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The Orkney Hotel
Hotel in Kirkwall
Located in Kirkwall, 1.7 miles from Scapa Beach, The Orkney Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
yvonne
United States
The breakfast was adequate...but service was slow due to a tour group in the dining room.
Scored 7.8
7.8Rated good
Good 210 reviews
Price from
$178.36
1 night, 2 adults
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.
Eric
United States
Convenient, professional staff.
Scored 7.2
7.2Rated good
Good 272 reviews
Price from
$132.85
1 night, 2 adults
Albert Hotel
Hotel in Kirkwall
Featuring a bar, Albert Hotel is located in Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands region, 10 miles from Maeshowe and 11 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness. This 3-star hotel offers room service.
Debra
United States
The room was clean and comfortable. Could easily eat at the restaurant. Breakfast was good.
Scored 8.0
8.0Rated very good
Very Good 169 reviews
Price from
$175.28
1 night, 2 adults
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.
Brown
United Kingdom
Central Kirkwall.
Scored 8.3
8.3Rated very good
Very Good 776 reviews
Price from
$92.25
1 night, 2 adults
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.
Charlotte
United Kingdom
Excellent location, room was very nice - decor was lovely, shower was excellent, comfy bed, quiet room
Scored 8.3
8.3Rated very good
Very Good 389 reviews
Price from
$175.90
1 night, 2 adults
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- Scored 1010
I really enjoyed the social life, the locals are so friendly...
I really enjoyed the social life, the locals are so friendly. We went to Kirkwall to play Orkney at rugby, but unfortunately the pitch was frozen. So we will return to play the fixture at the eng of March, another chance to meet new friends!
TerryUnited Kingdom - Scored 1010
Very friendly people, beautiful city.
Very friendly people, beautiful city. Orkney is a beautiful and full of history. We had a wonderful day tour with Garry of Orkney Tours. It was money well spent. Garry knows so much about the history of the island. When he was telling us about the sites, others would gather around us to listen to him because he knows so much and has interesting information to share. You are missing out if you miss one of his group and/or private tours.DebraUnited States - Scored 8.08.0
Good place to use as a base to explore some of the Orkneys.
Good place to use as a base to explore some of the Orkneys. The cathedral is stunning and worth a visit to Kirkwall (if you are in the area) just for that. Sadly, no coffee shops seemed to open until 9:30 at the earliest, anywhere. This is a problem for early risers :-)DenisUnited Kingdom - Scored 1010
We went to Kirkwall mainly for the Whiskey distilleries and...
We went to Kirkwall mainly for the Whiskey distilleries and golf. We visited the Orkney Golf Club twice and had a great time there (special thanks to Bruce and Neill). We rented 2 bikes and took a local ferry to Shapinsay where we explored the island by bicycle, which was great as there is almost no car traffic on the island. For great food I can definitely recommend "Helgi" a great little place with local dishes and drinks. However make sure to book in advance as they only have 12 tables and were fully booked every night of the week and we were lucky to get our reservation in.
Huib - Scored 8.08.0
My visit was very short.
My visit was very short. I went to connect with neolithic and nordic Orkney, mainly the stone circles, and with the beauty of Yesnaby. I was also blessed to be able to cross over to the Broch of Birsay. I left filled with awe and wonder. Sooo much beauty! The ring of Brodgar is magnificent. I highly recommend visiting Maeshowe. That was an unexpected treat. I did not have time to enjoy Kirkwall. I wanted to visit St. Magnus cathedral and see the Ness of Brodgar excavation findings in the museum. I didn't even have time to eat. I also wanted to visit Stromness. Next time! Orcadians are wonderful people. Incredibly friendly. Loved it all. Since I was flying in and the following day out of Kirkwall and the car rental company was also in Kirkwall it made sense to book accomodation in that town.
SandraMexico - Scored 1010
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
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- Scored 9.49.4Rated wonderfulWonderful · 92 reviewsLocation was excellent, a short walk to the centre of Kirkwall and just behind the main supermarkets, but despite being so central, the house was very quiet. Kitchen was well equipped and has a dishwasher so everything was super clean. Bedrooms were really comfortable and spacious.
AudreyUnited Kingdom - Scored 9.69.6Rated exceptionalExceptional · 49 reviewsVery comfortable self-catering property just off the main shopping street in Kirkwall. Very convenient for the shops, the harbour, bus station and Cathedral. All were in walking distance. There was parking space if we had hired (or arrived by) car.
JohnUnited Kingdom - Scored 7.97.9Rated goodGood · 622 reviewsThe staff were so friendly and helpful. They kept the hostel impeccably clean, tidy and organised. Tje location was an easy 7 min or thereabouts walk into central Kirkwall. Plentiful parking at the hostel. Great to meet older hostel travelers!JeanNew Zealand
- Scored 9.09.0Rated wonderfulWonderful · 49 reviewsFantastic property, clean, well provisioned and just a really comfortable stay. We had got stuck on Kirkwall due to ferry cancellations and this made the two day delay a joy
KeithUnited Kingdom - Scored 9.19.1Rated wonderfulWonderful · 57 reviewsVery clean and comfortable. Easy walk into Kirkwall.
peterUnited Kingdom
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