Hotels & places to stay in Kirkwall

194 places to stay in Kirkwall, SCT — ranked by guest rating and popularity.

About Kirkwall:Population 7,1503 m elevationEurope/London timeAir quality Good (US AQI 39)

Where to stay in Kirkwall

Kirkwall, in SCT, has 95 places to stay listed on Where to Rest, with options including guesthouses, hotels, and campsites. The most comfortable time to visit is generally from June to August.

Among the highest-rated stays are The Kirkwall Hotel, Ayre Hotel, and Orkney Hotel.

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194 places to stay · 39 guest-rated · average 4.6★

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Ardconnel

Craigiefield Rd, Kirkwall KW15 1UJ

★ 5.0 (75)

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Aultnagar Accommodation

Aultnagar, Kirkwall KW15 1TP

Grainbank House, Kirkwall KW15 1RD

★ 5.0 (19)

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9 Craigiefield Park B&B

9 Craigiefield Park, Kirkwall KW15 1TE

★ 5.0 (15)

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Benmora

Cromwell Rd, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1LN

★ 5.0 (9)

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High Toft B &B

Home, Berstane Rd, Kirkwall KW15 1NA

New Scapa Rd, Kirkwall KW15 1BT

★ 5.0 (3)

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Elska Apartment

5 Laing St, Kirkwall KW15 1NW

★ 5.0 (3)

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Fairhaven B&B

8 Rope Walk, St Ola, Kirkwall KW15 1XJ

★ 5.0 (3)

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Karawa

Inganess Rd, St Ola, Kirkwall KW15 1SP

★ 4.9 (67)

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Shorelands Orkney. Transfers-Accommodation-Meals-Tours

Shorelands, George St, Kirkwall KW15 1PP

Carness Rd, Kirkwall KW15 1UE

★ 4.9 (45)

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Heatherlea Bed & Breakfast

Weyland Terrace, Kirkwall KW15 1LS

★ 4.9 (42)

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Hildeval Bed & Breakfast

Hildeval, Easthill, Kirkwall KW15 1LY

Kevock, The Keelies, Kirkwall KW15 1GA

★ 4.8 (16)

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Lerona

Cromwell Cres, Kirkwall KW15 1LW

★ 4.8 (4)

BreakfastSwimming pool

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Skerryvore B&B

7 Victoria St, Kirkwall KW15 1DN

★ 4.8 (4)

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Lynnfield Hotel & Restaurant 4 Star Rated

Holm Rd, Kirkwall KW15 1SU

★ 4.7 (240)

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Bed and Breakfast in Orkney

Royal Oak House, Holm Rd, Kirkwall KW15 1PY

9 Albert St, Kirkwall KW15 1HP

★ 4.7 (20)

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Scapa House

St Ola, Kirkwall KW15 1SE

★ 4.7 (20)

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Fara Bed and Breakfast Suite

10 Soulisquoy Pl, Kirkwall KW15 1TJ

★ 4.7 (6)

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The Storehouse Restaurant with Rooms

Bridge St, Wynd, Kirkwall KW15 1JD

★ 4.6 (320)♿

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Holiday Home

Castleyards Apartment

2 Castleyards, W Castle St, Kirkwall KW15 1TG

Castaway Guesthouse, Peerie Sea Loan, Kirkwall KW15 1UH

★ 4.5 (33)♿

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West End★★★

14 Main Street, Kirkwall

★ 4.4 (188)

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Eastbank House

Eastbank House, East Rd, Kirkwall KW15 1LX

★ 4.4 (64)♿

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Sanderlay

2 Viewfield Dr, Kirkwall KW15 1RB

★ 4.4 (38)

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The Kirkwall Hotel★★★

Harbour Street, Kirkwall

Harbour Street, Kirkwall

★ 4.3 (308)

Hostel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Old Scapa Road, Kirkwall

★ 4.3 (122)

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Polrudden

Peerie, Sea Loan, Kirkwall KW15 1UH

Shore Street, Kirkwall

★ 4.2 (179)

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Albert Hotel★★★

Mounthoolie Lane, Kirkwall, Orkney

★ 4.2 (175)

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Orkney Hotel★★★

41 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Orkney

★ 4.1 (329)

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Rosevale Guest House (B&B)

6 Lynnpark, Kirkwall KW15 1SL

★ 3.6 (15)

Guesthouse

1 - 2 The Noust

Back Road, St Margaret's Hope

Hotel

14 Buttquoy Park

Chalet

16 St. Catherine's Place

Bed & Breakfast

2 Dundas Crescent

Holiday Home

2 the Noust Self Catering

Holiday Home

Albert Street Apartment

Guesthouse

Anchorage aka Corner House

Ardvullen Bed & Breakfast

Aultnagar B&B Accomodation

Ayres Rock Hostel & Campsite

Holiday Home

Bachylis Self Catering

Bellavista Guest House - Twin Room

Blinkbonny Self-Catering Holiday Homes

Hrgglie Ber Road, Sanday

Hotel

Broad Street Gardens Apartments Townhouse

Caravan and Motorhome Club site

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Castlehill B&B, Evie

Holiday Home

Castleyards Apartment 1

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Cedarlee Self Catering

Crantit Self Catering

Caravan Park

Deerness Community Centre Caravan and Camp Site

Hostel

Eday Community Youth Hostel

Eday Community Association, Eday

Fara 2 room, 1 bedroom - B&B private suite

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Foinhaven B&B

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Foinhaven Guest House

Grain Park Apartments

Inganess Road, Kirkwall

Kingston Self Catering

Caravan Park

Kirkwall Bay Touring Park

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Kirkwall Bed & Breakfast

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Kirkwall Peedie Hostel

Holiday Home

Kirkwall Store Apartments - Self-Catering

Laing House Bed and Breakfast

Lynnfield Hotel and Resturant

Marygarth Manse Bed and Breakfast

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Merkister Hotel Harray (Scotland)

Holiday Home

Millhill Self-Catering

Caravan Park

Mount Pleasant Caravans

Chalet

Navnløs Hus - Self Catering Accommodation

3 Sutherland Drive, St Marys, Holm

Bed & Breakfast

No. 1 Broughton Bed & Breakfast

Northlight Apartments - the Lookout

Guesthouse

Orkney Bed & Whisky

Caravan Park

Orkney Caravan Park at the Pickaquoy Centre

Peerie Sea Loan, Kirkwall

Hotel

Orkney Hotel

34 - 42 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Orkney

Pickaquoy Caravan and Camping Park

Royal Oak Guest House

Holm Road

Guesthouse

Royal Oak Guest House - Double Room (King Room)

Sanderlay Guest House

Guesthouse

Sanderlay Guest House

Shorelines Self-Catering

Hotel

St Ola Hotel

Harbour St, Kirkwall KW15 1LE

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St. Margaret's Cottage

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St. Ola Hotel

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Storehouse Bed and Breakfast

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Straigona B & B

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Straigona Bed & Breakfast

The Old Endie Hoose Kirkwall Orkney

Hotel

The Storehouse

Bridge Street Wynd, Kirkwall

Trumland Hostel & Campsite

Rousay, Orkney

Campsite

Trumland Hostel & Campsite

Wheems Organic Farm Orkney Bothies & Camping

Weather in Kirkwall

Best time to visit: June to August — typically pleasant, with comfortable temperatures and less rain.

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Max/min °C with monthly precipitation. Climate normals via Open-Meteo.

Daylight hours in Kirkwall

6.9h

Jan

9.2h

Feb

11.7h

Mar

14.4h

Apr

16.8h

May

18.4h

Jun

17.8h

Jul

15.6h

Aug

13.0h

Sep

10.4h

Oct

7.8h

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6.3h

Dec

Daylight hours (15th of each month).

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Staying in Kirkwall — FAQs

How many places to stay are there in Kirkwall?

There are 194 places to stay listed in Kirkwall on Where to Rest — hotels, bed & breakfasts, hostels, apartments and more, with photos, guest ratings, amenities and booking links.

Where is the best place to stay in Kirkwall?

Top-rated stays in Kirkwall include 1 - 2 The Noust, 14 Buttquoy Park, 16 St. Catherine's Place. See our ranked list of the best places to stay in Kirkwall.

Are there hotels with a pool in Kirkwall?

Yes — 1 place to stay has a swimming pool in Kirkwall. Use the "Swimming pool" filter to find them.

Are there pet-friendly places to stay in Kirkwall?

1 place to stay in Kirkwall welcomes pets. Use the "Pet friendly" filter to see them all.

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