The Kirkwall Hotel ★★★

"Lovely, welcoming hotel with proper character and great location for Orkney."

Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments ★★★

"Good hotel. At the centre of Kirkwall. Great food at its restauran"

Albert Hotel ★★★

Karrawa Guest House ★★★

"It was a very cozy guesthouse. Anyway, it's close to the local bus stop, but it's hard because there are only a few buses."

The Shore ★★★

Royal Oak Guesthouse ★★★

"This is a welcoming and beautiful guesthouse. It had everything I needed in my room and a great lounge room with a microwave and tea and coffee making facilities (in addition to the tea, coffee and kettle in each room). The breakfast was delicious! I loved staying here :)"

The Orkney Hotel ★★★

"Booked to stay one night with husband and that was more than enough. This is a tired old place well past its prime. The room we stayed in was basic with dated decor, not clean with dust on surfaces and a spiders web with lots of dead flies on it. The carpet needed a good hoover. The bathroom was ok but with old fittings and the bathroom door didn't shut properly. The bed and mattress were of poor quality and I wakened through the night with back pain. We had booked an evening meal at 6.00pm. On arriving at the dining room it was locked and we sat around for approx 10 mins until a member of staff opened it. Food at dinner and breakfast was ok however the staff were clearly overwhelmed as there was a large group of travelers eating together and therefore other diners had a longer wait for food. The staff we encountered were all very pleasant however I would not recommend staying at this hotel. The hotel is in a good location in the centre of Kirkwall however the room rate was far to high for the standard of room we encountered and honestly we couldnt't wait to leave."

West End Guest House ★★★

"Be careful when booking here based upon the reviews. This establishment has downgraded its offering from a full service hotel to a guest house offering B&B only. The guest house is largely unstaffed. Check in is a key box on the wall, check out is a letter box to drop off your keys in. There's no dining room offering evening meals, and no bar. My room was simple but adequate. There are tea and coffee facilities, and you can help yourself to top ups from a central store. Breakfast comprises a limited hot menu, which is cooked to order, alongside a coffee machine, juices, cereals and toast. Service from the front of house breakfast team was good. Location wise, it's a 10 minute easy stroll down the main shopping street to the harbour. Price wise, £95 per night is high for what's on offer. Is it comparable with other similar establishments in Kirkwall? I don't know. But whilst the West End is fine, I've paid less for better places many times. "

Grainbank Mews ★★★

"We had the most beautiful and relaxing stay at Grainbank Mews. From the very beginning, the hosts were incredibly welcoming and attentive, promptly answering our questions before arrival and offering excellent recommendations for places to eat. The guest house has been beautifully converted, and we stayed in both a king room and a ground-floor twin room. Each was tastefully decorated, spotlessly clean, and thoughtfully equipped with everything we could possibly need for a comfortable stay. A generous continental breakfast was included, with a wide selection of cereals, porridge, toast, and fresh fruit. It was more than enough to set us up perfectly for a full day of sightseeing around the island. We would highly recommend Grainbank Mews to anyone visiting the area and wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again if we return."