Kirkwall Youth Hostel in Kirkwall: Photos and Reviews

Kirkwall Youth Hostel offers free onsite parking and a large self-catering kitchen equipped with two sets of hobs, four large fridges, and ample cookware. Guests have access to laundry facilities and a large drying room, ideal for drying outdoor gear after exploring Orkney. The hostel provides a shared lounge with sofas, a dining room with multiple tables, and board games for relaxation.

Each private room has access to shared bathroom facilities, with separate gender-specific and gender-neutral shower rooms. Room types include single rooms, twin rooms, double rooms, quadruple rooms, and dormitory-style bunk bed rooms. All rooms are non-smoking and have heating, with key access and smoke alarms for safety.

A continental breakfast is available for an additional charge, with options such as cereals, toast, and spreads served in the dining room. Guests can use the well-equipped kitchen to prepare their own meals, and there are special diet menus available upon request. The surrounding area offers restaurants and pubs within a 15-minute walk, including the Ayre Hotel.

The hostel is situated 13 minutes' walk from St Magnus Cathedral and 1 mile from historic Scapa Flow. Nearby attractions include Skara Brae, Maes Howe, and the Ring of Brodgar, all within a short drive. Guests can catch bus routes to the town centre from a stop at the end of the access road, or walk 20 minutes to supermarkets and the travel centre.

Pets are allowed at the hostel, and there is a designated smoking area on the property. The hostel offers luggage storage for late departures, a shared lounge with TV area, and invoice processing for business guests. Bicycles can be stored in a secure indoor room.

Location: 13 min walk from St Magnus Cathedral, 1 mile from Scapa Flow

Rooms: Private rooms and dormitories with shared bathrooms

Dining: Self-catering kitchen with 2 hobs and 4 fridges

Services: Free parking, laundry, drying room, pet-friendly

History: Former WWII base and school on the edge of Kirkwall