The hostel has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. There is so much to see and do in Orkney, including excellent birdwatching and a vast number of ancient monuments. The hostel has a well-equipped kitchen, a large airy dining room and the three- and four-bedded rooms are cosy and comfortable. There is also a drying room with laundry facilities. It is situated only a 15-minute walk from the town centre and the beautiful twelfth-century St. Magnus Cathedral. Ferries leave the harbour regularly for many Northern Isles.