Old Scapa Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, Kirkwall, KW15 1BB, United Kingdom
#4 of 8 hotels in Kirkwall
Guests' ChoiceBased on 295 hostel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Location
8.3
Facilities
8.0
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
6.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 6 June 2024
Kerryn
AustraliaDistance from town yet not a deal breaker as the walk was good.
Everything was clean and comfortable. Entry was easy and communicated well. A great hostel.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 5 June 2024
Nicole
SwitzerlandIt is indeed quite a long walk from town center or the next shopping place which is a bit of a pity. The showers need to be replaced which seems to be planned during winter time.
It is a quiet place, tidy and clean even when it‘s an older building. Easy access and very well equipped kitchen and common area.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Martin
New ZealandWe were very happy with the hostel. However if you are on foot and relying on public transport it is about a 15 minute mostly flat walk from the bus depot. This is not a negative but something to be aware of.
Clean, comfortable, safe and well equipped and maintained hostel.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Sue
United KingdomJust needs a little update of decor.
Friendly. Clean and easy to find
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Sheila
United KingdomComfortable good facilities clean
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Hugh
New ZealandFacilities basic, but clean and friendly
Ability to wash and dry clothing. Nice staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Tony
United Kingdomshower and need another outside bench
Kitchen
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Adele
United KingdomThe mattress on the bed is awful. Don’t know if they are old or just cheap but wouldn’t stay again due to this alone.
Staff were really friendly, good location, clean and tidy.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Raymond
MonacoFor the price the facilities were excellent.
The staff were exceptionally helpful and informative.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Scott
United KingdomNo wifi available in rooms
Clean rooms, decent showers, good stocked kitchen area, decent eating area, parking
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 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
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