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West End Guest House, hotel in Kirkwall

West End Guest House is set in Kirkwall, 1.2 km from Highland Park Distillery. Free private parking is available onsite. Certain rooms feature a seating area for your convenience.

It is very central and only a few minutes walking distance from the harbour. The rooms were very clean.
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
425 reviews
Price from£129per night
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.

Room was good size and bathroom was good.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
482 reviews
Price from£177per night
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.

great location, clean nice size room, close to bus-stop, center of town
6.5
Scored 6.5
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
266 reviews
Price from£160per night
Albert Hotel, hotel in Kirkwall

Located in Kirkwall and within 16 km of Maeshowe, Albert Hotel features a bar, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. This 3-star hotel offers room service.

Our room was at the top of the building so it was quiet. The food at dinner was all fresh and we ate our way through the menu with relish.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
167 reviews
Price from£237.50per night
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.

Excellent position
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
622 reviews
Price from£85per night
Karrawa Guest House, hotel in Kirkwall

Karrawa Guest House is set in the town of Kirkwall, less than 1 mile from the town centre and within 2.5 miles of the airport and ferry terminal.

Very friendly and warm welcome. Very nice quality to everything Breakfast was delicious
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
129 reviews
Price from£127.50per night
Orcades Hostel, hotel in Kirkwall

Offering free WiFi throughout the property, Orcades Hostel is located in Kirkwall. The units in the hostel are equipped with a TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower.

We love the facilities and everything are well organized. The location is not that fae from Kirkwall’s center. We can reach almost everywhere by walking distance. The bus stop is even nearby with supermarkets. I’d highly recommend for a group of friends, regardless of gender. I traveled with a group of female.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
399 reviews
Price from£112per night
Kirkwall Youth Hostel, hotel in Kirkwall

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

The staff were exceptionally helpful and informative.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
401 reviews
Price from£81per night
Sanderlay Guest House, hotel in Kirkwall

Sanderlay Guest House, a property with a garden and a shared lounge, is set in Kirkwall, 17 km from Maeshowe, 19 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, as well as 20 km from Ring of Brogdar.

Sian and Alan were the perfect hosts. Super friendly, courteous and thoughtful providing outstanding hospitality. My room was lovely, warm, comfortable with a great shower. Fantastic TV and WIFI and the most delicious breakfast served every morning. Sian and Alan were very helpful suggesting places to visit and providing information on the local area. I had a wonderful stay.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
431 reviews
Price from£118per night
Waterfront House, hotel in Kirkwall

Boasting a private beach area and views of sea, Waterfront House is a guest house set in a historic building in Finstown, 5.7 km from Maeshowe.

My wife and me booked at this delightful location on our trip to Orkney. The location is about 15 minutes by car from Kirkwall Airport and about 10 minutes from Kirkwall itself. This is the ideal location to stay as its in the centre of Orkney. The location is on the waterfront (hence the name) and the views from the room are amazing with all sorts of seabirds to be viewed. The room we stayed in had the usual appliances along with a double jacuzzi bath in the en suite bathroom. The room had a little mini bar fridge that was stocked with bottles of water, soft drinks and a few chocolates. Just outside the door to the room that has a nice little kitchenette with the facilities to make yourself a nice little breakfast to start the day. When we go back to Orkney we will definitely be looking to stay here again.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
79 reviews
Price from£175per night
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What guests said about Kirkwall:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    A visit to Kirkwall Church is beautiful & full of history...

    A visit to Kirkwall Church is beautiful & full of history the place is so calming when you enter those huge church doors. This is my 2nd visit Orkney loved it. They have quaint streets dating back to 1200's or more but with the Lidl, Tesco + Co-op supermarkets you can get all you need at these stores. We went to excellent restaurant The Ayre Hotel for fish & chips + seafood platter it was excellent + staff were excellent very friendly we are from Catering too it was great good !! We decided to fly this time it was fantastic there in an hour Loganair excellent staff Kirkwall Airport is so cute excellent facilities for travellers lovely cafe & toilets + the staff were excellent special mention to Heather in the Cafe very friendly the scenery taking off from this cute airport was amazing beautiful scenery no wonder Lorraine Kelly loves Orkney too we do too 😀😁😊☺
    Mary
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Kirkwall has everything for a relaxed holiday.

    Kirkwall has everything for a relaxed holiday. Lots to see food is excellent Roads are very good driver behavior is excellent . Local residents are very friendly and helpful. The Cathedral is fascinating , would have loved to hear the organ being played during the afternoons
    Willie
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    A place combining plenty of history of different periods (we...

    A place combining plenty of history of different periods (we went on a fantastic trike trip (https://orkneytriketours.co.uk/) - great experience, visiting the Italian Chapel, standing stones and Scara Brae. The town itself has a 12-century cathedral, historical ruins, and museums, including the wireless communications museum, which was created and is being run by enthusiasts. There are also different daily art groups at Gallery 25 (https://www.facebook.com/Number25Kirkwall/?locale=en_GB) which we enjoyed joining. And the local English is very melodic - it is a pleasure listening to it! I can't say we discovered the fantastic seafood, but there is a lovely shop, The Brig Larder (https://www.jollysoforkney.co.uk/pages/the-brig-larder, one can also order local delicacies to be delivered) - again with lovely staff and a good selection of locally sourced dairy, cheese, seafood and preserves.
    Milena
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    The people of Kirkwall & surrounding areas were so helpful...

    The people of Kirkwall & surrounding areas were so helpful and friendly we used Kirkwall as a base and hired a car to visit all the historical and beautiful scenery throughout the Islands of Orkney. We Definitely will be Back
    Charles
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Kirkwall is a beautiful little city.

    Kirkwall is a beautiful little city. I came for the incredible Neolithic history and to search for family ties in the area. There are many jewelry shops as well as artists studios and tweed or wool shops. The museum is also fantastic. It’s a fibre artist’s dream.
    Lisa
    Canada
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    I would not stay at this hotel again out of choice .

    I would not stay at this hotel again out of choice . We visited a restaurant out of town for a meal and it was superb. I then read the reviews for this restaurant with rooms which was in a beautiful location with lovely views and they were excellent also far cheaper. The restaurant was the Foveran and I would thoroughly recommend it. Also visited the Italian chapel and the site of the discovery of a 3000 year old settlement both of which are a must to see. I played golf at the Kirkwall golf club very friendly and welcoming although totally self booked with honesty box available .
    sue
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Kirkwall

  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 425 reviews
    The location to town is really convenient, just a quick walk in to Kirkwall. Very nice to have a dedicated parking area too. The new owner/manager Andy was so very helpful and friendly, easy check in. All of the breakfast staff were super friendly and efficient, breakfasts were really nice as was being able to make your choices the night before. Room was very clean and well stocked, the entire hotel smells clean whenever you enter.
    BiCoastal1
    United States
  • 6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 265 reviews
    Hotel has a perfect location around the Kirkwall harbour area, everything is a city centre is in a walking distance. Staff is located in a sister hotel where also happens check-in/check-out procedures. Unfortunatelly was able to stay only one night out of booked (and fully paid) two, cause of the "traditional reliability" of Loganair who cancelled the flight at the time of boarding.
    JIRI
    Czech Republic
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 47 reviews
    Great location in Kirkwall. Plenty of options for meals within walking distance. Grocery store nearby. Central for driving to all the tourist sites, with parking outside apartment. The apartment is cosy to come home to and well fitted out.. The owner was very helpful when we needed assistance, with good communication.
    Leonie
    Australia
  • From £112 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 399 reviews
    We love the facilities and everything are well organized. The location is not that fae from Kirkwall’s center. We can reach almost everywhere by walking distance. The bus stop is even nearby with supermarkets. I’d highly recommend for a group of friends, regardless of gender. I traveled with a group of female.
    Peem
    Thailand
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 167 reviews
    Breakfast was great. Location was coinvent to shopping and local restaurants. Parking was a little hard. Public car park nearby, but had to get free ticket every hour till 5PM, then free all night. Out the next morning. Small town and able to get our clothes washed in a nearby laundromat.
    William
    United States
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 211 reviews
    Debbie was very welcoming and accommodating when I arrived and the room was very clean and well equipped. The breakfast was good and there was a lot of options to choose from. Heatherlea is located very close to the centre of Kirkwall and is only a few minutes walk to the ferry terminals.
    Erskine
    United Kingdom
  • From £185 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 622 reviews
    Very comfortable and spacious apartments. Well equipped kitchenettes. Decent wifi speed for the island. Free parking with a generous policy of allowing cars to remain parked after checkout for later departures when parking is available. Short walk downtown. Good restaurant and bar.
    Stefanie
    United States
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 211 reviews
    Debbie is a wonderful host and runs a fantastic B&B. Everything about our stay was great... well-appointed spotless rooms, tasty made-to-order breakfasts, and a quick walk to the restaurants, shops, and sights of downtown Kirkwall. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
    Todd
    United States
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 57 reviews
    Couldn’t be beaten for convenience: just a few steps from the shops and really handy for everything else in Kirkwall. Plus it has its own parking place right outside. Yet it was quiet too. The house was a lot bigger than I expected, nicely presented and well equipped.
    Stephen
    United Kingdom
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 181 reviews
    Staggering distance from Highland Park distillery. A warm welcome, clean and an interesting property with architecture, books and musical interest. Peaceful, and a modest walk into Kirkwall. A great breakfast, delightfully presented. Everything but the girl. Hey ho.
    Greg
    United Kingdom
  • From £185 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 622 reviews
    Very strategic hotel, almost in front of the fery terminal and the city center. THe room was very comfortable and clean. Nice bathroom with a bath tub. Kettle with coffe and tea. the personel at the desk was very nice. There is a restaurant and a bar.
    Cécile
    Belgium
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 45 reviews
    Great location for travel to Neolithic sites (the main purpose of our visit) as well as local sights, groceries and restaurants. Good basic accommodation and value for money.
    Elizabeth
    Canada
  • From £330 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 482 reviews
    Friendly and helpful staff Helpful staff for travel advice in quiet season Large comfy rooms Good hearty breakfast options Central location Hotel has a Ye Olde Worldy feel
    janet
    United Kingdom
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 230 reviews
    The Hotel was easy to access from the airport and is in a great location. Check in was quick and easy, the room was nice and warm on a cold day
    R
    Richard
    United Kingdom
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 32 reviews
    Excellent central location in Kirkwall. Close to shops and restaurants. Paid parking very close. Apartment was spacious and well appointed.
    Thomson
    Canada
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 230 reviews
    Its an old hotel right in the middle of town. So very convenient. Personnel try hard. A classic old Scottish hotels
    Simon
    Germany
  • 7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 294 reviews
    The hotel is located on the harbor, with a great view and within easy walking of shops and restaurants
    Julie
    United States
  • From £81 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 401 reviews
    Very pleasent and helpful staff. Good kitchen facilities. Reasonably close to Kirkwall centre.
    Karen
    United Kingdom
  • 6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 265 reviews
    Breakfast was great. Nice menu, good choices for the most part.
    Linda
    United States
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 17 reviews
    Fantastic apartment in the heart of Kirkwall.
    Helen
    United Kingdom

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