Durness Youth Hostel is located in Durness. With free WiFi, this 2-star hostel has a garden and a bar. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. The hostel provides certain units that include mountain views, and every room has a shared bathroom with a shower. All guest rooms have bed linen. The nearest airport is Wick John O’Groats Airport, 89 miles from Durness Youth Hostel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for Durness
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See what guests loved the most:

  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable bed, instant hot water, great shower, knowledgeable staff.
  • Jonathan
    Germany Germany
    The location was stunning and easy to find. The premises have an old world charm and the wild garden was lovely. There is a large open dining room/comfy area. The warden was very helpful
  • Sara
    United States of America United States of America
    Clean and well stocked in the kitchen. A great location.

Area info

Amenities of Durness Youth Hostel

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Pet bowls
    • Packed lunches
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Durness Youth Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    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

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Discover JCB Diners Club Cash Debit card Durness Youth Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    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.

    FAQs about Durness Youth Hostel

    • Check-in at Durness Youth Hostel is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Yes, Durness Youth Hostel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Durness Youth Hostel is 1 miles from the center of Durness. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The nearest beach is 2,800 feet from Durness Youth Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Durness Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Durness Youth Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):