Durness Milleneum Cairn
Durness Milleneum Cairn, A838, Durness, IV27 4QH, United Kingdom- Memorial
Mountain Views and Shared Bathrooms:
Durness Youth Hostel offers certain units with stunning mountain views and shared bathrooms, providing a unique and budget-friendly accommodation experience.
Cozy Garden and Snack Bar:
Guests can unwind in the hostel's garden, perfect for relaxation after a day of exploring. Additionally, the on-site snack bar offers a convenient spot to grab a drink and mingle with fellow travelers.
Convenient Amenities and Free WiFi:
With complimentary WiFi throughout the property, guests can stay connected during their stay. Bed linens are provided in all units, ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free visit to Durness Youth Hostel.
Experience the beauty of Durness with us - book your stay at Durness Youth Hostel today!
Check-in from
05:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
4 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
5 Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
11 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
9 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
9 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
4 Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
9 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide), 2 Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Room details
9 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
The view from the hostel is amazing!!! The hostel is situated right on NC500 and has ample parking space
The location was beautiful, the stuff was great and the kitchen was super well equipped
All was great, the facilcities and everything
We were very welcome and the tenant is very very nice and helpful. The view and the spot (very wild) are incredible. Simplicity !
nice little town. quiet near with several places of interest to visit especially the smoo cave.
the shower room was just beside the main door to the dorms.so if u come out of the shower and at the same time someone comes in from the outside ull be exposed especially if u come out with just a towel wrap around u which was what we saw when we first came. Lack of wall plugs, only provided extension wire for 10 people in the room
It lies in a stunning position just above Smoo caves, which because I got up early enough, I had to myself. Loads to do in all directions.
One of the other travellers. But then - there’s always one!
Cheap with included on-site parking. Walkable to nearby food truck eatery and Spar supermarket.
Check-in time seems a bit late in the day (this might be standard practice in hostels in Scotland?) WIFI did not reach to our bunk bed area, only connected in the communal area or near reception booth. One more male shower area would be good.
Good youth hostel for backpackers. It's close to the Smoo cave waterfall. .
Swift and easy check in, perfect for our over night stop on motorcycle tour
Excellent location
Nothing all good
Great location, very clean and good staff
Wir haben 1 Nacht im Youth Hostrl verbracht. Von außen sah es eher wie eine Garage aus, innen war es warm und gemütlich. Auf unsere Anfrage wurde sogar der Schwedenofen angezündet.Sehr nettes Personal.
L’emplacement, la gentillesse et la disponibilité du personnel ainsi que le matelas et la couette confortables
Rien
Location was awesome, staff member was excellent, friendly and super helpful.
Dorms are noisy, beds squeak when people roll over. Kitchen a bit small for number of people.
Not being used to youth hostels, I was a bit worried about cleanliness and sharing the room with strangers. Went to the shower in the evening before everyone else. The bathroom was spotless. I shared the room with very nice people.
Wonderful hostel. Very friendly check in. Facilities were very clean, beds comfy.
Wish it had washer and clothes line. That would be nice addition.
The guy at reception was extremely helpful. The hostel was really clean and the rooms were very comfortable. Self-catering option makes your stay really affordable
Nothing
Posizione molto comoda
Struttura un po’ vecchia, servizi discreti
Camere ampie, tutto molto pulito, la divisione dei bagni tra maschi e femmine ha consentito di potersi cambiare e svestire in serenità. Il ragazzo della reception molto gentile. Cucina grande e spaziosa.
Nulla :)
Està molt ben situat. La cuina és excelent. Té tots els estris necessaris. L'espai per menjar correcte. I l'habitació familiar correcte també.
Il reparto notte era confortevole e pulito, idem per le zoni comuni.
Příjemný, čistý hostel na dechberoucím místě.
Mega freundliches Personal. Ein coolen Wippe. Toll für uns jungen Leute
Sanitäre Anlagen sehr klein.
Personnel très accueillant ! Vu magnifique !
Il faut aimer vivre autant en communauté.
La posizione, il rispetto reciproco tra tutti
Solo due bagni x tante persone
Le lieu, le cadre, l'accueil
Rien de spécial
Great location and free parking.
The place has no plugs, no chance to charge your phone in the sleeping area, no night tables or shelves to leave belongings by the bunk beds, no enough chairs by the bunk beds either, no curtains to separate spaces as you have in other hostels.
10/10 location, so stunning. very comfy beds, very cosy in the colder weather. The kitchen and communal areas are well maintained and have all utensils needed for cooking and storing food!!
the shower could have had better pressure, but wasn’t bad.
Posizione rurale
Struttura non adeguata ad ospitare persone, docce pessime, cucina in cattive condizioni, pulizia non sufficiente
Cette auberge de jeunesse est placée dans un magnifique environnement. Le personnel est chaleureux, accueillant et disponible pour répondre à nos questions.
Les oreillers sont un peu durs à notre goût et il manque quelques rangements dans les dortoirs.
El sitio donde se encuentra y el trato genial
L'accueil au top, la disponibilité
Pas assez de place de parking Une seule prise électrique pour tout un dortoir Les odeurs de la cuisine commune Le peu d'isolation des toilettes
Parcheggio, accoglienza del personale, letti comodi, bella sala per mangiare e trascorrere tempo. Bagni puliti
La moquette... Molto vissuta e con l'umidità lascia un odore non gradevole.
Great location
Very nice guy running it
Toilets with shower without space for changing where anyone can walk in at any time
Value for money
N/a
Die Lage
Zimmer zu voll mit 12 Personen.
The value for money was excellent, the location would be hard to beat. The bed was comfortable, the bedding was clean and warm with a good pillow. Smoo Cave Hotel was a 10 minute walk away with a lovely friendly bar, great food, good prices and snooker!
Washing on had nowhere to put stuff down other than the floor. Generally the place was a little tired looking, the doors needed better soft closers. The shower had no lock apart from in the shower cubicle itself which meant coming to the dry area to dress was a gamble as to whether you would get walked in on.
Super lokalizacja
Location was v good, reception staff was very helpful,
Too many people sharing the room ,bathrooms were v basic and latch wasn’t working on men’s bathroom.
Uroczy hostel na końcu świata 😍 Cicho, przepięknie, personel przemiły! Polecam serdecznie ☺️
Personeel was heel vriendelijk.
Lovely staff, good facilities
The room was freezing when we first went in
Gute organisierte Jugi...genügend Platz in Küche, Essraum und Unterkunft...
Sehr einfach aber angemessen. Ort selber sehr abgelegen und deshalb toll dass es so ein Angebot gibt. Alternative wäre Zelt oder Auto. Oder man bezahlt 200 oder mehr pro Nacht
Loejor fue la atención del chico encargado, fue muy paciente y agradable conmigo.
Los ronquidos y golpes de puertas de la noche
The staff were really friendly and great facilities for cooking
Nothing it was perfect for me
price and location
not enough showers only one between 16 people
Staff was super nice. I like the general room with all the tables chairs, games, curries for your food, etc.
I guess I am not a hostel kinda guy. Must have been like 2/3 different people snoring all night. Wasn’t aware I needed earplugs, but now I know. Also, I was five a code to get back into the room. Didn’t work. Saw another code posted somewhere else that didn’t work. So ended up sleeping on sofa bed in common area. For like 3 hours sleep. Not my best night ever
Fantastic location, right next to Smoo Cave! Very well equipped kitchen, and a small social area. The bedding was clean and fresh and the staff was absoulety excellent and friendly.
Only one male shower, which can get crowded in the morning / evening, though it wasnt a big issue during my stay.
La posizione e l'accoglienza
Pochi bagni.
Staff cordiale e disponibile, bella posizione, cucina fornita.
Difficoltà nell’aprire la porta, parcheggio piccolo (abbiamo parcheggiato in quello sottostante dove in teoria non è consentito l’overnight parking).
Good staff at Check in, great common rooms
No bolt for shower room
Very well equipped kitchen, nice common area, friendly and helpful staff.
Only one shower and two toilets for girls, same for boys. Narrow parking area.
Sympathique dans un endroit superbe
Very friendly staff, overall very clean and decent facilities
Location facilities and host
Fantastic location right by Smoo cave. The facility was well equipped kitchen wise and the guest lounge was cozy and comfortable. The staff were fantastic.
The bunk beds moved a bit when people shifted in them, and the bedroom walls were very thin, so you could hear people speaking. Not helpful when trying to sleep.
Location
Showers and mixed dorms.
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What guests love
Areas to consider
Cleanliness
7.8/10Bedding and communal areas noted as clean and fresh in several reviews, but shared bathroom facilities are basic which lowers perceived cleanliness.
Service
9/10Numerous mentions of very friendly, helpful and patient staff at check-in and during the stay; one report of a door-code issue but overall service is a strong positive.
Location
9.2/10Repeatedly praised (right next to Smoo Cave, beautiful area) — location is a clear highlight across reviews.
Room Quality
6.4/10Mixed comments: some comfortable beds and adequate space, but others note tired-looking rooms, cold rooms on arrival, doors and fittings needing repair and cramped shared rooms.
Amenities
7.1/10Well-equipped kitchen and good social/common areas cited positively, but amenities are let down by very limited showers/toilets per number of guests and missing locks/latches in some bathroom areas.
Value for Money
8.8/10Multiple reviewers explicitly call out excellent value and affordability for the remote location.
Food and Beverage
7.9/10Onsite food mention is limited but social meals/curries and a nearby friendly bar with good food are positives; not a strong focus of reviews but generally favorable.
Overall Experience
8.6/10Generally positive overall — friendly atmosphere, great location and communal facilities make for a good budget stay, though noise, shared facilities and occasional operational issues affect some stays.
Unwind in the hostel’s cozy garden, a peaceful retreat after a day of exploring in Durness.
Grab a drink and mingle with fellow travelers at the on-site snack bar.
Some units offer stunning mountain views, complementing the budget-friendly stay with a scenic backdrop.