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1. The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

Julie

£102

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

2. West End Guest House

Kirkwall

"A very friendly welcome, they were happy to accommodate our very late (11.30pm) arrival after we travelled there on the ferry. The owners have recently taken it over and in the last few weeks completed an overhaul of the bar/restaurant area which looks lovely. We didn't try the evening meals but the breakfasts were phenomenal, a proper Scottish breakfast that really sets you up for the day. Very friendly hosts helped us to work out what to do during the day and suggested good walks and so...

Tanya

£138

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

Superior Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

3. Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

Cynthia

£164

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

Suite | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

4. The Shore

Kirkwall

"We were very pleasantly surprised to learn our 1 room family suite had 2 separate bedrooms. Beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was nice. Only issues were that we only had 1 key which made it tricky every time we went separate places. Also there was an illuminated exit sign in the king bedroom we had to cover up it was so bright, and when others shut their doors it would thump ours. Loved the skylights, was a bit stuffy but those helped. Loved the breakfast!"

Beth

£248

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

5. Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

Jeremy

£140

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

Standard Double Room (Small) | Free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

6. Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

Douglas

£134

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

7. Murray Arms Hotel

South Ronaldsay

Tim

£100

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

Deluxe Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi, bed sheets

8. The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

David

£155

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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Searching for romantic hotels in Kirkwall?

Are you in need of a romantic getaway? Our guests also enjoy Kirkwall for its bars. You might consider checking out some of the nearby sights and attractions such as Highland Park Distillery, Orkney Museum or Orkney Wireless Museum. If you're interested in staying near a certain attraction, you can sort by neighbourhood or distance to top landmarks, so you'll be able to see everything on your list.

When is the best time of year for a romantic getaway to Kirkwall?

If you're hoping to get lost in the rain on your romantic getaway, take a look at these details about year-round temperatures in Kirkwall: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 13°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 7°C. Average annual precipitation for Kirkwall is 1080 mm.

What is there to do in Kirkwall?

There's nothing better than wandering around a new place with your sweetheart, so consider checking out all that Kirkwall has to offer. If you and your partner are interested in sampling the area's cuisine, you'll enjoy Kirkwall for its bars. You might think about stopping by Highland Park Distillery, Orkney Museum or Orkney Wireless Museum while you're seeing the sights.

What's the best way to get to Kirkwall and around town during my romantic getaway?

This information about transportation options in Kirkwall might help your romantic trip go off without a hitch: To get to Kirkwall, you can fly into Kirkwall (KOI), which is the closest major airport, located 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from the city centre. You can take a ferry and cross the water to see more of the region.

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Our top choices for Kirkwall romantic hotels

1. The Ayre Hotel

2. West End Guest House

3. Albert Hotel

4. The Shore

5. Royal Oak Guest House

6. Karrawa Guest House

7. Murray Arms Hotel

8. The Orkney Hotel

9. Grainbank Mews

10. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

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Our top choices for Kirkwall romantic hotels

1. The Ayre Hotel

2. West End Guest House

3. Albert Hotel

4. The Shore

5. Royal Oak Guest House

6. Karrawa Guest House

7. Murray Arms Hotel

8. The Orkney Hotel

9. Grainbank Mews

10. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Top Kirkwall Hotel Reviews

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