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Kirkwall Hotel Guide - Romantic Hotels in Kirkwall, Scotland

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Our top choices for Kirkwall romantic hotels

The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (258 reviews)
"Lovely old hotel great location in Orkney and good food"
United States
James
The price is €147
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
The Ayre Hotel

Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (289 reviews)
"Excellent hotel!"
United Kingdom
Cynthia
The price is €212
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Albert Hotel

Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (129 reviews)
The price is €168
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul
Karrawa Guest House

Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel
3.0 star property
South Ronaldsay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (155 reviews)
"Great place to stay right at the end of the bus route that crosses the islands. Really good restaurant (especially for fish lovers!), super friendly and helpful staff, convenient for the Pentland Ferry - what’s not to like !"
United Kingdom
Tim
The price is €118
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Murray Arms Hotel

Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House
2.0 star property
Kirkwall
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (56 reviews)
"Very clean, good breakfast and friendly staff. "
United Kingdom
Jeremy
The price is €181
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Royal Oak Guest House

Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"The room was spotless, very friendly staff,close to town centre. "
United Kingdom
Stephen
The price is €166
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Grainbank Mews

The Shore

The Shore
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (183 reviews)
"Grateful for the clean, tastefully decorated room in a great location (downtown waterfront). It's an older building so it can be a bit noisy - particularly as the patrons in other rooms come in for the evening and get going in the morning. "
Canada
Cheryl
The price is €296
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul
The Shore

The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (79 reviews)
"Clean room, modern furnishings, nice towels and linens. Excellent breakfast and personable waiter."
United States
Jonathan
The price is €205
includes taxes & fees
25 Jul - 26 Jul
The Orkney Hotel

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
3.0 star property
Stromness
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (86 reviews)
"Excellent stay felt like a home from home Delicious freshly made breakfasts "
United Kingdom
david
The price is €145
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Smithfield guesthouse

Smithfield guesthouse
3.0 star property
Dounby
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (44 reviews)
"Very nice owners with quiet rooms and good breakfast."
United States
Ronald
The price is €176
includes taxes & fees
25 Jul - 26 Jul
Smithfield guesthouse
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Frequently asked questions

Searching for romantic hotels in Kirkwall?
Are you in need of a romantic getaway? Our guests also enjoy Kirkwall for its bars. You might consider checking out some of the nearby sights and attractions such as Orkney Museum, Highland Park Distillery or Orkney Wireless Museum. If you're interested in staying near a certain attraction, you can sort by neighbourhood or distance to top landmarks, so you'll be able to see everything on your list.
When is the best time of year for a romantic getaway to Kirkwall?
If you're hoping to get lost in the rain on your romantic getaway, take a look at these details about year-round temperatures in Kirkwall: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 13°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 7°C. Average annual precipitation for Kirkwall is 1080 mm.
What is there to do in Kirkwall?
There's nothing better than wandering around a new place with your sweetheart, so consider checking out all that Kirkwall has to offer. If you and your partner are interested in sampling the area's cuisine, you'll enjoy Kirkwall for its bars. You might think about stopping by Orkney Museum, Highland Park Distillery or Orkney Wireless Museum while you're seeing the sights.
What's the best way to get to Kirkwall and around town during my romantic getaway?
This information about transportation options in Kirkwall might help your romantic trip go off without a hitch: To get to Kirkwall, you can fly into Kirkwall (KOI), which is the closest major airport, located 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from the city centre. You can take a ferry and cross the water to see more of the region.

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