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Durness Smoo Youth Hostel

Hostel

Lairg

Sutherland

From £25 per person per night

Sitting on the famous NC500, surrounded by a wild and spectacular landscape, Durness Smoo offers a true hostelling experience in simple, relaxed and welcoming accommodation.

A simple but welcoming base for exploring the local area the hostel offers a range of comfortable private rooms and shared dorms. None of the rooms are en-suite but ample shower and washroom facilities are available.

WiFi is free for all guests and other facilities include: a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, a small drying room and secure cycle storage. Basic provisions, confectionery and soft drinks are available to purchase at reception and local shops are only a 15 minute walk away. The hostel is licensed so you can enjoy a local ale or glass of wine while relaxing in the hostel’s cosy lounge with its coal-burning stove. Parking facilities are available for up to six cars and guests are welcome to use the car park at the nearby Smoo Caves (local parking charges may apply).

The hostel has parking facilities for up to six cars and guests are welcome to use the car park at the nearby Smoo Caves, one of the area’s most spectacular attractions.

On a clear night the starry skies are incredible and if you’re lucky you might even catch the Northern Lights.

Guests can opt for a ‘Wee Breakfast’ of cereal, Scottish yogurt, fresh fruit, tea and coffee.

Durness Smoo is a dog-friendly hostel. If you would like to book yourself and your dog into the hostel, please phone the hostel direct to check availability. There is a small charge of £5 per night for your dog when staying in our hostels.

The hostel is also available for exclusive private rental.

Find out more by visiting our website Hostelling Scotland or follow these links if looking for more details on Group Travel, Schools and Youth Groups and Travel Trade

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Pets Welcome

Parking

WiFi

Transport and Parking

On Public Transport Route
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Pets

Pets Welcome

Themes

Active and Adventure
Budget

Internet

WiFi

Features

Shared Bathroom
Garden
Laundry Facilities
Freezer
Kitchen
Lounge
Drying Facilities
Fridge

Catering

Breakfast Available

Payment Methods

Cash
Debit Card
Credit Card
Internet Banking Transfer

Location

Rural
Coastal Location
Village Location
Mountains area
Remote
Sea/Loch View

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Pricing

5 Person Private Room	£130 Per room per night (room only)
Shared Dorm Accommodation	£25 Per person per night (room only)

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Accommodation Special Offer

For best available rates and access to saver rates for private rooms please book direct with www.hostellingscotland.org.uk If wishing to book a youth hostel as a RentaHostel for Exclusive Use, or when booking for 10 or more people, please contact us direct to discuss the rates we have available and your specific requirements. Email reservations@hostellingscotland.org.uk or 0345 293 7373 (office hours Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).

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Opening Times

Open

26 Apr 2025 - 22 Sep 2025

More information

From April to September, this Durness Smoo Youth Hostel surrounded by wild & spectacular landscape is available for individual, group or family reservations. Bookings can be taken for a bed in shared accommodation, for private rooms for five or six people or guests can rent the youth hostel as a whole sleeping up to 27 people.

Note: Opening times are a guide only and may change on a daily basis. Please contact the business directly.

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