About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Orcades Hostel in Kirkwall offers family rooms with private bathrooms, carpeted floors, and TVs. Each room includes a refrigerator, electric kettle, and hairdryer. Modern Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, bicycle parking, and luggage storage. Free on-site private parking is available. Convenient Location: Located 3.7 mi from Kirkwall Airport, the hostel is near Scapa Beach (1.9 mi), Maeshowe (9.3 mi), and Skara Brae (17 mi). Water sports are available in the surroundings. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its kitchen, room comfort, and cleanliness.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Carol
United States“It had space when I was having trouble finding something, quite near to grocery store” - Brian United States“Great location with easy access to busses and walkable to stores. Nice kitchen available. Comfortable room with a refrigerator for convenience. I loved not having a key to keep track of, access to the building and rooms is made using codes.”
- David United States“Clean and modern, less expensive than anywhere else on Orkney, keyless entry.”
- Amie United States“Best hostel we have ever stayed in! So clean, with a well-equipped and super organized kitchen and lovely dining/living room! Felt more like a nice hotel. Hosts were fabulous and so accommodating. The location is perfect and very walkable to pubs,...”
- John United States“The kitchen and common spaces were amazing and well organized. It’s the perfect place to go for a stay in Orkney.”
- David United States“This is a hostel so you pick up your key from a box at the front door and probably won't see any host. But it is beautifully kept, with nicely appointed rooms, basic style but nice and the icing on the cake is the fabulously equipped kitchen,...”
- Melissa United States“I booked a private room for 1 and it was quite large with 4 bunks. The location was very close to Tesco and the hostel had a full kitchen. It was nice to be able to have my evening meal at 'home' after a long day of sightseeing.”
- Michael United States“This hostel is located on the outskirts of town - it’s a nice quiet location to rest and explore the Orkneys. Checkin and checkout were seamless and communication was excellent. The room was clean.”
- Hollingsworth United States“Erik was very accommodating, and made our stay easy and comfortable. it was our first stay at a hostel and we were impressed how clean and cozy the room was, and we enjoyed the private bathroom.”
- Benjamin
United Kingdom“The stay was truly fantastic. Check-in was very easy and the room was clean and super comfortable. They seemed to think of a lot of small details such as having enough plugs and towel holders in the room. Additionally, the kitchen and common room...”
Area info
House rules
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
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
Please inform Orcades 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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
