Kirkwall Holiday Rentals, Scotland: Private House Rentals

Our top choices for Kirkwall hotels

1. Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

Stephen

2. The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

Jonathan

6.188.795 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jul - 26 Jul

3. Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

Cynthia

6.365.639 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Aug - 20 Aug

4. The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

James

4.420.567 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Aug - 2 Aug

5. The Royal Hotel Stromness

Stromness

Thomas

8.558.218 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

6. Ferry Inn Stromness

Stromness

Allan

8.558.218 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

7. Murray Arms Hotel

South Ronaldsay

Tim

5.304.682 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jul - 23 Jul

8. The Shore

Kirkwall

Cheryl

8.080.774 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jul - 24 Jul

9. The Stromness Hotel

Stromness

MAUREEN

6.719.264 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

10. Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall

Shawn

3.059.033 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jul - 23 Jul

11. Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

Karen

5.269.317 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jul - 31 Jul

12. The Anchorage

South Ronaldsay

Susan

3.394.996 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jul - 23 Jul

13. Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

Jeremy

5.640.644 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Aug - 2 Aug

14. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness

david

4.562.026 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

15. The Sands Hotel

Burray

tony

7.780.199 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jul - 23 Jul

16. West End Guest House

Kirkwall

"A very friendly welcome, they were happy to accommodate our very late (11.30pm) arrival after we travelled there on the ferry. The owners have recently taken it over and in the last few weeks completed an overhaul of the bar/restaurant area which looks lovely. We didn't try the evening meals but the breakfasts were phenomenal, a proper Scottish breakfast that really sets you up for the day. Very friendly hosts helped us to work out what to do during the day and suggested good walks and so...

Tanya

5.622.962 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jul - 26 Jul

17. Smithfield guesthouse

Dounby

Ronald

5.307.510 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

18. The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast

Thurso

Stefan

4.243.745 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Aug - 9 Aug

Standard House, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

19. Celtic Lodges

Thurso

Shaun

5.472.629 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Aug - 13 Aug

20. Burnside Cottage

Wick

Stacey

7.072.908 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jul - 31 Jul

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Stay near popular Kirkwall attractions

A historic church with a prominent tower and a surrounding graveyard.

St. Magnus Cathedral

9.4/10 (104 reviews)

St. Magnus Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Kirkwall, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's museums and cathedral.

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The medieval St. Magnus Cathedral towers over Kirkwall's cobbled streets, where you'll find Highland Park distillery tours and Viking artefacts at the museum. Ferries depart for day trips to Orkney's ancient sites like Skara Brae and the Ring of Brodgar standing stones.

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A church interior with high vaulted ceilings, red brick columns, wooden pews, and a central aisle leading to a stained glass window.

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Karrawa Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"This guest house is very welcoming and homely. Owner is lovely. Breakfast is great with plenty of choices. Only thing if you don’t have a car it’s a bit of a walk to centre of town. Bus stops near by and host can give details which is very helpful."

Albert Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is spotless. The staff are very friendly. The staff that clean and look after the rooms do an exceptional job. The restaurant staff were always cheerful even under pressure. The Italian lady on Saturday morning was a delight to meet. Saturday and Sunday evening Des and Dan ran it so smoothly. They were so welcoming and attentive. Excellent service. The breakfast was excellent. Great choice of buffet and excellent coffee. The hot breakfast is freshly prepared, not on the buffet. There is a list to choose from. The restaurant food is excellent quality. Five star chefs 😊 The Superior deluxe room was spacious. There is a kettle with a lovely selection of teas and coffee. Oat milk and semi skimmed milk sachets. A decanter of cold water and glasses. The bathroom was clean. The towels super soft. The dispensers for shampoo and shower gel a bit hit and miss. The hand and body lotion has a light fragrance. The sink surround is too close to the toilet. I hurt my elbow. The shower is over the bath.The screen needed to be pulled into the bath before stepping out. It wouldn’t be suitable for unfit people. Unfortunately the iron was dirty and leaked. The ironing board was good. The hairdryer was good. The room was light and airy with a balcony. The bed was super comfy It was a long weekend stay, thoroughly enjoyable .Thank you to all"

The Stromness Hotel

8/10 Good

"Charming older hotel, great location a short walk from the ferry terminal.A bit on the worn out side, but clean and comfortable. No elevator that I saw and there is a 1 story walk up to reception, I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone with mobility issues. The parking at the back is limited and a little intimidating at first. The staff are helpful and friendly."

The Ayre Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was clean and comfortable. Right next to the main road and across the street from the harbor, but the noise wasn't an issue. Not a great many choices of bars/restaurants in Kirkwall, so having a bar and restaurant in the hotel was helpful. Restaurant is very nice, though you can order in the bar as well. Wifi didn't reach the bar or our room above the bar, but the lounge had good reception. Very walkable to shops, the cathedral, and the palace/castle."

The Shore

8/10 Good

"The sister hotel to the Shore was where we needed to check in, it is undergoing refurbishment of its facade. The Shore was clean, easy access to the city center, and meet our needs. Parking was easy and the staff went the extra mile to help us with our luggage as there is no elevator at the Shore (we knew that at the time we made our reservation)"

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Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Old Scapa Road Kirkwall Scotland

2.549.076 ₫

3.059.033 ₫ total

22 Jul - 23 Jul

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (46 reviews)

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What's the seasonal weather like in 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.

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Our top choices for Kirkwall hotels

1. Grainbank Mews

2. The Orkney Hotel

3. Albert Hotel

4. The Ayre Hotel

5. The Royal Hotel Stromness

6. Ferry Inn Stromness

7. Murray Arms Hotel

8. The Shore

9. The Stromness Hotel

10. Kirkwall Youth Hostel

11. Karrawa Guest House

12. The Anchorage

13. Royal Oak Guest House

14. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

15. The Sands Hotel

16. West End Guest House

17. Smithfield guesthouse

18. The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast

19. Celtic Lodges

20. Burnside Cottage

Stay near popular Kirkwall attractions

St. Magnus Cathedral

Learn more about Kirkwall

Top Kirkwall Hotel Reviews

Karrawa Guest House

More cheap stays in Kirkwall

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

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