Hotels in Kirkwall

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A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a window.
A pool table in a bar area with wooden flooring and green walls.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

1. The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall
$85
$102 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
The Ayre Hotel
A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.
A hotel named "The Shore" with a signboard indicating rooms and amenities like free WiFi, local ales, wines & spirits, teas & coffees.
A neatly made bed with white linens and a plaid headboard, a bedside lamp, a wooden nightstand with a phone, and a chair by a window.
A harbor with boats docked at the pier, a lighthouse in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.

2. The Shore

The Shore
Kirkwall
$74
$201 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
The Shore
A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.
A bar area with wooden beams, stone flooring, and stools.
A stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.
A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a bar area, and seating for patrons.

3. Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
Kirkwall
$141
$169 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Albert Hotel
Outdoor dining
Restaurant
Restaurant
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

4. West End Guest House

West End Guest House
Kirkwall
$77
$92 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
West End Guest House
An outdoor dining area with people seated at tables, a chalkboard menu, and potted plants.
A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a pot on the counter, and a person cooking.
A bedroom with a skylight, two bedside lamps, a radiator, and a yellow pillow.
A stone structure with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood, walk-ins, dog-friendly, and beer garden.

5. Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel
South Ronaldsay
$61
$74 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Murray Arms Hotel
A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a bookshelf in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a nightstand, and a window.
A grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.

6. The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
Kirkwall
$173
$208 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
The Orkney Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a window.
A restaurant with multiple seating areas, including booths and tables, and a bar in the background.
A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and glass shower enclosure.
A hotel room with a large window, a chair, a table, and a lamp.

7. The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness
Stromness
$210
$252 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Royal Hotel Stromness
A historic building with a prominent entrance and multiple windows, labeled as "The Stromness Hotel."
A room with a large window, a green sofa, two green chairs, and a round table.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.
A harbor with boats docked, a crane, and a building with a flat roof.

8. The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel
Stromness
$118
$142 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
The Stromness Hotel
A stone building with a wooden door and a small porch area.
A stone building with a wooden door, windows, and a flower box on the ground floor.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a window with a view of a stone wall and a car, and a utensil rack.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a plant, and a window with curtains.

9. The Anchorage

The Anchorage
South Ronaldsay
$121
$145 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Anchorage
A dining area with wooden chairs and tables, a clock on the wall, and a view through the windows.
A cozy living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp.
A living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.
A room with a desk, a chair, a bulletin board with notices, a mirror, and a door.

10. Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House
Kirkwall
$147
$177 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Royal Oak Guest House
A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring plaid chairs and a central table.
A sign for Karrawa Guest House, indicating no vacancies, fully ensuited, with WiFi and guest parking, and located at the entrance on Inganness Road.
A reception desk with a modern design, a framed artwork above it, and a potted plant to the right.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

11. Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House
Kirkwall
$98
$118 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Karrawa Guest House
A stone building with a large arched doorway and a smaller door, both with glass panels.
A detailed pencil drawing of a brick building with a gabled roof, large windows, and a door.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a door with the number 3.
A beach with the words "GRANBANK NEWS EST 2021" written in the sand.

12. Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews
Kirkwall
$133
$159 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Grainbank Mews
A two-story house with a stone facade, a tiled roof, and a front porch with a bench.
A kitchen counter with various food items and kitchenware, including a fruit bowl, a juice container, and a container of Greek yogurt.
A two-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a driveway.
A loft-style room with a high ceiling, two leather sofas, a large rug, and skylights.

13. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
Stromness
$138
$166 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.
A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture frame.
A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.
A staircase with wooden railings leading to a landing. A red chair is positioned near a window with a curtain.

14. The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel
Burray
$160
$191 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
The Sands Hotel
A building with a single entrance door, a small window, and a light fixture on the exterior wall.
A small building with a sloped roof, a door, and hanging flower baskets.
A room with a wooden door, an exit sign, a small desk with a lamp, a stone wall, and framed pictures.
A gated area with a dog, a metal staircase, and a building with a sign.

15. Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking

Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking
Orphir
$154
$185 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking
A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a door, and a window.
A cozy living area with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.
A compact living space with a sofa, a dining table, a TV, and a kitchen area.
A row of wooden cabins with outdoor seating, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and tall trees.

16. Celtic Lodges

Celtic Lodges
Thurso
$124
$151 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Celtic Lodges
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Top landmarks in Kirkwall

A historic church with a prominent tower and a surrounding graveyard.

St. Magnus Cathedral

9.4/10 (104 reviews)
St. Magnus Cathedral is in the heart of Kirkwall, so why not stop by during your stay.
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An ancient stone building with arched windows and a tower in the background.

Earl's Palace

8.6/10 (46 reviews)
Earl's Palace is in the heart of Kirkwall, so why not stop by during your stay.
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A historic stone castle surrounded by lush green trees.

Bishop's Palace

8.6/10 (44 reviews)
Bishop's Palace is in the heart of Kirkwall, so why not stop by during your stay.
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Highland Park Distillery

9.4/10 (18 reviews)
Highland Park Distillery is just one of the landmarks located 1 mi (1.6 km) from central Kirkwall, so you might want to stop by for a few pics during your trip.
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Orkney Museum

9.8/10 (16 reviews)
The center of Kirkwall is home to cultural attractions like Orkney Museum, so you might want to stop by during your stay. If you want to experience more of the culture Kirkwall has to offer, head to St. Magnus Cathedral, Earl's Palace, and Highland Park Distillery.
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Scapa Beach

9.6/10 (14 reviews)
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Scapa Beach, located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from central Kirkwall. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Mill Sand.
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Scapa Distillery

6.0/10 (1 review)
Scapa Distillery is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from central Kirkwall, why not stop by during your stay.
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The Pickaquoy Centre

The Pickaquoy Centre is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Kirkwall, why not stop by during your stay.
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Learn more about Kirkwall

Kirkwall is applauded for its cultural attractions such as Orkney Museum and Orkney Wireless Museum. The city has something for everyone including bars along with sights like Highland Park Distillery and Scapa Beach.

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A historic church with a prominent tower and a large rose window.

Check out reviews of Kirkwall hotels guests love

Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, central to everything and easy to get to from the North Link Ferry. Orkney is lovely and the people wonderful IF you stop and listen. Will be back."
Ken 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Albert Hotel
The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

8/10 Good
"Staff really friendly and helpful, nice quiet room as we had our dog. Lovely breakfast."
CRAIG 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
The Orkney Hotel
Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House

10/10 Excellent
"Comfortable rooms, great breakfasts"
Gerald 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Karrawa Guest House
Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House

10/10 Excellent
"The owner was so warm, hospitable, and willing to help with any problems I had. He really went out t of his way to make me feel comfortable and cared for. Breakfast was wonderful---lots of hotels and cold choices in a clean, cozy breakfast room. Parking lot was easy to enter and leave with ample space for all cars."
Carole M 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Royal Oak Guest House
Castleyards Apartment 1

Castleyards Apartment 1

8/10 Good
"We had difficulty working around the very small double bed that was in a space so small it was against the wall one side and had about 12 to 14 inches gap on the oyher side . Not good for the mature travellor."
Susan 3-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Castleyards Apartment 1
West End Guest House

West End Guest House

10/10 Excellent
"Had a lovely stay thank you."
Gordon 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
West End Guest House
Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect 'utilitarian' accommodation for a fan of hostels ... ... The building is not particularly attractive and the rooms are basic and afford no good views ... However, the beds are comfortable, the many bathrooms/shower rooms are newly equipped and excellent, the kitchens are great, the dinning room large & practical, and the lounge very comfortable and equipped with board games & books along with comfy settees. The hostel is a few minutes walk into the centre of town and just a mile from a lovely swimming beach at Scapa where I swam every morning, except for a couple of mornings when I drove a little further to Inganess Beach which is beautiful. For me, so much nicer than a posh hotel because you can cook & eat at any time and fellow visitors always seem relaxed, friendly & chatty ... you just seem to get a much better class of person in a Scottish hostel!"
Mark 7-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Frequently asked questions

What hotels do travelers recommend in Kirkwall?
Guests like The Ayre Hotel, Albert Hotel and The Shore.
Where can I find free parking at my hotel in Kirkwall?
Park your car for free at these properties: The Shore and St Ola Hotel.
Can I book refundable hotels in Kirkwall?
If you need the flexibility to change your travel plans to Kirkwall, most properties offer refundable* bookable rates. You can see these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.
Where can I stay in Kirkwall if I want a reasonably priced accommodation?
West End Guest House, Garden House Rooms and Ayre Hotel are a few accommodations you might want to consider that'll save you money.
Where can I stay in Kirkwall if I want a vacation home instead of a traditional hotel?
If you want to find a good alternative to a hotel, browse our selection of 5 vacation homes. In addition, you can choose from 8 apartments.
What will the weather in Kirkwall be like during my trip?
August and July are typically the warmest months in Kirkwall when the average temp is 55°F. February and January are the coldest months when the average temperature is 44°F. October and November are the months with the most rain.
Why should I book my Kirkwall hotel with Hotels.com?
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