The Kirkwall Hotel

Name: The Kirkwall Hotel
Address: Harbour Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1LF, GB

8.3Very good444 reviewsSee rooms

Hotel

Harbour Street · Kirkwall

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Bar
Daily housekeeping
Family rooms
Elevator
Non-smoking rooms

About this place

Harbour Views and Stylish Rooms The Kirkwall Hotel offers picturesque views of the Orkney Islands' harbour, complemented by modern en suite rooms featuring all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. Fine Dining and Local Flavors Indulge in a culinary experience at the Harbour View Restaurant, where you can savor a variety of dishes made from locally sourced ingredients, or unwind at Skippers Bar with a selection of Orkney ales and whiskies. Convenient Location and Leisure Activities Situated a short stroll away from Kirkwall's main shopping area, guests can easily explore nearby attractions such as the Orkney Museum and Saint Magnus Cathedral, with the added convenience of free Wi-Fi and parking at the hotel. Book your stay at The Kirkwall Hotel for a memorable Orkney getaway.

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5 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Twin Room 16 m²2 × Twin beds	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Junior Suite with Sea View 20 m²King bed, Sofa bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Double Room with Sea View 16 m²Queen bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Double Room 16 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Twin Room with Sea View 16 m²2 × Twin beds	Sleeps 2	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Food & drink

Restaurant
Bar

Services

24-hour front desk
Laundry
Daily housekeeping

Family

Family rooms

Accessibility

Accessible
Elevator

General

Pets allowed
Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
Harbour Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1LF, United Kingdom
0.4 km from the center of Kirkwall

Questions about this stay

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What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 15:00. Check-out by 11:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.

Guest reviews

8.3444 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.

Cleanliness7.5

Service9.0

Location9.0

Room quality8.0

Amenities8.0

Value for money8.0

Food and drink8.5

Gilbert
United States · Couple · October 2026
8.0
“Overall a very good stay due to location”
+Location and breakfast
−Room could have been bigger.
Jackie
Australia · Couple · October 2026
8.0
“Lovely hotel, pricey but provided a great experience.”
+Nice feeling - classic hotel with modern overlay
−It is expensive - especially booking through Booking.com as they penalise you excessively
Craig
Australia · Couple · October 2026
8.0
“Nice”
+Location and feel
−Nearby nightclub with loud music and patrons on Friday and Saturday night
Robert
United Kingdom · Couple · September 2026
8.0
“Friendly and comfortable hotel with a founded history”
+Atmosphere and welcoming
Hugh
United Kingdom · Couple · September 2026
7.0
“Ok”
+View from bedroom window of the harbour.
−Dinner burger meat was tasteless and breakfast was of poor quality. Water leaked from the bathroom shower constantly on to the vinyl floor causing a health and safety issue. {slip hazard}
Michaelanne
United States · Family · August 2026
9.0
+Breakfast was lovely and our rooms were large and comfortable. The hotel is in a prime location on the harbour.
Dr Kevin
United Kingdom · Family · August 2026
6.0
“Satisfied but room ended up being a disappointment due to scaffolding and hotel repairs”
+Room was excellent
−Scaffolding obscured our view totally & booking.com never informed us about this. Hotel staff were as accommodating as they could be
Thomas
United Kingdom · Couple · August 2026
5.0
“Disappointed as expected a much higher standard for what we paid.”
+Location
−Small bathroom with very small shower cubicle. Bed was double size and not king (2 single beds together) as advertised. Harbour view was obscured by scaffolding and netting and loose piece of scaffold outside window clanged in the wind for the duration of our stay. For rate paid we expected a much higher standard. When challenged on having paid for a harbour view/ sea view and not getting it because of building works the hotel did give us a credit on spend in the hotel to take what we paid closer to a standard room rate - but had to spend at the hotel.
jenny
Australia · Couple · August 2026
6.0
“It was in a good location to town and fir late night arrival”
+Brekkie was great- Bathroom was good.
−The room was very small. No storage .bed too big for the small room.
Jeffrey
United Kingdom · Couple · August 2026
9.0
“Situated by the harbour, friendly staff, excellent food and warm welcome would come again.”
+Sea views excellent breakfast room large and clean what’s not to like.
−Could do with a new carpet.

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 15:00 · check-out until 11:00
Pets
Pets on request

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your room

5 room types

Twin Room

Junior Suite with Sea View

Double Room with Sea View

Double Room

Twin Room with Sea View

What this place offers

Internet

Food & drink

Services

Family

Accessibility

General

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews