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Durness Youth Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Durness with free parking

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Beach nearby
Lounge
Garden
Property grounds
Dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (5 Person) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (5 Person)

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 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 in-room WiFi, free self parking, and laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Smoo Cave - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Durness Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • John Lennon Memorial Garden - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Balkaniel Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Balnakiel Craft Village - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Sango Sands Oasis - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Durness Food Spot - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cheese N Toasted - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪choraidh Croft - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪White Heather Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Durness Youth Hostel

Hostel in Durness with free parking
Guests staying at Durness Youth Hostel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby. 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. Additional amenities include a garden and a reception hall.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens are other standard amenities.

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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

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 5.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Heating

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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 7.5 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only
  • 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 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)

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
  • 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. 

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.

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.

Is there parking available 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.

Does Durness Youth Hostel have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

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 7.5 per pet, per day. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Durness Youth Hostel have connecting rooms?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Durness Youth Hostel?

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

Reviews

Durness Youth Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mirentxu

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

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

6/10 Okay

Graham

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
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

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

4/10 Poor

Hervé

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Viktor

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

10/10 Excellent

Roland

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

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