Must-see hotels in Kirkwall

  • Albert Hotel

    Kirkwall

    Stylishly refurbished in plum and grey, this central but peaceful hotel is Kirkwall’s finest address. Comfortable contemporary rooms in a variety of…

  • Orcades Hostel

    Kirkwall

    Book ahead to get a bed in this cracking hostel on the western edge of Kirkwall. It’s a guesthouse conversion, so there’s a very smart kitchen and lounge,…

  • Lynnfield Hotel

    Kirkwall

    South of Kirkwall's centre, this sizeable yet intimate hotel is run with a professional touch. Rooms are individually decorated, and feature handsome…

  • Peedie Hostel

    Kirkwall

    Nestling into a corner at the end of the Kirkwall waterfront, this marvellously located hostel set in former fisherfolk's cottages has a cute, tiny…

  • Ayre Hotel

    Kirkwall

    Right on the waterfront, this welcoming 200-year-old hotel with spruce, inviting, large-bedded rooms makes a great Kirkwall base. It's definitely worth…

  • Royal Oak Guest House

    Kirkwall

    This likeable spot south of Kirkwall's centre has eight bright rooms, all with modern en suite bathrooms. Photos of Orkney decorate the guesthouse, which…

  • Shore

    Kirkwall

    Right on the harbour, the Shore has a can-do attitude and a friendly vibe. The rooms vary widely, from compact upstairs chambers to excellent, spacious…

  • Karrawa Guest House

    Kirkwall

    In a peaceful location on the southeastern edge of Kirkwall, this enthusiastically run guesthouse offers significant value for well-kept modern double…

  • Pickaquoy Caravan & Camping Park

    Kirkwall

    There's no view, but plenty of grass and excellent modern facilities at this campsite, which is handily close to the centre of Kirkwall. There are also…

  • Lerona

    Kirkwall

    Guests come first here, but the wee folk – a battalion of garden gnomes and clans of dolls with lifelike stares – are close behind. Some of the good-sized…

  • West End Hotel

    Kirkwall

    This attractive pale-blue-and-yellow hotel is gradually being modernised by personable new proprietors and is worth keeping an eye on. The attic rooms are…