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Kirkwall – 42 hotels and places to stay

  • Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments

    Hotel in Kirkwall
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,044 reviews
    From
    US$174
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Albert Hotel

    Hotel in Kirkwall
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 190 reviews
    From
    US$216
    1 night, 2 adults

  • The Kirkwall Hotel

    Hotel in Kirkwall
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 362 reviews
    From
    US$250
    1 night, 2 adults

  • The Foveran

    Hotel in Kirkwall
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
    From
    US$251
    1 night, 2 adults

  • The Orkney Hotel

    Hotel in Kirkwall
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
    From
    US$194
    1 night, 2 adults

  • The Shore

    Hotel in Kirkwall
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 234 reviews
    From
    US$203
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Grainbank Mews

    Kirkwall
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
    From
    US$159
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Bellavista Guest House

    Kirkwall
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
    From
    US$218
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Karrawa Guest House

    Kirkwall
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
    From
    US$132
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Sanderlay Guest House

    Kirkwall
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 496 reviews
    From
    US$189
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Orcades Hostel

    Kirkwall
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 321 reviews
    From
    US$150
    1 night, 2 adults

  • West End Guest House

    Kirkwall
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
    From
    US$152
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Kirkwall Youth Hostel

    Kirkwall
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 703 reviews
    From
    US$113
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Royal Oak Guesthouse

    Orkney (Near Orkney)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews
    From
    US$191
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Esviken 2 in heart of Kirkwall

    Orkney (Near Orkney)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
    From
    US$171
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Berstane Lodges

    Orkney (Near Orkney)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
    From
    US$330
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Esviken in heart of Kirkwall

    Orkney (Near Orkney)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
    From
    US$132
    1 night, 2 adults

  • The Sands Hotel, Orkney

    Burray Village (Near Burray Village)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 306 reviews
    From
    US$191
    1 night, 2 adults

  • The Royal Hotel

    Stromness (Near Stromness)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
    From
    US$264
    1 night, 2 adults

  • Merkister Hotel

    Harray (Near Harray)
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews
    From
    US$267
    1 night, 2 adults
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  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Kirkwall

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Kirkwall

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Kirkwall

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 234 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Kirkwall

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 190 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Kirkwall

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 362 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Kirkwall

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,046 reviews

Budget hotels in Kirkwall and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews

    Situated in Kirkwall, 16 km from Maeshowe and 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Orkneyinga offers air conditioning.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews

    The Pally - behind 13 Palace Road, Kirkwall, Orkney - STL OR00122F is set in Kirkwall, 16 km from Maeshowe, 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, as well as 19 km from Ring of Brogdar.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

    Situated in Orkney, 16 km from Maeshowe and 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Old Library Apartments - 8a offers air conditioning.

  • Townhouse - Uk48078 is set in Kirkwall, 19 km from Ring of Brogdar, 17 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray, as well as 18 km from Ness of Brogdar.

  • Located 19 km from Ring of Brogdar, 17 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray and 18 km from Ness of Brogdar, Broad Apartment 8 - Uk48084 provides accommodation set in Kirkwall.

  • Broad Apartment 6 - Uk48082 is set in Kirkwall, 19 km from Ring of Brogdar, 17 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray, as well as 18 km from Ness of Brogdar.

  • Located 19 km from Ring of Brogdar, 17 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray and 18 km from Ness of Brogdar, Broad Apartment 5 - Uk48081 provides accommodation set in Kirkwall.

  • Broad Apartment 7 - Uk48073 is situated in Kirkwall, 19 km from Ring of Brogdar, 17 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray, as well as 18 km from Ness of Brogdar.

Best hotels with breakfast in Kirkwall and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews

    Set in Orkney and only 14 km from Maeshowe, Aultnagar Accommodation offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$180.20 per night

  • Situated in Orkney and only 16 km from Maeshowe, Central Kirkwall House features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

    Situated in Kirkwall and only 16 km from Maeshowe, Castleyards Apartment 1 features accommodation with city views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews

    Situated in Kirkwall and only 16 km from Maeshowe, Castleyards Apartment 2 features accommodation with city views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews

    Set in Kirkwall and only 16 km from Maeshowe, Castleyards Apartment 12 offers accommodation with city views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

    Set in Kirkwall and only 16 km from Maeshowe, The Old Endie Hoose Kirkwall Orkney offers accommodation with quiet street views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews

    Studio in the heart of Kirkwall OR00239F is situated in Orkney, 16 km from Maeshowe, 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, as well as 19 km from Ring of Brogdar.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

    Located 16 km from Maeshowe, 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness and 19 km from Ring of Brogdar, House in the heart of Kirkwall OR00575F provides accommodation set in Orkney.

Hotels located in the centre of Kirkwall

  • Muckle Green Holm - Uk48091 is situated in Kirkwall, 19 km from Ring of Brogdar, 17 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray, as well as 18 km from Ness of Brogdar.

  • Gairsay - Uk48092 is located in Kirkwall, 19 km from Ring of Brogdar, 17 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray, as well as 18 km from Ness of Brogdar.

  • Situated 19 km from Ring of Brogdar, 17 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray and 18 km from Ness of Brogdar, Copinsay - Uk48089 features accommodation located in Kirkwall.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Kingston House is set in Kirkwall, 16 km from Maeshowe and 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews

    Situated in Kirkwall and only 2.9 km from Scapa Beach, Apt 2, Frasers Close features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Apt 1, Frasers Close, Kirkwall features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 2.9 km from Scapa Beach.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 85 reviews

    City Centre Bridge Street Apartment is set in Kirkwall, 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, 19 km from Ring of Brogdar, and 17 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, 8 Thoms Street is located in Kirkwall, 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness and 19 km from Ring of Brogdar.

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What guests said about Kirkwall:

  • 10.0

    Kirkwall is worth visiting.

    Kirkwall is worth visiting. It is clean and tidy with local attractions worth visiting. It is a lovely town with all the facilities needed if exploring further afield is not your thing. Ferries to outlying islands are in the harbour with other ferry terminals being only a short distance away. Car hire is and worthwhile and makes exploring the island easy. There seems to be a very effective bus service in Kirkwall too, just an short walk from the centre.
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0

    I liked St Magnus Cathedral, the Museum and also visited...

    I liked St Magnus Cathedral, the Museum and also visited the ruins of the Bishop's Palace and the Earls'. It was exceedingly useful to finally locate the bus terminal and utilise it to get to Scarabrae which was excellent, and has a lovely info centre and Cafe; and Skail House (total contrast) which was included in the admission ticket. The next day I went to Stromness to visit the Pier Gallery which was superb. Spent a Lovely day walking and enjoying the little Braes etc. A enjoyed Stromness very much. I was dismayed to find that the bus service didn't easily get me to other sites of interest, like the Italian chapel. Also Maeshoe (sp) was booked out for days. Very Happy to have visited Orkney, but it was challenging without a car
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
  • 10.0

    Plenty to see and do.

    Plenty to see and do. Tourist shops and cafe’s quite expensive. A day at the beach costs nothing! We visited Newark beach. A treasure trove for shell or pebble collectors. The Kirk Gallery & Cafe was the perfect place for my birthday brunch.
    Guest review by
    Nicol
  • 10.0

    We enjoyed walking round the town and visited the Cathedral,...

    We enjoyed walking round the town and visited the Cathedral, which was really fascinating. We found a little cafe very close by on the right side of the Cathedral as you face it, we had delicious coffee and scones there! There is so much to do and see in Orkney, we needed much longer
    Guest review by
    Bernadette
    United Kingdom
  • 10.0

    Great centre for visiting all the sights,beaches shops & we...

    Great centre for visiting all the sights,beaches shops & we were blessed with a sunny weeks weather.We loved the historic sights and The Neuk Hotel food was great value.If self catering The Brey has everything you could want.
    Guest review by
    Farmer
  • 8.0

    We visited off season and rented a car (from Drive Orkney -...

    We visited off season and rented a car (from Drive Orkney - who were great and uniquely allow their cars off Orkney for a small surcharge). You do need to get around the island(s) and a car or organised tour is necessary. We are told peak season is very busy. We went in February, which could have been awful weather but we really lucked-out with cloudless blue skies and sunshine. The main island (mischievously named 'Mainland') has the most astonishing archaeology from the Neolithic (c.3500 BCE) to the Iron Age.
    Guest review by
    Nick
    United Kingdom

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  • The Kirkwall Hotel

    Kirkwall
    From US$312.35 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 362 reviews
    The hotel is atmospheric and very centrally located while being on the seaside. It is a short walk to ferries and buses and also to the cathedral and museums in Kirkwall. We loved the more spacious room 102 (although being just over a bar is not the best location for a Friday night - unless you are in the bar at that time as well :) This was a navy headquarters building so plenty of objects reminding of the past. The reception and restaurant staff are lovely and also very helpful.
    Guest review by
    Milena
    United Kingdom

  • Ardconnel Bed and Breakfast

    Kirkwall
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 314 reviews
    The host is very kind and offers free breakfast (which we unfortunately couldn't use as both morning we had to depart early). The place is located very close to the Kirkwall airport, so even if you have an early flight you'll be there in no time. Kirkwall itself is also in a walking distance (30 minutes), so it's quite easy to grab a dinner and have a nice walk back home along the shore.
    Guest review by
    Attila H
    Poland

  • Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments

    Kirkwall
    From US$140.16 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,046 reviews
    Location, restaurant and parking. Good bus connection from airport every 30 mins. Bus depot 2 mins walk from hotel.
    Guest review by
    Trevor
    United Kingdom

  • Orcades Hostel

    Kirkwall
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 321 reviews
    Spacious, decent value and an easy walk into Kirkwall
    Guest review by
    David
    United Kingdom

  • The Shore

    Kirkwall
    From US$225.59 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 234 reviews
    Cannot fault the Kirkwall hotel for food.
    Guest review by
    Karen
    Switzerland