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Durness Youth Hostel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this Durness hostel

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Beach nearby
Property grounds
Fireplace
Garden
Shared fridge, microwave

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen

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

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (5 Person)

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (5 Person)

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

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Bed sheets

Room, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

Durness

Close to the beach.You'll find Smoo Cave and Durness Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Durness hostel. John Lennon Memorial Garden and Balnakiel Craft Village are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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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
  • Oldshoremore Beach - 44 min drive - 43.4 km
  • Scourie Beach - 46 min drive - 53.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cheese N Toasted - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sango Sands Oasis - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪White Heather Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Durness Food Spot - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Meet And Eat - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Durness Youth Hostel

Enjoy the free parking at this Durness hostel
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Durness Youth Hostel also features a garden, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Self parking is free.

This Durness hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Durness Youth Hostel offers 3 accommodations. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • 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 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between July 21 and March 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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-serve breakfast: approximately GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 7.50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Durness Youth Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Durness Youth Hostel.

How much does it cost to stay at Durness Youth Hostel?

As of Apr 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Durness Youth Hostel on Apr 21, 2026 start from CA $196, 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 close is Durness Youth Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is a short 13-minute walk from Durness Beach and 2 mi (8-min drive) from Balkaniel Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Durness Youth Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Durness Youth Hostel, but self-serve breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Durness Youth Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Durness Youth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Durness Youth Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Durness Youth Hostel have a pool?

Durness Youth Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Durness Youth Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Durness Youth Hostel to downtown Durness?

Durness Youth Hostel is 0.9 mi away from Durness.

Durness Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

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

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

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