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West End Guest House
Hotel in Kirkwall
West End Guest House is set in Kirkwall, 0.7 mi from Highland Park Distillery. Free private parking is available onsite. Certain rooms feature a seating area for your convenience.
Dominique
France
Brekfast was great
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
419 reviews
Price from$162.66per night
Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments
Hotel in Kirkwall
Set in Kirkwall, Orkney, family-run Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments overlooks Kirkwall harbor. It offers local produce in its restaurant and traditionally styled rooms, with free Wi-Fi.
John
United Kingdom
Great location , comfortable rooms and good value for money breakfast using quality produce
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
611 reviews
Price from$106.36per night
The Kirkwall Hotel
Hotel in Kirkwall
Looking out across the harbor of the Orkney Islands’ largest town, The Kirkwall Hotel features a high-quality restaurant and bar along with stylish rooms with attached bathroom.
Andrew
United States of America
Excellent location and atmosphere. Incredibly pet friendly.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
478 reviews
Price from$223.97per night
Ardconnel Bed and Breakfast
Kirkwall
Offering sea views, Ardconnel Bed and Breakfast in Kirkwall features accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking, bicycle parking, and free Wifi.
Eppers
United States of America
Friendly hostess, good food, comfortable.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
329 reviews
Price from$162.66per night
Karrawa Guest House
Kirkwall
Karrawa Guest House is set in the town of Kirkwall, less than 1 mile from the town center and within 2.5 miles of the airport and ferry terminal.
Sharon
United States of America
Clean room, good breakfast, friendly owner.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
128 reviews
Price from$159.53per night
Kirkwall Youth Hostel
Kirkwall
Located just 13 minutes’ from St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall Youth Hostel offers free onsite parking and a self-catering kitchen.
Murriel
United States of America
Calvin was cordial and very helpful.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
384 reviews
Price from$101.35per night
Sanderlay Guest House
Kirkwall
Sanderlay Guest House in Kirkwall provides accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. This guest house offers free private parking, private check-in and check-out, and free Wifi.
Erin
United States of America
Room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
428 reviews
Price from$147.65per night
Waterfront House
Orkney (Near Kirkwall)
Waterfront House in Finstown provides adults-only accommodations with a private beach area and a shared lounge. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking.
Warren
United States of America
Beautiful, stylish house right on the water. Comfortable beds, lots of pillows, deep soft carpets, breakfast area with free food, mini fridge with free drinks including beer, free snacks, double jetted tub, very private, friendly helpful hosts and much more.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
76 reviews
Price from$218.97per night
Peedie Picky Townhoose - STL OR00094F
Orkney (Near Kirkwall)
Featuring a garden, Peedie Picky Townhoose - STL OR00094F provides accommodations in Orkney. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio.
10
Scored 10
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
8 reviews
Price from$162.66per night
Aurora - Self Catering, Kirkwall, Quiet Location with Luxury Hot Tub
Orkney (Near Kirkwall)
Aurora - Self Catering, Kirkwall, Quiet Location with Luxury Hot Tub provides a hot tub and free private parking, and is within 1.2 miles of Scapa Beach and 10 miles of Maeshowe.
Sexton
United States of America
Sarah was an absolute life saver! She helped us find a rental car when none were available at the airport. On top of that, the place is fantastic. Great location, lovely home, hot tub is a delight.
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
19 reviews
Price from$327.83per night
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6.5Scored 6.5PleasantRated pleasant· 263 reviews
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What Guests Said About Kirkwall:
- 10Scored 10
A visit to Kirkwall Church is beautiful & full of history...
A visit to Kirkwall Church is beautiful & full of history the place is so calming when you enter those huge church doors. This is my 2nd visit Orkney loved it. They have quaint streets dating back to 1200's or more but with the Lidl, Tesco + Co-op supermarkets you can get all you need at these stores. We went to excellent restaurant The Ayre Hotel for fish & chips + seafood platter it was excellent + staff were excellent very friendly we are from Catering too it was great good !! We decided to fly this time it was fantastic there in an hour Loganair excellent staff Kirkwall Airport is so cute excellent facilities for travellers lovely cafe & toilets + the staff were excellent special mention to Heather in the Cafe very friendly the scenery taking off from this cute airport was amazing beautiful scenery no wonder Lorraine Kelly loves Orkney too we do too 😀😁😊☺MaryUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
Kirkwall has everything for a relaxed holiday.
Kirkwall has everything for a relaxed holiday. Lots to see food is excellent Roads are very good driver behavior is excellent . Local residents are very friendly and helpful. The Cathedral is fascinating , would have loved to hear the organ being played during the afternoons
WillieUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
A place combining plenty of history of different periods (we...
A place combining plenty of history of different periods (we went on a fantastic trike trip (https://orkneytriketours.co.uk/) - great experience, visiting the Italian Chapel, standing stones and Scara Brae. The town itself has a 12-century cathedral, historical ruins, and museums, including the wireless communications museum, which was created and is being run by enthusiasts. There are also different daily art groups at Gallery 25 (https://www.facebook.com/Number25Kirkwall/?locale=en_GB) which we enjoyed joining. And the local English is very melodic - it is a pleasure listening to it! I can't say we discovered the fantastic seafood, but there is a lovely shop, The Brig Larder (https://www.jollysoforkney.co.uk/pages/the-brig-larder, one can also order local delicacies to be delivered) - again with lovely staff and a good selection of locally sourced dairy, cheese, seafood and preserves.MilenaUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
The people of Kirkwall & surrounding areas were so helpful...
The people of Kirkwall & surrounding areas were so helpful and friendly we used Kirkwall as a base and hired a car to visit all the historical and beautiful scenery throughout the Islands of Orkney. We Definitely will be Back
CharlesUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
Kirkwall is a beautiful little city.
Kirkwall is a beautiful little city. I came for the incredible Neolithic history and to search for family ties in the area. There are many jewelry shops as well as artists studios and tweed or wool shops. The museum is also fantastic. It’s a fibre artist’s dream.
LisaCanada - 6.0Scored 6.0
I would not stay at this hotel again out of choice .
I would not stay at this hotel again out of choice . We visited a restaurant out of town for a meal and it was superb. I then read the reviews for this restaurant with rooms which was in a beautiful location with lovely views and they were excellent also far cheaper. The restaurant was the Foveran and I would thoroughly recommend it. Also visited the Italian chapel and the site of the discovery of a 3000 year old settlement both of which are a must to see. I played golf at the Kirkwall golf club very friendly and welcoming although totally self booked with honesty box available .sueUnited Kingdom
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- 9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 57 reviewsThe hosts had a welcome grocery pack, with milk and butter etc. I have to say that due to a ferry cancellation we had to get out of our original accommodation at the end of our stay. Donald and his wife were very helpful at arranging the let at their house. Being in the heart of Kirkwall it is handy for everything. We popped out for evening meals at local restaurants. This holiday let passes the test, we would stay again.JamesUnited Kingdom
- From $297.17 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 166 reviewsBreakfast was great. Location was coinvent to shopping and local restaurants. Parking was a little hard. Public car park nearby, but had to get free ticket every hour till 5PM, then free all night. Out the next morning. Small town and able to get our clothes washed in a nearby laundromat.WilliamUnited States of America
- 9.8Scored 9.8ExceptionalRated exceptional· 209 reviewsDebbie was very welcoming and accommodating when I arrived and the room was very clean and well equipped. The breakfast was good and there was a lot of options to choose from. Heatherlea is located very close to the centre of Kirkwall and is only a few minutes walk to the ferry terminals.ErskineUnited Kingdom
- 9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 233 reviewsThe room was bright and clean. The location was excellent - about a 6 minute walk to St Magnus Cathedral and the high street. The host was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was made to order and delicious. I would recommend Shorelands B&B to anyone planning to visit Kirkwall.
BCBakerCanada - 9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 181 reviewsStaggering distance from Highland Park distillery. A warm welcome, clean and an interesting property with architecture, books and musical interest. Peaceful, and a modest walk into Kirkwall. A great breakfast, delightfully presented. Everything but the girl. Hey ho.
GregUnited Kingdom - 7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 296 reviewsLocation was the primary reason I booked this hotel, as we were coming off of the ferry late at night. Our room was ready for us, and everything was beautifully seamless! The night staff were so helpful - we were even able to do some laundry there.CarmenCanada
- 8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 428 reviewsGreat guest house a short walk from downtown Kirkwall. This is an ideal base to see everything Mainland Orkney has to offer. We walked to Kirkwall and the Highland Park distillery from here. Breakfast was very good, and the rooms were comfortable.
HarryUnited States of America - From $237.74 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 611 reviewsIn the apartments we had access to a fridge, sitting room, and a mini kitchen making it possible to cook in the room. The restaurant has great food, and the staff is friendly. The location is great, because it is very central.
AnneUnited States of America - 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 59 reviewsEvery thing was perfect at this hotel doing north coast 500 with a detour to Kirkwall out of our 11 night tour this was defiantly the best. The Host was very friendly and breakfast was also very good.Jane BrownUnited Kingdom
- 7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 296 reviewsThe Hotel is perfectly situated on the beachfront at Kirkwall. Breakfast was excellent! Huge full Scottish! The Ola also has a great bar which is usually full and vibrant at the weekend!MooreUnited Kingdom
- From $375.37 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 478 reviewsFriendly and helpful staff Helpful staff for travel advice in quiet season Large comfy rooms Good hearty breakfast options Central location Hotel has a Ye Olde Worldy feeljanetUnited Kingdom
- From $212.71 per night6.5Scored 6.5PleasantRated pleasant· 263 reviewsGood evening meal and breakfast. Albeit it was a short walk to the Kirkwall sister hotel to have meals. Good service from the staff at the Kirkwall Hotel also.
PaulUnited Kingdom - 7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 419 reviewsBreakfast was good, staff friendly and helpful, as was the owner Andy. Location was perfect for walking into Kirkwall for dinner and for visiting the island.
RichardCanada - 9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 233 reviewsThe manager Mr.Nicky is a very very nice guy. The breakfast is good and the room is perfectly clean. This B&B is even much better than the hotels in Kirkwall.ZihuaHong Kong
- From $375.37 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 478 reviewsThe Kirkwall has been remodeled recently, and the bathroom was gleaming. They have a very comfortable lounge where we waited after we checked out.FloreyUnited States of America
- 8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 32 reviewsExcellent central location in Kirkwall. Close to shops and restaurants. Paid parking very close. Apartment was spacious and well appointed.ThomsonCanada
- From $237.74 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 611 reviewsThe hotel was excellent...the staff exceptionally friendly and helpful. Our stay was perfect, and we will return.ClaireUnited Kingdom
- 8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 384 reviewsVery pleasent and helpful staff. Good kitchen facilities. Reasonably close to Kirkwall centre.KarenUnited Kingdom
- 9.8Scored 9.8ExceptionalRated exceptional· 17 reviewsThe apartment is in a great location in Kirkwall close to all of the shops.JakeUnited Kingdom
- 9.8Scored 9.8ExceptionalRated exceptional· 17 reviewsFantastic apartment in the heart of Kirkwall.
HelenUnited Kingdom
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