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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
418 reviews
Price from£130per night
The Shore
Hotel in Kirkwall
Set in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands region, The Shore is located 1.2 mi from Highland Park Distillery. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel has family rooms.
Deborah
United States of America
We were a group of adult women staying in Kirkwall. We had one of the family rooms that worked out really well for us. Shower and amenities were good and perfect location for strolling around beautiful Kirkwall.
6.5
Scored 6.5
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
265 reviews
Price from£160per night
Albert Hotel
Hotel in Kirkwall
Located in Kirkwall and within 10 miles of Maeshowe, Albert Hotel features a bar, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. This 3-star hotel offers room service.
corinne
United States of America
hotel was understaffed. and slow. Food was ok. coffee maker was broken
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
168 reviews
Price from£237.50per 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.
Clara
United States of America
Location and parking were ok
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
621 reviews
Price from£85per 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
481 reviews
Price from£178per 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
130 reviews
Price from£127.50per night
Orcades Hostel
Kirkwall
Offering free WiFi throughout the property, Orcades Hostel is located in Kirkwall. The units in the hostel are equipped with a TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower.
John
United States of America
The kitchen and common spaces were amazing and well organized. It’s the perfect place to go for a stay in Orkney.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
403 reviews
Price from£112per 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
392 reviews
Price from£81per 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.
Mark
United Kingdom
Very clean, modern and well equipped. Ample parking for my work van.
Breakfast was fabulous. 10/10 Recommended
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very Good
Rated very good
431 reviews
Price from£118per 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
78 reviews
Price from£175per night
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6.5Scored 6.5PleasantRated pleasant· 265 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 BackCharlesUnited 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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- From £330 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 481 reviewsThe hotel is atmospheric and very centrally located while being on the seaside. It is a short walk to ferries and buses and also to the cathedral and museums in Kirkwall. We loved the more spacious room 102 (although being just over a bar is not the best location for a Friday night - unless you are in the bar at that time as well :) This was a navy headquarters building so plenty of objects reminding of the past. The reception and restaurant staff are lovely and also very helpful.MilenaUnited Kingdom
- 9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 181 reviewsThis bed and breakfast is truly exceptional. Everything about it is simply amazing, from the comfortable rooms to the wonderful breakfasts. Our hosts were welcoming, friendly and attentive. The attention to detail in this house is rather incredible. We had a lovely stay and happily recommend it for a very special experience in Kirkwall
AnnUnited States of America - 9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 52 reviewsThis spacious, modern, nicely decorated apartment in the heart of Kirkwall has all the comforts of home. It was nice having the kitchen to cook simple meals and the washing machine was most appreciated. Close to everything, it made a nice home base to explore Orkney’s mainland. Hosts Abbey and Evan were most helpful.AlysonCanada
- From £330 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 481 reviewsSince we stayed 4 nights we chose the two room suite and we’re glad of it. Beds were wonderful, coffee/tea set up was convenient, view was spectacular. Overall Kirkwall is a charming town and we were steps from shops and restaurants. Breakfasts were good and they didn’t require following the set menu.
ElizabethUnited Kingdom - 9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 56 reviewsCouldn’t be beaten for convenience: just a few steps from the shops and really handy for everything else in Kirkwall. Plus it has its own parking place right outside. Yet it was quiet too. The house was a lot bigger than I expected, nicely presented and well equipped.StephenUnited Kingdom
- From £160 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 621 reviewsThis was a comfortable stay, - the bed was so comfy and the view of the sea out the window was awesome. The staff was incredibly kind and they made the whole difference for me. The hotel's location is great for a stay in Kirkwall and travel to the isles by ferry.SandrineCanada
- 6.5Scored 6.5PleasantRated pleasant· 265 reviewsThe Kirkwall hotel has been renovated to a lovely standard. Very tastefully done. The staff were all really helpful, friendly and professional. Breakfast was really good, served in the dining room and their Covid system of pre ordering worked really well.
SheilaUnited Kingdom - 8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 30 reviewsFantastic location, if you have a car - 10 mins to Kirkwall 15 to Stromness then all big attractions within 25. The cottage is recently renovated and has everything you need. Hosts left lovely biscuits for us but we had no contact with them whilst there.CarolineUnited Kingdom
- 8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 431 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 - 6.5Scored 6.5PleasantRated pleasant· 265 reviewsThe staff were very helpful and friendly especially when we were transferred to the main building ie the Kirkwall hotel after a flood at the Shore. Both rooms were spacious and comfortable. The facilities at the Kirkwall hotel were excellent.MarianUnited Kingdom
- From £160 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 621 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
- 9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 234 reviewsThe hosts made us feel at home. My son had a great time playing in the yard with the kids. The hosts are native to Orkney so have a lot of knowledge to share. They run tours as well so highly recommend booking with them.CCanada
- 7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 227 reviewsThe location was an excellent place to explore the Orkneys. The hotel was clean and the staff very friendly. The breakfast was good - just order what you want when you sit down.
Adrian SE LondonUnited Kingdom - 7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 227 reviewsThe Hotel was easy to access from the airport and is in a great location. Check in was quick and easy, the room was nice and warm on a cold dayRRichardUnited Kingdom
- 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
- 9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 330 reviewsConvenient location to Kirkwall ,I was able to do laundry and the breakfast was great each dayLouiseAustralia
- 7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 421 reviewsprivate off street parking. convenient location to town. could walk to restaurantsDebbieUnited States of America
- 9.8Scored 9.8ExceptionalRated exceptional· 17 reviewsCentral position in Kirkwall Comfortable bedrooms Clean and well equippedDavidUnited Kingdom
- 7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 296 reviewsSt Ola gave us a place to lay our heads, and a hot shower in the morning.SheenaUnited States of America
- 7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 296 reviewsGood location on Kirkwall harbour for reasonable price.LyndsayUnited Kingdom
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