Kirkwall

Travel Guide

St. Magnus Cathedral showing heritage architecture, a cemetery and a church or cathedral
Bishop\'s Palace featuring a ruin, heritage elements and a castle
Kirkwall showing heritage elements
Kirkwall showing heritage elements and a house
St. Magnus Cathedral featuring heritage architecture, interior views and heritage elements
The Ayre Hotel
The Ayre Hotel
3 out of 5
Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is SAR 722 per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
SAR 722
SAR 867 total
10 Jul - 11 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! (180 reviews)
"Excellent apartment accommodation"

Reviewed on 10 June 2025

The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel
Albert Hotel
3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is SAR 758 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
SAR 758
SAR 909 total
16 Jun - 17 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

Albert Hotel
The Shore
The Shore
3 out of 5
Shore Street, Kirkwall, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 726 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
SAR 726
SAR 871 total
29 Jun - 30 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! (165 reviews)
"What are wonderful and friendly. Rooms were small but clean."

Reviewed on 8 June 2025

The Shore
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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
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

Cosy, modern ground floor flat in central Kirkwall
Castleyards Apartment 12
Castleyards Apartment 12
3.5 out of 5
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

Castleyards Apartment 12
Aurora - Self Catering, Kirkwall, Quiet Location With Luxury Hot Tub
Aurora - Self Catering, Kirkwall, Quiet Location With Luxury Hot Tub
Kirkwall
Stay at this vacation home in Kirkwall. Popular attractions Highland Park Distillery and Bishop's Palace are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Spacious and clean!
"Very nice property with lots of additional touches to make our stay comfortable and easy."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Aurora - Self Catering, Kirkwall, Quiet Location With Luxury Hot Tub
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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 which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and a cemetery

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.

St. Magnus Cathedral
Earl\'s Palace which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and building ruins

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.

Earl's Palace
Bishop\'s Palace featuring a ruin, heritage elements and a castle

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.

Bishop's Palace

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.

Highland Park Distillery

Scapa Distillery

You can take time to visit Scapa Distillery during your travels to Kirkwall. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Scapa Distillery

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.

Orkney Museum

Reviews of Kirkwall

4.8
Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful. Unique in this world

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We only spent one night but it was very nice.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

If you are a whisky drinker, make sure you go to Highland Park. Great tours and tasting!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love Kirkwall. Difficult to find affordable housing at short notice.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

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!