Check in is from 2pm on your day of arrival.
The hostel is very centrally located and due to our 24/7 self service check in, you can arrive at any time, including from the Aberdeen or Lerwick ferry.
For bus timetables, go to Stagecoach’s website.
From Hatston Ferry Terminal – Aberdeen/Lerwick Ferry
The hostel is a 45 minute walk from the terminal. There is a bus that leaves the terminal at 23.10 to connect with the ferry. Take this to Ayre Mills and there is a 10 minute walk to our door.
You can also pre-book a taxi to take you, which will take about 5 minutes.
From Stromness
If you are arriving in Stromness, you can take the X1 bus throughout the day from Stromness to Kirkwall. Get off at Peerie Sea Loan and walk for under 10 minutes to the hostel.
From the airport
There are regular buses from the airport into Kirkwall. Get the no. 3 to West Tankerness Lane and walk for about 10 minutes.