Eday

Eday is one of the wildest of the Northern Orkney islands. Wildlife thrives here and it is the ideal place for those who enjoy peaceful surroundings, walking, cycling, photography, bird watching and painting. The views are outstanding.  There is a Heritage Centre a 5-minute walk up the hill from the hostel and a well-stocked local shop just over 20 minutes’ walk away. There is a daily ferry service – see www.orkneyferries.co.uk for further information.

The hostel is run by Eday Community Association.  It is self-check in, but ECA has appointed wardens who keep the place clean and tidy and ensure guests have what they need. 

The hostel has 4 private rooms with various bed layouts including a single, a double and 2 that can be booked as twins or as family rooms. All have washbasins, but are not ensuite. It has excellent self-catering facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen, 2 large shower rooms and a sitting room with comfy seating, TV etc.  There are laundry facilities and free Wi-Fi. Towels and bedding are provided and there's no charge for electricity. We are dog friendly with up to 2 to well behaved dogs allowed in your hostel room. Pets must be booked in in advance and are not allowed in the 2 public rooms. 

There is a campsite at the hostel with pitches for up to 4 tents and park up for 2 motorhomes or campervans with electric hook up. The campsite has wastewater disposal, fresh water tap and rubbish and recycling facilities. Campers have access to a shower room, laundry, wash up and waste facilities.
The hostel is approx. 3.5 miles north of the pier and about half a mile from the airfield. Please note there is no public transport on Eday. There are several electric car charging points across the island. It is advisable to book hostel rooms and camping facilities in advance.

For more information or to make a booking please email hostel@eday.scot and the duty admin will reply to you (usually checked between 9am and 7pm).  Remember to tell us if your booking includes bringing your dog with you. 

Note all enquiries and bookings are made via our email system, but if you want to ask any general questions about Eday/the Hostel then phone our warden on 07946 132902.  Leave a message and be patient as hostel staff are either part time or volunteers with other jobs on the island. 

If it's peace and quiet you're looking for, this is the place for you!

Sitting close to the beach, Eday hostel is a great place to get back in touch with nature - with upland moors, grasslands, freshwater lochs and a stunning coastline attracting a wide variety of animals and birds throughout the year.

The island has a rich historical heritage with visible remains from the Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Pictish and Norse periods. Highlights include the 15 foot tall Stone of Setter and the Vinquoy Chambered Cairn.