Top 10 Hotels Near Bishop's Palace in Kirkwall for 2026

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A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring plaid chairs and a central table.

A reception desk with a modern design, a framed artwork above it, and a potted plant to the right.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A sign for Karrawa Guest House, indicating no vacancies, fully ensuited, with WiFi and guest parking, and located at the entrance on Inganness Road.

1. Karrawa Guest House

1.1 km from Bishop's Palace

Candy

RM649

RM779 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.

A stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a bar area, and seating for patrons.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.

2. Albert Hotel

0.4 km from Bishop's Palace

Cynthia

RM681

RM817 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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.

3. The Ayre Hotel

0.5 km from Bishop's Palace

Julie

RM658

RM790 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.

A restaurant with leather seating, wooden paneling, and a flat-screen TV mounted above a blue-lit fireplace.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a bookshelf in the background.

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.

4. The Orkney Hotel

< 0.1 km from Bishop's Palace

David

RM795

RM954 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.

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 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.

5. The Shore

0.6 km from Bishop's Palace

"We were very pleasantly surprised to learn our 1 room family suite had 2 separate bedrooms. Beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was nice. Only issues were that we only had 1 key which made it tricky every time we went separate places. Also there was an illuminated exit sign in the king bedroom we had to cover up it was so bright, and when others shut their doors it would thump ours. Loved the skylights, was a bit stuffy but those helped. Loved the breakfast!"

Beth

RM590

RM1,166 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A coastal landscape with a clear water body, rocky formations, and a sandy beach.

A cozy living room with a blue sofa, a small round table, and a chair.

A hotel entrance with a sign indicating it is a self-service hotel.

6. Kirkwall Youth Hostel

0.7 km from Bishop's Palace

Shawn

RM361

RM433 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

7. West End Guest House

0.3 km from Bishop's Palace

"A very friendly welcome, they were happy to accommodate our very late (11.30pm) arrival after we travelled there on the ferry. The owners have recently taken it over and in the last few weeks completed an overhaul of the bar/restaurant area which looks lovely. We didn't try the evening meals but the breakfasts were phenomenal, a proper Scottish breakfast that really sets you up for the day. Very friendly hosts helped us to work out what to do during the day and suggested good walks and so...

Tanya

RM722

RM866 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A stone building with a wooden door and a small porch area.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a plant, and a window with curtains.

A stone building with a wooden door, windows, and a flower box on the ground floor.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a window with a view of a stone wall and a car, and a utensil rack.

8. The Anchorage

17.1 km from Bishop's Palace

Neil

RM436

RM523 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A hallway with stone walls, wooden door, and a bench.

Two wooden chairs with drawers, a potted plant, and a stone wall.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a visible exit sign, and a view of the street outside.

A hotel reception area with a glass display case, a coffee machine, and a vase with flowers.

9. Smithfield guesthouse

18.5 km from Bishop's Palace

"My second time staying here, and I will be back. The room was spacious super clean and comfy and the woman on reception couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was excellent. It's a shame they don't reopen the restaurant for evening meals though, I'm sure they would be busy every night. The Co-op has changed to an Asda - it's right across the road and the hotel offers wine glasses in the lounge if you bring a bottle in to your room. Very nice place."

Jane

RM681

RM818 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A room with a large window overlooking a harbor, featuring a ship docked at a pier.

A harbor with boats docked, a control tower, and a building with a red roof.

A modern building with large windows and a visible chimney.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

10. Ferry Inn Stromness

19.4 km from Bishop's Palace

Roger

RM1,099

RM1,319 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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 window with a view of a harbor, including buildings and a boat.

11. The Royal Hotel Stromness

19.6 km from Bishop's Palace

Thomas

RM949

RM1,139 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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 harbor with boats docked, a crane, and a building with a flat roof.

A room with a large window, a green sofa, two green chairs, and a round table.

12. The Stromness Hotel

19.5 km from Bishop's Palace

"The hotel is a lovely old building, having said that it's in need of investment, carpets showing there age, old miss matched furniture, the beds, well the bedding was clean but I think noah slept on them when they were new, as for staff except for check-in we didn't see any, I suppose i could have gone looking, but should I really need to. Saying that great location, but old and used, because of that I would say overpriced."

Anderw

RM736

RM883 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Bishop's Palace

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Karrawa Guest House	9.8 Exceptional 133 reviews	View
Albert Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 300 reviews	View
The Ayre Hotel	8.6 Excellent 262 reviews	View
The Orkney Hotel	8.4 Very good 81 reviews	View
The Shore	8.2 Very good 188 reviews	View

Top Bishop's Palace Hotel Reviews

The Shore

8/10 Good

Karrawa Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Fyona and Colin are the ultimate hosts, who looked after us fantastically during our short stay. Going above and beyond, they don't just 'own' a guest house, they run a very welcoming 'guest home', with outstanding breakfast and clean, well equipped rooms and a friendly, helpful and informative attitude. Truly enjoyed our time in Karrawa and would certainly return again and highly recommend to others. THANK YOU for going the extra mile for us!"

The Orkney Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We were very lucky because both times we parked at the hotel, we got one of the 2 slots in front of the hotel, so we didn't have to try and find the additional parking lot, but the staff did give us a map to find it. Keep in mind that there is no lift, so depending on your floor you need to carry your bags up. The 23kg bag was not much fun to take up and then down 2 flights of stairs. The food for breakfast was very good whether the cereal/yogurt/fruit or the from the menu. The staff in the breakfast area were really good. The front desk is a little wonky because even the person in the office there isn't as helpful as the front desk clerk who isn't there most of the time, but who is very helpful when you can get them. The WiFi isn't extremely fast, but I was able to work, especially in the library where there was power. It would be nice to have higher chairs with tables other than coffee table height. Even in the room there isn't a desk to work at. We were overall very happy with the stay and the Italian restaurant across the street was perfect for eating early."

West End Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Had a lovely stay thank you."

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!"

The Sands Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The manager Bryce gave us excellent recommendations for dights to see at the south end of the island and where to park on a weekend in Kirkwall. Such a unique setting and quiet."

Grainbank Mews

10/10 Excellent

"A beautiful place to stay when visiting Orkney. Ideal location to get to all the sights. Accommodation was perfect and Albert and Aileen couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!"

Royal Oak Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Such attentive, friendly staff. Nothing was too much trouble and a great breakfast!"

Castleyards Apartment 1

10/10 Excellent

"Great spot, lovely accommodation along with very pleasant and helpful owners "

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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Scapa Beach

9.6/10 (14 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Scapa Beach during your trip to Kirkwall? You can enjoy the bars while 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 35 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 Shore.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Bishop's Palace?

Expedia has 35 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.

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Our top choices for Bishop's Palace hotels

1. Karrawa Guest House

2. Albert Hotel

3. The Ayre Hotel

4. The Orkney Hotel

5. The Shore

6. Kirkwall Youth Hostel

7. West End Guest House

8. The Anchorage

9. Smithfield guesthouse

10. Ferry Inn Stromness

11. The Royal Hotel Stromness

12. The Stromness Hotel

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Top Bishop's Palace Hotel Reviews

The Shore

Karrawa Guest House

The Orkney Hotel

West End Guest House

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

The Sands Hotel

Grainbank Mews

Royal Oak Guest House

Castleyards Apartment 1

Other attractions near Bishop's Palace

Earl's Palace

St. Magnus Cathedral

Orkney Museum

Orkney Wireless Museum

Peedie Sea

The Pickaquoy Centre

Highland Park Distillery

Scapa Beach

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