This Hostel offers visitors comfortable 3 star accommodation which comprises 5 bedrooms sleeping 26 persons in total. The hostel welcomes singles, groups and families including exclusive room or whole hostel bookings.

On the first floor are:

Brough Head - for 4 (2 bunkbeds).
Oxtro - for 2 (1 bunkbed) with en-suite washbasin and shower. Views over Brough of Birsay.

On the ground floor are:

Barony - for 6 (3 bunkbeds).
Marwick - for 10 (5 bunkbeds).
Lower Palace - for 4 (2 bunkbeds) with en-suite washbasin and shower.

All bed linen is provided. There is access to the hostel all day once check-in is complete. The hostel has a well-equipped kitchen, dining area, small lounge and small washing/drying room for all visitors.

Bookings during the winter can be made for 4 or more people by arrangement by contacting us.

2025-26 Charges

Juniors: (under 18) Per night - £20.60

Seniors: 18 and over. Per night - £22.92 £4.58 £27.50

Oxtro Room (sleeps 2) Per night - £54.50 

Exclusive Room occupancy - £76.00 (two adults or two adults and two children)

Additional Adult / Junior. Per night.  £7.80 

Exclusive Centre use: 26 beds. Per night £493.00, Per week £2,705.00

Administration fee - £4.20 

We would encourage members of the public to use the online booking system for exclusive room bookings. Single occupancy and whole hostel bookings can be booked by contacting us on 01856 873535 or stromnesscs@orkney.gov.uk