𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟭𝟬 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 Kirkwall (2026)

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

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

A pool table in a bar area with wooden flooring and green walls.

1. The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

Carolyn

S$127

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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.

2. 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

S$109

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 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 rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a bar area, and seating for patrons.

A stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.

3. Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

Debra

S$190

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A harbor with boats docked at the pier, a lighthouse in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.

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.

4. 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

S$254

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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.

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

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

5. The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

David

S$262

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

A stone structure with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood, walk-ins, dog-friendly, and beer garden.

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

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

6. Murray Arms Hotel

South Ronaldsay

Jan

S$93

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a bed, and a small table.

7. The Stromness Hotel

Stromness

Hamish

S$165

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

8. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

Kirkwall

S$277

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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.

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

9. The Anchorage

South Ronaldsay

Neil

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

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

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

A house with a covered patio, a garage, and a snow-covered yard.

10. Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

Gerald

S$137

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

11. Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

F David

S$208

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

12. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness

Claudia

S$195

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A stone building with a large arched doorway and a smaller door, both with glass panels.

A beach with the words "GRANBANK NEWS EST 2021" written in the sand.

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.

13. Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

Stephen

S$197

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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 cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a plaid curtain.

14. The Sands Hotel

Burray

Susan

S$242

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A room with a wooden door, an exit sign, a small desk with a lamp, a stone wall, and framed pictures.

A room with a metal-framed bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a stone wall, and a bed with a floral duvet.

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

15. Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking

Orphir

S$238

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

A living room with a television, a fireplace, a sofa, and a chandelier.

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.

16. The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast

Thurso

S$185

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A cozy living area with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.

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

17. Celtic Lodges

Thurso

Haihan

S$165

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 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

The Ayre Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location. Convenient and walkable. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Restaurant was excellent. Room was clean and spacious. Would definitely stay here again"

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."

Ferry Inn Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful staff!"

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 Stromness Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location and old world charm. The staff member was very nice and went out of his way to help us."

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."

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