Hotels in Kirkwall

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Highest rated hotelBellavista Guest House – 5
Cheapest month to bookApril

Finding cheap Kirkwall hotels

Currently the average price of a hotel in Kirkwall is ₹13,897, but that doesn't mean you can't find a better deal.

We price check hundreds of hotel brands and booking sites, so you don't have to search each one individually. Then we sort by price, meaning you can find the cheapest time to bag the perfect hotel at the best price, in seconds.


The best hotels in Kirkwall, according to travellers

Rated by travellers, for travellers like you. We don't just pull in the cheapest hotel prices from across the internet. We also gather independent reviews and ratings from thousands of guests, to help you make the right choice.

Travellers who recently visited Kirkwall rated Bellavista Guest House, Lilly's Lodges Orkney Robin Lodge, and Ardconnel Bed and Breakfast the best in terms of location, amenities and customer service.

You can also use the popular filters at the top of the page to filter by Kirkwall hotels with 3 or 4 stars. Later in the search results you can filter by any star rating.


Where to stay in Kirkwall

If you're staying in Kirkwall to visit somewhere specific, search by landmarks including popular shopping areas, tourist attractions, zoos, parks and sports stadiums to find a hotel nearby. You can also use the map below to see a map of hotels in Kirkwall by location or browse hotels nearest to some of Kirkwall's major attractions below...


Tips for searching for the perfect Kirkwall hotel

  • Visiting Kirkwall with your family, or looking for a romantic getaway? Or maybe your visit is business, not pleasure. Whatever the purpose of your stay, we can help you find the perfect hotel when you use our 'Popular with' filters.
  • Tick "free cancellation" in the search controls at the top of the page to only see hotels that offer free cancellation in Kirkwall.
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Finding cheap hotels in Kirkwall: FAQs

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.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Kirkwall with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is ₹ 5,404 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for ₹ 5,514 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is ₹ 12,370 per night, and the average price on weekends is ₹ 12,032. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Kirkwall could be Tuesday.
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.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Tuesday is the cheapest day to stay in Kirkwall. And the most expensive day seems to be Monday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Kirkwall is currently around ₹ 13,015 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is ₹ 8,162 per night.
If you're hitting up Kirkwall with kids in tow, try The Orkney Hotel.