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Offering a garden and quiet street view, Shorelands B&B is situated in Kirkwall, 2.7 km from Scapa Beach and 17 km from Maeshowe. Featuring sea and garden views, this guest house also includes free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms.

The place is nice and clean. Hospitality was fantastic. Nicky was very helpful. The place is in a good location within walking distance of town.

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9.4
Superb
240 reviews
Price from
£127.50
per night

Set in Kirkwall and only 18 km from Maeshowe, Ardconnel Bed and Breakfast offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features garden and city views, and is 19 km from Standing Stones of Stenness. Guests can make use of outdoor furniture if they wish to dine or sit outside.

Quiet location about 1/2 mile from Kirkwall. Surrounded by pastures with cows grazing. Great views to the harbour.

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9.5
Exceptional
343 reviews
Price from
£130
per night

Situated in Kirkwall, 16 km from Maeshowe and 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Orkneyinga offers air conditioning. The property has quiet street views and is 19 km from Ring of Brogdar and 17 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray. The apartment also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

lovely comfortable apartment in very convenient location

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9.5
Exceptional
137 reviews

Heatherlea is set in Kirkwall, 16 km from Maeshowe, 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, and 19 km from Ring of Brogdar. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the bed and breakfast free of charge. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and a housekeeping service for guests.

Best breakfast ever. Lots of options and all well prepared.

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9.8
Exceptional
202 reviews
Price from
£145
per night

Set in Kirkwall, 15 km from Maeshowe, Castaway Guesthouse offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Housed in a building dating from 2015, this guest house is 16 km from Standing Stones of Stenness and 18 km from Ring of Brogdar. Guests can access the guest house via private entrance.

Stacey is an amazing host, she made sure everything was perfect. I cannot rate Castaway Guesthouse highly enough and I look forward to returning again next time I visit the Orkneys

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9.1
Superb
276 reviews

Karrawa Guest House is set in the town of Kirkwall, less than 1 mile from the town centre and within 2.5 miles of the airport and ferry terminal. This family-run property offers pleasant rooms with free Wi-Fi.

breakfast was excellent could not find a fault with anything our room was excellent high standard for the price they charge best b&b we have been in

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9.3
Superb
131 reviews

Grainbank Mews, a property with a garden, is set in Kirkwall, 16 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, 18 km from Ring of Brogdar, as well as 17 km from Ness of Brogdar. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The property offers soundproof units and is situated 14 km from Maeshowe.

From the moment we arrived, Albert made us feel incredibly welcome and at home. The accommodations were cozy and impeccably clean, with thoughtful touches that added to the overall comfort of our stay.

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9.6
Exceptional
14 reviews
Price from
£150
per night

Stay Kirkwall Apartments - Ayre Road, a property with a garden, is situated in Kirkwall, 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, 18 km from Ring of Brogdar, as well as 17 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 15 km from Maeshowe.

Lovely spacious apartment - large rooms and nice living room area!

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9.2
Superb
25 reviews
Price from
£275
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Kingston House is set in Kirkwall, 16 km from Maeshowe and 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness. The property is around 19 km from Ring of Brogdar, 16 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray and 18 km from Ness of Brogdar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Scapa Beach is 2.5 km away.

Central location. There was everything provided for our stay. Comfortable beds and an exceptional house. Lovely friendly hosts.

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9.3
Superb
13 reviews

City Centre Bridge Street Apartment is set in Kirkwall, 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, 19 km from Ring of Brogdar, as well as 17 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray. Located around 18 km from Ness of Brogdar, the apartment is also 28 km away from Skara Brae. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Maeshowe is 16 km away.

We absolutely loved this property! It was perfect for what we wanted and very well equipped. The hot shower was amazing!

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9.2
Superb
57 reviews
Price from
£140
per night

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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.
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  • Sanderlay Guest House
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 453 reviews

    Sanderlay Guest House, a property with a garden and a shared lounge, is set in Kirkwall, 17 km from Maeshowe, 19 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, as well as 20 km from Ring of Brogdar.

    Breakfast is really good. Can prepare meal inside the room.

  • Shorelands B&B
    Breakfast options
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 240 reviews

    Offering a garden and quiet street view, Shorelands B&B is situated in Kirkwall, 2.7 km from Scapa Beach and 17 km from Maeshowe.

    Friendly host, good location, comfortable quiet room.

  • Ardconnel Bed and Breakfast
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 343 reviews

    Set in Kirkwall and only 18 km from Maeshowe, Ardconnel Bed and Breakfast offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Lovely fresh fruit at breakfast! Excellent friendly accommodating host.

  • Orkneyinga
    Breakfast options
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 137 reviews

    Situated in Kirkwall, 16 km from Maeshowe and 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Orkneyinga offers air conditioning.

    ideal location and parking space also very useful.

  • Heatherlea
    Breakfast options
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 203 reviews

    Heatherlea is set in Kirkwall, 16 km from Maeshowe, 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, and 19 km from Ring of Brogdar.

    The property was immaculate and Debbie was a fantastic host.

  • Castaway Guesthouse
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 276 reviews

    Set in Kirkwall, 15 km from Maeshowe, Castaway Guesthouse offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Comfortable beds, Quiet, Clean & Modern. Good Space

  • Karrawa Guest House
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 131 reviews

    Karrawa Guest House is set in the town of Kirkwall, less than 1 mile from the town centre and within 2.5 miles of the airport and ferry terminal.

    The room was very comfortable and fitted to an excellent standard.

  • Grainbank Mews
    Breakfast options
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 14 reviews

    Grainbank Mews, a property with a garden, is set in Kirkwall, 16 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, 18 km from Ring of Brogdar, as well as 17 km from Ness of Brogdar.

    Lovely premises. Beautiful and newly renovated. Luxury bathroom. Nice breakfast area.

Great access to the city centre! Check these cheap hotels in Kirkwall

  • Northlight Apartments - The Lookout
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 19 reviews

    Set 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, 19 km from Ring of Brogdar and 17 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray, Northlight Apartments - The Lookout provides accommodation situated in...

    The apartment is very central and well equipped to a high standard.

  • Bachylis Self Catering
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 29 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Bachylis Self Catering is situated in Kirkwall, 12 km from Ring of Brogdar and 11 km from Ness of Brogdar.

    Nice, clean and comfortable place, quiet and peaceful, nice views

  • Bellavista Guest House
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 25 reviews

    Set in Kirkwall and only 17 km from Maeshowe, Bellavista Guest House offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. 19 km from Standing Stones of Stenness and 20 km from...

    Fantastic welcome and very comfortable guest house. Highly recommended

  • 8 Thoms Street
    Central location
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 44 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, 8 Thoms Street is located in Kirkwall, 16 km from Maeshowe and 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.

    Very comfortable & well situated, close to town!

  • Apartment 76
    Central location
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 73 reviews

    Offering city views, Apartment 76 is an accommodation located in Kirkwall, 16 km from Maeshowe and 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.

    large spacious apartment well equiped good location

  • 8 Firth Square
    Central location
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 91 reviews

    Located 1.6 km from Highland Park Distillery in Kirkwall, 8 Firth Square offers accommodation with a kitchen. The accommodation has free WiFi.

    Lovely we'll stocked unit. Convenient location.

  • Kingston House
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 13 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Kingston House is set in Kirkwall, 16 km from Maeshowe and 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.

    Just one thing .. parking would of been nice to have the car nearer to hand

  • City Centre Bridge Street Apartment
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 57 reviews

    City Centre Bridge Street Apartment is set in Kirkwall, 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, 19 km from Ring of Brogdar, as well as 17 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray.

    Warm and easy to dry clothes after wet weather walks

  • Stay Kirkwall Apartments - Ayre Road
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 25 reviews

    Stay Kirkwall Apartments - Ayre Road, a property with a garden, is situated in Kirkwall, 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, 18 km from Ring of Brogdar, as well as 17 km from Orkney Fossil and...

    Lots of seating. A lovely base to feel at home while working.

  • Fara 2 room, 1 bedroom - B&B private suite
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 54 reviews

    Fara 2 room, 1 bedroom - B&B private suite is situated in the outskirts of Kirkwall and offers accommodation with sea views towards Kirkwall Bay and St Magnus Cathedral.

    Breakfast was pretty good and the location was handy

  • Castleyards Apartment 12
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 48 reviews

    Set in Kirkwall and only 16 km from Maeshowe, Castleyards Apartment 12 offers accommodation with city views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Very central, easy parking. Clean, owner very friendly.

  • The Gallery At Warrenfield House
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 42 reviews

    The Gallery At Warrenfield House, a property with a garden, is situated in Kirkwall, 2.4 km from Scapa Beach, 17 km from Maeshowe, as well as 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.

    Large and clean appartment with flexible check-in and helpfull staff

  • 24 Old Scapa Road
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 41 reviews

    Set in Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands region, with Scapa Beach nearby, 24 Old Scapa Road offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Comfortable and clean accommodation in nice location.

  • Bright and modern 2 bedroom home in Kirkwall
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 43 reviews

    Located in Kirkwall, 15 km from Maeshowe and 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Bright and modern 2 bedroom home in Kirkwall offers a garden and air conditioning.

    A little further from town than expected - but OK.

  • Castleyards Apartment 1
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 30 reviews

    Situated in Kirkwall and only 16 km from Maeshowe, Castleyards Apartment 1 features accommodation with city views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Very comfortable, great facilities and very helpful host.

  • Kirkwall town centre apartment
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 38 reviews

    Kirkwall town centre apartment in Kirkwall offers accommodation with free WiFi, 2.6 km from Scapa Beach, 16 km from Maeshowe and 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.

    The flat was nice and central heating. Handy for everywhere.

  • Kirbister Mill Farm Cottage
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 36 reviews

    Located in Kirkwall and only 10 km from Maeshowe, Kirbister Mill Farm Cottage provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Nicely decorated. Clean and well equipped. Good location.

  • Orcades Hostel
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 386 reviews

    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.

    Good location plenty space for parking. Cosy room.

  • Kirkwall Youth Hostel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 456 reviews

    Situated just 13 minutes’ from St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall Youth Hostel offers free onsite parking and a self-catering kitchen.

    Plenty of room privates for a reasonable price nice staff

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Cheap hotels that guests love in Kirkwall

  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 73 reviews
    Excellent location, very clean and well equipped.
    Stefan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £160
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 277 reviews
    Spacious bright room, great breakfast, ideal location
    Evison
    Solo traveller
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 276 reviews
    I was there for 3 nights and had plans for the days so I never had breakfast. The host was friendly, welcoming and helpful. The room was very clean, the bed comfortable and the bathroom was also spotless. The shower was excellent, wanted to bring it home :)
    Tony
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £237.50
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 172 reviews
    Very clean comfortable hotel and pleasant friendly staff. Central location ideal for exploring the whole island.
    F
    Fiona
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 131 reviews
    Fantastic stay at Karrawa, Fyona was so welcoming and friendly. The room was spacious, comfortable and ideal for my trip; very clean and quiet for a good night's sleep. The location is ideal, just a short 15mins walk to the centre of Kirkwall and the breakfast was brilliant. Would highly recommend staying here. Thank you for a great stay.
    Jmholleran
    Solo traveller
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 203 reviews
    The place was well presented, very clean and the host offer a very warm welcome. the location was ideal as only 10mins walk to the centre of Kirkwall and the day I was there was an exceptional day in terms of weather. Breakfast was great and met some other Australians who where staying there. Over all I was impressed and would recommend anyone to stay there.
    Hewett
    Solo traveller
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 276 reviews
    ~Location was ideal as a base for touring mainland Orkney. The accommodation was lovely and spotless. Beds were very comfortable and breakfast was delicious. Stacey was a great hostess. Would definitely stay again.
    Sylvia
    Family with young children
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 425 reviews
    Ideal location, short walk into the town centre. Staff were lovely, and very helpful. Room spotlessly clean
    William
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 137 reviews
    This property was ideal for our stay with a family of four. The location is perfect and the place is very clean, cozy and well appointed. The shower pressure was great (and a nice large shower too) and it had all the appliances needed. Very cosy and warm inside, with heating units in both the ground floor and upstairs, despite some pretty cold April temperatures outside. there is an amazing cafe right across the street, and we did takeaway breakfasts and lunches that we took back to the place. I highly recommend staying at Orkneyinga!
    Anna
    Family with young children
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 137 reviews
    Spotlessly clean, great little apartment, ideal for our needs, tastefully decorated and in a perfect central location.
    Elizabeth Masson
    People with friends
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