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Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments

Hotel in Kirkwall

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.

R
Robin
From
Belgium
Great central location with accommodating facilities like a restaurant and pub. Nothing too fancy, but clean and easy
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,064 reviews
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US$155.60
1 night, 2 adults
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Albert Hotel

Hotel in Kirkwall

Featuring a bar, Albert Hotel is located in Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands region, 16 km from Maeshowe and 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness. This 3-star hotel offers room service.

C
Colin
From
Australia
The style and decoration of the hotel were lovely and useful. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was very clean. The staff was very thoughtful and kind.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
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US$214.79
1 night, 2 adults
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The Kirkwall Hotel

Hotel in Kirkwall

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.

D
Delagorgendiere
From
Canada
Quaint room. Freshly renovated. Modern decor. Lovely hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 359 reviews
Price from
US$254.02
1 night, 2 adults
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The Orkney Hotel

Hotel in Kirkwall

Located in Kirkwall, 2.8 km from Scapa Beach, The Orkney Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

C
Cheryl
From
United Kingdom
From arrival we were met with a friendly lady on reception, unfortunately I can't remember her name but she was very helpful, professional and made us feel welcome. The hotel in general was clean, tidy and had a homely feel. Myself and my partner had a great sleep, comfortable bed and a warm and clean room. We were just a few minutes walk away from everything that we needed. We didn't use the other facilities in the hotel but we definitely will if we return again in the future.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
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US$192.84
1 night, 2 adults
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The Shore

Hotel in Kirkwall

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.

K
Krasimir
From
Bulgaria
I recommend this hotel as probably the best in Kirkwall
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 234 reviews
Price from
US$207.47
1 night, 2 adults
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Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

Grainbank Mews, a property with a garden, is set in Kirkwall, 16 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, 18 km from Ring of Brogdar, as well as 17 km from Ness of Brogdar.

P
Penny
From
New Zealand
Clean, well located, off street parking, lovely hosts
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
US$158.26
1 night, 2 adults
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Bellavista Guest House

Kirkwall

Set in Kirkwall and only 17 km from Maeshowe, Bellavista Guest House offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

A
Anita
From
United States
Our room was immaculate, parking was very convenient, tea and snacks the best, breakfast for the first time we could select the night before off a menu and was delicious!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
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US$216.78
1 night, 2 adults
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Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

Karrawa Guest House, a property with a garden, is located in Kirkwall, 2.7 km from Scapa Beach, 17 km from Maeshowe, as well as 19 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.

L
Lynne
From
United Kingdom
Lovely room, very welcoming and catered for my dietary restrictions.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 93 reviews
Price from
US$131.67
1 night, 2 adults
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West End Guest House

Kirkwall

West End Guest House, a property with a garden, is set in Kirkwall, 16 km from Maeshowe, 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, as well as 19 km from Ring of Brogdar.

M
Mikael
From
Finland
great location, everything near yet nice quitet
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
Price from
US$151.61
1 night, 2 adults
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Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall

Situated just 13 minutes’ from St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall Youth Hostel offers free onsite parking and a self-catering kitchen.

M
Michael
From
Australia
Convenient, clean , helpful staff, good value.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 704 reviews
Price from
US$113.05
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 234 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 153 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 358 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,064 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Located in Orkney, 16 km from Maeshowe and 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Esviken in heart of Kirkwall offers air conditioning.

From US$113.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews

Situated 28 km from Ring of Brogdar, 8.4 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray and 27 km from Ness of Brogdar, Self catering. Maydene. Holm. Orkney, Scotland.

From US$95.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 137 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.

Best hotels with breakfast in Kirkwall and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Situated in Orphir and only 8.8 km from Maeshowe, Orkney Bed & Whisky features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$160.39 per night

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.

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 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 34 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, 48 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 9.3
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 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 119 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.

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 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 90 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, 57 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 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 84 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:

8.0

We took a car on the ferry from Scrabster which allowed us...

We took a car on the ferry from Scrabster which allowed us to roam over Mainland and easily get into town. I'm not sure how comprehensively the public transport covers the island, and don't recall seeing a lot of public buses, so for our (2 night) stay, with lots of sightseeing stops, it was the right call. Had a great evening meal from the specials board at Lucano, near St. Magnus Cathedral.
Guest review by
Robert
United States
10

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.
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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

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

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

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.
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The Shore

Kirkwall
From US$152.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 234 reviews
Bed really comfortable, easily adjustable heating, very clean, house keeping daily. Very central, opposite ferry terminal. Lots of restaurants near by. Breakfast and bar facilities at Kirkwall Hotel next door. Staff very pleasant, easy check-in.
Guest review by
Wales
United Kingdom

Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall
From US$158.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Comfortable, clean and spacious room. Nice building. Fantastic friendly and knowledgeable host. Good breakfast included, with the option to pay for a cooked breakfast. If I was back in Kirkwall, I'd stay here again.
Guest review by
James
United Kingdom

The Old Endie Hoose Kirkwall Orkney

Kirkwall
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
Perfect location in heart of Kirkwall. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Very clean and lovely decor. Bedrooms were very spacious. Kitchen with all mod cons, including a coffee machine, and air fryer.
Guest review by
Anne
United Kingdom

Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments

Kirkwall
From US$113.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,064 reviews
Location, opposite the harbour was excellent. The hotel was clean. The staff exceedingly helpful. Eat at the restaurant and meal was OK, with the bar being good and reasonably priced.
Guest review by
Kilburn
United Kingdom

Ardconnel Bed and Breakfast

Kirkwall
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 323 reviews
Really liked the location out of the busy town with great views and a nice walk down to the center of Kirkwall
Guest review by
Anonymous
United Kingdom

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