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Kirkwall
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The Ayre Hotel
Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is SAR 718 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
SAR 718
SAR 861 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (178 reviews)
"Only stayed one night, but it was dreamy!"
Reviewed on 5 June 2025
Albert Hotel
Mounthoolie Lane, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is SAR 682 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
SAR 682
SAR 818 total
8 Jun - 9 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (234 reviews)
"It was a standard and convenient hotel. The bed was comfortable and it was fairly quiet. No parking outside but we were able to park up close to drop off our bags. Long stay parking wasn't far but quite busy in May so will only get busier during summer months."
Reviewed on 1 June 2025
The Shore
Shore Street, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is SAR 488 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
SAR 488
SAR 586 total
8 Jun - 9 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Orkney Wireless Museum and St. Magnus ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (163 reviews)
"We were in The Shore room 14, not part of main property which was still great except for the staining from water damage on the ceiling directly over the head of the bed."
Reviewed on 23 May 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cosy, modern ground floor flat in central Kirkwall
Kirkwall
Stay at this apartment in Kirkwall. Popular attractions Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace are located nearby.
poor check in data
"not advised there are three properties no 86.no info re key access and code received until the Sunday by which time we were booked in a local hotel !!! All the above should have been clarified through Vrbo days before arrival.Once in the place is excellent.Partial refund for two lost days ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2025
Ivyhouse - Flat1 -1-bed Apartment in Kirkwall
Flat 1, Bridge Street, Kirkwall, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Orkney Wireless Museum and St. Magnus ...
Great location
"Great apartment right in the centre of Kirkwall town. Literally in the alley few seconds to a bar serving food. Then the harbour front is seconds away Make sure you go into the Albert street car park stay left and turn into, usually a space outside the apartment can park for free. Go up couple steps ..."
Reviewed on 10 June 2022
Castleyards Apartment 12
12 Castleyards, Kirkwall, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and Netflix. Popular attractions Orkney Museum and St. Magnus Cathedral are located ...
"Great location in Kirkwall, close to the information centre, supermarkets, abs the cathedral. Clean as a whistle too!"
Reviewed on 27 May 2023
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
St. Magnus Cathedral
5/5(9 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Kirkwall with a visit to St. Magnus Cathedral. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
Earl's Palace
4.5/5(3 reviews)
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.
Bishop's Palace
4.5/5(4 reviews)
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.
Highland Park Distillery
5/5(1 review)
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.
Scapa Distillery
You can take time to visit Scapa Distillery during your travels to Kirkwall. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Orkney Museum
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.
Reviews of Kirkwall
4.8
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
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We only spent one night but it was very nice.
5/5 - Excellent
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If you are a whisky drinker, make sure you go to Highland Park. Great tours and tasting!
5/5 - Excellent
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Love Kirkwall. Difficult to find affordable housing at short notice.
5/5 - Excellent
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Book ahead!!! This place fills up the year before for the season. I was lucky to get a room for one night!
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Should come again in the Summer with the family!
- St. Magnus Cathedral
- Highland Park Distillery
- Earl's Palace
- Bishop's Palace
- Scapa Distillery
- Orkney Museum
- Scapa Beach
- Orkney Wireless Museum
- Mill Sand
- Skara Brae
- Stromness Ferry Terminal
- Standing Stones of Stenness
- Balfour Castle
- Ring of Brogdar
- Scapa Flow Visitor Centre
- Brough of Birsay
- Old Man of Hoy
- Italian Chapel
- Maes Howe
- Bay of Skaill
- Carrick House
- Ward Hill
- Tomb of the Eagles
- Maes Howe
- Orkneyinga Saga Centre
- Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve
- St John's Head
- Dwarfie Stane
- Lyness Naval Cemetery
- Stromness Museum
- St. John's Head
- Piers Art Centre