St Margaret'S Hope Backpackers Hostel - Orkney

$$$$||View on mapOrkney, United KingdomBack Road, Orkney, United Kingdom, KW17 2SP|
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St Margaret'S Hope Backpackers Hostel - Orkney
Back Road, Orkney, United Kingdom, KW17 2SP·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.6Great
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.0
Location9.0
Staff9.0
Value for money8.8
Who stays here
Solo100%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.6Great
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.0
Location9.0
Staff9.0
Value for money8.8
Who stays here
Solo100%

Adults-only backpackers hostel with a recently renovated apartment in a historic Orkney building

Historic Setting

St Margaret'S Hope Backpackers Hostel Orkney offers a recently renovated apartment, housed in a historic building in the village of St Margaret's Hope. The property is adults-only and accepts pets, providing a quiet and flexible stay. Guests can access private check-in and check-out services for a streamlined arrival.

Modern Amenities

Each apartment at St Margaret'S Hope Backpackers Hostel Orkney includes a kitchenette with a microwave, electric kettle, and cookware. The patio has garden views, and the property provides an outdoor seating area and a picnic area. Free WiFi is available throughout the hostel for all guests.

Local Attractions

St Margaret'S Hope Backpackers Hostel Orkney is 40 km from Maeshowe and 24 km from the Orkney Museum. Kirkwall Airport is a 24 km drive from the property. The hostel is attached to the Murray Arms hotel, which has an on-site seafood restaurant.

Recreation & Entertainment

Guests at St Margaret'S Hope Backpackers Hostel can use the darts and golf course facilities. The hostel provides bicycle parking for cycling explorations of the Orkney coast. Nearby food and drink options receive high marks from guests.

Safety & Accessibility

The hostel is a non-smoking property, equipped with fire extinguishers and smoke alarms. Heating is included in all apartment units. Parking is available for vehicles, making it easy to explore the surrounding Orkney islands.

  • Historic Building: Recently renovated apartment in a historic building
  • Adults-Only: Adults-only and pet-friendly property
  • Outdoor Spaces: Outdoor seating and picnic area with garden views
  • Local Dining: On-site seafood restaurant at the Murray Arms hotel
  • Location: 2-minute drive to Gills Bay ferry, 24 km from Kirkwall Airport
  • Amenities: Free WiFi, private check-in/check-out, bicycle parking
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-21:00
from 06:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire apartment for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
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Rooms and availability

One-Bedroom Apartment
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Air conditioning
TV

Flat-screen TV

Adults only
Check-in/ Check-out

VIP check-in/ -out

Sports activities

Darts

Fishing

Snorkelling

Diving

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis court
  • Bowling
  • Golf course
  • Darts
  • Archery
  • Fishing

Dining

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Room features

  • Heating
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about St Margaret'S Hope Backpackers Hostel

💵 Lowest room price 121 £
📏 Distance to centre 26.6 km
✈️ Distance to airport 23.6 km
🧳 Nearest airport Kirkwall, KOI

Location

Back Road, Orkney, United Kingdom, KW17 2SP
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Back Road, Orkney, United Kingdom, KW17 2SP
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
The Smiddy Museum
510 m
Restaurant
Murray Arms Gun Deck Restaurant
590 m
Restaurant
The Sands Hotel
640 m

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