Title: The Orkney Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Orkney Hotel Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Bishop's Palace ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/ac0edba1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/d2c6a1bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/d8110c38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/777c321e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/e190a846.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies In the heart of Orkney Islands, The Orkney Hotel offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. Savor full breakfast, unwind in the garden or library, enjoy British cuisine at Garden View Restaurant, connect with free WiFi and take advantage of laundry facilities - all within walking distance to Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace. 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - - Bar - Room service - Housekeeping - Pet-friendly - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 31 - Nov. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=21312501&PinnedHotelID=21312501&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=21312501&PinnedHotelID=21312501&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 1 - Nov. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=21312501&PinnedHotelID=21312501&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=21312501&PinnedHotelID=21312501&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 31 - Nov. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=21312501&PinnedHotelID=21312501&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=21312501&PinnedHotelID=21312501&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 7 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=21312501&PinnedHotelID=21312501&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=21312501&PinnedHotelID=21312501&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ![Standard Single Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/8e23aec4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Digital channels Daily housekeeping Desk - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/da08e81f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Digital channels Daily housekeeping Desk - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/da08e81f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Jetted bathtub Hair dryer Shower/tub combination Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Digital channels - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Standard Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/3c6f02f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room 7.4 Good 3 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Digital channels Desk Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/e190a846.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Digital channels Desk Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Executive Single Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/84884bfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Single Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle Digital channels Desk Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 1 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKirkwall-Hotels-The-Orkney-Hotel.h21312501.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKirkwall-Hotels-The-Orkney-Hotel.h21312501.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C58.98014%2C-2.96129&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EaBeYVpvIL2GstAaDzeNv3o3COs=) 40 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1DN #### What's nearby - St. Magnus Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Earl's Palace - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Bishop's Palace - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Orkney Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Highland Park Distillery - 2 min drive - 1.6 km #### Getting around - Kirkwall (KOI) - 6 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ayre Restaurant - ‬9 min walk - ‪Skipper's - ‬7 min walk - ‪The Storehouse - ‬7 min walk - ‪Auld Motor Hoose - ‬5 min walk - ‪Trenabies Cafe Bistro - ‬5 min walk ## About this property ### The Orkney Hotel Hotel near St. Magnus Cathedral Located close to Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace, The Orkney Hotel provides free full breakfast, a garden, and a library. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Garden View Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar. You'll also find perks like: - Free self parking - Smoke-free premises, a banquet hall, and luggage storage - An off-leash area Room features All guestrooms at The Orkney Hotel include comforts such as free WiFi and room service. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers - Flat-screen TVs with digital channels - Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14940000/14937100/14937099/17198405.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Ayre Hotel Kirkwall - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.6 Excellent 216 reviews CA $117 CA $141 total includes taxes & fees Nov 7 - Nov 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=14937099&PinnedHotelID=14937099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bars/lounges](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2241300/2241210/6e6089a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Albert Hotel Kirkwall - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Business services 9.0 Wonderful 264 reviews CA $177 CA $213 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - Dec 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=2241210&PinnedHotelID=2241210&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478300/4478238/2ec90656.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Shore Kirkwall - 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A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Restaurants on site - Garden View Restaurant ### Things to do - Library ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Garden ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - Banquet hall - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Room service ### More - Desk - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime Early check-in subject to availability Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 16 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Late check-out subject to availability ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours ### Renovations and closures The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 23 to January 8: - Bar/Lounge - Dining venue(s) The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day: - Bar/lounge - Dining venue(s) - Front desk ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees An off-leash area is available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet fee: GBP 12 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### National rating This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland. ### Property is also known as Orkney Hotel Kirkwall Orkney Hotel Orkney Kirkwall The Orkney Hotel Hotel The Orkney Hotel Kirkwall The Orkney Hotel Hotel Kirkwall ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Orkney Hotel pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 12 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Orkney Hotel? > As of Oct 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Orkney Hotel on Dec 1, 2025 start from CA $222.24, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-The-Orkney-Hotel.h21312501.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at The Orkney Hotel? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Orkney Hotel? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. ### What time is check-out at The Orkney Hotel? > Check-out is at 11 AM. ### Where is The Orkney Hotel located? > Located in the heart of Kirkwall, this hotel is steps from Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace. St. Magnus Cathedral and Highland Park Distillery are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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