Orcades Hostel

Orcades Hostel offers amenities such as free parking, private parking, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and a well-equipped kitchen.

The rooms at Orcades Hostel are warm, comfortable, and well-equipped with facilities like a fridge, clean bedding, and a spacious layout.

The high season at Orcades Hostel is in July, offering a great time to explore the nearby attractions such as Orkney Museum and St. Magnus Cathedral.

The customer service at Orcades Hostel is friendly, helpful, and accommodating, ensuring a warm and welcoming experience for guests.

Some guests have mentioned concerns about the lack of drinking water, Covid restrictions affecting facility usage, and the softness of the beds.

Several guests mentioned that the views from the rooms were spectacular. Opting for a room with a balcony facing the fountain comes highly recommended.

The hostel's kitchen and common spaces were highly praised for being well-organized and equipped. Guests appreciated the facilities for self-catering and found them to be clean and comfortable.

The hostel is recommended for travelers using ferries, particularly for those transitioning between the Northlink and local outer Isle ferries. It provides everything needed for an overnight stay and offers easy late-night check-in.

Some guests were pleasantly surprised by the room allocation, receiving a dorm to themselves instead of the expected double room. It's worth checking room specifics and being open to the possibility of a pleasant surprise.

As a hostel, guests should be prepared for a self-check-in process, where keys are picked up from a box at the front door. While there may not be a visible host, the hostel is well-kept and offers nicely appointed rooms along with a fabulously equipped kitchen.

The hostel's proximity to various attractions such as the Orkney Museum, St. Magnus Cathedral, and Bishop's Palace makes it a convenient base for exploring Kirkwall and its heritage.

While the hostel offers parking, some guests found the space to be limited. It's advisable to check the parking situation in advance and be prepared for a possible short walk to a larger car park if needed.

Some guests found the beds to be too soft and uncomfortable, and the space in the rooms to be smaller than expected. It's worth considering personal preferences for bed firmness and space when selecting a room.

The hostel's location close to a Tesco and within a 15-minute walk to Kirkwall proper was appreciated by guests. It's convenient for accessing amenities and exploring the town.

Consider the low and high season months, February and July respectively, when planning a visit to the hostel. Depending on personal preferences for crowd levels and weather, choosing the timing of the visit accordingly can enhance the overall experience.