When looking for budget hotels in Kirkwall, several highly-rated options stand out:
The Orkney Hotel,
The Shore,
The Ayre Hotel, and
Albert Hotel.
The 3-star Orkney Hotel, with an 8.4 rating, offers excellent value with complimentary WiFi, free full breakfast, and free self-parking. Guests consistently praise its good location, clean rooms, and friendly staff. It is conveniently situated just 0.1 km from Earl's Palace and 0.2 km from St. Magnus Cathedral.
Another great choice is The 3-star Shore, rated 8.2. This hotel provides free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, and free parking in a nearby location. It also offers suites and is located within a shopping district. Guests frequently mention the nice and beautiful rooms, the great and central location, and the great food. It is 0.2 km from Orkney Wireless Museum and 0.4 km from St. Magnus Cathedral.
The 3-star Ayre Hotel, with an 8.6 rating, features free self-parking, free WiFi, and onsite parking. Guests appreciate the comfortable and clean rooms, the excellent location, the friendly and helpful staff, and the convenient parking. It also has an excellent restaurant on site. The hotel is 0.1 km from Orkney Wireless Museum and 0.3 km from St. Magnus Cathedral.
Finally, the 3-star Albert Hotel boasts an impressive 9.0 rating and offers free WiFi. Visitors frequently highlight the friendly and helpful staff and the spacious, lovely rooms. It is very close to several attractions, being only 0.1 km from Orkney Wireless Museum and 0.2 km from St. Magnus Cathedral.