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The Orkney Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Bishop's Palace

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Twin Room
Reception
Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom
Executive lounge
Garden

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$334
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Single Room

Executive Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
40 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1DN

What's nearby

  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bishop's Palace - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Earl's Palace - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Highland Park Distillery - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Scapa Distillery - 3 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Storehouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Trenabies - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sunbean Coffee House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Skipper's Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Empire Chinese Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Orkney Hotel

Hotel near St. Magnus Cathedral
Located close to Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace, The Orkney Hotel provides free full breakfast, a garden and a library. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Garden View Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, a banquet hall and an off-lead area
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at The Orkney Hotel have comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, German, Hungarian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available on weekdays 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Garden View Restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 23 December to 8 January:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue
The following facilities are closed for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue
  • Front desk

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
An off-lead area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 12 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Orkney Hotel Kirkwall
Orkney Hotel
Orkney Kirkwall
The Orkney Hotel Hotel
The Orkney Hotel Kirkwall
The Orkney Hotel Hotel Kirkwall

Frequently asked questions

Is The Orkney Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 12 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Orkney Hotel?

As of 25 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Orkney Hotel on 26 Apr 2025 start from NZ$333.73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Orkney Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Orkney Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Orkney Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Orkney Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Kirkwall, this hotel is steps away from Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace. St. Magnus Cathedral and Highland Park Distillery are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Orkney Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was pretty good condution, great sleep and breakfast was very good. With the resteraunt not being open due to season the food in the bar was limited but still good quality.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay in the centre of town

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stay. Comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Orkney Hotel

The staff were so friendly and accommodating when we checked in. It was quite expensive for a 1 night stay and breakfast in the morning was a shambles. I would have rated this place lower if it wasn't for the staff at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient location close to cathedral and palace ruins; excellent "full Scottish breakfast" in morning; we had arrived at 23:00 and they were able to help us with our late check-in
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Room comfort

Adequate hotel

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer c

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Four night stay. Great location, super helpful and friendly staff. Delicious breakfasts. Would very happily stay agsin
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very handy place located in the middle of Kirwall. Charming, traditional hotel with lots of character. Friendly and helpful staff. Great bar! The one difficulty we had was resolved promptly and professionally
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

Room spacious and comfortable. Location excellent. Generous breakfast. Really friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really quaint. Great location. Water pressure was low
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service from friendly staff, comfy bed, good shower, good hot breakfasts, excellent bar, all round good place to stay. If older person, no lifts, walk up, & limited vehicle access to front of the building.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel was good but bedroom let it down. Artex peeling of roof, mould round taps in shower etc. Food was good and service great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
convenient location, staff lovely, decor rather dated, wifi only ever connected for a few seconds. facilities ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel was a bit worn. The room was very small, but we expected that. Shower was TINY and had mold in it. The food in the hotel restaurant was AWESOME. Based on the moldy shower I would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Veronique

Liked: Amenities
I do agree with some of the comments that the property has a few minors issues or quick fixes to do like a bath sealer to redo. However, the room was spacious, the restaurant / bar very decent and staff was polite. It had thin walls so be prepared to hear a bit of the neighbors or the dinner area in the morning / evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Only drawback was that the car park was at the back of the hotel with a precarious set of steps which took you to the front of the hotel. Not very easy in the dark.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A friendly welcome and there was fruit at breakfast which was nice. No warning upfront that our bedroom would be reached by 2 flights of stairs - no lift - so my painful tendon certainly got a workout. Stayed for 3 nights and the menu was the same every night - even the specials.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We originally booked as the hotel was advertised as 'pet friendly' with a private garden area. Thankfully, we had a change of plan and didn't take our dog. When we arrived and someone finally appeared to check us in, after about 10 minutes, we were allocated a small room on the 3rd floor which the wi-fi didn't seem to reach. While the room was just about adequate for a couple, it would not have worked for us with our dog. Also, none of the staff knew how to access the garden as although there was a door from the dining room, we were told this 'wasn't allowed' to be used - we heard other guests asking too. I'd suggest anyone with any specific requirements check with the hotel in advance.

10/10 Excellent

Keiran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christoph

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stornierung

Habe die Buchung vor vierzehn Tagen infolge eines Spitalaufenthalt meiner Frau storniert. Habe nie was von ihnen gehört.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

margherita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stanza spaziosa e pulita colazione tipica e posizione centrale per muoversi a piedi
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Charles

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Diane

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023