Cleanliness
10.0
Amenities
10.0
Value for money
10.0
Location
10.0
Breakfast
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Good to know
Low season
October
cheapest month to stay
11%
expected price decrease
High season
September
most expensive time to stay
11%
expected price increase
Average price (weekend night):
£82
(price over the last 3 days)
Fri & Sat
(weekend night)
When to book a hotel in Orkney
Price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
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Where to stay in Orkney?
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Best Orkney hotels
Overall 9.8 Excellent
Based on 147 reviews
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Overall 9.8 Excellent
Based on 147 reviews
Cleanliness
10.0
Amenities
10.0
Value for money
10.0
Location
10.0
Breakfast
9.9
Room
9.9
Service
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Food
9.5
Vibe
9.4
Parking
Overall 9.6 Excellent
Based on 128 reviews
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Overall 9.6 Excellent
Based on 128 reviews
Vibe
10.0
Amenities
10.0
Food
10.0
Breakfast
9.8
Service
9.8
Cleanliness
9.5
Room
9.3
Location
7.9
WiFi
5.0
Breakfast
9.8
Service
9.7
Cleanliness
9.3
Room
9.1
Comfort
8.3
Location
7.9
Service
9.9
Breakfast
9.6
Room
9.3
Location
8.3
Set in picturesque Kirkwall, capital of the Orkney Islands, Hildeval offers en suite accommodation, free Wi-Fi throughout and a flat-screen TV in each room. This bed and breakfast is only 528 feet from Orkney College and 5 minutes’ walk to the town centre. Guests at Hildeval can enjoy a varied breakfast, including Scottish and continental style. It is served every morning in the dining area, which has stunning views of Kirkwall bay and Orkney’s North isles. Packed lunches are also available. This family-run bed and breakfast is 15 minutes’ walk away from St Magnus Cathedral and Orkney Museum. Orkney Golf Club is just 1.5 miles away. Skara Brae, the best-preserved prehistoric village in Western Europe, is within 17 miles. Kirkwall Airport can be reached in only 8 minutes’ drive, and Kirkwall ferry terminals are less than 20 minutes by foot.
When visiting Harray, HammerSmith is a great choice to consider. Free perks include full breakfast, WiFi, and self parking. All rooms feature flat-screen TVs and DVD players.
Overall 9.6 Excellent
Based on 81 reviews
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Overall 9.6 Excellent
Based on 81 reviews
Location
9.8
Service
9.8
Breakfast
9.6
Cleanliness
9.4
Room
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Service
9.9
Location
9.7
Breakfast
9.6
Room
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Parking
Overall 9.3 Excellent
Based on 227 reviews
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Overall 9.3 Excellent
Based on 227 reviews
Value for money
10.0
Breakfast
10.0
Cleanliness
10.0
Bar and Beverages
10.0
Location
9.8
Service
9.7
Food
9.3
Room
9.2
WiFi
1.5
Breakfast
10.0
Bar and Beverages
10.0
Location
9.9
Service
9.8
Food
9.3
Room
9.0
Location
9.7
Service
9.6
Food
9.4
Room
9.1
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A great choice for a stay in Kirkwall, Karrawa Guest House is just 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from the airport. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and full breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM. All rooms feature flat-screen TVs and DVD players.
Overall 9.2 Excellent
Based on 169 reviews
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Overall 9.2 Excellent
Based on 169 reviews
Vibe
10.0
Breakfast
9.6
Service
9.6
Location
8.9
Room
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Vibe
10.0
Service
9.6
Breakfast
9.5
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
8.7
Room
8.6
Comfort
8.2
Service
9.5
Room
8.6
A great choice for a stay in Kirkwall, Karrawa Guest House is just 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from the airport. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and full breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM. All rooms feature flat-screen TVs and DVD players.
Overall 8.9 Excellent
Based on 169 reviews
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Overall 8.9 Excellent
Based on 169 reviews
Breakfast
10.0
Cleanliness
10.0
Food
10.0
Vibe
9.8
Service
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Location
8.9
Amenities
8.8
Room
7.7
Breakfast
10.0
Service
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Vibe
9.6
Location
8.7
Room
8.1
Breakfast
10.0
Service
9.7
Room
7.5
An impressive Victorian mansion with antique furnishings, Highland Park House is less than 10 minutes' drive from Kirkwall town centre and airport. Free parking is available on site. Most of the rooms come with free WiFi access and a private or en suite bathroom. A full Scottish breakfast is also provided. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of The Ring of Brodgar is just over 20 minutes' drive from Highland Park House. The surrounding area also features scenic hills, beaches and seascapes. Highland Park House have a programme of events, art courses and tours.
Overall 8.9 Excellent
Based on 147 reviews
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Overall 8.9 Excellent
Based on 147 reviews
Bar and Beverages
10.0
Location
9.8
Food
9.6
Breakfast
9.5
Service
9.3
Amenities
8.7
Room
6.7
Vibe
4.8
Comfort
3.3
Location
9.9
Food
9.7
Service
9.3
Room
6.8
Room
6.6
Located on the shore of Harray Loch and family-run for over 30 years, the Merkister Hotel is a 15-minute drive from the main towns of Kirkwall and Stromness. It features impressive views over the famous loch and its surroundings. Guests benefit from free private parking on site. With free Wi-Fi, the rooms feature a TV and tea and coffee making facilities.The rooms also benefit from an en suite bathroom. The hotel’s award-winning restaurant offers Aberdeen Angus Beef that is sourced from farms within a 10 miles radius, as well as fresh local seafood from hand-dived scallops, to fresh-landed halibut. Swans and herons can be spotted on the loch as guests enjoy their full Scottish breakfast, and scenic sunsets during dinner. Guests can fish on the hotel’s own pier. Staff can organise boat trips and tuition with special out-of-season rates from October to April.
A great choice for a stay in Kirkwall, Albert Hotel is just 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from the airport. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. All rooms offer flat-screen TVs, room service, and free WiFi.
Overall 8.7 Excellent
Based on 142 reviews
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Overall 8.7 Excellent
Based on 142 reviews
Cleanliness
10.0
Location
9.6
Room
9.1
Breakfast
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Bar and Beverages
8.6
Service
8.0
Value for money
4.7
Room
9.3
A great choice for a stay in Kirkwall, Albert Hotel is just 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from the airport. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. All rooms offer flat-screen TVs, room service, and free WiFi.
Overall 8.6 Excellent
Based on 290 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: The staff at the front desk were incredibly helpful and very nice! The location was great and easily within walking distance of many places to eat and lovely shops.
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Overall 8.6 Excellent
Based on 290 reviews
Cleanliness
10.0
Service
9.4
Amenities
9.2
Location
9.0
Breakfast
8.1
Food
7.9
Room
7.0
Cleanliness
10.0
Service
9.3
Location
9.1
Amenities
9.0
Vibe
8.4
Breakfast
7.9
Comfort
7.7
Room
7.5
Service
9.4
Location
9.2
Food
7.9
Breakfast
7.8
Room
6.8
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The staff at the front desk were incredibly helpful and very nice! The location was great and easily within walking distance of many places to eat and lovely shops.
Cons: The water pressure in the shower was a bit lower than what we would have preferred, but it is probably fine for most folks.
Set in Kirkwall, Orkney, family-run Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments overlooks Kirkwall harbour. 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, whilst 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.
Overall 8.6 Excellent
Based on 216 reviews
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7.0
Pros: It had a vacancy during a very crowded time. Its price was reasonable for Orkney, which is expensive, at least during high season. The food in the restaurant was excellent.
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Overall 8.6 Excellent
Based on 216 reviews
Service
9.8
Breakfast
9.5
Location
9.2
Food
8.7
Room
7.0
WiFi
4.2
Amenities
4.0
Service
9.9
Breakfast
9.4
Food
8.9
Location
8.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Room
6.8
Comfort
6.6
Food
8.9
7.0 Good
We booked this hotel knowing what to expect and found it met our expectations. The town of Dounby is a very small village with little of interest for a tourist. The owners of the hotel are very pleasant. The quality of dinner in the hotel restaurant exceeded our expectations.
Pros: It had a vacancy during a very crowded time. Its price was reasonable for Orkney, which is expensive, at least during high season. The food in the restaurant was excellent.
Cons: The room was very small. No lift. It is a long way from Stromness and Kirkwall. The hotel is very old.
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The Inn Guest House offers an airport shuttle (available on request). Guests can keep active with onsite rowing/canoeing, and free perks include full breakfast, WiFi, and self parking. There's a garden, and rooms offer LCD TVs and DVD players.
Overall 9.1 Excellent
Based on 17 reviews
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The Inn Guest House offers an airport shuttle (available on request). Guests can keep active with onsite rowing/canoeing, and free perks include full breakfast, WiFi, and self parking. There's a garden, and rooms offer LCD TVs and DVD players.
Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 457 reviews
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Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 457 reviews
Location
9.4
Service
9.0
Breakfast
8.0
Room
6.7
Food
5.9
WiFi
3.5
Amenities
2.8
The Shore offers accommodation in Kirkwall. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. 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 bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The Shore features free WiFi throughout the property. There is a shared lounge at the property. You can play darts at the hotel. Kirkwall Airport is 2.5 miles away.
A great choice for a stay in Kirkwall, St Ola Hotel is just 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from the airport. You can relax with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. IPod docks, flat-screen TVs, and free WiFi are offered in all rooms.
Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 217 reviews
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Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 217 reviews
Food
9.8
Service
9.4
Location
9.3
Breakfast
6.2
Room
5.4
Comfort
2.8
Food
9.8
Service
9.5
Location
9.3
Room
5.8
Comfort
3.2
Food
9.6
Service
9.4
Location
9.4
Vibe
7.7
Room
5.3
Comfort
2.5
A great choice for a stay in Kirkwall, St Ola Hotel is just 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from the airport. You can relax with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. IPod docks, flat-screen TVs, and free WiFi are offered in all rooms.
Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 151 reviews
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Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 151 reviews
Value for money
10.0
Vibe
10.0
Cleanliness
10.0
Service
9.9
Food
9.8
Location
9.8
Breakfast
9.3
Room
5.1
Comfort
3.8
Food
9.8
Location
9.8
Service
9.7
Breakfast
9.2
Service
9.9
Food
9.8
Breakfast
9.4
Room
4.9
When visiting South Ronaldsay, Murray Arms Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily.
Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 111 reviews
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Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 111 reviews
Location
10.0
Cleanliness
10.0
Vibe
10.0
Service
9.4
Food
8.9
Room
8.3
Breakfast
7.0
Value for money
5.8
Service
9.3
Room
8.5
Breakfast
7.5
Location
10.0
Service
9.4
Service
9.2
Food
9.0
Parking
Overall 7.6 Good
Based on 536 reviews
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Overall 7.6 Good
Based on 536 reviews
Location
9.5
Service
8.0
WiFi
8.0
Breakfast
6.8
Room
4.7
Cleanliness
4.4
Amenities
4.0
Vibe
3.4
Location
9.5
Food
8.9
Service
8.1
Breakfast
6.9
Room
4.3
Cleanliness
4.0
Amenities
3.8
Vibe
3.2
Location
9.6
Service
8.1
Breakfast
6.8
Value for money
6.3
Room
5.0
Cleanliness
4.4
Amenities
4.1
Vibe
3.5
Location
9.5
Breakfast
7.0
Looking out across the harbour of the Orkney Islands’ largest town, The Kirkwall Hotel features a high-quality restaurant and bar along with stylish en suite rooms. A short walk from the town’s main shopping area, this family-run hotel provides free Wi-Fi and free parking. Each room at The Kirkwall Hotel has en suite 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 Harbour View Restaurant serves extensive menus showcasing the local produce of the island, and Skippers Bar provides a relaxed setting to enjoy Orkney ales or whiskies by the waterside. Kirkwall’s attractions include the Orkney Museum and the 12th-century Saint Magnus Cathedral. The town’s Pickaquoy leisure centre and cinema is around 15 minutes’ walk from the hotel.
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