Affordable Hotels in Kirkwall for Every Traveler

Set in Kirkwall, Orkney, family-run Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments overlooks Kirkwall harbor. It offers local produce in its restaurant and traditionally styled rooms, with free Wi-Fi. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms are each equipped with a flat-screen TV, telephone and free tea and coffee. Sea view rooms are available, while all have a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Ironing facilities are available on request. Cooked breakfasts are on offer in the Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments’ restaurant, which also provides lunch, bar and evening menus. Local ingredients are used, including Orkney Lamb, steaks and freshly caught fish. The North Isles Ferries are just a few minutes’ walk away, and the Aberdeen/Lerwick ferry terminal is only 2 miles away. Kirkwall is Mainland Orkney’s largest town, and has bars and restaurants within 5 minutes’ walk of the hotel. Free parking is provided, with ancient sites such as Skara Brae are all within a 30-minute drive.

- "So good and welcoming, we will return" - "Above expectations." - "Travelling on my own I was made very welcome and was very comfortable" - "Absolutely fabulous" - "Lovely" - "Excellent location and a quality hotel in Kirkwall." - "I had a great trip and enjoyed my stay. I would stay there again" - "great place to stay" - "Great hotel" - "Clean and comfy accomodation with an excellent restaurant." - "Comfortable and welcoming"

Hotel in Kirkwall with bars and a coffee shop
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, 2 bars/lounges, and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and express check-out are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Albert Hotel offers 18 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. This Kirkwall hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

- "Great visit to Kirkwall! The Albert hotel was fantastic! It is an older property decorated very nicely! Our room was upgraded to a larger room because there were 2of us! The meal we had in the restaurant was the best we had in our visit to the Orkney’s. The staff was so accommodating and helpful. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it for anyone headed to the Orkney Islands" - "The entire staff was polite, friendly, SUPER HELPFUL, and professional. We stayed in room 208. It was huge and it has a large bath tub which is always lovely."

Looking out across the harbor of the Orkney Islands’ largest town, The Kirkwall Hotel features a high-quality restaurant and bar along with stylish rooms with attached bathroom. A short walk from the town’s main shopping area, this 4 star hotel provides free Wi-Fi and free parking. Each room at The Kirkwall Hotel has private bathroom facilities with shower or bath, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, telephone and tea and coffee facilities. A freshly cooked breakfast includes local butchers’ sausages, haggis, black pudding, free-range eggs and locally baked bread. The Harbor View Restaurant serves extensive menus showcasing the local produce of the island, and Skippers Bar provides a relaxed setting to enjoy Orkney ales or whiskeys by the waterside. Kirkwall’s attractions include the Orkney Museum and the 12th-century Saint Magnus Cathedral. The town’s Pickaquoy leisure center and cinema is around 15 minutes’ walk from the hotel.

- "Perfect Romantic Adventure" - "A home from home" - "Just the job." - "Impressive hotel, good details" - "Very comfortable stay in a lovely hotel." - "Great!" - "Good spot if you are planning a trip to Kirkwall." - "Apart from the food it lived up to expectations." - "Decent stay, in good location, characterful hotel." - "Lovely, but pretty expensive for the quality." - "It was pleasant"

Hotel in Kirkwall with a restaurant and a bar
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities and a TV in a common area are onsite.
The Ayre Hotel offers 51 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. This Kirkwall hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "The staff were very friendly, and the amenities were wonderful! Will definitely recommend to friends, and would definitely stay here again! " - "Great location not far from the ferry terminal. " - "Great location, great staff and excellent food. Double room a good size. Only thing wrong was we were facing a brick wall, on hindsight I should have noticed you could upgrade to a sea view, which I wish we had" - "I had an extremely comfortable stay here for 4 nights. Lovely clean room. Superb food and service in restaurant. Would highly recommend this hotel."

Set in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands region, The Shore is located 1.2 mi from Highland Park Distillery. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel has family rooms. Each room includes a flat-screen TV. Some rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. You will find a kettle in the room. Every room has a private bathroom equipped with a shower. For your comfort you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. The Shore features free WiFi throughout the property. Kirkwall Airport is 2.5 mi away.

- "Regular hotel users best nights sleep" - "Perfect for my trip" - "The room is quiet I was able to rest for the next day and the staff are very kind." - "While the hotel room was lovely the stairs to reach it were very difficult." - "Central location, comfy suite"

Hotel in Kirkwall with a bar
A bar/lounge and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free hotel.
Housekeeping is available on request.
The Shore offers 17 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

- "A nice place for several nights in Kirkwall. Withing walking distance of shops and restaurants. Picked this place due to pickup for tour." - "Convenient location near the harbor, easy free parking and walkable to nearby restaurants and bars." - "In the middle of the town. Very good" - "The property is on the water with easy access to the main avenue with shops and food options. There isn't a lift if you have an issue with stairs. Easy access to the towns sights, pubs and the staff was very friendly and helpful. We just needed to stay longer! "

Located in Kirkwall, 1.7 miles from Scapa Beach, The Orkney Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Maeshowe is 10 miles away and Standing Stones of Stenness is 11 miles from the hotel. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The Orkney Hotel has certain units with city views, and rooms have an electric tea pot. Guest rooms include a closet. The accommodation offers an à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast. Ring of Brogdar is 12 miles from The Orkney Hotel, while Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray is 10 miles away. Kirkwall Airport is 2.5 miles from the property.

- "Very good hotel" - "Loved it" - "A better stay than I expected" - "Good location, value for money, really good tableserved breakfast" - "The pricing has not kept up with the aging of the property" - "Ok stay." - "Functional and clean with good staff . Felt like “work in progress”" - "Pleasant place to stay" - "Comfortable overnight stop." - "Easy access from Airport, good location, poor breakfast." - "Would not use again as too expensive for what it was though the staff was really lovely"

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Bishop's Palace
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a library. Free weekday breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a banquet hall.
The Orkney Hotel offers 30 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Kirkwall hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

- "Overnight stay. Comfortable room." - "Very accommodating and friendly host, nothing was too much trouble. Our dogs were also made to feel very welcome! Bed was very comfortable and the room was clean and warm. Breakfast was amazing, nicest haggis I’ve ever tasted. " - "Friendly staff, great food and comfortable room, lovely place" - "One night only. Accommodation was adequate and comfortable. High season, so a bit on the pricy side. Can not comment on food as I arrived late and kitchen was closed already. Location is good for exploring Kirkwall on foot."

Featuring a bar, Albert Hotel is located in Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands region, 10 miles from Maeshowe and 11 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness. This 3-star hotel offers room service. Ness of Brogdar is 11 miles away and Skara Brae is 17 miles from the hotel. At the hotel, every room comes with a desk and a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Albert Hotel also provide guests with free WiFi. All guest rooms will provide guests with a closet and an electric tea pot. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving Scottish cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. Ring of Brogdar is 12 miles from Albert Hotel, while Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray is 11 miles away. Kirkwall Airport is 3.1 miles from the property.

- "Great place to stay and relax." - "Short stay as late arrival and early departure"