Hotels in Kirkwall

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Lilly's Lodges Orkney Robin Lodge

9.74 km from city centre

Lowest price we found for this hotel

From

ر.ق.‏ 902

a night

The Royal Hotel

19.46 km from city centre

Lowest price we found for this hotel

From

ر.ق.‏ 1,072

a night

The Stromness Hotel

19.40 km from city centre

Location 4.5/5

Lowest price we found for this hotel

From

ر.ق.‏ 648

a night

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The Sands Hotel, Orkney

15.92 km from city centre

Lowest price we found for this hotel

From

ر.ق.‏ 912

a night

Free cancellation

Lilly's Lodges Orkney Hedgehog Lodge

9.73 km from city centre

Lowest price we found for this hotel

From

ر.ق.‏ 658

a night

Ardconnel Bed and Breakfast

Great for business travellers

1.63 km from city centre

Location 4.7/5

Lowest price we found for this hotel

From

ر.ق.‏ 658

a night

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Hotels in Kirkwall rated best by other travellers

Rated by travellers as the best in the city, these stays are all full marks for cleanliness, customer service and location.

Lilly's Lodges Orkney Robin Lodge

9.74 km from city centre

ر.ق.‏ 902

Per night

Ardconnel Bed and Breakfast

1.63 km from city centre

ر.ق.‏ 658

Per night

The Royal Hotel

19.46 km from city centre

ر.ق.‏ 1,072

Per night

Lilly's Lodges Orkney Robin Lodge

9.74 km from city centre

ر.ق.‏ 902

Per night

Ardconnel Bed and Breakfast

1.63 km from city centre

ر.ق.‏ 658

Per night

The Royal Hotel

19.46 km from city centre

ر.ق.‏ 1,072

Per night

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Highest rated hotel	Lilly's Lodges Orkney Robin Lodge – 5
Cheapest month to book	April

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Finding cheap hotels in Kirkwall: FAQs

What’s the weather like in Kirkwall?

In Kirkwall, the expected average temperature in April is 7°C. The warmest month is typically August, which averages 14°C. The coolest month is February, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is October, and the driest month is May.

Can I get a last-minute Kirkwall hotel deal?

Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is ر.ق.‏ 282 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for ر.ق.‏ 287 per night.

Is it more expensive to stay in Kirkwall hotels on weekends?

The average price of a hotel during the week is ر.ق.‏ 785 per night, and the average price on weekends is ر.ق.‏ 730. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Kirkwall could be Saturday.

What airports are the closest to the centre of Kirkwall?

The nearest airport to Kirkwall is Orkney Kirkwall Airport (KOI), which is 2.9km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Westray Airport, which is 40.7km from the city centre.
Papa Westray Airport, which is 41.0km from the city centre.
Wick Airport, which is 59.1km from the city centre.

What day is cheapest to stay in hotels in Kirkwall?

We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Saturday is the cheapest day to stay in Kirkwall. And the most expensive day seems to be Tuesday

How much do 3-star hotels cost in Kirkwall?

The average price of a 3-star hotel in Kirkwall is currently around ر.ق.‏ 970 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is ر.ق.‏ 443 per night.