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The Kirkwall Hotel
Hotel in Kirkwall
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.
John
United Kingdom
Nice restaurant and bar. Super friendly staff. Room appeared recently refurbished.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
484 reviews
Price fromRUB 19,566per night
Albert Hotel
Hotel in Kirkwall
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.
Galloway
United Kingdom
Our room was at the top of the building so it was quiet. The food at dinner was all fresh and we ate our way through the menu with relish.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
168 reviews
Price fromRUB 27,017per night
Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments
Hotel in Kirkwall
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.
Macmillan
United Kingdom
Location
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
624 reviews
Price fromRUB 9,669per night
Karrawa Guest House
Kirkwall
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.
Michael
United Kingdom
Breakfast was very good, quite an extensive menu, served promptly in a lovely airy dining room, fresh coffee and tea (refills) as requested, really sets you up for the day👍
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
132 reviews
Price fromRUB 14,504per night
Sanderlay Guest House
Kirkwall
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.
Deb
United Kingdom
Sian and Alan were the perfect hosts. Super friendly, courteous and thoughtful providing outstanding hospitality. My room was lovely, warm, comfortable with a great shower. Fantastic TV and WIFI and the most delicious breakfast served every morning. Sian and Alan were very helpful suggesting places to visit and providing information on the local area. I had a wonderful stay.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
433 reviews
Price fromRUB 13,423per night
Kirkwall Youth Hostel
Kirkwall
Situated just 13 minutes’ from St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall Youth Hostel offers free onsite parking and a self-catering kitchen.
Sheila
United Kingdom
Comfortable good facilities clean
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
408 reviews
Price fromRUB 9,214per 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.
Peem
Thailand
We love the facilities and everything are well organized. The location is not that fae from Kirkwall’s center. We can reach almost everywhere by walking distance. The bus stop is even nearby with supermarkets.
I’d highly recommend for a group of friends, regardless of gender. I traveled with a group of female.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
395 reviews
Price fromRUB 12,741per night
Waterfront House
Orkney (Near Kirkwall)
Boasting a private beach area and views of sea, Waterfront House is a guest house set in a historic building in Finstown, 5.7 km from Maeshowe.
Alison
United Kingdom
Comfortable high quality room in a brilliant location. Kim was a fabulous host, providing everything we needed for a perfect holiday.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
81 reviews
Price fromRUB 19,907per night
Peedie Picky Townhoose - STL OR00094F
Orkney (Near Kirkwall)
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.
10
Scored 10
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
8 reviews
Price fromRUB 14,788per night
Aurora - Self Catering, Kirkwall, Quiet Location with Luxury Hot Tub
Orkney (Near Kirkwall)
Boasting a hot tub, Aurora - Self Catering, Kirkwall, Quiet Location with Luxury Hot Tub is situated in Orkney. This holiday home features free private parking and private check-in and check-out.
Susan
United Kingdom
Beautiful house, clean, comfortable, well appointed and warm. Great location.
The hot tub was fantastic.
Sarah was a great host.
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
19 reviews
Price fromRUB 29,804per night
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- 10Scored 10
Kirkwall caters well for its visitors with an array of...
Kirkwall caters well for its visitors with an array of quality shops selling a range of local products. The coffee shops are close by and coffee is tasty. There a lot of things to see as you wander through the town. The Cathedral dominates the town and is full of history alongside the bishops and earls house. However there is so much more to explore outwith Kirkwall if you are interested in Neolithic structures, naval warfare history or the wonderful sights of nature.
NiallUnited Kingdom - 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 Back
CharlesUnited 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
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- 8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 484 reviewsIt has been some years since staying at the Kirkwall Hotel and was pleasantly surprised by the decor, not only in the public areas but also the rooms. The bed was extremely comfortable and the shower room was clean. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The food was good and we were able to eat an evening meal and breakfast in the Tudor Bar with our dog, which is unusual but otherwise she would of had to stay in the car during these periods.LornaUnited Kingdom
- 7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 293 reviewsStaff very kind and helpful and went the extra mile to help me. It’s only a few minutes walking distance from shops. If coming via boat to Island, the peer is two miles away. Do arrange a taxi in advance. The hotel looks over the bay. I would definitely stay again. They also allowed me to leave my luggage after check out while exploring the shops as there are no left luggage facilities in Kirkwall.JJaneUnited Kingdom
- 8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 30 reviewsThis is a beautifully presented and cozy property in a stunning location, and not far from Kirkwall or Stromness, and everything in between. We arrived late and the hosts were extremely accommodating in helping us to find the property in the dark, and were there for us whenever we needed them for the duration. Would reccommend this as exceptinal value for money, particularly for a family group.
Jonathan TuckUnited Kingdom - 9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 54 reviewsThe apartment was spacious, comfortable, and clean. Having a real living space for four nights clearly beat staying in a cramped hotel room, and being able to cook our own meals in the fully equipped kitchen was a pleasure. Even has a washing machine, much appreciated after a week of hiking! Location provided convenient walking access to grocery stores, the bus station, and the ferry.ScottUnited States
- 9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 45 reviewsThe apartment is within easy walking distance of everything you need in Kirkwall, from the supermarkets to the Earl's Palace to the restaurants and the ferry to the northern isles. The kitchen is very well equipped and it's a good hob, and tea, coffee, and milk is provided. Communication with David was excellent beforehand, too.NickUnited Kingdom
- 8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 168 reviewsBreakfast 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.WilliamUnited States
- 9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 56 reviewsGreat location off historic street just minutes from harbour. Spacious very well designed and decorated flat. Privacy and car parking space right next to flat. Close proximity to everything Kirkwall has to offer. Very helpful owners. Excellent value.StephenUnited Kingdom
- 9.8Scored 9.8ExceptionalRated exceptional· 209 reviewsProbably one of the best B&Bs I have ever stayed in. The room was spacious, the bed was soft and comfortable, and the owner prepared us a packed breakfast because we had an early boat. Next time in Kirkwall that's where I'll book again!AnnalisaNetherlands
- 8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 34 reviewsIt was a clean and very comfortable place to stay (for 6 nights). Great location in the lovely and interesting Conservation Area of Kirkwall with lots of local shops as well as Tesco, Lidl and Co-op within easy walking distance.AAnonymousUnited Kingdom
- From RUB 18,201 per night6.6Scored 6.6PleasantRated pleasant· 269 reviewsThe 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.MaggieUnited Kingdom
- From RUB 18,201 per night6.6Scored 6.6PleasantRated pleasant· 269 reviewsThe rooms were large and comfortable. The staff at the nearby Kirkwall Hotel who were running the Shore Hotel were friendly and helpful, and the breakfast at the Kirkwall was excellent.StephenUnited Kingdom
- 7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 232 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 - 8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 484 reviewsThe Kirkwall has been remodeled recently, and the bathroom was gleaming. They have a very comfortable lounge where we waited after we checked out.FloreyUnited States
- 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 39 reviewsThe location is great. Walking distance to the center of Kirkwall. Approximately 14-15 minutes. It is really worth the money.
ToreNorway - 9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 329 reviewsQuiet location about 1/2 mile from Kirkwall. Surrounded by pastures with cows grazing. Great views to the harbour.
MaryanneCanada - From RUB 9,214 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 408 reviewsVery pleasent and helpful staff. Good kitchen facilities. Reasonably close to Kirkwall centre.KarenUnited Kingdom
- 7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 293 reviewsSt Ola gave us a place to lay our heads, and a hot shower in the morning.SheenaUnited States
- 7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 429 reviewsproximity to Kirkwall town centre
HerbertCanada - 8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 624 reviewsWonderful staff and hotel.
PeterAustralia - EdwardUnited States
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