Old Scapa Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, Kirkwall, KW15 1BB, United Kingdom
#4 of 8 hotels in Kirkwall
Guests' ChoiceBased on 272 hostel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Location
8.2
Facilities
8.0
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
6.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 16 May 2024
Joseph
United KingdomRadiators we’re set far too high and every part of the hostel was boiling. Showers were rudimentary. Lots of door slamming and other guest noise. Location slightly outside of town.
It was self catering with decent facilities.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Pam
AustraliaConvenient This is a youth hostel still many people the same age as me here, old generation. Had washing machines and drying room. Ideal for backpackers and cyclists. Quiet and comfortable Full kitchen facilities
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Elaine
United KingdomCleanliness not great in some areas, no hand soap for periods of time, beds a bit tired as could feel springs. I feel the price was a bit high at £75 a night for a twin room.
Location good, staff friendly and welcoming, hostel spacious with good kitchen diner and lounge, felt peaceful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Neil
United KingdomShower did not have hot water on one evening so had to have a cold one. Wi-fi was not available in room, only in communal areas.
Kitchen was large and well-equipped for making any kind of meals; plenty of fridge and shelf space for storing items. Shower was adequate and private room had fairly comfortable bed and drawers for storage. Staff were nice and helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Murriel
United StatesThis was an original youth hostel. The beds were squeaky, mattresses uncomfortable, the rooms and halls were cold - sliders on the floor. The cost was the same as b&b’s and hotels with breakfast included.
Calvin was cordial and very helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Xinyue
ChinaIt's okay if there's no WiFi in the room. Even if you use your own network, there's no signal, and the bed is too low to sit up straight
Price is cheap,good
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Maggie
United KingdomThe sitting room was large but somehow felt damp and dull. The hostel was once a military hospital, so the layout and bathrooms are very much like a hospital. We felt it was overpriced for a hostel, particularly as during our trip, we stayed in several really lovely places for considerably less.
The staff were friendly and helpful. The hostel is clean, well equipped large kitchen and pleasant dining area.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Chanicha
ThailandThe room was comfortable. And the kitchen and dining rooms were superb! suitable for cooking and enjoying an extended stay. Even though the bathroom facilities were quite old everything worked just fine. I am looking forward to your upgrade if I have a chance to visit Kirkwall again in the future. And the most important thing is the staff who were very nice, friendly, and helpful.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Sarah
United KingdomRooms were cold until heating was switched on in evenings. Bed very firm. Noisy group of male guests woke everyone up at 3.20am on Sunday 17th September.
Good facilities
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Michael
United KingdomExcellent location, great staff,
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Victoria
CanadaBed was far too hard :-(
Great staff, always helpful.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 14 September 2023
Karla
GermanyBut we stayed just one night
Very nice, cozy and comfortable hostel. Very good equiped. Very helpful staff around. We had a quite big room with an en-suite bathroom. But we stayed just one night
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Leutton
AustraliaFacilities & on the bus route
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 September 2023
Michal
Czech RepublicGood place for overnight stay when exploring the Orkney. Usual facilities, no problem.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Valentine
United KingdomNothing
Convenient for my trip, nice and quite at night.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Mary
IrelandNoise from the dining chairs when moved, put some pads under the legs.
Nice and clean. Comfy beds and pillows.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 18 August 2023
Kay
United KingdomLong walk to the loo in the night, and couldn’t work out how to get the ladies shower to work.
Kitchen and dining area and sitting room
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Sharon
United KingdomNothing All god
Very clean Comfy beds
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Edwina
United KingdomWe liked it all
Great staff, great facilities, great location.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Colin
United KingdomEverything good. Nothing that I didn't like.
Everything was first class. Staff were excellent and the facilities were exactly what I needed. I would not hesitate to stay here again, it was first rate.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Susan
United KingdomExpensive for a youth hostel.
Clean, friendly staff, walking distance to Kirkwall. Ample kitchen equipment.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Jeni
United KingdomIt is probably due a refresh. Some more books and games for younger children would be good.
Convenient location. Good kitchen facilities.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Elena
United Kingdompaid-for breakfast was a bit small for the price
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2023
Caroline
United KingdomThere were a couple of women’s showers which were ok but very old. There is a note saying they will be updated soon though.
Great location in Kirkwall. Easy walk into the main area of town. Clean and comfy room and helpful staff.
Stayed in August 2023
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