𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 Kirkwall from RM298 (2026) - Fully Refundable Options

A historic church with a prominent tower and a surrounding graveyard.

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A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.

A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a window.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

1. The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

Carolyn

RM344

RM413 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A bar area with wooden beams, stone flooring, and stools.

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

2. Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

Debra

RM567

RM681 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

3. West End Guest House

Kirkwall

"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

RM310

RM372 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

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

A grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.

4. The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

David

RM697

RM836 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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 hotel named "The Shore" with a signboard indicating rooms and amenities like free WiFi, local ales, wines & spirits, teas & coffees.

5. The Shore

Kirkwall

"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

RM299

RM812 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

Burray

Susan

RM643

RM771 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A living room with a sofa, television, fireplace, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a black chair, a wall clock, a refrigerator, and a window with a view of greenery.

A dark-colored sectional sofa with two pillows, a remote control on a small table, and a window with patterned curtains.

7. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

Kirkwall

RM737

RM885 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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.

8. The Stromness Hotel

Stromness

Hamish

RM566

RM680 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A dining area with wooden chairs and tables, a clock on the wall, and a view through the windows.

A room with two single beds, each with a blue bedspread and white pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds and a curtain.

A living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.

A cozy living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp.

9. Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

F David

RM593

RM712 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

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.

10. Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

Gerald

RM397

RM477 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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 neatly made bed with a white quilt and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser with a mirror, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A kitchen counter with various food items and kitchenware, including a fruit bowl, a juice container, and a container of Greek yogurt.

11. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness

Claudia

RM557

RM669 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a door with the number 3.

A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, and a window with a view of greenery.

12. Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

Stephen

RM535

RM642 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

An outdoor dining area with people seated at tables, a chalkboard menu, and potted plants.

A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a pot on the counter, and a person cooking.

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 bedroom with a skylight, two bedside lamps, a radiator, and a yellow pillow.

13. Murray Arms Hotel

South Ronaldsay

Jan

RM248

RM298 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A small building with a sloped roof, a chimney, and a window.

A room with two beds, a fireplace, a chair, and a radiator.

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.

14. Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking

Orphir

RM632

RM758 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A two-story house with a stone facade, a large front lawn, and a car parked in the driveway.

A dining room with a table and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of a car and greenery outside.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a table, a lamp, and a decorative wall piece.

Two brown armchairs with deer-patterned pillows, a small wooden table with a stuffed animal, and a wall-mounted deer painting.

15. The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast

Thurso

Stefan

RM539

RM647 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a door, and a window.

A compact living space with a sofa, a dining table, a TV, and a kitchen area.

A row of wooden cabins with outdoor seating, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and tall trees.

16. Celtic Lodges

Thurso

Haihan

RM436

RM530 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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Stay near popular Kirkwall attractions

St. Magnus Cathedral

9.4/10 (104 reviews)

Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.

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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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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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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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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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Scapa Distillery

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can take time to visit Scapa Distillery during your travels to 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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Learn more about Kirkwall

The medieval St. Magnus Cathedral towers over Kirkwall's cobbled streets, where you'll find Highland Park distillery tours and Viking artefacts at the museum. Ferries depart for day trips to Orkney's ancient sites like Skara Brae and the Ring of Brodgar standing stones.

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A historic church with a prominent tower and a large rose window.

Top Kirkwall Hotel Reviews

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."

Celtic Lodges

10/10 Excellent

"Wayne is super helpful! lovely stop for a nice, clean lodge."

The Orkney Hotel

8/10 Good

"Staff really friendly and helpful, nice quiet room as we had our dog. Lovely breakfast."

Karrawa Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable rooms, great breakfasts"

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."

The Sands Hotel

8/10 Good

"This was expensive for what it was but I guess there are a lot of tourists in Orkney and not a lot of accommodation! Over £200 a night for a small room, double bed (not king). The rate did include breakfast, which was adequate (order from list the night before). The hotel did have a restaurant - food was fine - and a bar and friendly barman. Staff were lovely altogether. I have never been to Orkney before so can’t make any comparisons but I suspect this may be among the better places to stay. Lots of room to park the car. Sea view."

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."

Murray Arms Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We loved the tour of the facility and our room. Help with parking was so useful for ease of getting out of the lot. My wife needed medicine kept cold and ice packs frozen and had no issues having this done for us. Because we were leaving before breakfast a to go meal was provided for us."

West End Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Had a lovely stay thank you."

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