West End Guest House is set in Kirkwall, 1.2 km from Highland Park Distillery. Free private parking is available onsite. Certain rooms feature a seating area for your convenience.
Looking out across the harbour of the Orkney Islands’ largest town, The Kirkwall Hotel features a high-quality restaurant and bar along with stylish en suite rooms.
Set in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands region, The Shore is located 1.9 km from Highland Park Distillery. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel has family rooms.
Located in Kirkwall and within 16 km of Maeshowe, Albert Hotel features a bar, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. This 3-star hotel offers room service.
MargyFargy
United Kingdom
The hotel is conveniently located for the town centre as well as the waterfront. It is clean and comfortable and there is a lift available if needed.
Set in Kirkwall, Orkney, family-run Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments overlooks Kirkwall harbour. It offers local produce in its restaurant and traditionally styled rooms, with free Wi-Fi.
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.
Mandy
United Kingdom
This is a beautiful place to stay..Fyioa, your host, is so friendly and helpful. We stayed in a twin room, the beds and pillows were very comfy. The bathroom was spacious. The whole property was warm and inviting. The breakfast was exceptional, you were spoilt for choice, hor breakfast was very tasty. One of the best we've had. Fyona's home was very clean and comfortable, she made you very welcome. I would highly recommend staying here if you are visiting Orkney. A*
Situated just 13 minutes’ from St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall Youth Hostel offers free onsite parking and a self-catering kitchen.
Neil
United Kingdom
Kitchen was large and well-equipped for making any kind of meals; plenty of fridge and shelf space for storing items.
Shower was adequate and private room had fairly comfortable bed and drawers for storage.
Staff were nice and helpful.
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.
ANTHONY
United Kingdom
I first met that group of friends only on Saturday 4th May and we departed Edinburgh at 07.30 to reach Kirkwall via a night in Inverness.
I was amazed on arrival to see that I had a private bathroom available to me along with extended facilities within my room (microwave, mini hob, toaster and a dressing gown in a closet).
The price for the two night stay looked remarkably good compared to one night in Edinburgh or Inverness.
Situated in Orkney, 15 km from Maeshowe and 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Peedie Picky Townhoose - STL OR00094F offers a garden and air conditioning.
Karen
United Kingdom
Verry clean, great facilities and and very good communication with the owner.
Fly direct to Kirkwall Airport from UK cities including Aberdeen (1 hour), Edinburgh (1.5 hours), and Glasgow (1.5 hours). International travellers can connect via these cities. Alternatively, take a ferry from Aberdeen (6 hours) or John O'Groats (1.5 hours).
The most convenient airport for both domestic and international travellers is Kirkwall Airport, located just 4.8 kilometres from Kirkwall city centre. It offers direct flights from major UK airports and connections for international travellers.
Kirkwall, UK, offers various public transport options. Stagecoach Orkney operates regular bus services around the city and to nearby towns. Taxis are readily available, and car hire services exist for more flexibility. Cycling is viable due to the city's compact size. Walking is also feasible, particularly within the city centre.
The best area to stay in Kirkwall, UK, is the city centre, known for its proximity to historical sites like St. Magnus Cathedral and the Earl's Palace, and a variety of shops and restaurants.
What guests said about Kirkwall:
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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 😀😁😊☺
Mary
United Kingdom
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Scored 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
Willie
United Kingdom
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Scored 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.
Milena
United Kingdom
10
Scored 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
Charles
United Kingdom
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Scored 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.
Lisa
Canada
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Scored 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 .
From arrival we were met with a friendly lady on reception, unfortunately I can't remember her name but she was very helpful, professional and made us feel welcome. The hotel in general was clean, tidy and had a homely feel. Myself and my partner had a great sleep, comfortable bed and a warm and clean room. We were just a few minutes walk away from everything that we needed. We didn't use the other facilities in the hotel but we definitely will if we return again in the future.
Breakfast was fine, there were numerous hot and cold choices. There was one staff member who clearly stood out compared to my interactions after hundreds of business and vacation trips. She worked the reception desk, served as restaurant hostess, waited tables in the restaurant. She was at the top of her game in all her responsibilities but regretfully, I failed to obtain her name. She was very, very helpful and helped to make our stay even better. We have rebooked for 2024!
This 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
We’ve traveled and stayed in many places all over. This flat was fantastic! It was immaculately clean, comfortable, well stocked, and the owners were incredibly responsive and helpful. We will definitely stay again. Great location, within walking distance to the main area of Kirkwall. Right next to the beautiful cathedral.
Extra spacious, smartly renovated bedroom with all amenities. Large bed. Elegant onsite bar and restaurant with good 'place to be and be seen' vibes. Modern and large bathroom. Good value for money. Parking nearby. Stunning antique decor at the entrance and a personal reception experience that takes you back in time.
Breakfast 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.
The house was lovely and had everything we needed. A home away from home. Great location, very central and just what we needed for visiting family. Loved the little touches like the blankets, hairdryer, menus in the kitchen etc, and having a washing machine to use was amazing.
Debbie is a wonderful host and runs a fantastic B&B. Everything about our stay was great... well-appointed spotless rooms, tasty made-to-order breakfasts, and a quick walk to the restaurants, shops, and sights of downtown Kirkwall. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Very strategic hotel, almost in front of the fery terminal and the city center.
THe room was very comfortable and clean.
Nice bathroom with a bath tub.
Kettle with coffe and tea.
the personel at the desk was very nice.
There is a restaurant and a bar.
Fantastic 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.
Location 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.
Great 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.
Donald was very helpful and even picked us up from the airport.
The property is in the centre of Kirkwall but not noisy.
Having a parking pass and a space right outside the house was a bonus.
Nice surprise to get the breakfast hamper.
Every 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.
The Shore management have given up and the hotel has been taken over by the neighbouring Kirkwall Hotel. We went to this hotel for breakfast and the restaurant staff and food were very good.
Great hotel, helpful staff, good food, excellent access to the centre fo Kirkwall and the inter island ferries. Large clean and comfortable room, very good indeed, would stay here again.
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