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Kirkwall Youth Hostel

2 stars
From
$75
Cheapest

rate per night

8.2
Great
376 reviews
Sat 5/11
-
Sun 5/12
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room

About Kirkwall Youth Hostel

  • Hostel Room
    An affordable stay with shared facilities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi and Parking for free
Situated 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. Each private room has access to shared bathroom facilities. Guests have use of laundry facilities and a large drying room. Kirkwall Youth Hostel offers a well equipped kitchen, for guests to prepare meals. The surrounding area offers a wide range of restaurants and pubs. Orkney offers many historic sites and attractions, including Skara Brae, Maes Howe, and the Ring of Brodgar. The historic Scapa Flow is just 1 mile from the Kirkwall Youth Hostel. Guests can enjoy ferry trips to the Northern Isles from Kirkwall Harbour.

Latest deals for Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Sat 5/11
Sun 5/12
Double room
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night, not including taxes and fees

Amenities at Kirkwall Youth Hostel

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Internet
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Laundry facilities
  • Increased accessibility
  • Beach access
  • No smoking
  • Smoke alarms
  • Private parking

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke alarms
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Heating

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Increased accessibility
  • Elevator
  • Designated smoking area

Bathroom

  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

General

  • Family rooms
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Dining

  • Shared kitchen
  • Special diet menus (on request)

Things to do

  • Beach access
  • Board games/puzzles

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Outdoor

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Reviews of Kirkwall Youth Hostel

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8.2
Very goodBased on 376 verified guest reviews
8.6Solo
7.7Friends
7.7Families
8.1Couples

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Location

Old Scapa Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1BB

What's nearby

  • Bishop's Palace0.4 mi
  • Earl's Palace, Kirkwall0.5 mi
  • Orkney Museum0.5 mi
  • St. Magnus Cathedral0.5 mi
  • Highland Park Distillery0.7 mi
  • Scapa Distillery1 mi
  • Balfour Castle4.3 mi
  • Earl's Palace, Birsay16.2 mi
  • Fitty Hill21.2 mi
  • Noltland Castle23.8 mi
  • Grobost Beach24.7 mi
  • Noup Head Lighthouse24.9 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 5:00 PM, check out anytime before 10:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Low season

July

High season

September

Average price (weeknight)

$83

Average price (weekend night)

$63
Cheapest month to stay with an average 50% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 39% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Kirkwall Youth Hostel

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Top tips for your stay at Kirkwall Youth Hostel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Kirkwall Youth Hostel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in July and April.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Kirkwall Youth Hostel, plan to stay on a Friday or Tuesday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Kirkwall Youth Hostel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $89, while the most expensive was $89.
  • How long should you stay at Kirkwall Youth Hostel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.

FAQs when booking at Kirkwall Youth Hostel

  • Where is Kirkwall Youth Hostel located?

    Kirkwall Youth Hostel is located at Old Scapa Road, 0.7 miles from the center of Kirkwall. Bishop's Palace is the closest landmark to Kirkwall Youth Hostel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Kirkwall Youth Hostel?

    Check-in time is 5:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM at Kirkwall Youth Hostel.

  • Does Kirkwall Youth Hostel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Kirkwall Youth Hostel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Kirkwall Youth Hostel offer free parking?

    Yes, Kirkwall Youth Hostel offers free parking.

  • How far is Kirkwall Youth Hostel from the airport?

    Kirkwall Youth Hostel is 2.6 miles from Kirkwall Arpt. Kirkwall Youth Hostel is 16.4 miles from Eday.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Kirkwall Youth Hostel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Kirkwall Youth Hostel in Kirkwall and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Kirkwall Youth Hostel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Kirkwall Youth Hostel.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.4

Distance to city center

0.7 mi

Nearest Airport

Kirkwall Arpt

Distance to airport

2.6 mi