"We loved our stay. The home is conveniently located mear to the ferry. It is also not far to drive to a number of historical sites.
The home cooked breakfast was lovely, and the view from the dining room was beautiful. Thank you for the wonderful stay! "
"What a wonderful stay.. Graham, Sarah and Claire were such lovely hosts nothing to much trouble very accommodating from checking in to checking out.. Breakfast was excellent each morning cooked to order and evening meals were fantastic especially the fish and chips and homemade tartar sauce was so yummy.. The rooms are clean with lovely bedding and fantastic views of the beautiful island.. Can't wait to go back.. "
"Great place for our short visit to the Orkneys! Very close to the ferry service, easy overnight parking, very close to most of the Neolithic sites we wanted to see, and great breakfast each morning. "
"We loved staying at the Sands hotel and wished we could have stayed longer! Facilities, location and food fantastic,
Thankyou for making our Orkney trip memorable - You even laid on lovely weather too !!"
"We had a wonderful time at Burnside during our road trip through Scotland. Our suite was comfortable and provided all we needed. We loved walking around the tranquil setting and making friends with the local sheep. Our host was friendly, attentive, and the food wonderful. She lent us binoculars and guided us to the best places to see puffins. We’re happy we had the opportunity to stay there."
"The Ferry Inn is a combination hotel/pub with breakfast included on our booking. We ate dinner both nights in the pub restaurant. The food was good & they had several choices for each course. The location was excellent for the Scrabaster/Stromness ferry & it was easy to navigate to Kirkwall & all the sights."
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After visiting Earl's Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kirkwall. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.
After visiting Bishop's Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kirkwall. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.
Find out about the history of Kirkwall when you spend time at Highland Park Distillery. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the cathedral while you're in the area.
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Orkney Museum during your trip to Kirkwall. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's museums.
"We had an incredible 2 night stay here. Fyona and Colin went above and beyond to make us feel at home and we would 100% stay there again! Breakfast was delicious, the room was cozy but just what we needed and the neighbourhood was quiet. It's about a 20 minute walk to the shops in Kirkwall which was so perfect. Can't recommend enough!"
Cosy, modern ground floor flat in central Kirkwall
10/10 Excellent
"Spotlessly clean and well equipped flat. Comfortable bed and adequate shower. Located at the end of the shopping street and convenient for the bus station and the supermarkets. "
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kirkwall, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Kirkwall.
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What's the best accommodation for a budget-friendly stay in Kirkwall?
Where is the best hotel to stay near St. Magnus Cathedral?
Adjacent to St. Magnus Cathedral, The Ayre Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this 3-star hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good choices close by include The Shore and The Orkney Hotel.
What about the best place to stay close to Earl's Palace?
One of the top choices for your stay is The Orkney Hotel, located next to Earl's Palace, and this 3-star hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. The Ayre Hotel and The Shore are other good choices nearby.
What's the best place to stay near Kirkwall Airport (KOI)?
The Shore is one of the top choices for your stay and is a popular 3-star hotel featuring free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Kirkwall Airport. Other good options close to the airport include The Ayre Hotel and Kirkwall Youth Hostel.
What is staying in Kirkwall like?
Visitors to Kirkwall are sure to enjoy the bars. Tourists can also enjoy the city's cathedral, monuments, and museums. In Kirkwall, there are 23 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Kirkwall.
The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 55°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 44°F. Average annual precipitation for Kirkwall is 43 inches.
