West End Guest House is set in Kirkwall, 1.2 km from Highland Park Distillery. Free private parking is available onsite. Certain rooms feature a seating area for your convenience.
Melanie
United Kingdom
It is very central and only a few minutes walking distance from the harbour. The rooms were very clean.
Looking out across the harbour of the Orkney Islands’ largest town, The Kirkwall Hotel features a high-quality restaurant and bar along with stylish en suite rooms.
Set in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands region, The Shore is located 1.9 km from Highland Park Distillery. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel has family rooms.
Bettina
Germany
great location, clean nice size room, close to bus-stop, center of town
Located in Kirkwall and within 16 km of Maeshowe, Albert Hotel features a bar, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. This 3-star hotel offers room service.
Galloway
United Kingdom
Our room was at the top of the building so it was quiet. The food at dinner was all fresh and we ate our way through the menu with relish.
Set in Kirkwall, Orkney, family-run Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments overlooks Kirkwall harbour. It offers local produce in its restaurant and traditionally styled rooms, with free Wi-Fi.
Offering free WiFi throughout the property, Orcades Hostel is located in Kirkwall. The units in the hostel are equipped with a TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower.
Peem
Thailand
We love the facilities and everything are well organized. The location is not that fae from Kirkwall’s center. We can reach almost everywhere by walking distance. The bus stop is even nearby with supermarkets.
I’d highly recommend for a group of friends, regardless of gender. I traveled with a group of female.
Sanderlay Guest House, a property with a garden and a shared lounge, is set in Kirkwall, 17 km from Maeshowe, 19 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, as well as 20 km from Ring of Brogdar.
Deb
United Kingdom
Sian and Alan were the perfect hosts. Super friendly, courteous and thoughtful providing outstanding hospitality. My room was lovely, warm, comfortable with a great shower. Fantastic TV and WIFI and the most delicious breakfast served every morning. Sian and Alan were very helpful suggesting places to visit and providing information on the local area. I had a wonderful stay.
Boasting a private beach area and views of sea, Waterfront House is a guest house set in a historic building in Finstown, 5.7 km from Maeshowe.
Peter
United Kingdom
The view from the room was incredible. It felt like we were on the water. We sat for hours witching the birds on the shore. Just as we were leaving three Curlew flew right past the window - almost a leaving present.
Fly direct to Kirkwall Airport from UK cities including Aberdeen (1 hour), Edinburgh (1.5 hours), and Glasgow (1.5 hours). International travellers can connect via these cities. Alternatively, take a ferry from Aberdeen (6 hours) or John O'Groats (1.5 hours).
The most convenient airport for both domestic and international travellers is Kirkwall Airport, located just 4.8 kilometres from Kirkwall city centre. It offers direct flights from major UK airports and connections for international travellers.
Kirkwall, UK, offers various public transport options. Stagecoach Orkney operates regular bus services around the city and to nearby towns. Taxis are readily available, and car hire services exist for more flexibility. Cycling is viable due to the city's compact size. Walking is also feasible, particularly within the city centre.
The best area to stay in Kirkwall, UK, is the city centre, known for its proximity to historical sites like St. Magnus Cathedral and the Earl's Palace, and a variety of shops and restaurants.
What guests said about Kirkwall:
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Scored 10
A visit to Kirkwall Church is beautiful & full of history...
A visit to Kirkwall Church is beautiful & full of history the place is so calming when you enter those huge church doors. This is my 2nd visit Orkney loved it.
They have quaint streets dating back to 1200's or more but with the Lidl, Tesco + Co-op supermarkets you can get all you need at these stores. We went to excellent restaurant The Ayre Hotel for fish & chips + seafood platter it was excellent + staff were excellent very friendly we are from Catering too it was great good !! We decided to fly this time it was fantastic there in an hour Loganair excellent staff Kirkwall Airport is so cute excellent facilities for travellers lovely cafe & toilets + the staff were excellent special mention to Heather in the Cafe very friendly the scenery taking off from this cute airport was amazing beautiful scenery no wonder Lorraine Kelly loves Orkney too we do too 😀😁😊☺
Mary
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Kirkwall has everything for a relaxed holiday.
Kirkwall has everything for a relaxed holiday. Lots to see food is excellent Roads are very good driver behavior is excellent . Local residents are very friendly and helpful.
The Cathedral is fascinating , would have loved to hear the organ being played during the afternoons
Willie
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
A place combining plenty of history of different periods (we...
A place combining plenty of history of different periods (we went on a fantastic trike trip (https://orkneytriketours.co.uk/) - great experience, visiting the Italian Chapel, standing stones and Scara Brae. The town itself has a 12-century cathedral, historical ruins, and museums, including the wireless communications museum, which was created and is being run by enthusiasts. There are also different daily art groups at Gallery 25 (https://www.facebook.com/Number25Kirkwall/?locale=en_GB) which we enjoyed joining. And the local English is very melodic - it is a pleasure listening to it! I can't say we discovered the fantastic seafood, but there is a lovely shop, The Brig Larder (https://www.jollysoforkney.co.uk/pages/the-brig-larder, one can also order local delicacies to be delivered) - again with lovely staff and a good selection of locally sourced dairy, cheese, seafood and preserves.
Milena
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
The people of Kirkwall & surrounding areas were so helpful...
The people of Kirkwall & surrounding areas were so helpful and friendly we used Kirkwall as a base and hired a car to visit all the historical and beautiful scenery throughout the Islands of Orkney. We Definitely will be Back
Charles
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Kirkwall is a beautiful little city.
Kirkwall is a beautiful little city. I came for the incredible Neolithic history and to search for family ties in the area. There are many jewelry shops as well as artists studios and tweed or wool shops. The museum is also fantastic. It’s a fibre artist’s dream.
Lisa
Canada
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Scored 6.0
I would not stay at this hotel again out of choice .
I would not stay at this hotel again out of choice . We visited a restaurant out of town for a meal and it was superb. I then read the reviews for this restaurant with rooms which was in a beautiful location with lovely views and they were excellent also far cheaper.
The restaurant was the Foveran and I would thoroughly recommend it.
Also visited the Italian chapel and the site of the discovery of a 3000 year old settlement both of which are a must to see.
I played golf at the Kirkwall golf club very friendly and welcoming although totally self booked with honesty box available .
The location to town is really convenient, just a quick walk in to Kirkwall. Very nice to have a dedicated parking area too. The new owner/manager Andy was so very helpful and friendly, easy check in. All of the breakfast staff were super friendly and efficient, breakfasts were really nice as was being able to make your choices the night before. Room was very clean and well stocked, the entire hotel smells clean whenever you enter.
Beautifully decorated, pleasant Victorian house, looking down on the Highland Park Distillery down the hill, with countryside on 2 sides. Only 5 mins drive from Kirkwall. Comfortable twin room. Delicious full breakfast with choices. Host made friendly suggestion to try chilli jam on the haggis - lovely. Small, privately run hotel with a balance of traditional & modern styles. I would stay here again.
Hotel has a perfect location around the Kirkwall harbour area, everything is a city centre is in a walking distance. Staff is located in a sister hotel where also happens check-in/check-out procedures.
Unfortunatelly was able to stay only one night out of booked (and fully paid) two, cause of the "traditional reliability" of Loganair who cancelled the flight at the time of boarding.
We’ve traveled and stayed in many places all over. This flat was fantastic! It was immaculately clean, comfortable, well stocked, and the owners were incredibly responsive and helpful. We will definitely stay again. Great location, within walking distance to the main area of Kirkwall. Right next to the beautiful cathedral.
Great location in Kirkwall. Plenty of options for meals within walking distance. Grocery store nearby. Central for driving to all the tourist sites, with parking outside apartment.
The apartment is cosy to come home to and well fitted out.. The owner was very helpful when we needed assistance, with good communication.
Extra spacious, smartly renovated bedroom with all amenities. Large bed. Elegant onsite bar and restaurant with good 'place to be and be seen' vibes. Modern and large bathroom. Good value for money. Parking nearby. Stunning antique decor at the entrance and a personal reception experience that takes you back in time.
We love the facilities and everything are well organized. The location is not that fae from Kirkwall’s center. We can reach almost everywhere by walking distance. The bus stop is even nearby with supermarkets.
I’d highly recommend for a group of friends, regardless of gender. I traveled with a group of female.
Debbie was very welcoming and accommodating when I arrived and the room was very clean and well equipped. The breakfast was good and there was a lot of options to choose from. Heatherlea is located very close to the centre of Kirkwall and is only a few minutes walk to the ferry terminals.
The house was lovely and had everything we needed. A home away from home. Great location, very central and just what we needed for visiting family. Loved the little touches like the blankets, hairdryer, menus in the kitchen etc, and having a washing machine to use was amazing.
Debbie is a wonderful host and runs a fantastic B&B. Everything about our stay was great... well-appointed spotless rooms, tasty made-to-order breakfasts, and a quick walk to the restaurants, shops, and sights of downtown Kirkwall. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Couldn’t be beaten for convenience: just a few steps from the shops and really handy for everything else in Kirkwall. Plus it has its own parking place right outside. Yet it was quiet too. The house was a lot bigger than I expected, nicely presented and well equipped.
Very strategic hotel, almost in front of the fery terminal and the city center.
THe room was very comfortable and clean.
Nice bathroom with a bath tub.
Kettle with coffe and tea.
the personel at the desk was very nice.
There is a restaurant and a bar.
Location was the primary reason I booked this hotel, as we were coming off of the ferry late at night. Our room was ready for us, and everything was beautifully seamless! The night staff were so helpful - we were even able to do some laundry there.
The hosts made us feel at home. My son had a great time playing in the yard with the kids. The hosts are native to Orkney so have a lot of knowledge to share. They run tours as well so highly recommend booking with them.
We were a group of adult women staying in Kirkwall. We had one of the family rooms that worked out really well for us. Shower and amenities were good and perfect location for strolling around beautiful Kirkwall.
We had a very nice stay. The staff was very nice and breakfast options were great. We didn't realize on booking that we would have a little kitchen and a setting area. It was very homey and personable.
Friendly and helpful staff
Helpful staff for travel advice in quiet season
Large comfy rooms
Good hearty breakfast options
Central location
Hotel has a Ye Olde Worldy feel
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