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Our top choices for St. Magnus Cathedral hotels

A stone building with a large arched doorway and a smaller door, both with glass panels.
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.
A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, and a window with a view of greenery.

1. Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews
1.2 km from St. Magnus Cathedral
United Kingdom
Stephen
€142
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Grainbank Mews
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 stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.

2. Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
0.2 km from St. Magnus Cathedral
United States
Debra
€151
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Albert Hotel
A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.
A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.
A pool table in a bar area with wooden flooring and green walls.

3. The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
0.3 km from St. Magnus Cathedral
United States
Giorgia
€91
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
The Ayre Hotel
A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a nightstand, and a window.
A restaurant with leather seating, wooden paneling, and a flat-screen TV mounted above a blue-lit fireplace.
A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a bookshelf in the background.

4. The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
0.2 km from St. Magnus Cathedral
United States
David
€185
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Orkney Hotel
A neatly made bed with white linens and a plaid headboard, a bedside lamp, a wooden nightstand with a phone, and a chair by a window.
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.
A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.

5. The Shore

The Shore
0.4 km from St. Magnus Cathedral
United States
Beth
€179
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Shore
A house with a covered patio, a garage, and a snow-covered yard.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
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.

6. Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House
1.3 km from St. Magnus Cathedral
Canada
Gerald
€105
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Karrawa Guest House
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Restaurant
Restaurant

7. West End Guest House

West End Guest House
0.4 km from St. Magnus Cathedral
United Kingdom
Tanya
€82
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
West End Guest House
A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a plaid curtain.
A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.
A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture frame.

8. The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel
15.6 km from St. Magnus Cathedral
United States
Susan
€171
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Sands Hotel
A two-story house with a stone facade, a tiled roof, and a front porch with a bench.
A loft-style living room with a high ceiling, a large window, and a flat-screen TV.
A kitchen counter with various food items and kitchenware, including a fruit bowl, a juice container, and a container of Greek yogurt.
A two-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a driveway.

9. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
18.6 km from St. Magnus Cathedral
United States
Claudia
€148
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
A stone building with a wooden door and a small porch area.
A kitchen with a large window, a stainless steel range hood, and two potted plants on the windowsill.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a plant, and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a window with a view of a stone wall and a car, and a utensil rack.

10. The Anchorage

The Anchorage
17.4 km from St. Magnus Cathedral
United States
Neil
€115
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Anchorage
A historic building with a prominent entrance and multiple windows, labeled as "The Stromness Hotel."
A room with a large window, a green sofa, two green chairs, and a round 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.

11. The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel
19.5 km from St. Magnus Cathedral
United Kingdom
Hamish
€125
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
The Stromness Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a window.
A building with a sign that reads 'ROYAL HOTEL'.
A bathroom with a sink, mirror, and glass shower enclosure.
A hotel room with a large window, a chair, a table, and a lamp.

12. The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness
19.6 km from St. Magnus Cathedral
€224
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
The Royal Hotel Stromness
A door with a keypad lock and a view of a rural landscape with fields and a road.
A building with a single entrance door, a small window, and a light fixture on the exterior wall.
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.

13. Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking

Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking
13.2 km from St. Magnus Cathedral
€168
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking
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Compare popular hotels close to St. Magnus Cathedral

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A stone building with a large arched doorway and a smaller door, both with glass panels.
Grainbank Mews
10.0
Exceptional
14 reviews
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A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.
Albert Hotel
9.0
Wonderful
311 reviews
View
A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.
The Ayre Hotel
8.6
Excellent
276 reviews
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A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a nightstand, and a window.
The Orkney Hotel
8.4
Very good
83 reviews
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A neatly made bed with white linens and a plaid headboard, a bedside lamp, a wooden nightstand with a phone, and a chair by a window.
The Shore
8.2
Very good
189 reviews
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Top St. Magnus Cathedral Hotel Reviews

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 weeks 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 3 weeks ago
The Orkney Hotel
Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House

10/10 Excellent
"Comfortable rooms, great breakfasts"
Gerald 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Karrawa Guest House
Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House

10/10 Excellent
"The owner was so warm, hospitable, and willing to help with any problems I had. He really went out t of his way to make me feel comfortable and cared for. Breakfast was wonderful---lots of hotels and cold choices in a clean, cozy breakfast room. Parking lot was easy to enter and leave with ample space for all cars."
Carole M 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Royal Oak 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 2 months ago
Castleyards Apartment 1
Cosy Loft Apartment In The Heart Of Kirkwall

Cosy Loft Apartment In The Heart Of Kirkwall

8/10 Good
"Couldn’t ask for a better location - easy and short walks to every thing in Kirkwall. Host was very helpful, good communication. Mattress sunk in the center, couch ( a fold away bed) was not comfortable for sitting."
Karl K. 3-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Cosy Loft Apartment In The Heart Of Kirkwall
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 2 months 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 2 months ago
Cosy Studio In The Heart Of Kirkwall
West End Guest House

West End Guest House

10/10 Excellent
"Had a lovely stay thank you."
Gordon 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
West End Guest House

Other attractions near St. Magnus Cathedral

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 stone castle surrounded by lush green trees.

Bishop's Palace

8.6/10 (44 reviews)
Explore the ruined remains of this 12th-century palace and see the views from the top of its spiral staircase.
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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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The Orkney Library & Archive

After visiting The Orkney Library & Archive, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kirkwall. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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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 St. Magnus Cathedral?
St. Magnus Cathedral 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 27 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near St. Magnus Cathedral?
Adjacent to St. Magnus Cathedral, The Ayre Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good options within a short distance include Albert Hotel and The Shore.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to St. Magnus Cathedral?
Expedia has 27 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from St. Magnus Cathedral.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St. Magnus Cathedral, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near St. Magnus Cathedral.
What can I see and do near St. Magnus Cathedral?
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 and Highland Park Distillery are some sights worth a visit in the area.