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Durness Youth Hostel

2.0 star property

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Beach nearby
Fireplace
Property grounds
Shared fridge, microwave
Garden

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Smoo, Lairg, Durness, Scotland, IV27 4QA
  • Place, Smoo Cave
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Durness Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, John Lennon Memorial Garden
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (5 Person)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Durness

Located within a 5-minute walk of Smoo Cave, Durness Youth Hostel is within a 15-minute stroll of Durness Beach. This 3-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free self parking, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area.
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What's nearby

  • Smoo Cave - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Durness Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • John Lennon Memorial Garden - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Balkaniel Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Oldshoremore Beach - 48 min drive - 27.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Durness Food Spot - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cheese N Toasted - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Meet And Eat - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪choraidh Croft - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sango Sands Oasis - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Durness Youth Hostel

Guests of Durness Youth Hostel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. This smoke-free hostel also has a garden.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between July 21 and March 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 5 PM—-10 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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 free cancellation available at Durness Youth Hostel?

Durness Youth Hostel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Durness Youth Hostel?

As of Jun 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Durness Youth Hostel on Jul 3, 2026 start from $219, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do within easy reach of Durness Youth Hostel?

This hostel is located in Durness, just steps from Smoo Cave. You'll also find Durness Beach and John Lennon Memorial Garden within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Durness Youth Hostel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hostel.

Does Durness Youth Hostel have a casino?

No, Durness Youth Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Durness Youth Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Are there hot tubs at Durness Youth Hostel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Durness Youth Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Durness Youth Hostel serves self-serve breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its snack bar.

Does Durness Youth Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Durness Youth Hostel for a fee of GBP 7.50 per pet, per day. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Durness Youth Hostel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Durness Youth Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Durness Youth Hostel.

Durness Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great budget friendly stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Affordable accommodation in a fairly remote area. Close to beaches and beautiful countryside. The accommodation was clean and comfortable and the staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerry Lyralen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great low budget place to stay. It's absolutely gorgeous, located near cliffs and sea, and the staff is so nice. Unfortunately, it has only mixed dorms, and one of the other customers fully undressed in the common area, which was totally in appropriate, which is a huge downside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mirentxu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Goog
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anonymous

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Hervé

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Viktor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roland

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019