was super clean, with nice staff. Mattresses were absolutely horrendous! So very uncomfortable with springs jabbing every turn, I nearly slept on the floor instead! Could do with better bike storage and the drying room did not have adequate heat to dry very wet things. Overall pretty good tho
Stayed in Jul 2025
9.1
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Lea
Female, 41+, Switzerland
I would stay there immediately again. It was really childfriendly an confortable.
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Location

Old Scapa Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, Kirkwall, Scotland
0.5km from city centre