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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
Categories:
Select topics to read reviews:
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!”
- Kevin United Kingdom“Basic price and you get what you expect. This was a bed in a shared dorm and that's exactly what we got.”
- Debbie United Kingdom“The place was so clean and the beds were really comfortable. We were warmly welcomed and really enjoyed our stay. We had the breakfast the next morning and it was a great choice. There was plenty of parking. It was my first time in a hostel and...”
- Elgreco
Poland“Friendly staff sharing lots of information, large common space, close to beaches, comfy beds” - Gregory
France“Ben and his colleague really outdo themselves and the place is impeccable.” - Ekaterina
Cyprus“The location, the atmosphere, the facilities and the security of the hostel. Parking was no problem and there is also a supermarket not far. The area has the most amazing beaches and day tours and trails” - Nicole
New Zealand“Amazing location. Place is a little run down but the charm and staff make up for it. Great facilities in the kitchen.” 
Daniele
Italy“I really liked the cleanliness, the warm welcome from the very kind and friendly host, and the overall tidiness. Highly recommended place.”
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.
