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Albert Hotel

3.0 star property
Guests sip coffee in the warm, charming atmosphere that distinguishes this welcoming hotel from others, creating a memorable stay experience

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Albert Hotel combines comfort with genuine hospitality. Visitors enjoy coffee at the on-site cafe, relax with drinks at either of the two bars, or start their day with a full breakfast. The staff's helpfulness consistently leaves a positive impression on those who stay here.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Kirkwall is home to Albert Hotel. Orkney Wireless Museum and Orkney Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Scapa Distillery and Orkney Wine Company. The Pickaquoy Centre and Stromness Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Kirkwall travel guide
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Mounthoolie Lane, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1JZ

What's nearby

  • St. Magnus Cathedral
    St. Magnus Cathedral
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Earl's Palace
    Earl's Palace
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bishop's Palace
    Bishop's Palace
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Orkney Wireless Museum
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Orkney Museum
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sunbeam Coffee House
    6 min walk
  • Skipper's
    2 min walk
  • The Bothy Bar
    1 min walk
  • Auld Motor Hoose
    2 min walk
  • Torvhaug Kirkwall
    2 min walk

About this property

Albert Hotel

Property highlights
At Albert Hotel, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 2 bars. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and smoke-free premises
  • 3 meeting rooms, a banquet hall, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Albert Hotel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 20 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 23 and January 4.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 20.00 per person

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Albert Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Albert Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Albert Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Albert Hotel located?

Situated in Kirkwall, this hotel is steps from Orkney Wireless Museum and St. Magnus Cathedral. Orkney Museum and Earl's Palace are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Albert Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 272 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gered

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, welcoming staff and good food. Nice location in a beautiful part of Scotland.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great and we liked the location, near shopping and the bus station. We also liked the Bothy Bar ;-)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well situated

A spotlessly clean well situated Hotel with a lovely Bar
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very friendly and helpful staff, comfortable room, clean. I’ll stay there next time I come to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, amazing food, the restaurant us a must
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and quiet hotel, restaurant food was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely accommodations great location and delicious food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
Nice hotel near the harbour and town centre. Helpful and friendly staff. Nice quiet room with very comfortable beds and powerful showe.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely nothing to grumble over here comfortably bed and bedding a bath along with shower with hot water, new hotel clean bright and the staff I met were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff went out of its way to make sure the guests’ needs are met. Great location. I’ll stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel! Its location near the harbor and right by the main restaurants and sites in Kirkwall is really convenient and safe - with fun things to do all around. The staff were all very pleasant and the pub and restaurant were nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with recently refurbished rooms. Had everything you needed. Comfortable bed and great shower. Very handy for all of the town. Parking options available which were in easy reach of the hotel. Bar was lovely and so was the food.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Albert was an excellent place to stay for 3 days while we went around Okkney Islands. Our room was huge and a view of the ocean! The only possible drawback was parking can be a challenge! But doable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Great place to stay!

The hotel was clean and the bed was very comfortable! You couldn’t ask for a more friendlier and accommodating staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel booked at last minute. Staff were friendly and helpful, rooms were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable , enjoyable stay, friendly helpful staff. Please put a sign for the hotel on the end wall facing car park. Arriving tired off 11pm ferry and following SATNAV to car park it was a problem finding the front door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant room, great view and clean. Water bottle was welcome touch for those of us who don't drink hot drinks. Only negative was the bed was a bit lumpy, but nothing to stop me sleeping.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We liked the hotel, liked our room, the staff, etc. But we had a room with an adjoining door and it was paper thin. We could hear the neighbors' conversation, the TV , a sneeze. We also had the misfortune of being right above the pub on a Saturday night. Otherwise, would stay at the Albert again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Food and service in the pub was excellent. Breakfast was quite good, though maybe a little slow. The rooms are dated, but comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iain

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

Would definitely stay again

I arrived late for checkin-in but everything was left out for me so it was super quick and easy to get into my room after a long journey, which was great! Room was clean and in a really good condition. Bed was very comfortable. The shower was amazing! Very powerful and hot.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TONY

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

Very, very nice Hotel.

The entire staff was polite, friendly, SUPER HELPFUL, and professional. We stayed in room 208. It was huge and it has a large bath tub which is always lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Ideal hib for our stay.

Spacious room, and an ideal hub for our holiday. Slightly off the main routes, but convenient for harbour, information centre, bus station, etc The main restaurant was fully booked on our first evening, but the bar area could accomodate us and had the same menu. Friendly staff and a good choice of food, so we went back there throughout our stay. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Every thing was basically good, staff are nice, hotel is clean a new, the only problem was the noise from the bar and event room kept us up both nights until gone midnight. Not ideal for c£200 a night
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025