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Browns Hostel

45/47 Victoria Street, Stromness KW16 3BS, Scotland
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4.0 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
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bilirubin
scotland
Senior Contributor
45 reviews
17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2011

It is £15 per person per night .We had a comfortable family room with a double and 2 singles.It was ensuite.It was in a house near the hostel which is sometimes rentes as a whole or if free used as individual units.There was a large kitchen ,washing machine ,tumble dryer ,dishwasher ,seperate living room with a tv and free internet... More

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mleibundgut
Chur
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2011

We were there in May 2011 and it was just great. We had a private double room which had very comfortable beds and was very clean. Also toilets and showers were very clean. The staff (I think there's only 1 woman that runs everything alone) was very friendly and helpful. You can use the kitchen facilities and the internet is... More

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whi20
Austin, Texas
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2011

Brown’s hostel is cozy, friendly, comfortable and right in the heart of the beautiful town of Stomness. The 2 common areas are welcoming with complementary tea, coffee and internet. The rooms vary in size from the tiny and private to large sunny shared rooms. I enjoyed both during my stays there. The showers are clean with good pressure & though... More

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Rocklad
London (Home)
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5 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2011
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Stayed overnight on last day of a trip catching the ferry the following morning. Great location in centre of town and 5 mins walk from ferry terminal. I was given one of the tiny single rooms which was fine for the money, but very small indeed - basically just the bed and a tiny space to stand alongside it. Quite... More

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KaboodleKaboodle
Iceland
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2011

Friendly but cheap owner. No heat in bedrooms (I had to use my hairdryer to the heat room!) or kitchen (we used the oven for heat!) Not recommended for a winter stay!! More

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cgypeanut
Calgary, Canada
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2010

I stayed here for three nights and our room suited us fine with our big bags. We know we are staying in a HOSTEL so we expect smaller rooms and shared amenities. We were pleased to find free laundry and internet services and there is a grocer nearby to buy items from. The heat worked in our rooms and there... More

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cippe
livorno
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2010

very friendly but my room was so small i couldn' t open my luggage....... More

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ronnieb123
Bratislava, Slovakia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2010

really great place to relax after a day of exploring orkney. situated in the middle of Stromness, comfortable, clean, quiet....was a pleasure to stay there More

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Calvin_Lovi
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2010

I have very much enjoyed the Brown's Hostel. It is tidy, spacious, nice rooms, and a very open and relaxing policy. The Hostel has a wonderful location in the centre of Stromness with internet access, a large kitchen and living-room with great sofa's. For anyone with a budget I would very much recommend this great place! More

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polyarne_syavo
Aberdeen
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2010

One of my favourite hostels. A converted house, it features well-equipped kitchens and spacious common areas that make you feel as if you're in your grandmother's living room. Services are basic, but everything is clean, tidy and welcoming. It's just steps from the ferry, centrally located in Stromness, and I would highly recommend it to backpackers, students, and anyone else... More

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