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Our top choices for Earl's Palace hotels

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Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House
2.0 star property
0.8 km from Earl's Palace
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"Wonderful warm family atmosphere, great renovated rooms, excellent breakfast. Good location with a short walk to the center of Kirkwall and convenient parking. "
Canada
james
The price is €119
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Royal Oak Guest House
Fireplace

Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
3.0 star property
0.4 km from Earl's Palace
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (267 reviews)
"Clean room, welcoming staff and good food. Nice location in a beautiful part of Scotland."
Canada
Gered
The price is €141
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Albert Hotel
Exterior

The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
3.0 star property
0.5 km from Earl's Palace
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (230 reviews)
"This was our second stay in a matter of weeks and both were excellent. Friendly, welcoming, professional and efficient staff, a very nice room, and excellent food. I hope we will be back."
United Kingdom
Keith
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
The Ayre Hotel
Bar (on property)

The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
3.0 star property
0.1 km from Earl's Palace
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (75 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great food and comfortable room, lovely place"
United Kingdom
Antony
The price is €168
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
The Orkney Hotel
Restaurant

The Shore

The Shore
3.0 star property
0.6 km from Earl's Palace
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (174 reviews)
"Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Great Location. What more could you want. "
United Kingdom
Lewis
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
The Shore
Exterior

Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews
3.0 star property
1.3 km from Earl's Palace
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Beautiful property located a short walk from the city centre, great rooms, friendly staff. "
Norway
Magnus
The price is €138
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Grainbank Mews
Free daily full breakfast

Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House
3.0 star property
1.1 km from Earl's Palace
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (114 reviews)
"Our stay was wonderful; the hosts were so friendly and the B&B was spotless. Breakfast was delicious with great choices, and we would happily return."
United Kingdom
Matthew Simon
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Karrawa Guest House
Garden

The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel
2.5 star property
15.4 km from Earl's Palace
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (55 reviews)
"Loved the location, friendly staff, great pub, excellent meals. Room was perfect with a beautiful view of the water."
Canada
Gered
The price is €166
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
The Sands Hotel
Sports bar

The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness
3.0 star property
19.6 km from Earl's Palace
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (79 reviews)
"Friendly staff, nice pub, delicious breakfast. Clean and quiet rooms. Location near the ferry terminal."
Canada
Gered
The price is €160
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
The Royal Hotel Stromness
Front of property

The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel
2.0 star property
19.5 km from Earl's Palace
7.0 out of 10, Good, (84 reviews)
"The dining was excellent and the staff friendly and accommodating. The room was cozy with a view of the harbor."
United Kingdom
Maya
The Stromness Hotel
Exterior

Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel
3.0 star property
17.2 km from Earl's Palace
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (152 reviews)
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Italy
Fabio
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Murray Arms Hotel
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Top Earl's Palace Hotel Reviews

Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews

10/10 Excellent
"The room was spotless, very friendly staff,close to town centre. "
Stephen 3-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Grainbank Mews

Hotels near other Earl's Palace attractions

Bishop\'s Palace featuring heritage elements, a ruin and château or palace

Bishop's Palace

Explore the ruined remains of this 12th-century palace and see the views from the top of its spiral staircase.
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St. Magnus Cathedral which includes interior views, a church or cathedral and heritage elements

St. Magnus Cathedral

4.5/5 (60 reviews)
Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Earl's Palace?
Earl'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 place to stay near Earl's Palace?
Adjacent to Earl'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 Shore.
How many hotels should I expect to find close to Earl's Palace?
Expedia has 28 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Earl's Palace.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Earl's Palace, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Earl's Palace.
What can I see and do near Earl'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. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to St. Magnus Cathedral and Highland Park Distillery.