Title: The Orkney Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=21312501&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Orkney Hotel Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Bishop's Palace ## Photo gallery for The Orkney Hotel ![Bar (on property) - The Orkney Hotel (Kirkwall)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/579dbf4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception - The Orkney Hotel (Kirkwall)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/fabd7f68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Orkney Hotel (Kirkwall)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/21068068.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Orkney Hotel (Kirkwall)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/472e0530.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Orkney Hotel (Kirkwall)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/d2c6a1bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies In the heart of Orkney Islands, The Orkney Hotel offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. Savor full breakfast, unwind in the garden or library, enjoy British cuisine at Garden View Restaurant, connect with free WiFi and take advantage of laundry facilities - all within walking distance to Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Room service - Housekeeping - Pet-friendly - Parking included £135 includes taxes & fees 19 Dec - 20 Dec ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 14 - Dec 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=21312501&PinnedHotelID=21312501&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=21312501&PinnedHotelID=21312501&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 15 - Dec 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=21312501&PinnedHotelID=21312501&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=21312501&PinnedHotelID=21312501&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 19 - Dec 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=21312501&PinnedHotelID=21312501&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=21312501&PinnedHotelID=21312501&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 26 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=21312501&PinnedHotelID=21312501&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=21312501&PinnedHotelID=21312501&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Single Room ![Standard Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/8e23aec4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Digital channels Desk Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room ![Deluxe Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/def0c95c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Digital channels Desk Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Superior Double Room ![Superior Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/21068068.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Shower/bath combination Jetted bath Hairdryer Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Digital channels - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/3c6f02f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room 7.4 Good 3 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Digital channels Pet friendly Desk - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Twin Room ![Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/e190a846.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Digital channels Pet friendly Desk - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Executive Single Room ![Executive Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/84884bfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Single Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Digital channels Pet friendly Desk - Sleeps 1 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKirkwall-Hotels-The-Orkney-Hotel.h21312501.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKirkwall-Hotels-The-Orkney-Hotel.h21312501.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C58.98014%2C-2.96129&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EaBeYVpvIL2GstAaDzeNv3o3COs=) 40 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1DN #### What's nearby - St. Magnus Cathedral \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Earl's Palace \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Bishop's Palace \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Orkney Museum \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Highland Park Distillery \- 2 min drive \- 1.0 mile #### Getting around - Kirkwall (KOI) - 6 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Skipper's - ‬7 min walk - ‪Ayre Restaurant - ‬9 min walk - ‪Helgi's - ‬8 min walk - ‪Trenabies Cafe Bistro - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Storehouse - ‬7 min walk ## About this property ### The Orkney Hotel Hotel near St. Magnus Cathedral Located close to Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace, The Orkney Hotel provides free full breakfast, a garden and a library. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Garden View Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar. You'll also find perks such as: - Free self-parking - An off-lead area, smoke-free property and a banquet hall - Luggage storage Room features All guestrooms at The Orkney Hotel have comforts such as free WiFi and room service. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers - Flat-screen TVs with digital channels - Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14940000/14937100/14937099/17198405.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Ayre Hotel Kirkwall - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.6 Excellent 223 reviews £73 includes taxes & fees 21 Dec - 22 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&selected=14937099&PinnedHotelID=14937099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101210000/101207500/101207461/0e2927f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grainbank Mews Kirkwall - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry 10 Exceptional 8 reviews £78 includes taxes & fees 21 Dec - 22 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&selected=101207461&PinnedHotelID=101207461&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478300/4478238/28ce67ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Shore Kirkwall - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Free full breakfast available on weekdays 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Restaurants on site - Garden View Restaurant ### Things to do - Library ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Garden ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - Banquet hall - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Room service ### More - Desk - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Early check-in subject to availability Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 16 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Late check-out subject to availability ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Renovations and closures The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 23 December to 8 January: - Bar/Lounge - Dining venue The following facilities are closed for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day: - Bar/lounge - Dining venue - Front desk ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees An off-lead area is available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet fee: GBP 12 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### National rating This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland. ### Property is also known as Orkney Hotel Kirkwall Orkney Hotel Orkney Kirkwall The Orkney Hotel Hotel The Orkney Hotel Kirkwall The Orkney Hotel Hotel Kirkwall ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Orkney Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Orkney Hotel? ### How much is parking at The Orkney Hotel? ### What time is check-in at The Orkney Hotel? ### What time is check-out at The Orkney Hotel? ### Where is The Orkney Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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