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Kirkwall – 58 hotels and places to stay

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Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments

Hotel in Kirkwall

Set in Kirkwall, Orkney, family-run Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments overlooks Kirkwall harbor. It offers local produce in its restaurant and traditionally styled rooms, with free Wi-Fi.

S
Sevena
From
Ireland
Good location, clean and modern furniture/bathroom/living room in the apartment. Friendly staff. Good parking.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,043 reviews
Price from
$105.43
1 night, 2 adults

Albert Hotel

Hotel in Kirkwall

Featuring a bar, Albert Hotel is located in Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands region, 10 miles from Maeshowe and a 3-minute walk from Orkney Museum.

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William
From
United States
Breakfast was great. Location was coinvent to shopping and local restaurants. Parking was a little hard. Public car park nearby, but had to get free ticket every hour till 5PM, then free all night. Out the next morning. Small town and able to get our clothes washed in a nearby laundromat.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews
Price from
$167.34
1 night, 2 adults

The Kirkwall Hotel

Hotel in Kirkwall

Looking out across the harbor of the Orkney Islands’ largest town, The Kirkwall Hotel features a high-quality restaurant and bar along with stylish rooms with attached bathroom.

N
Nancy
From
Canada
Great location. Friendly staff. Comfortable room and nice restaurant.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 332 reviews
Price from
$208.62
1 night, 2 adults

Garden House Rooms

Hotel in Kirkwall

Located within 1.2 miles of Scapa Beach and 9.2 miles of Maeshowe, Garden House Rooms has rooms in Kirkwall.

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Jessica
From
New Zealand
Rooms were modern and very nicely presented, very clean and welcoming. Security was excellent. Management was at a distance and no meals available but I didn't expect that from the description. Carparking was included and felt secure.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
Price from
$93.71
1 night, 2 adults

The Orkney Hotel

Hotel in Kirkwall

Located in Kirkwall, 1.8 miles from Scapa Beach, The Orkney Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

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Paul
From
United States
Our visit to the Orkneys on our adventure through Scotland wasn't planned, but with a last minute booking we were lucky enough to be able to spend a couple nights at the wonderful Orkney Hotel! This historic inn far exceeded our expectations. We particularly loved spending the evenings in the bar tasting some of the literal thousands of bottles of whiskey decorating the walls. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the Scottish breakfast was delicious. I would highly recommend a stay at the Orkney Hotel on your next visit!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews
Price from
$166.23
1 night, 2 adults

The Shore

Hotel in Kirkwall

Set in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands region, The Shore is located 1.2 mi from Highland Park Distillery. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel has family rooms.

G
Gabriel
From
United States
Very clean room and bathroom! Simple and understated, very close to the ferry and conveniently close to restaurants.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews
Price from
$169.58
1 night, 2 adults

Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

Featuring a garden, Grainbank Mews offers accommodations in Kirkwall. This guest house features free private parking, daily room service, and free Wifi. At the guest house, all units are soundproof.

F
Frederick
From
United Kingdom
Breakfast was very good. Location excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
Price from
$132.76
1 night, 2 adults

High Toft B and B

Kirkwall

High Toft B and B in Kirkwall provides accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. Housed in a building dating back to 1939, this bed and breakfast provides free Wifi and free private parking.

D
Donie
From
United States
Our hosts! They were the best part of our trip to Orkney and we could have sat and visited with them all day! Our room was spacious and very comfortable, the bed was great, there was a nice sitting room to relax in and the breakfast was exceptional. Everything was on the ground floor and parking was available next to the house, so getting in and out was easy. The location was good, close to sights and restaurants.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Price from
$115.47
1 night, 2 adults

Kirkwall Studios - Studio 31A

Kirkwall

Kirkwall Studios - Studio 31A offers accommodations in Kirkwall, a 15-minute walk from Orkney Museum. The air-conditioned accommodation is 10 miles from Maeshowe.

C
Christine
From
United States
Great parking, clean and efficient space. Had everything we needed, great location easy access.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
Price from
$130.53
1 night, 2 adults

Shorelands B&B

Kirkwall

Shorelands B&B enjoys a location in Kirkwall, 1.8 miles from Scapa Beach and 10 miles from Maeshowe. Featuring sea and garden views, this guest house also includes free Wifi.

S
Susie
From
United Kingdom
I had a lovely family room just for me🌷bed was beyond comfortable and the premises easy to find from the centre of Kirkwall 🌷
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews
Price from
$80.32
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 331 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews

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What Guests Said About Kirkwall:

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Kirkwall was the.center of the Mainland of Orkney.

Kirkwall was the.center of the Mainland of Orkney. The hotel was centrally located near the carhedral and major shopping streets. I was able to access the harbor and local busses to neighboring villages.
Guest review byOskochil
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0

Cathedral was beautiful and well worth a visit.

Cathedral was beautiful and well worth a visit. Also, don’t miss the beautiful Italian chapel on Lamb Holm. Churchill barriers and the drive to South Ronaldsay is not to be missed. Ring of Brodgar is definitely worth a visit too. Kirkwall is small and easily walkable Scapa distillery, well worth it! You know it makes sense.
Guest review byBrian
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

This was our third time visiting Orkney and the first...

This was our third time visiting Orkney and the first without a car. Kirkwall has everything you need within a short walk. The travel centre/bus station has easy and frequent services to the main tourist attractions and great connections to the ferry terminals. We visited Hoy from Houton and Westray, Stronsay and Shapinsay from the Kirkwall ferry terminal which is super convenient and easy, foot passengers can just hop on and pay on board! Rain passes through quickly and the wind will soon dry you off but should you have a long wet day, you can spend time in the shops, St Magnus Cathedral, the museum opposite and also near the harbour is the excellent wireless museum. Food at the Bothy pub is great, as are the Fish and Chips at Harbour Fry. We also ate at the Stronsay Hotel which was also very good and a nice place to sit and talk to locals before the ferry takes you back to Kirkwall. One of our favourite place is the Brough of Birsay and we did manage to visit this time by bus but it took a bit of planning, especially to catch the low tide. Just remember your waterproofs and you’ll be fine and still have a great time!
Guest review byPaul
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

It is stunning and there is so much to do, it is the most...

It is stunning and there is so much to do, it is the most magical place in the UK. I would recommend visiting the neolithic village (Skara Brae), Ring of Brodgar and Stones of Stennes and seeing the Saint Magnus Cathedral. Doing a boat trip is also worthwhile but I would recommend doing this early as it gets booked up so we had limited choice. Kirkwall is a good base if you want some life compared to Stromness. Eating out if vegetarian is tough but we did go to a lovely Italian called Lucano. If you are taking the ferry over from Gills Bay then you should stop over to see John O' Groats and have chips at the The Cabin (they are vegetarian friendly).
Guest review byMenisha
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Kirkwall and the Orkney Islands are absolutely worth...

Kirkwall and the Orkney Islands are absolutely worth visiting, especially if you enjoy history. Orkney has an incredible past, from its Neolithic sites and Iron Age settlements to its strong Norse heritage. Visiting places such as Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar, the Stones of Stenness and the Broch of Gurness really brings thousands of years of history to life. Kirkwall itself is a lovely base for exploring the islands, with plenty of character and history of its own. The landscapes are beautiful, the history is fascinating, and there is so much to discover. We really enjoyed our time in Orkney and would definitely recommend visiting — it is a very special part of Scotland.
Guest review byMuguet Accord
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Lovely town, and port, marine ferry activity everywhere, the...

Lovely town, and port, marine ferry activity everywhere, the old town quaint, narrow streets, interesting shops boutiques coffee shops, lively bars, local people all ages friendly. The cathedral spectacular. Bus services around the mainland good and cheap,
Guest review byJames
United Kingdom

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From $102.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,043 reviews
This hotel is well located in Kirkwall and has everything one needs for a short stay. The staff on duty is very helpful although they run between restaurant , bar and reception , in order to meet the Customers needs, When available they are extremely helpful and well understanding. The view on Kirkwall harbor is quite unique for the place.
Guest review byPIETRO
Italy
From $207.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews
There is not a great deal of choice for accommodation in Kirkwall. I was concerned about this hotel but it actually turned out nicer than we expected. Breakfast was pretty good.
Guest review byRay
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
Very central location in Kirkwall so easy to walk around the city and it was central Orkney so easy to drive to all the wonderful places there are to see on the island
Guest review byVivienne
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews
Good location, a little walk into Kirkwall and the room was very comfy and had everything you could possibly want, wish I had been staying more than one night!
Guest review byJason
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews
Very clean, cosy, well equipped house with a downstairs loo in centre of Kirkwall. Everything in the house was well labelled. The host was great.
Guest review byJudith
United Kingdom

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