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Albert Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Kirkwall with bars and a coffee shop

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2 bars/lounges
2 bars/lounges
Lobby
Fireplace
Front of property
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

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Mounthoolie Lane, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1JZ

What's nearby

  • Orkney Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Earl's Palace - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bishop's Palace - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Highland Park Distillery - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ayre Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Skipper's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Storehouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Auld Motor Hoose - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Trenabies Cafe Bistro - ‬1 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 3 meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free premises, 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

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.

Property is also known as

Albert Hotel Kirkwall
Albert Kirkwall
Albert Hotel Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Albert Hotel Hotel
Albert Hotel Kirkwall
Albert Hotel Hotel Kirkwall

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.

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Reviews

Albert Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 264 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 264 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 264 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 264 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 264 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was not for the hotel had to use paid town lot of long term stay a distance away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unsmiling/unwelcoming receptionist followed by poor plumbing ( satisfactorily dealt with by positive staff member quite swiftly)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Beautiful room. No issue arriving late on the ferry from Aberdeen. No parking but easy to find free on the road parking nearby. Lovely and plentiful breakfast but as this was not included in my booking we were surprised to discover it was so expensive (£18 each). Fabulous location which means you can walk to everything in Kirkwall and easily drive to anywhere on the main island. Could be a good base for a long stay on Orkney.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

8/10 Good

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a standard and convenient hotel. The bed was comfortable and it was fairly quiet. No parking outside but we were able to park up close to drop off our bags. Long stay parking wasn't far but quite busy in May so will only get busier during summer months.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful building in a beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Very friendly staff. Rooms were nice and big. Recommend the hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean & basic but comfortable. Street parking free after 5pm - 9 am nearby. Stairs & lift available. Had dinner in pub after a couple of beers and was good. Barmaid Anita brilliant!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

S A

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Well established Hotel

Hotel was typical of most hotels and pubs/restaurants in the area . Everything seemed old but worked fine. Comfortable bed and a decent shower. Plenty of tea and coffee in the room and good selection of biscuits. Never ate there but the bar was good and the the barmaid was friendly unlike the reception who I think was having a very busy day when we arrived. Short walk into town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only complaint was nowhere to hang towels or clothes in the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jupiter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well located within walking distance of shopping and the harbour. We ate at the restaurant for our evening meals, and the food was good. I had the local scallops, and they were the best scallops I have ever had. We had continental breakfast at the hotel and there was a nice variety for breakfast including boiled eggs, and local cheese. The bed was really uncomfortable, and I slept with my head lower than my feet as it slopped down. The pillows were hard. We felt the property was not great value for the amount we paid. As accommodation is hard to find in Kirkwall, this means the cost of a night's accommodation is more expensive. We paid 200 pound per night for a couple, and this did not include breakfast. The breakfast was an extra 13 pound per person.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

M

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Underwhelming

This hotel is clean and comfortable. There are no reception staff so its not welcoming. Its under staffed and staff need more training on how to welcome people especially at breakfast. The staff they do have are very nice. Over priced
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel. Amazing staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No free parking, at the price being charged I would expect free parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the best hotels we have stayed at. The suite was a very creative design and so comfortable. The staff were amazing in how they made sure we were comfortable. The hotel is absolutely gorgeous in its design which is relatively newly renovated we understood. The management was so helpful . They kept our bags safely until we left for the night ferry. The bar was great and the food at both the bar and restaurant very tasty and reasonable in cost. Also need to mention the staff at Northline ferry who helped us secure comfortable return trip and the tourist information !! A very special place is Kirkwall!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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