Smoo, Durness,
Durness,
United Kingdom,
IV27 4QA,
Highlands
Great
8.2
8.3
/10
5.0
4.4
/5
“This hostel's location next to Smoo Cave and a short drive to Balnakeil beach made our family adventure lovely!”view full review
Durness Youth Hostel, rated 8.1/10 on Booking.com, offers a relaxed base for exploring local attractions. This 2-star hostel features a bar, a cozy lounge with a coal-burning stove, and parking for guests.
Rooms & Amenities
Rooms at Durness Youth Hostel have shared bathrooms and options for mountain views. Each room includes heating, carpeted floors, and storage space for luggage.
Dining & Amenities
Guests can enjoy a buffet or continental breakfast, and a 'Wee Breakfast' option is available featuring cereal, Scottish yogurt, and fresh fruit. The on-site bar serves local ales, malt whisky, and wines.
Leisure & Services
The hostel features a cozy garden for relaxation. Provisions and soft drinks are available at the reception, and laundry facilities are on-site for convenience.
Local Area & Transportation
Nearby attractions include Smoo Cave, known for its chambers and waterfall. The nearest bus stop is a short 8-minute walk from the hostel, providing easy access to local sites.
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Select your room type
Durness Youth Hostel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Family Room
2 persons
100 sq. feet
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Shower
Heating
room details
Quadruple Room
2 persons
4 Single beds
Shower
room details
Single Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
2 persons
1 Bunk bed
Shower
room details
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Facilities
Durness Youth Hostel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Perfect Communal Kitchen!
“The large communal kitchen was a highlight, fully equipped with every utensil I needed to whip up meals during my stay.” view full review
Cozy Common Space
“The cozy communal area provided a warm atmosphere where I enjoyed chatting with fellow guests while cooking.” view full review
Comfortable Bunk Beds
“The bunk beds in our family room were incredibly comfortable with clean linens, making for a restful night's sleep.” view full review
Quiet and Inviting
“The dorm room was pleasantly quiet, allowing for a peaceful environment despite being shared with others.” view full review
Facilities:
Very good
7.9/10Review score
General
No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Locker room
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Guest Parking
Shared kitchen
Services
Pet amenities available
Laundry
Dining
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Spa & Leisure
Garden area
Room features
Heating
Garden furniture
Self-catering
Shared kitchen
Room decor
Carpeted floor
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Durness Youth Hostel Location
Smoo, Durness,
Durness,
United Kingdom,
IV27 4QA,
Highlands
Map view
Smoo, Durness,
Durness,
United Kingdom,
IV27 4QA,
Highlands
City landmarks
Landmark
John Lennon Memorial Garden
1.1
mi
Landmark
Cairn House Gallery
5100 ft
Square
Balnakeil Craft Village
1.5
mi
Landmark
Ben Stack
4600 ft
Landmark
Sango Sands
4200 ft
Landmark
Durness
5100 ft
Landmark
Durness Deep Time
1.4
mi
Landmark
Mudness Ceramics
1.5
mi
Landmark
Sango Bay view point
5100 ft
Cemetery
Balnakeil Church
1.8
mi
Landmark
Loch Croispol
1.7
mi
Landmark
Balnakeil Beach
1.8
mi
Beach
Ceannabeinne Beach
2.0
mi
Landmark
Loch Lanlish
2.0
mi
Landmark
Kyle of Durness
2.5
mi
Landmark
Meall Meadhonach
2.7
mi
Landmark
Balnakeil Bay
2.9
mi
Nearby
Cave
Smoo Cave
900 ft
Restaurants
The White Heather Cafe
400 ft
Main Raod
Getting around
City Centre
Durness9 min
·
2300 ft
Airports
Wick John O'Groats (WIC)222 min
·
91.9
mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 17:00-22:00
Check-out
from 08:00-10:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP5.95 per person per day.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of rooms:
12
Former name
durness syha hostelling scotland
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback about Durness Youth Hostel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 149 verified reviews
7.9/10
Very good
82%
Recommend
Cleanliness
8.5/10
Comfort
8.3/10
Facilities
7.9/10
Free Wi-Fi
7.4/10
Location
9.2/10
Staff
9.6/10
Value for money
8.6/10
Guest reviews
based on 480 reviews
8.2/10
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