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Kirkwall
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The Ayre Hotel
Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Albert Hotel
Mounthoolie Lane, Kirkwall, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Castleyards Apartment 1
1 West Castle Street, Kirkwall, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Orkney Museum and St. Magnus Cathedral ...
Castleyards Apartment 12
12 Castleyards, Kirkwall, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and Netflix. Popular attractions Orkney Museum and St. Magnus Cathedral are located ...
Castleyards Apartment 2
2 Castleyards, Kirkwall, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Orkney Museum and St. Magnus Cathedral ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Earl's Palace
4.5/5(3 reviews)
After visiting Earl's Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kirkwall. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.
St. Magnus Cathedral
5/5(9 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Kirkwall with a visit to St. Magnus Cathedral. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
Bishop's Palace
4.5/5(4 reviews)
After visiting Bishop's Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kirkwall. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.
Highland Park Distillery
5/5(1 review)
Find out about the history of Kirkwall when you spend time at Highland Park Distillery. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the cathedral while you're in the area.
Orkney Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Orkney Museum during your trip to Kirkwall. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's museums.
Scapa Distillery
You can take time to visit Scapa Distillery during your travels to Kirkwall. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Things to do
Historic Orkney Showcase Private Tour By a native Islander
$689
per traveler
Treasures of Orkney: Private Half-Day Tour from Kirkwall
$1,361
per adult
Reviews of Kirkwall
4.8
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5/5 - Excellent
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We only spent one night but it was very nice.
5/5 - Excellent
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If you are a whisky drinker, make sure you go to Highland Park. Great tours and tasting!
5/5 - Excellent
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Love Kirkwall. Difficult to find affordable housing at short notice.
5/5 - Excellent
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Book ahead!!! This place fills up the year before for the season. I was lucky to get a room for one night!
5/5 - Excellent
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Should come again in the Summer with the family!
- Highland Park Distillery
- Earl's Palace
- St. Magnus Cathedral
- Orkney Museum
- Bishop's Palace
- Scapa Distillery
- Orkney Wireless Museum
- Skara Brae
- Stromness Ferry Terminal
- Standing Stones of Stenness
- Ring of Brogdar
- Balfour Castle
- Scapa Flow Visitor Centre
- Italian Chapel
- Old Man of Hoy
- Bay of Skaill
- Brough of Birsay
- Carrick House
- Corrigall Farm Museum
- Maes Howe
- Tomb of the Eagles
- St. John's Head
- Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve
- Lyness Naval Cemetery
- Longhope Lifeboat Museum
- Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre
- Churchill Barriers
- Maes Howe
- Stromness Museum
- Banks Chambered Tomb
- Orkneyinga Saga Centre