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Castaway Guesthouse, hotel in Kirkwall

Castaway Guesthouse offers accommodations in Kirkwall, 9.2 miles from Maeshowe and 10 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness.

A lovely place where we could sleep and shower. And then go explore this lovely island.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
265 reviews
Price from
$99.60
per night
Karrawa Guest House, hotel in Kirkwall

Karrawa Guest House is set in the town of Kirkwall, less than 1 mile from the town center and within 2.5 miles of the airport and ferry terminal.

Super clean and spacious. Owners were extremely friendly and considerate Very quiet neighborhood and very close to the center of town Breakfast outstanding with a very large selection of hot and cold items
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
101 reviews
Price from
$106.24
per night
Bellavista Guest House, hotel in Kirkwall

Bellavista Guest House enjoys a location in Kirkwall, 13 miles from Ring of Brogdar and 12 miles from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray.

Friendly staff, Charley the lab, comfy bed, clean and well stocked room-great breakfast.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
31 reviews
Price from
$147.41
per night
Grainbank Mews, hotel in Kirkwall

Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Grainbank Mews features accommodations with a garden and free Wifi.

Everything. The room, the bathroom, the shower, the breakfast, but foremost the owners and their work re-habing the house and future plans. Very exciting!
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
36 reviews
Price from
$169.99
per night
Royal Oak Guesthouse, hotel in Kirkwall

Royal Oak Guesthouse enjoys a location in Orkney, 1.4 miles from Scapa Beach and 11 miles from Maeshowe. This guest house features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi.

Clean. Host was pleasant. Breakfast was good
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
123 reviews
Price from
$204.52
per night
Shorelands B&B, hotel in Kirkwall

Shorelands B&B enjoys a location in Kirkwall, 1.7 miles from Scapa Beach and 10 miles from Maeshowe. Featuring sea and garden views, this guest house also includes free Wifi.

The host(s) are lovely, the breakfast was delicious, the room was great. It had a really good combination of privacy in our room as well as comfortable common areas that made it feel like we were just staying with the family. Nicky was able to accommodate us for the guided tour (a later start time) and I'm so glad it worked out - the tour was one of my favorite parts of the overall trip to Scotland.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
210 reviews
Sanderlay Guest House, hotel in Kirkwall

Sanderlay Guest House in Kirkwall provides accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. This guest house offers free private parking, private check-in and check-out, and free Wifi.

Quiet
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
518 reviews
Waterfront House, hotel in Kirkwall

Waterfront House in Finstown provides adults-only accommodations with a private beach area and a shared lounge. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking.

DIY breakfast offerings were exactly what we needed and the view from our picture window was breathtaking.
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
114 reviews
Aviedale Suite, hotel in Kirkwall

Aviedale Suite is located in the countryside in Rendall, 12 miles from Kirkwall and Stromness.The property is one of the few properties in Orkney to provide super fast fiber broadband accessible...

Aviedale Suite was very comfortable with a lovely view. The bed is comfortable, bathroom very clean with a lovely shower, and well appointed kitchenette with everything we needed for our week-long stay. The cottage is small but very comfortable, and very clean. We would definitely come back.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
34 reviews
Polrudden, hotel in Kirkwall

Featuring garden views, Polrudden in Orkney offers accommodations and a garden.

Location was centrally located and an easy walk into Kirkwall and several grocery stores. The host was very personable and easy to talk with about the area.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
68 reviews
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  • Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 518 reviews
    The hosts were very kind and helpful. Breakfast was excellent. The guest house is a perfect starting point for trips to Orkney's many fascinating and beautiful sights.
    Bettina Sophia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $171.32
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 440 reviews
    Decent breakfast cooked to order. Charming old building with history. Great location in a quiet part of town, 5-min walk into the centre along a delightful small street. Shower surprisingly powerful. Our few encounters with the staff were good. Lovely breakfast room.
    Nicola
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 518 reviews
    Great location a short walk from everything in Kirkwall on a quiet street; accommodation was very comfortable & host provided useful local information.
    Vikki
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 616 reviews
    Very quiet at night. Nice dining/ hanging area with good kitchen supplies. Laundry facilities were clean and easily available, with a line to hang clothes in the fresh Kirkwall air. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Great hostel stay! Bit of a walk into town, but then again who doesn't love a brisk Scottish stroll?
    Martha
    Group
  • Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 518 reviews
    The Sanderlay Guest House offered good value for money. It’s not right in City Centre. So it didn’t cost a fortune. But it was close enough for our Rabbies tour van to be willing to drop us off & pick us up. It was only a £5 taxi ride to our dinner location. Our room was comfortable & clean. The full Scottish breakfast was delicious & efficiently delivered with their preset menu selection & breakfast time. Our host was very welcoming & had a great sense of humour. We would definitely go back there
    Patricia
    Group
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 101 reviews
    Absolutely fabulous hosts in a perfect quiet area of kirkwall. Out of the centre but a short walk to the centre of kirkwall. Accommodation was spotless and very well presented. Breakfast was delicious. Will definitely stay there again. Highly recommend karrawa guest house
    Neil
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 210 reviews
    Charming and helpful hosts. A very clean and quiet house and a very nice guest room. Its only a short walk into town and the ferry. A nice breakfast. Easy parking. It would be nice to go again.
    Simon
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $172.65
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 351 reviews
    As soon as we got there it was obvious the hosts take pride in their bed and breakfast, the whole accommodation was clean and tidy. The hosts were incredibly generous and cheerful. It is a little bit out of town but if you don't mind a 25 minute walk (if you want a couple drinks with dinner), it is well worth it for the lovely stay, quiet surroundings and lovely views.
    Kirstie Hempsall
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $172.65
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 351 reviews
    Breakfast is excellent! We enjoyed fresh fruits and yogurt as well as scrambled eggs and smoked salmon👍 Very hospitable landlady and quiet location on the top of hill area with beautiful harbor view. Walkable distance to the city center (about 30 mins).
    Kayoko
    Travelers with friends
  • Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 210 reviews
    Excellent host, nicely decorated rooms, very good breakfast (and even better coffee), tidy and clean, charming ambiente, well situated in Kirkwall for a quick tour to the city center
    Simon
    Young couple