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

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9 Oct - 10 Oct
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9 Oct - 11 Oct
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16 Oct - 18 Oct

Our top choices for Kirkwall 3-star hotels

A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.
A pool table in a bar area with wooden flooring and green walls.
A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a window.

1. The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall
United States
Carolyn
€90
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Ayre Hotel
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 hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.
A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a bar area, and seating for patrons.

2. Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
Kirkwall
United States
Debra
€149
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Albert Hotel
A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.
A harbor with boats docked at the pier, a lighthouse in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.
A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A hotel named "The Shore" with a signboard indicating rooms and amenities like free WiFi, local ales, wines & spirits, teas & coffees.

3. The Shore

The Shore
Kirkwall
United States
Beth
€178
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Shore
A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.
A four-poster bed with a dark wooden frame, a blue and white bedspread, and two blue pillows. There is a small table with a lamp and a chair in front of a window with curtains.
A grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a bookshelf in the background.

4. The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
Kirkwall
United States
David
€183
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
The Orkney Hotel
A room with a large window overlooking a harbor, featuring a ship docked at a pier.
A restaurant with wooden floors, tables set with white tablecloths, and a high ceiling with exposed beams and a hanging light fixture.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A harbor with boats docked, a control tower, and a building with a red roof.

5. Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness
Stromness
United States
Robin
Ferry Inn Stromness
A plate of food with a lobster, lemon, radish, and greens.
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 pillar with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood daily, walk-ins welcome, dog-friendly, and a beer garden.

6. Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel
South Ronaldsay
Netherlands
Jan
€65
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Murray Arms Hotel
A hallway with stone walls, wooden door, and a bench.
A neatly made bed with a light-colored bedspread and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a floral-patterned wall.
A hotel reception area with a glass display case, a coffee machine, and a vase with flowers.
A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a visible exit sign, and a view of the street outside.

7. Smithfield guesthouse

Smithfield guesthouse
Dounby
United States
Brian
Smithfield guesthouse
A bar with wooden shelves stocked with bottles and glasses, a coffee machine, and a cash register.
A wooden staircase with a bench at the bottom, leading to a room with a checkered floor.
A window with a view of a harbor, including buildings and a boat.
A bar area with wooden furniture, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

8. The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness
Stromness
Canada
Diane
The Royal Hotel Stromness
A two-story house with a stone facade, a large front lawn, and a car parked in the driveway.
Two brown armchairs with deer-patterned pillows, a small wooden table with a stuffed animal, and a wall-mounted deer painting.
A living room with a television, a fireplace, a sofa, and a chandelier.
A dining room with a table and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of a car and greenery outside.

9. The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast

The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast
Thurso
United Kingdom
Stefan
€142
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast
A two-story house with a stone facade, a tiled roof, and a front porch with a bench.
A two-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a driveway.
A neatly made bed with a white quilt and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser with a mirror, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A living room with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a television.

10. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
Stromness
United States
Claudia
€146
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
A sign for 'B&B' indicating a bed and breakfast accommodation with a clear sky and a grassy area in the foreground.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.
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A lighthouse with a white building adjacent to it, overlooking the sea.

11. Burnside Cottage

Burnside Cottage
Wick
United Kingdom
Stacey
Burnside Cottage
A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring plaid chairs and a central table.
A house with a covered patio, a garage, and a snow-covered yard.
A reception desk with a modern design, a framed artwork above it, and a potted plant to the right.
A sign for Karrawa Guest House, indicating no vacancies, fully ensuited, with WiFi and guest parking, and located at the entrance on Inganness Road.

12. Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House
Kirkwall
Canada
Gerald
€104
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Karrawa Guest House
A stone building with a large arched doorway and a smaller door, both with glass panels.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a door with the number 3.
A detailed pencil drawing of a brick building with a gabled roof, large windows, and a door.
A beach with the words "GRANBANK NEWS EST 2021" written in the sand.

13. Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Stephen
€140
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Grainbank Mews
A natural rock formation with a clear view of the beach and ocean beyond.
A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a hanging light fixture.
A stone building with a water wheel by a coastal area.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a rocking chair, a coffee table, and a TV.

14. Orkney Retreats Ltd Island Farmhouses & Cottages

Orkney Retreats Ltd Island Farmhouses & Cottages
Sanday
Orkney Retreats Ltd Island Farmhouses & Cottages
A harbor with boats and buildings reflecting on the water.
A restaurant interior with a dark blue upholstered bench, framed black and white photographs on the wall, and two tables with speakers.
A bar area with a marble table, leather chairs, and a variety of liquor bottles on shelves.
A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a shower area with a glass door.

15. Kirkwall Hotel

Kirkwall Hotel
Kirkwall
Kirkwall Hotel
A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside lamps, and a small waste bin.
A living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A two-story house with a gravel driveway and a small garden area.
A compact kitchen with a washing machine, microwave, and gas stove.

16. Stromness Apartments

Stromness Apartments
Stromness
United Kingdom
Joan
Stromness Apartments
A conservatory with a glass door, a wooden chair with a cushion, a small round table, and a potted plant.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in microwave, and a stone fireplace.
A cottage with a tiled roof, a door leading to a room, and potted plants around the entrance.
A cozy room with a striped sofa, a decorative wall light, and a view of a stone wall outside.

17. Gingerbread House

Gingerbread House
Thurso
Gingerbread House
A hallway leading to a dining area with a table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a mirror on the wall.
A living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden dining table with chairs, a small side table with a vase of flowers, and a wall clock.
A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and countertop.
A neatly made bed with white linens and rolled towels, a wooden headboard, and a bedside lamp on a wooden nightstand with drawers.

18. Castleyards Apartment 1

Castleyards Apartment 1
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Anthony
Castleyards Apartment 1
A waterfront hotel with multiple stories, a flag on top, and boats docked in the water.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer and a tray of items, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A bar with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
A hotel with a sign reading "S! OLA HOTEL" and a window displaying a "VACANCY" sign.

19. St Ola Hotel

St Ola Hotel
Kirkwall
United States
Barbara
St Ola Hotel
A neatly made bed with white linens and two rolled blue towels on a brown bedspread. There are two bedside lamps on either side of the bed.
A living room with brown sofas, a wooden coffee table with a floral arrangement, a fireplace, and a TV on a stand.
A two-story building with a brown door and windows, labeled "Harbour Cottage."
A compact kitchen with a stove, oven, washing machine, and sink.

20. Harbour Cottage

Harbour Cottage
Stromness
United Kingdom
Mr T
Harbour Cottage
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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 historic church with a prominent tower and a large rose window.

Top Kirkwall Hotel Reviews

The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent location. Convenient and walkable. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Restaurant was excellent. Room was clean and spacious. Would definitely stay here again"
Carolyn 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Ayre Hotel
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 days 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 10 days ago
The Orkney Hotel
Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House

10/10 Excellent
"Comfortable rooms, great breakfasts"
Gerald 2-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Karrawa 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
Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We loved the tour of the facility and our room. Help with parking was so useful for ease of getting out of the lot. My wife needed medicine kept cold and ice packs frozen and had no issues having this done for us. Because we were leaving before breakfast a to go meal was provided for us."
William 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Murray Arms Hotel

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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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