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Your Kirkwall Holiday
The adventure-packed city of Kirkwall is calling. Discover its hot spots and hidden treasures with a Kirkwall holiday package that's custom made for you. Ready to start exploring your surroundings? Balfour Castle, St. Magnus Cathedral and Highland Park Distillery are among the leading places to visit during a trip to Kirkwall. Whoever you're going away with and whatever your bank balance, your ultimate Kirkwall holiday is just clicks away with Expedia.
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Ferry Inn Stromness
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

The Royal Hotel Stromness
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Kirkwall Essential Information
Language | English |
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Currency | British pounds sterling |
Closest Airport | Kirkwall Airport (KOI) |
Population | 7,200 |
Max Temp Winter | 7ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 13ºC |
Top Sights | Balfour Castle, St. Magnus Cathedral and Highland Park Distillery |
Top hotels in Kirkwall

Albert Hotel
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

The Ayre Hotel
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

The Shore
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025
The Advantages of Kirkwall Weekend Breaks
Discover a different side of the British Isles with a weekend break in Kirkwall. Take short breaks away from home and enjoy some quality time in a beautiful place. You’ll come back feeling refreshed and inspired. You can have an action-packed Kirkwall weekend break or get some peace with a relaxing holiday. Whatever experience you’re looking for, find it with our deals on hotels in Kirkwall.
Cheap Weekend Breaks to Kirkwall
There are lots of ways to take cheap weekend breaks to Kirkwall. Expedia offers deals on car hires and hotel rooms and covers trips for all kinds of travellers. The best way to save is with our holiday packages in Kirkwall. First, choose your car hire and hotel reservation. Then we’ll bundle them together into one discounted price. Solo explorers, couples, families, and groups of friends can discover budget solutions for their weekend breaks. Once you arrive, enjoy some of the fun things to do, many of which are free or cheap to experience
Kirkwall Romantic Weekend Breaks
Couples love taking romantic weekend breaks in Kirkwall. Whisking your lover away for a romantic Kirkwall weekend break is the perfect opportunity to make new memories together. Expedia offers all kinds of hotel options, so you can find romantic hotels in Kirkwall and choose the best place for you. Check out our deals on beautiful properties, and you’ll save even more when you choose to package your hotel reservation with a car hire.
Family Weekend Breaks in Kirkwall
Set some time aside to experience family weekend breaks in Kirkwall. There are plenty of excellent family-friendly hotels in Kirkwall within our selection of hotels. You can also find a place to call home in one of the holiday rentals in Kirkwall. With accommodation, activities, and adventure all waiting, there’s never been a better time to plan Kirkwall family weekend breaks.
Popular places to visit

St. Magnus Cathedral
Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.

Earl's Palace
Take a tour of this impressive 17th-century ruin, considered to be among the finest examples of French Renaissance architecture in Scotland.

Bishop's Palace
Explore the ruined remains of this 12th-century palace and see the views from the top of its spiral staircase.
What to do in Kirkwall

Historic Orkney Coastal Charms Tour by a Native Islander
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