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A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outside.
A living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa, a bookshelf, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
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 room with a wooden cabinet, a blue chair, a mirror, and a door with glass panels.

1. Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House
1.1 km from The Orkney Library & Archive
United States
F David
S$247
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Royal Oak Guest House
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
0.3 km from The Orkney Library & Archive
United States
Debra
S$205
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Albert Hotel
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 compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

3. The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
0.3 km from The Orkney Library & Archive
United Kingdom
Julie
S$121
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Ayre Hotel
A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.
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.
A restaurant with leather seating, wooden paneling, and a flat-screen TV mounted above a blue-lit fireplace.

4. The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
0.2 km from The Orkney Library & Archive
United States
David
S$262
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
The Orkney Hotel
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.

5. The Shore

The Shore
0.5 km from The Orkney Library & Archive
United States
Beth
S$255
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Shore
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.
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6. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden
0.3 km from The Orkney Library & Archive
S$245
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden
Outdoor dining
Restaurant
Exterior
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

West End Guest House
0.4 km from The Orkney Library & Archive
United Kingdom
Tanya
S$116
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 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 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.

8. The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel
15.7 km from The Orkney Library & Archive
United States
Susan
S$242
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Sands Hotel
A historic building with a prominent entrance and multiple windows, labeled as "The Stromness Hotel."
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.
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.

9. The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel
19.3 km from The Orkney Library & Archive
United States
Donna
S$149
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
The Stromness Hotel
A small building with a sloped roof, a chimney, and a window.
A gated area with a dog, a metal staircase, and a building with a sign.
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 a wooden door, an exit sign, a small desk with a lamp, a stone wall, and framed pictures.

10. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking
13 km from The Orkney Library & Archive
S$234
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking
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.

11. Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel
17.4 km from The Orkney Library & Archive
Netherlands
Jan
S$110
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Murray Arms Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to The Orkney Library & Archive

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outside.
Royal Oak Guest House
10.0
Exceptional
59 reviews
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A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.
Albert Hotel
9.0
Wonderful
309 reviews
View
A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.
The Ayre Hotel
8.6
Excellent
268 reviews
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A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.
The Orkney Hotel
8.4
Very good
83 reviews
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A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.
The Shore
8.2
Very good
189 reviews
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Top The Orkney Library & Archive Hotel Reviews

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 2 days ago
The Orkney Hotel
Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House

10/10 Excellent
"Comfortable rooms, great breakfasts"
Gerald 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Karrawa Guest House
The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great breakfast, excellent restaurant and even better staff. Everyone from the warm reception (at 11:30 pm!) who stayed late so we could enjoy a night cap after a long travel day. Engaging all around! Would definitely stay again!"
Lisa 3-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
The Ayre Hotel
Graemeshall House

Graemeshall House

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely and accommodating host with lots of local knowledge and history. Spacious, comfortable and private rooms. Breakfast was delicious with a great selection. Would come back any day and highly recommend to anyone. The personal touch and interaction with the host was appreciated and the perfect touch one would ask for a true Bed and Breakfast experience."
Emma 2-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Graemeshall 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 11 days ago
Royal Oak Guest House
The Sands Hotel

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."
Katie 4-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
The Sands Hotel
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 weeks ago
Castleyards Apartment 1
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
Kirkwall Youth Hostel

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!"
Mark 7-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Other attractions near The Orkney Library & Archive

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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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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A stone staircase leading to a partially ruined stone building with a view of a town and greenery 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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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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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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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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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 The Orkney Library & Archive?
The Orkney Library & Archive is located in Kirkwall. Travellers like the surrounding area for its bars. 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.
Where is the best place to stay near The Orkney Library & Archive?
Adjacent to The Orkney Library & Archive, 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 can I expect to find close to The Orkney Library & Archive?
Expedia has 27 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from The Orkney Library & Archive.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Orkney Library & Archive, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near The Orkney Library & Archive.
What can I see and do near The Orkney Library & Archive?
You'll want to browse the exhibits at Orkney Museum and Orkney Wireless Museum. Lounge by the water at Scapa Beach and Mill Sand. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to St. Magnus Cathedral and Earl's Palace.