Hostel in Scotland
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About this hostel
Located just 13 minutes’ from St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall Youth Hostel offers free onsite parking and a self-catering kitchen. This former World War II base and school is quietly located on the edge of Kirkwall.
Amenities at Kirkwall Youth Hostel
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Garden
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
Key access
Contactless check-in/out
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
Map of Scotland
Available Rooms
Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Jan 2026
The "Wee Breakfast" was great. The hostel was very quiet and comfortable. My room was warm. Everything very clean. Staff were friendly and helpful.
I arrived late at night off the Aberdeen ferry after reception had closed. Everything was fine except there was no towel. Bed was made up but towel had to be collected from reception. Reception didn't open till 8am next morning. I needed to be up before 8am. So I couldn't get a shower. Why not leave the towel in my room?
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Oct 2025
Good kitchen, breakfast room. Comfortable bed, nice room, good showers
Bit far from town
9.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2025
staff exceptionally helpful. met all expectations. perfect for solo budget traveler utilizing public transportation.
6.0 / 10.0Average·Aug 2025
Kitchen, dining room were good,
The breakfast easy
Lacked maintenance and starting to look a little tired which was sad to see
$$$$
7.8Good
(689 Ratings)
"The room was clean and the reception staff were very friendly."
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