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Cheap Hotels in Kirkwall

A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.

A pool table in a bar area with wooden flooring and green walls.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a window.

A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.

1. The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

$84

$101 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

2. West End Guest House

Kirkwall

$76

$91 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.

A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A neatly made bed with white linens and a plaid headboard, a bedside lamp, a wooden nightstand with a phone, and a chair by a window.

A harbor with boats docked at the pier, a lighthouse in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.

3. The Shore

Kirkwall

$73

$199 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor dining area with people seated at tables, a chalkboard menu, and potted plants.

A stone pillar with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood daily, walk-ins welcome, dog-friendly, and a beer garden.

A stone structure with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood, walk-ins, dog-friendly, and beer garden.

A bedroom with a skylight, two bedside lamps, a radiator, and a yellow pillow.

4. Murray Arms Hotel

South Ronaldsay

$61

$73 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.

A bar area with wooden beams, stone flooring, and stools.

A stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.

5. Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

$139

$167 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.

A four-poster bed with a dark wooden frame, a blue and white bedspread, and two blue pillows. There is a small table with a lamp and a chair in front of a window with curtains.

A restaurant with leather seating, wooden paneling, and a flat-screen TV mounted above a blue-lit fireplace.

A grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.

6. The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

$171

$205 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A living room with a sofa, television, fireplace, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a black chair, a wall clock, a refrigerator, and a window with a view of greenery.

7. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

Kirkwall

$180

$217 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A historic building with a prominent entrance and multiple windows, labeled as "The Stromness Hotel."

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.

A harbor with boats docked, a crane, and a building with a flat roof.

A room with a large window, a green sofa, two green chairs, and a round table.

8. The Stromness Hotel

Stromness

$115

$138 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A building with a sign that reads 'ROYAL HOTEL'.

A neatly made bed with pillows and a blanket, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a toilet.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, desk, and a painting on the wall.

9. The Royal Hotel Stromness

Stromness

$231

$277 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring plaid chairs and a central table.

A house with a covered patio, a garage, and a snow-covered yard.

A sign for Karrawa Guest House, indicating no vacancies, fully ensuited, with WiFi and guest parking, and located at the entrance on Inganness Road.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

10. Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

$97

$116 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A dining area with wooden chairs and tables, a clock on the wall, and a view through the windows.

A living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.

A cozy living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp.

A room with a desk, a chair, a bulletin board with notices, a mirror, and a door.

11. Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

$145

$174 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A stone building with a large arched doorway and a smaller door, both with glass panels.

A detailed pencil drawing of a brick building with a gabled roof, large windows, and a door.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a door with the number 3.

A beach with the words "GRANBANK NEWS EST 2021" written in the sand.

12. Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

$131

$157 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A two-story house with a stone facade, a tiled roof, and a front porch with a bench.

A living room with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a television.

A neatly made bed with a white quilt and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser with a mirror, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A two-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a driveway.

13. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness

$136

$164 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture frame.

A staircase with wooden railings leading to a landing. A red chair is positioned near a window with a curtain.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a plaid curtain.

14. The Sands Hotel

Burray

$157

$189 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A small building with a sloped roof, a chimney, and a window.

A room with a wooden door, an exit sign, a small desk with a lamp, a stone wall, and framed pictures.

A room with a metal-framed bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a stone wall, and a bed with a floral duvet.

A room with two beds, a fireplace, a chair, and a radiator.

15. Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking

Orphir

$155

$186 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a door, and a window.

A row of wooden cabins with outdoor seating, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and tall trees.

A compact living space with a sofa, a dining table, a TV, and a kitchen area.

16. Celtic Lodges

Thurso

$122

$148 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Top landmarks in Kirkwall

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

St. Magnus Cathedral

9.4/10 (104 reviews)

St. Magnus Cathedral is in the heart of Kirkwall, so why not stop by during your stay.

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An ancient stone building with arched windows and a tower in the background.

Earl's Palace

8.6/10 (46 reviews)

Earl's Palace is in the heart of Kirkwall, so why not stop by during your stay.

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A historic stone castle surrounded by lush green trees.

Bishop's Palace

8.6/10 (44 reviews)

Bishop's Palace is in the heart of Kirkwall, so why not stop by during your stay.

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Highland Park Distillery

9.4/10 (18 reviews)

Highland Park Distillery is just one of the landmarks located 1 mi (1.6 km) from central Kirkwall, so you might want to stop by for a few pics during your trip.

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Orkney Museum

9.8/10 (16 reviews)

The center of Kirkwall is home to cultural attractions like Orkney Museum, so you might want to stop by during your stay. If you want to experience more of the culture Kirkwall has to offer, head to St. Magnus Cathedral, Earl's Palace, and Highland Park Distillery.

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Scapa Beach

9.6/10 (14 reviews)

When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Scapa Beach, located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from central Kirkwall. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Mill Sand.

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Scapa Distillery

6.0/10 (1 review)

Scapa Distillery is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from central Kirkwall, why not stop by during your stay.

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Orkney Wireless Museum

10.0/10 (4 reviews)

The center of Kirkwall is home to cultural attractions like Orkney Wireless Museum, so you might want to stop by during your stay. If you want to experience more of the culture Kirkwall has to offer, head to St. Magnus Cathedral, Orkney Museum, and Earl's Palace.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best cheap hotels in Kirkwall?

For a cheap hotel in Kirkwall with glowing reviews, consider Kirkwall Youth Hostel, which features free WiFi, laundry facilities and a restaurant.

Can I stay in a hostel in Kirkwall?

Hostels can be a cheaper alternative to Kirkwall hotels, as you can stay in a shared dormitory. There is 1 hostel in Kirkwall. Kirkwall Youth Hostel offers free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant.

What are the best cheap things to do in Kirkwall?

Sightseeing doesn't have to break the bank. For some things to do in Kirkwall, try a visit to attractions like Earl's Palace and Bishop's Palace during your trip. Be certain to include a visit to Scapa Beach.