"We loved our stay. The home is conveniently located mear to the ferry. It is also not far to drive to a number of historical sites.
The home cooked breakfast was lovely, and the view from the dining room was beautiful. Thank you for the wonderful stay! "
"What a wonderful stay.. Graham, Sarah and Claire were such lovely hosts nothing to much trouble very accommodating from checking in to checking out.. Breakfast was excellent each morning cooked to order and evening meals were fantastic especially the fish and chips and homemade tartar sauce was so yummy.. The rooms are clean with lovely bedding and fantastic views of the beautiful island.. Can't wait to go back.. "
"Great place for our short visit to the Orkneys! Very close to the ferry service, easy overnight parking, very close to most of the Neolithic sites we wanted to see, and great breakfast each morning. "
"We loved staying at the Sands hotel and wished we could have stayed longer! Facilities, location and food fantastic,
Thankyou for making our Orkney trip memorable - You even laid on lovely weather too !!"
"We had a wonderful time at Burnside during our road trip through Scotland. Our suite was comfortable and provided all we needed. We loved walking around the tranquil setting and making friends with the local sheep. Our host was friendly, attentive, and the food wonderful. She lent us binoculars and guided us to the best places to see puffins. We’re happy we had the opportunity to stay there."
"The Ferry Inn is a combination hotel/pub with breakfast included on our booking. We ate dinner both nights in the pub restaurant. The food was good & they had several choices for each course. The location was excellent for the Scrabaster/Stromness ferry & it was easy to navigate to Kirkwall & all the sights."
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"Very central hotel overlooking the harbour a close walk to the main street and all the sights in town. The restaurant & bar area were great and rooms were quite comfortable. Staff were very friendly :) The only downside was the unusually hot summer weather made the rooms quite hot and stuffy."
"We had an incredible 2 night stay here. Fyona and Colin went above and beyond to make us feel at home and we would 100% stay there again! Breakfast was delicious, the room was cozy but just what we needed and the neighbourhood was quiet. It's about a 20 minute walk to the shops in Kirkwall which was so perfect. Can't recommend enough!"
Cosy, modern ground floor flat in central Kirkwall
10/10 Excellent
"Spotlessly clean and well equipped flat. Comfortable bed and adequate shower. Located at the end of the shopping street and convenient for the bus station and the supermarkets. "
"We were in The Shore room 14, not part of main property which was still great except for the staining from water damage on the ceiling directly over the head of the bed. "
What are some of the best holiday rentals that Kirkwall has to offer?
The Old Mansion House: This holiday home rental outside of Kirkwall offers a fireplace, a BBQ and laundry facilities to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge and an oven, so that you can cook with friends or family. Our travellers also rate Aurora - Self Catering, Kirkwall, Quiet Location with Luxury Hot Tub as a favourite home for rent in Kirkwall. See all vacation rentals in Kirkwall.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kirkwall, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Kirkwall.
What's the best accommodation for a budget-friendly stay in Kirkwall?
What's the best accommodation in Kirkwall that's close to historical sites?
Based on our travel expertise, The Ayre Hotel is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and free parking. Other choices close to historic sites include Albert Hotel and The Shore. See more options for historical stays in Kirkwall.
What is staying in Kirkwall like?
Visitors to Kirkwall will definitely enjoy the bars. Tourists can also enjoy the city's cathedral, monuments and museums. In Kirkwall, there are 35 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Kirkwall.
The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 13°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 7°C. Average annual precipitation for Kirkwall is 1080 mm.
