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Durness Youth Hostel

2.0 star property
Snuggle up by a roaring fire, then step outside to enjoy nature's beauty. Treat yourself to snacks from our deli.

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Beach nearby
Lounge
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Property grounds
Garden

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bathroom

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room, Shared Bathroom (5 Person)

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, Non Smoking

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

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Freezer
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Stovetop
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Smoo, Lairg, Durness, Scotland, IV27 4QA

What's nearby

  • Smoo Cave - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Durness Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • John Lennon Memorial Garden - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Balnakiel Craft Village - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Balkaniel Beach - 8 min drive - 3.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cocoa Mountain - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Durness Food Spot - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sango Sands Oasis - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪White Heather Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Seafood Platter - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Durness Youth Hostel

Hostel near the bay
Take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby at Durness Youth Hostel. Free in-room WiFi and a snack bar/deli are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), a reception hall, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Durness Youth Hostel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Self-serve breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–9:00 AM: GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM) and Monday - Sunday (5:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between July 21 and March 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 7.5 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.5 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Towels fee: GBP 3.00 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Durness Youth Hostel Lairg
Durness Youth Lairg
Durness Youth Hostel Durness
Durness Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Durness Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Durness

Frequently asked questions

Is Durness Youth Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 7.5 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Durness Youth Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Durness Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Durness Youth Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Durness Youth Hostel located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Smoo Cave and Durness Beach. John Lennon Memorial Garden and Balnakiel Craft Village are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Durness Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value and perfect location
Great location. Helpful staff. The corridors are very tight but rooms v comfortable and clear. Great option for a cost effective stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Anonymous, Colorado

I booked a female dorm bed and it was coed, told that that allowed for more people to stay. Not on the website, not great, and one guy kept me awake all night with his snoring. The host there wasn't very friendly, either. Thankfully, the guests there were fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Linda, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
better than average youth hostel
Stayed in a 10 bed dorm. It was surprisingly quiet. The common room was nice and typically had a wide variety of people. I tried two of their pre-frozen dinners, One was pretty good. Typically noisy in the kitchen in the AM. Only 2 toilets for 10 people but it seemed to work out. Make sure you bring a towel! They aren't supplied!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018