Orkney hotels

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.

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Corriemuir offers accommodation just 5 miles from Kirkwall. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms are fitted with a TV and DVD player. Located on the island of Orkney, Corriemuir, is 10 miles from the nearest ferry port. Kirkwall Airport is 6 miles from the property.

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.

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.

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.

Located in Kirkwall, 0.7 miles from Highland Park Distillery, West End Hotel features free WiFi access and free private parking. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Certain rooms feature a sitting area for your convenience. A flat-screen TV is available. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The nearest airport is Kirkwall Airport, 2.5 miles from the property.

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.