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

3 Star Hotels in Kirkwall, Scotland

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Tonight
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Tomorrow
26 Aug - 27 Aug
This weekend
28 Aug - 30 Aug
Next weekend
4 Sept - 6 Sept

Our top choices for Kirkwall 3-star hotels

1. The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Julie
€169
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
The Ayre Hotel

2. Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Cynthia
€210
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Albert Hotel

3. The Shore

The Shore
Kirkwall
Canada
Cheryl
€224
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Shore

4. The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast

The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast
Thurso
Australia
Glenn
€140
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast

5. The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
Kirkwall
United States
David
€204
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
The Orkney Hotel

6. Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness
Stromness
United Kingdom
Roger
€283
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Ferry Inn Stromness

7. Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Candy
€167
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Karrawa Guest House

8. The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness
Stromness
United Kingdom
Thomas
€244
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Royal Hotel Stromness

9. Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel
South Ronaldsay
United Kingdom
Tim
€152
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Murray Arms Hotel

10. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
Stromness
United Kingdom
Peter
€151
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

11. Smithfield guesthouse

Smithfield guesthouse
Dounby
United Kingdom
Jane
€175
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Smithfield guesthouse

12. Kirkwall Hotel

Kirkwall Hotel
Kirkwall
Kirkwall Hotel

13. Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Stephen
€180
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Grainbank Mews

14. Burnside Cottage

Burnside Cottage
Wick
United Kingdom
Stacey
€234
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Burnside Cottage

16. Stromness Apartments

Stromness Apartments
Stromness
United Kingdom
Joan
Stromness Apartments

17. Duart At The Sea

Duart At The Sea
Wick
Duart At The Sea

18. Gingerbread House

Gingerbread House
Thurso
Gingerbread House

19. Harbour Cottage

Harbour Cottage
Stromness
United Kingdom
Mr T
Harbour Cottage

20. Castleyards Apartment 1

Castleyards Apartment 1
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Anthony
Castleyards Apartment 1
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Learn more about Kirkwall

The medieval St. Magnus Cathedral towers over Kirkwall's cobbled streets, where you'll find Highland Park distillery tours and Viking artefacts at the museum. Ferries depart for day trips to Orkney's ancient sites like Skara Brae and the Ring of Brodgar standing stones.

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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.

Top Kirkwall Hotel Reviews

Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House

10/10 Excellent
"Fyona and Colin are the ultimate hosts, who looked after us fantastically during our short stay. Going above and beyond, they don't just 'own' a guest house, they run a very welcoming 'guest home', with outstanding breakfast and clean, well equipped rooms and a friendly, helpful and informative attitude. Truly enjoyed our time in Karrawa and would certainly return again and highly recommend to others. THANK YOU for going the extra mile for us!"
Trev 2-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Karrawa Guest House
The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We were very lucky because both times we parked at the hotel, we got one of the 2 slots in front of the hotel, so we didn't have to try and find the additional parking lot, but the staff did give us a map to find it. Keep in mind that there is no lift, so depending on your floor you need to carry your bags up. The 23kg bag was not much fun to take up and then down 2 flights of stairs. The food for breakfast was very good whether the cereal/yogurt/fruit or the from the menu. The staff in the breakfast area were really good. The front desk is a little wonky because even the person in the office there isn't as helpful as the front desk clerk who isn't there most of the time, but who is very helpful when you can get them. The WiFi isn't extremely fast, but I was able to work, especially in the library where there was power. It would be nice to have higher chairs with tables other than coffee table height. Even in the room there isn't a desk to work at. We were overall very happy with the stay and the Italian restaurant across the street was perfect for eating early."
William 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Orkney Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

8/10 Good
"The room was nice and comfortable - no issues at all"
Alex 2-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Albert Hotel
The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

8/10 Good
"Hotel was great"
Julie 1-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
The Ayre Hotel
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 12 days ago
The Shore
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
Castleyards Apartment 1

Castleyards Apartment 1

10/10 Excellent
"Great spot, lovely accommodation along with very pleasant and helpful owners "
Anthony 6-night trip
Posted 6 months ago
Castleyards Apartment 1

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What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Kirkwall?
Motels typically offer more economical rates compared to hotels, which makes them great if you're touring around Kirkwall and sticking to a budget. A popular option for overnight stays, these roadside accommodation have simply furnished rooms, basic services and ample parking. Opt for a 3-star hotel and you can expect to pay extra for additional space, comfort and conveniences. Guests can make use of things like free WiFi, a lobby and meeting rooms at this kind of property.

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