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Durness Youth Hostel

2.0 star property

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Beach nearby
Dining
Garden
Lounge
Property grounds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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Smoo, Lairg, Durness, Scotland, IV27 4QA
  • Smoo Cave
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Durness Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • 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 Single Bed

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

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (5 Person)

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

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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 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Durness Youth Hostel

Hostel in Durness with free parking
Along with a snack bar/deli, this smoke-free hostel has laundry facilities and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a fireplace at reception and a reception hall.
Durness Youth Hostel offers 3 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at Durness Youth Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Smoo Cave. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a snack bar/deli. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Self-service breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a fireplace at reception
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Smoo Cave and 13 minutes on foot from Durness Beach
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Durness Youth Hostel also features a garden, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Durness hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a self-service breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

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: GBP 7.5 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

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

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

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. 1 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

6/10 Okay

Graham

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled 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 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

10/10 Excellent

Roland

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