Durness Youth Hostel
Durness Youth Hostel
About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Durness Youth Hostel in Durness offers family rooms with carpeted floors and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a shared bathroom with a shower. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a garden, bar, and free WiFi. The property features a shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, and free on-site private parking. Breakfast and Amenities: A buffet breakfast with juice and fruits is served daily. Additional amenities include a ground-floor unit and a view of a landmark. Location and Services: Located 89 mi from Wick John O’Groats Airport, the hostel is praised for its convenient location, attentive staff, and comfortable beds.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Thomas
United Kingdom“Reception was great - the manager Jan is friendly and efficient and helpful and runs a really nice set-up. Communal kitchen and dining area was great. We met and talked with other cyclists and walkers in the evening. The Heat and Eat meal option...” - David United Kingdom“Comfortable bed, instant hot water, great shower, knowledgeable staff.”
- Anonymous United Kingdom“Beautiful location - Durness is amazing! Staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, My charger got broken one night and they went hunting for a new one for me!”
Daniele
Italy“I really liked the cleanliness, the warm welcome from the very kind and friendly host, and the overall tidiness. Highly recommended place.”- Sharon United Kingdom“Fantastic location, good amenities good value for money.”
- Francesca Italy“Great spaces, lovely staff, very confortable beds, nice and clean bathrooms and yummy breakfast”
- Chris United Kingdom“Location, riendliness of staff and fellow guests. It is brilliant considering the constraints of the wooden buildings!”
- Colin United Kingdom“Staff where superb. I arrived early before check in time and was told please go make a cup of tea and use the facilities Beautiful location. Some people would say why full marks. Folks remember it's a hostel. It's less than £30 for a night. It...”
- Sophie United Kingdom“Great location with great facilities and lovely staff.”
Damian
Greenland“the picturesque hike all down to Faraid head on a beautiful blue day is priceless.. price..less..ish...kinda. It is getting a bit too pricey around there in the UK and I cannot afford three digits for an overpriced BnB, and with three digits I...”
Area info
Amenities of Durness Youth Hostel
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet
- Shared bathroom
- Shower
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Food & Drink
- Snack bar
- Bar
InternetWifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Pet bowls
- Packed lunches
- LaundryAdditional charge
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
General
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
Full payment for all bookings will be charged at the time of booking. All major credit & debit cards are accepted excluding American Express.
All bookings will include a temporary membership fee per person per night. (Full, existing members of Hosteling Scotland and HI using these channels are not entitled to a membership refund).
Individual reservations (Up to 9 people) - can cancel free of charge until 3 days before the arrival date. If canceled within the 3 days before the arrival 100 percent of the total price will be charged.
Groups reservations (more than 9 people) - different policies and additional supplements will apply. More than 8 weeks (57 days or more) 20% of total cost. 8 – 4 weeks (56- 29 days) 55% of total cost. 4 – 0 weeks (28 - 0 day) 100% of total cost.
No stag or hen parties are permitted at any youth hostel.
Should guests be entitled to a refund or part refund please note that these are processed by Hosteling Scotland National Office, Stirling. It may take 7 to 10 working days from the date of cancellation request for the refund to be processed back onto the original card used.
Please note that due to demand at this location shared accommodations can be unisex therefore children under the age of 16 can only be accommodated in a private room accompanied by an adult.
Hosteling Scotland advise that additional notice be given to the destination youth hostel when traveling with children, to ensure that suitable accommodations is available. There is no capacity for extra beds or cots.
The hostel is normally closed during the day between 10.00 and 17.00. Later arrival and access outside opening hours is by pre-arrangement only.
Dogs are welcome at DurnessYouth Hostel, for a small fee, when guests book a private room. Please note that dogs must be booked in advance to ensure that a dog friendly room is available.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Durness Youth Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
