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The Ayre Hotel
Friendly and very helpful staff. Lovely clean rooms. Excellent location for Kirkwall shops.
Reviewed on May 8, 2026

The Shore
The ground floor is being renovated, so reception is at The Kirkwall Hotel next door. So there is investment here. That being said, hopefully the rooms and floors are next. The existing building is shabby, though my small, single room was functional at best. 5'x10', plus a small bathroom that could ...
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

Albert Hotel
Great location and access, though paid parking is a nuisance during an extended stay. Staff is friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean and comfortable if a bit oddly shaped, being squeezed into an older building. The breakfast cold buffet and full (hot) Scottish order process is more than adequate. ...
Reviewed on May 3, 2026

Stromness Apartments
Fantastic location, farmland but walking distance to town. Home-like.
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Cozy, Central & Clean-The Ideal Two-Bedroom Apartment for Your Next Gataway

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall
Popular places to visit

Skara Brae
Discover the secrets of Orkney’s earliest inhabitants and find out what life was like during prehistoric times at this beautifully preserved ancient village.

St. Magnus Cathedral
Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.

Ring of Brogdar
Delve into the mysteries of this prehistoric landmark, comprising a ring of standing stones set against the wild landscape of the Orkney Islands.

Maes Howe
Part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, this fascinating chambered tomb predates the Egyptian pyramids.

Earl's Palace
Take a tour of this impressive 17th-century ruin, considered to be among the finest examples of French Renaissance architecture in Scotland.

Bishop's Palace
Explore the ruined remains of this 12th-century palace and see the views from the top of its spiral staircase.
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