Mainland Albergues

"… next to the Pickaquoy Sports Center and within 5-10 mins walk of all the shops, pubs, eateries and all transport links. There is a brand new kitchen fully equipped including oils and spices for cooking and a stylish lounge room with large freeview TV, DVD, XBOX, free internet access & Wi-Fi throughout the building. We also provide drying facilities and storage lockers for valuables. There is a large, mature garden with ponds and a burn running through it for guests to enjoy also. We will do our best to help you with any...  more »

"Fairly good with one significant criticism - The hostel building and its immediate environs are not welcoming from the outside but inside it is a generally well presented building with more than adequate kitchen/dining facilities. We were allowed to stay indoor on one very terrible day, they were helpful to hostelers. Then one significant criticism is the way they allocate beds on nights the hostel is quiet. There were many empty rooms yet some people were expected to sleep on top bunks. The main reason for using a hostel is to sleep and...  more »

"Browns Hostel is a good base in the tiny town of Stromness for anyone exploring Orkney for a few days. It’s small but well-equipped, and the owner is very friendly and helpful. The Location The hostel is easy to find -- Stromness is a very small town, and it’s right on the main street. Note, though, that the entrance is off a small alleyway, not directly on the street. It’s just a few minutes’ walk from the ferry terminal. Buses to Kirkwall and other spots on the main island also leave from the ferry terminal, making it easy to...  more »

"With stunning sea views towards the outer north isles, yet central to Kirkwall, Orkney's main town, the Peedie Hostel can accomodate 8 people in 3 rooms. The Hostel is 2 minutes from the town centre, bus station and the ferry terminal serving the outer isles. Pubs, hotels, bike hire, car hire, restaurants, take-aways, night life and sports centre are all within 5 minutes walk. All of Orkney's considerable natural heritage and world famous archaelogical sites are easily accessible from Kirkwall by public transport. The hostel is open all...  more »

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