Hotels in Kirkwall

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Where to stay in Kirkwall?

1. The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall
$147
$177 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
The Ayre Hotel

2. Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
Kirkwall
$190
$229 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Albert Hotel

3. The Shore

The Shore
Kirkwall
$138
$280 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
The Shore

4. Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House
Kirkwall
$161
$194 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Karrawa Guest House

5. Garden House Rooms

Garden House Rooms
Kirkwall
$140
$168 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Garden House Rooms

6. Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel
South Ronaldsay
$113
$135 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Murray Arms Hotel

7. The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
Kirkwall
$197
$237 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
The Orkney Hotel

8. The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness
Stromness
$218
$261 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
The Royal Hotel Stromness

9. The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel
Stromness
$175
$209 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
The Stromness Hotel

10. Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness
Stromness
$224
$269 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Ferry Inn Stromness

11. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden
Kirkwall
$262
$314 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

12. Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel
Kirkwall
$90
$108 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Kirkwall Youth Hostel

13. The Anchorage

The Anchorage
South Ronaldsay
$122
$146 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 22 - Aug 23
The Anchorage

14. Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House
Kirkwall
$174
$208 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Royal Oak Guest House

15. The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel
Burray
$248
$298 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
The Sands Hotel

16. Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews
Kirkwall
$174
$208 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Grainbank Mews

17. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
Stromness
$145
$175 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

18. West End Guest House

West End Guest House
Kirkwall
$179
$215 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
West End Guest House

19. The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast

The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast
Thurso
$135
$162 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast

20. Smithfield guesthouse

Smithfield guesthouse
Dounby
$169
$203 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Smithfield guesthouse
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Check out pet-friendly hotels in Kirkwall

The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall
$147
$177 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
The Ayre Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
Kirkwall
$197
$237 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
The Orkney Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel
South Ronaldsay
$113
$135 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Murray Arms Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel
Stromness
$175
$209 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
The Stromness Hotel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel
Kirkwall
$90
$108 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Kirkwall Youth Hostel
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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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Orkney Wireless Museum

10.0/10 (4 reviews)
The center of Kirkwall is home to cultural attractions like Orkney Wireless 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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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 church interior with high vaulted ceilings, red brick columns, wooden pews, and a central aisle leading to a stained glass window.

Check out reviews of Kirkwall hotels guests love

Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

8/10 Good
"The room was nice and comfortable - no issues at all"
Alex 2-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Albert Hotel
West End Guest House

West End Guest House

10/10 Excellent
"Rue calme, mais près de tout. Nuit silencieuse. Consignes claires"
Chantal 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
West End Guest House
The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

8/10 Good
"Hotel was great"
Julie 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
The Ayre Hotel
Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House

10/10 Excellent
"You can tell the staff enjoy what they do, the room was a lovely place to stay and i was well taken care of. the room was clean warm and spacious, I will defiantly return."
Ian 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Karrawa 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 6 days ago
Kirkwall Youth Hostel
The Shore

The Shore

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice accommodation, I have stayed before so I knew what i was doing into, I will be back."
Laura 2-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
The Shore
The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was very accommodating. The large tub with jets was relaxing. The central location was excellent. Hot breakfast and selection was very good. We plan to come back. Highly recommend."
David 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
The Orkney Hotel
Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews

10/10 Excellent
"A beautiful place to stay when visiting Orkney. Ideal location to get to all the sights. Accommodation was perfect and Albert and Aileen couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!"
Lesley 4-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Grainbank Mews
Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House

10/10 Excellent
"Such attentive, friendly staff. Nothing was too much trouble and a great breakfast!"
Duncan 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Royal Oak Guest House

Frequently asked questions

What hotels do travelers recommend in Kirkwall?
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 8 vacation homes. In addition, you can choose from 10 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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