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Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments
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.
Albert Hotel
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.
The Kirkwall Hotel
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.
The Orkney Hotel
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.
The Shore
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.
Grainbank Mews
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.
Bellavista Guest House
Set in Kirkwall and only 17 km from Maeshowe, Bellavista Guest House offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Karrawa Guest House
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.
Orcades Hostel
Featuring 4-star accommodation, Orcades Hostel is set in Kirkwall, 15 km from Maeshowe and 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.
West End Guest House
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.
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Kirkwall
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 152 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Kirkwall
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 234 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Kirkwall
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 190 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Kirkwall
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 361 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Kirkwall
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,041 reviews
Hotels located in the centre of Kirkwall
Orkneyinga
Hotel in KirkwallCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 9.5Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 133 reviewsSituated in Kirkwall, 16 km from Maeshowe and 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Orkneyinga offers air conditioning.
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6Exceptional - 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.
Townhouse - Uk48078
Hotel in KirkwallCentral locationTownhouse - 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.
Broad Apartment 8 - Uk48084
Hotel in KirkwallCentral locationLocated 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
Hotel in KirkwallCentral locationBroad 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.
Broad Apartment 5 - Uk48081
Hotel in KirkwallCentral locationLocated 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
Hotel in KirkwallCentral locationBroad 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.
Castleyards Apartment 1
Hotel in KirkwallCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 29 reviewsSituated in Kirkwall and only 16 km from Maeshowe, Castleyards Apartment 1 features accommodation with city views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Budget hotels in Kirkwall and nearby
Old Library Apartments - 8a
Hotel in OrkneyCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 5 reviewsSituated in Orkney, 16 km from Maeshowe and 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Old Library Apartments - 8a offers air conditioning.
Central Kirkwall House
Hotel in OrkneyCheap hotelSituated in Orkney and only 16 km from Maeshowe, Central Kirkwall House features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Castleyards Apartment 2
Hotel in KirkwallCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 35 reviewsSituated in Kirkwall and only 16 km from Maeshowe, Castleyards Apartment 2 features accommodation with city views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Castleyards Apartment 12
Hotel in KirkwallCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 47 reviewsSet 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 9.3Superb - What previous guests thought, 53 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 8.6Fabulous - 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 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 9 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.
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 76 reviews
Offering city views, Cozy Loft In The Heart Of Kirkwall OR00239F is an accommodation set in Orkney, 16 km from Maeshowe and 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.
Best hotels with breakfast in Kirkwall and nearby
Esviken in heart of Kirkwall
Hotel in OrkneyBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 7.5Good - What previous guests thought, 10 reviewsLocated in Orkney, 16 km from Maeshowe and 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Esviken in heart of Kirkwall offers air conditioning.
Aultnagar Accommodation
Hotel in OrkneyBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 9.6Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 178 reviewsSet in Orkney and only 14 km from Maeshowe, Aultnagar Accommodation offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.
From US$182.19 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
Stylish Central 2 Bedroom Apartment - Free Parking, Free WiFi is set in Orkney, 16 km from Maeshowe, 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, and 19 km from Ring of Brogdar.
Muckle Green Holm - Uk48091
Hotel in KirkwallBreakfast optionsMuckle 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
Hotel in KirkwallBreakfast optionsGairsay - 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.
Copinsay - Uk48089
Hotel in KirkwallBreakfast optionsSituated 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.
Kingston House
Hotel in KirkwallBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 9.6Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 31 reviewsOffering a garden and garden view, Kingston House is set in Kirkwall, 16 km from Maeshowe and 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.
Apt 2, Frasers Close
Hotel in KirkwallBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 9.4Superb - What previous guests thought, 93 reviewsSituated 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.
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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 byAnonymousUnited 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 carGuest review byAnonymous - 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 byNicol - 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 longerGuest review byBernadetteUnited 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 byFarmer - 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 byNickUnited Kingdom
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- From US$349.53 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 361 reviewsThe 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 byMilenaUnited Kingdom
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 315 reviewsThe room was huge and really clean. The house is at 3min drive to Kirkwall town, very convenient. We unfortunately couldn't try the "real" breakfast because we had an early ferry, but the host left us a nice to go breakfast that was more than ok.Guest review byMicheleItaly
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviewsLocation excellent on outskirts of Kirkwall. Very comfortable. Three minutes drive from 3 supermarkets. Exceptionally equipped .Guest review byDorothyUnited Kingdom
- From US$364.38 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 234 reviewsLocation near the harbour and it’s an extension to the Kirkwall hotel 30 seconds up the road for food and bar.Guest review byColinUnited Kingdom
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1Superb - What previous guests thought, 11 reviewsGood size for 3 adults. Great base to see Kirkwall and islands. Well equiped kitchen, had all that we needed.Guest review byTraeceyAustralia
