Birsay Hostel, Birsay, Orkney, KW17 2LY

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Accommodation in Birsay, Orkney

Birsay Hostel in the northwest corner of the Orkney mainland offers comfortable accommodation for groups of 10 to 26 in 5 bedrooms. It is an ideal venue for outdoor education trips, workshops, clubs or family gatherings.

It has a well equipped kitchen, dining area, small lounge, drying room and disabled access. All bed linen is provided. There is a campsite in the extensive grounds with a level firm grassy site for touring caravans, motor homes and tents. Dogs are welcome on the campsite but not in the hostel.

The centre is close to spectacular coastline including the RSPB reserve of Marwick Head. Nearby at the Brough of Birsay you can see the remains of early Christian and Norse settlements on a tidal island, The centre is convenient for visiting Orkney's 5,500 year old Neolithic Heartland (UNESCO World Heritage site), with the Ring of Brodgar, the Standing Stones of Stenness, the Tomb of Maeshowe and Skara Brae. Each group has sole use of the hostel.


Birsay Hostel in the northwest corner of the Orkney mainland offers comfortable accommodation to groups of up to 26 in 5 bedrooms. An ideal venue for outdoor education trips, clubs or family gatherings. It has a well equipped kitchen, dining area, drying room, disabled access and all bed linen is provided. There is a campsite in the extensive grounds. Close to spectacular coast, RSPB reserves, early settlements and UNESCO heritage sites.
Birsay Hostel in the northwest corner of the Orkney mainland offers comfortable accommodation for groups of 10 to 26 in 5 bedrooms. It is an ideal venue for outdoor education trips, workshops, clubs or family gatherings.

It has a well equipped kitchen, dining area, small lounge, drying room and disabled access. All bed linen is provided. There is a campsite in the extensive grounds with a level firm grassy site for touring caravans, motor homes and tents. Dogs are welcome on the campsite but not in the hostel.

The centre is close to spectacular coastline including the RSPB reserve of Marwick Head. Nearby at the Brough of Birsay you can see the remains of early Christian and Norse settlements on a tidal island, The centre is convenient for visiting Orkney's 5,500 year old Neolithic Heartland (UNESCO World Heritage site), with the Ring of Brodgar, the Standing Stones of Stenness, the Tomb of Maeshowe and Skara Brae. Each group has sole use of the hostel.


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Details

  • Beds & Rooms:

    26: 2x4,1x2,1x6,1x10 + camping.
  • Open:

    April to September. Out of season booking may be available by arrangement for large bookings.
  • Price per night:

    Prices on enquiry.
  • Booking:

    Bookings can be made online or by phone/email.
  • Directions:

    OS sheet 7 GR 253267.
  • Public Transport :

    For buses from Kirkwall and Stromness contact Orkney Coaches (01856 870555). Ferries from Scrabster, (Northlink Ferries 01856 872044), to Gills Bay, (Pentland Ferries 01856 831226). Foot passenger ferries from John O'Groats, summer only (John O'Groats Ferry 01955 611353)
  • Walks :

    Long Distance Walkers AssociationLong Distance Walks North Sea Cycle Route
This accommodation is featured on the following pages
By the Sea Individuals welcome Youth Hostels Camping School Groups

This accommodation is available at the following peak times

Available for Christmas 2024 Available New Year 2024 / 2025 Available February Half Term 2025 Available Easter 2025 Available May Day Bank Holiday 2025 Available Spring Bank Holiday or Half Term 2025 Available August Bank Holiday 2025 Available October Half Term 2025

Facilities

bSingle sex dormitories
cPrivate rooms
dBedding provided
gFully heated
kSelf catering facilities
iDrying room
jShowers
pClothes washing facilities
tWithin 1 mile of NCN
yYHA Affiliated

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News & Offers from Birsay Hostel

Birsay Hostel & Campsite now fully open again.

April 6th 2022

Close to spectacular coastline with Marwick Head bird reserve and the Brough of Birsay early Christian and Norse settlements on a tidal island, Birsay Hostel is you perfect base for an island adventure. Gather you friends and family and bring them for an unforgettable experience.

Birsay is also convenient for visiting Orkney’s 5,500 year old Neolithic Heartland (UNESCO World Heritage site), with the Ring of Brodgar, the Standing Stones of Stenness, the Tomb of Maeshowe and Skara Brae.

 

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3 star hostel accommodation on Orkney

March 17th 2020

Set in on the breathtaking northern isle Birsay Outdoor Centre is the perfect place to relax. Take in the unspoiled beauty of this wonderful location

In what manner you choose to relax is up to you. The Hostel accommodates for every type of traveler, a drying room for the adventurers and a cosy lounge for bookworms. A well equipped self catering kitchen means you can still cook your favourite meals. But of course the most important thing when on Orkney is exploring, the scenery alone being worth the trip. But for a bit more intrigue perhaps the ancient neolithic sites take your fancy, some dating back to over 5500 years ago. However as always what you get up to is up to you Birsay Outdoor Centre will just help you do it.

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