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The Orkney Hotel

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

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Bar (on property)
Reception
Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Garden
Executive lounge

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Earl's Palace - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bishop's Palace - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Highland Park Distillery - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Scapa Distillery - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles

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 kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • An off-leash area
Room features
All guestrooms at The Orkney Hotel include comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, German, Hungarian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 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 December 23 to January 8:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Front desk

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 elevators

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 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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Orkney Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Kirkwall, this hotel is steps 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 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 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

Excellent, newly renovated room was perfect for dogs. Friendly and helpful team and superb breakfast. Really convenient for all the Kirkwall sights.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

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

Overnight stay. Comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

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

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

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

8/10

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

8/10

Really quaint. Great location. Water pressure was low
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

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

8/10

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

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

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

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

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

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10

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

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

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

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

8/10

Stanza spaziosa e pulita colazione tipica e posizione centrale per muoversi a piedi
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Four night stay. Great location, super helpful and friendly staff. Delicious breakfasts. Would very happily stay agsin
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023