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Durness Youth Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Durness with free parking

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Beach nearby
Property grounds
Dining
Garden
Lounge

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
The current price is RM770
RM924 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (5 Person)

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Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Freezer
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Durness, Durness Youth Hostel is near the beach. Balnakiel Craft Village and Castle Varrich are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Smoo Cave and Durness Beach.
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Smoo, Lairg, Durness, Scotland, IV27 4QA

What's nearby

  • Smoo Cave - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Durness Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • John Lennon Memorial Garden - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Balkaniel Beach - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Cape Wrath - 58 min drive - 26.8 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 reception 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-service breakfast (surcharge), a reception hall and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Durness Youth Hostel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with fridges, microwaves and ovens
  • Stovetops, freezers and cookware/dishes/utensils

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

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 21 July and 31 March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-service breakfast: from approximately GBP 5.95 for adults and from 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 any lifts

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 does it cost to stay at Durness Youth Hostel?

As of 12 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Durness Youth Hostel on 24 Aug 2025 start from RM 770.24, excluding 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.

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?

Checkout 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 miles (3 km).

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Durness Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mirentxu

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

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

8/10 Good

Viktor

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

8/10 Good

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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 traveller

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