3.5 stars
Scotty - Netherlands
October 2009
5 stars
TOH - Singapore
4 stars
davemabz - Scotland
Wet'n'Windy - England
September 2009
Dave - Scotland
4.5 stars
mtbfeartie - Scotland
mangoman - Scotland
bill - Scotland
3 stars
WickedMessenger - Germany
Keith - England
Nice hostel and a really amazing place to visit overall. We'd definitely recommend a visit to Faraid Head, and the craft village.
Andy - England
The manager was very enthusiastic and really cared about the hostel, its presentation and the ongoing recycling initiatives in place. She couldn't have been more helpful to occupants in assisting with where to visit, how to get to next places as she knew her onions! You'll enjoy cooking in the cosy kitchen area which could be extended. The advantage of a small drying room was a bonus! All in all, we'd return.
Paul Holmes - England
Go there ! There is nothing between you and the Arctic.... A proper Youth Hostel with a committed Warden and a lovely dog.
Alison Downey - Scotland
August 2009
A basic hostel in a lovely location.
family d - France
meg - Scotland
Nicole Dailcroix - France
JackBurton - Italy
greenbean - England
Maria - Malta
This is an amazing 'secret' part of Scotland. Hostel is very clean. Strongly recommend http://www.timdearmancoaches.co.uk/ for easy access from Inverness with outstanding views.
Michael_M - Germany
Karen - England
Take the ferry and minibus to Cape Wrath and visit the most isolated cafe in the country! Afterwards, walk along the coast path back to Balnakiel Craft village. There are lots of puffins till mid July along Faraid Head. The INformation Centre is really helpful and there are guided walks in the summer.
brian - England
nata - England
Wilson family - England
Cycling Viking - Scotland
July 2009
Superb beach walks watching the bird life and experiencing the peace of the waves. Remember a jacket as the weather can change quickly.
queeny - Scotland
X - Scotland
None. Hostellers should travel with an open mind and be open to experience rather thaXn rely on the advice and experience of others.
Martijn - Netherlands
joseph_ccc - Spain
Nick - England
tomtom70 - Germany
Free WLAN in (also in front of ;o) ) MacKay's - don't bother to get a table there, they don't seem to welcome backpacker any time of the day.
Girotropico - Spain
Nessie - Scotland
Durness is a great place to relax and enjoy Scotland at its most rugged and remote. There are excellent walks, beautiful beaches, Smoo Cave and Cape Wrath not forgetting the craft centre (ignore the dodgy architecture).
eckyscout - Scotland
MarkAhrens - United States of America
This hostel is wonderful. Maryann (current caretaker) is lovely to talk with and of course knows a lot about the area. Be sure to visit Smoo Cave (right down the road), Balnakiel Village, Faraid Head peninsula (and the puffin colony there - best in the evening), and Cape Wrath, of course.
Bruce - England
PBW - Canada
Small. Room adequate for needs. The kitchen and lounge was spacious and comfortable.
jb - England
Keith - Scotland
A good traditional Youth Hostel. Reminds me of the way things were in my youth.
Tony Ball - England
If you are travelling alone this hostel is a must
Jen - England
June 2009
Friendly, simple hostel with an interesting garden in a great location
haha - Slovenia
Histon Nikki - England
Spend more than one night at Durness - there is so much to explore on the coast and inland.
cobblergreen - Scotland
Seona Christie, Westhill - Scotland
The hostel is very misleading: dont judge a book by its cover. It doesnt look like anything special by its exterior, but it was a brilliant place to stay and I've been telling all my buddies to make sure they keep this one on their list to visit. We were welcomed by Ben and Misty (the collies) who sheperded us to the reception very efficiently. Lovely clean hostel with a friendly and helpful manager.
p - England
marty - Scotland
Dunbar runner - Scotland
Hostel was perfect: quiet, near Smoo cave, friendly and had two beautiful natured collie dogs to play with. Perfectly placed for annual Cape Wrath Challenge events. Bus south to Inverness leaves Smoo Cave @ 15:15- 100yrds from Hostel gate. Don't try to get on bus before that time as driver is still on break and will be narked if you disturb him. (Tim Dearman Coaches). Good bus service though....you travel right down the coast so see lots including Kinlochbervie and Ullapool were there is a s
Thomas - England
Cal and Del - Scotland
May 2009
Welcoming and helpful staff helped us dry off after a soaking in the wild weather However the buildings are showing their age and its about time these wartime wooden huts were demobbed
Patrick - Belgium
Sutherland - England
Sean - England
April 2009
balk - Germany
rockyr - England
Ish - England
Make sure you take extra duvets and extra food as this small village closes really early and its hard to find any hotel or a restaurant 46 Miles nearest Ullapool Good luck and do visit DurnessSmoo Cave and the award winning Beach Thanks Ish
Logi - Scotland
Probably my favourite hostel of all sadly the SYHA dont seem to want to spend any money on it It may be a couple of wartime huts but dont let that put you off the warmth of welcome plus the location more than make up for the lack of investment
mikeg40 - Scotland
November 2008