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Our top choices for Bishop's Palace hotels

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outside.
A room with a wooden cabinet, a blue chair, a mirror, and a door with glass panels.
A living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa, a bookshelf, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A cozy living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a view of a house through large windows.

1. Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House
0.8 km from Bishop's Palace
United Kingdom
Jeremy
€173
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Royal Oak Guest House
A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.
A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a window.

2. The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
0.5 km from Bishop's Palace
United Kingdom
Julie
€110
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Ayre Hotel
A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.
A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A harbor with boats docked at the pier, a lighthouse in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.
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
0.6 km from Bishop's Palace
United States
Beth
€274
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
The Shore

4. West End Guest House

West End Guest House
0.3 km from Bishop's Palace
United Kingdom
Tanya
€164
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
West End Guest House
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 living room with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a television.
A kitchen counter with various food items and kitchenware, including a fruit bowl, a juice container, and a container of Greek yogurt.

5. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
18.6 km from Bishop's Palace
United Kingdom
Peter
€145
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.
A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture frame.
A staircase with wooden railings leading to a landing. A red chair is positioned near a window with a curtain.
A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

6. The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel
15.4 km from Bishop's Palace
United States
Susan
€257
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
The Sands Hotel
A hallway with stone walls, wooden door, and a bench.
Two wooden chairs with drawers, a potted plant, and a stone wall.
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.

7. Smithfield guesthouse

Smithfield guesthouse
18.5 km from Bishop's Palace
United States
Brian
€175
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Smithfield guesthouse
A room with a large window overlooking a harbor, featuring a ship docked at a pier.
A modern building with large windows and a visible chimney.
A restaurant with wooden floors, tables set with white tablecloths, and a high ceiling with exposed beams and a hanging light fixture.
A harbor with boats docked, a control tower, and a building with a red roof.

8. Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness
19.4 km from Bishop's Palace
United States
Julie
€282
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Ferry Inn Stromness
A bar with wooden shelves stocked with bottles and glasses, a coffee machine, and a cash register.
A bar area with wooden furniture, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A wooden staircase with a bench at the bottom, leading to a room with a checkered floor.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

9. The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness
19.6 km from Bishop's Palace
Canada
Diane
€282
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
The Royal Hotel Stromness
A historic building with a prominent entrance and multiple windows, labeled as "The Stromness Hotel."
A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a bed, and a small table.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.
A harbor with boats docked, a crane, and a building with a flat roof.

10. The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel
19.5 km from Bishop's Palace
United States
Debra
€147
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
The Stromness Hotel
A door with a keypad lock and a view of a rural landscape with fields and a road.
A small building with a sloped roof, a door, and hanging flower baskets.
A room with a wooden door, an exit sign, a small desk with a lamp, a stone wall, and framed pictures.
A gated area with a dog, a metal staircase, and a building with a sign.

11. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking
13.1 km from Bishop's Palace
€161
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking
An outdoor dining area with people seated at tables, a chalkboard menu, and potted plants.
A stone structure with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood, walk-ins, dog-friendly, and beer garden.
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.
A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a pot on the counter, and a person cooking.

12. Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel
17.2 km from Bishop's Palace
United Kingdom
Tim
€210
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Murray Arms Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to Bishop's Palace

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outside.
Royal Oak Guest House
10.0
57
57 reviews
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A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.
The Ayre Hotel
8.6
265
265 reviews
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A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.
The Shore
8.2
189
189 reviews
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West End Guest House
8.6
83
83 reviews
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A two-story house with a stone facade, a tiled roof, and a front porch with a bench.
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
9.8
89
89 reviews
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Top Bishop's Palace Hotel Reviews

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 6 hours ago
Castleyards Apartment 1
The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

8/10 Good
"Hotel room was clean and comfortable. Restaurant food was good although the restaurant service was less than average."
Allen 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Ayre Hotel
Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

10/10 Excellent
"It's a very clean, well presented house in a great location. The living room is cosy and the beds are comfortable. The host was really helpful and great with communication."
Elizabeth B. 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall
Cosy Studio In The Heart Of Kirkwall

Cosy Studio In The Heart Of Kirkwall

10/10 Excellent
"Well located could use more surfaces n bathroom"
Victoria 4-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Cosy Studio In The Heart Of Kirkwall
The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

8/10 Good
"Nice location in the town center. Parking available front and rear. Big clean bright rooms with great bed n and pillows and huge bathroom. Breakfast is very good, nice helpful staff and amazing choice of local drinks in the bar."
Masakazu 2-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
The Orkney Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel has clearly just been refurbished and the entrance area was very nice indeed. I was later checking in and had to wait a wee bit until helped by a member of staff - wasn’t a huge issue for me though. The room itself was lovely - spotless and stylish. Didn’t have breakfast as I was leaving early."
Mairi 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Albert Hotel
Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House

8/10 Good
"Plenty of parking"
Douglas 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Karrawa Guest House
West End Guest House

West End Guest House

10/10 Excellent
"Had a lovely stay thank you."
Gordon 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
West End 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 1 month ago
Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Other attractions near Bishop's Palace

An ancient stone building with arched windows and a tower in the background.

Earl's Palace

8.6/10 (46 reviews)
Take a tour of this impressive 17th-century ruin, considered to be among the finest examples of French Renaissance architecture in Scotland.
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A historic church with a prominent tower and a surrounding graveyard.

St. Magnus Cathedral

9.4/10 (104 reviews)
Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.
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Orkney Museum

9.8/10 (16 reviews)
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Orkney Museum during your trip to Kirkwall. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's museums.
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Orkney Wireless Museum

10.0/10 (4 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Orkney Wireless Museum during your trip to Kirkwall. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
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Peedie Sea

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Peedie Sea during your travels in Kirkwall. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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The Pickaquoy Centre

Enjoy an outing to The Pickaquoy Centre during your stay in Kirkwall. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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Highland Park Distillery

9.4/10 (18 reviews)
Find out about the history of Kirkwall when you spend time at Highland Park Distillery. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the cathedral while you're in the area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Bishop's Palace?
Bishop's Palace is located in an area of Kirkwall that travellers like for its island views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 28 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near Bishop's Palace?
Adjacent to Bishop's Palace, Albert Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include The Ayre Hotel and The Orkney Hotel.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Bishop's Palace?
Expedia has 28 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Bishop's Palace.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Bishop's Palace, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Bishop's Palace.
What can I see and do near Bishop's Palace?
You'll want to browse the exhibits at Orkney Museum and Orkney Wireless Museum. Lounge by the water at Scapa Beach and Mill Sand. Earl's Palace, St. Magnus Cathedral and Highland Park Distillery are a few additional nearby sights.