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The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is AU$143 per night
AU$143
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
0.35 km from city centre
The Ayre Hotel: Pet-friendly hotel with free WiFi and free parking. Guests love the helpful staff!
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is AU$206 per night
AU$206
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
0.2 km from city centre
Albert Hotel: Hotel with free WiFi and 2 bars/lounges. Guests love the helpful staff!
Free WiFi
Restaurant
The Shore

The Shore

3 out of 5
Shore Street, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is AU$201 per night
AU$201
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
0.37 km from city centre
The Shore: Hotel with free WiFi and a bar/lounge. Located in the city centre.
Free WiFi
Breakfast available
The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

3 out of 5
40 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is AU$282 per night
AU$282
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025
0.24 km from city centre
The Orkney Hotel: Pet-friendly hotel with free breakfast and free WiFi. Located in the city centre.
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House

3 out of 5
Holm Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is AU$189 per night
AU$189
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2025
1 km from city centre
Royal Oak Guest House: Business-friendly guesthouse with free breakfast and free WiFi.
Breakfast included
Parking included
Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House

3 out of 5
Inganess Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
1.25 km from city centre
Karrawa Guest House: Guest house with free breakfast and free WiFi.
Breakfast included
Parking included
Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

2 out of 5
Old Scapa Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
0.89 km from city centre
Kirkwall Youth Hostel: Pet-friendly hostel with free WiFi and breakfast.
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Cosy, modern ground floor flat in central Kirkwall

Cosy, modern ground floor flat in central Kirkwall

0.39 km from city centre
Cosy, modern ground floor flat in central Kirkwall: Apartments with WiFi and parking.
Kitchen
Parking available
Aurora - Self Catering, Kirkwall, Quiet Location With Luxury Hot Tub

Aurora - Self Catering, Kirkwall, Quiet Location With Luxury Hot Tub

1.19 km from city centre
Aurora - Self Catering, Kirkwall, Quiet Location with Luxury Hot Tub: Holiday home with 2 bathrooms and 3 bedrooms.
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Accommodation In Kirkwall

If you've had your fill of the rat race and are heading to Orkney Islands, consider choosing a hip place to stay within a 10-kilometre radius of Kirkwall. Wotif offers a range of options.

Kirkwall features a range of well-situated hotels, including the Albert Hotel and St Ola Hotel.

The Houton Bay Lodge is situated 15 kilometres from the middle of Kirkwall. Another alternative is the Murray Arms Hotel, which can be found 17 kilometres away. Two more hotel options include the Inn Guest House and the HammerSmith.

Once you've checked out Kirkwall, why not spread your wings and discover the other great things to see and do to be found in Scottish Islands? If you're a nature lover, you won't want to miss Scottish Islands' beaches and coastal plains. In addition, you should go to some of the region's ruins. In this section of United Kingdom, travellers can partake in mountain biking.

Kirkwall Airport is 4 kilometres from the middle of Kirkwall. The Karrawa Guest House is just a convenient taxi trip away.

Kirkwall hotels essential information

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134 hotels
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AU$143
Highest Price
AU$282
Popular hotels
The Ayre Hotel, Albert Hotel, The Shore, The Orkney Hotel, Royal Oak Guest House, Karrawa Guest House, Kirkwall Youth Hostel, Cosy, modern ground floor flat in central Kirkwall, Aurora - Self Catering, Kirkwall, Quiet Location With Luxury Hot Tub

Frequently asked questions

How many days should I spend in Kirkwall?
Travellers usually spend 3 days discovering Kirkwall. But how long you decide to go for is your call. Browse our top Kirkwall hotel deals, bag yourself a bargain, and then work on an itinerary that maximises every minute of your time here.
Where should a first-time tourist stay in Kirkwall?
If you’ve never visited Kirkwall before, make the experience as easy as possible. Stay someplace central so you’ll be near the major sights, public transport and things like shops, restaurants and convenience stores. Be on the lookout for Kirkwall hotels that are in good locations and come highly recommended by other first-time visitors.
How much does a Kirkwall hotel cost?
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What is the best area to stay in Kirkwall?
Kirkwall has heaps of excellent neighbourhoods, but if we had to choose a couple of favourites, Tingwall House and Orkney would share the crown. If you’d like more ideas for where to book your hotel in Kirkwall, click on “View map” at the top of the page. This will display all the different areas of our Kirkwall accommodation options.

New reviews! Best hotels in Kirkwall

The Ayre Hotel
Nice hotel
5 / 5
Excellent hotel on the waterfront. Excellent restaurant. really nice staff. The waterfront (sea view) rooms are a bit noisy due to the road however not all night.
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