About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: 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 6 km from Kirkwall Airport, the hostel is near Scapa Beach (3 km), Maeshowe (15 km), and Skara Brae (27 km). Water sports are available in the surroundings. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its kitchen, room comfort, and cleanliness.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Julia
United Kingdom
“Clean, comfortable, well equipped, easy check in/ access, hosts very communicative.” - Janice
United Kingdom
“Quiet location within easy reach of the town centre. Great facilities with everything you need. Fridge in the room with kettle.” - Suzanne
United States
“fabulous private room with bathroom and comfortable bunk beds - very clean and spacious . The public space and kitchen were superb” - Susie
United Kingdom
“Easy entry and room easy to find ( remote hosting)” - Eduardo
United Kingdom
“The room was very cozy and clean. The location was just perfect to explore Kirkwall and beyond” - William
United Kingdom
“Ensuite room. Clean. Good communal kitchen. Very good for a hostel.” - Maxime
France
“Amazing place, amazing staff, very clean, a lot of amenities, fully functionnal kitchen” - David
United Kingdom
“Spacious, decent value and an easy walk into Kirkwall” - Taoren
United Kingdom
“Great place, small but have everything, probably one of the best stays at Kirkwall for multiple persons” - Lukas
Czech Republic
“I fell in love with Orkney. The hostel is well situated near the centre and also three supermarkets (Tesco, Lidl, Coop). Its strategic position offers a great starting point for sightseeing tours of the islands. It also offers parking places for...”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.



The fine print
Please inform Orcades Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.