What's the area like around St. Magnus Cathedral?

St. Magnus Cathedral is located in an area of Kirkwall that travellers like for its island views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 26 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near St. Magnus Cathedral?

Adjacent to St. Magnus Cathedral, The Ayre Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this 3-star hotel offers free WiFi and free parking. Other good options within a short distance include The Orkney Hotel and The Shore .

How many hotels will I be able to find close to St. Magnus Cathedral?

Expedia has 26 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from St. Magnus Cathedral.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St. Magnus Cathedral, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "free cancellation" filter to view the best options available in St. Magnus Cathedral.

What can I see and do near St. Magnus Cathedral?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Orkney Museum and Orkney Wireless Museum. Lounge by the water at Scapa Beach and Mill Sand. Earl's Palace and Bishop's Palace are some sights worth a visit in the area.

The Best Hotels Closest to St. Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall - 2022 Updated Prices

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

0.7 mi from St. Magnus Cathedral

3.7/5 Good! (17 reviews)

Will stay here again

"First time in a youth hostel as an adult (and since the 80s) was a surprisingly pleasant experience. A private twin room for myself and my 12 yo daughter was great, shared facilities not too much of an issue even though the place was busy. Could do with more fridge space for guests, but ambient storage ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2019

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Castleyards Apartment 2

0.1 mi from St. Magnus Cathedral

4.8/5 Exceptional! (9 reviews)

Perfect location & well equipped & comfy apnt.

"Perfect location right in the heart of Kirkwall. All the main eateries and pubs are within a 2-5 min walk, however, it is quiet at night, so a good night sleep on the very comfortable bed is no issue at all. David emailed and text in advance to advise arrival procedures/keys etc & made sure we knew ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sep 2020

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Castleyards Apartment 12

0.1 mi from St. Magnus Cathedral

4.4/5 Excellent! (8 reviews)

Great little place

"Very clean, amazing apartment, fabulous location"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2021

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St Ola Hotel

0.2 mi from St. Magnus Cathedral

3.8/5 Good! (60 reviews)

St Olas Kirkwall

"Centrally located, with reasonable food. A bit dated, and very expensive, but it was booked in height of season when everyone was staycationing during Covid"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2021

Castleyards Apartment 1

0.082 mi from St. Magnus Cathedral

4.8/5 Exceptional! (5 reviews)

Perfect for our short break in Orkney !

"Superb location in the centre of Kirkwall. Perfect for the two of us. There was an allocated parking spot for this particular apartment just out side of the front door, but someone else was parked in it for our entire stay. This is just a comment, not a complaint, as there was additional free parking ..."

Reviewed on 21 May 2021

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Bright, modern one bedroom flat in the centre of Kirkwall, Orkney

0.4 mi from St. Magnus Cathedral

4.8/5 Exceptional! (6 reviews)

Great location and great apartment

"Very good the owners were very helpful and replied very quickly giving us all the information we needed."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2020

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Heatherlea B&B

0.4 mi from St. Magnus Cathedral

5/5 Exceptional! (12 reviews)

Fantastic place

"Absolutely lovely host really welcoming and friendly. We stayed in the converted garage and it was beautiful with all mod cons and an enormous TV. We would highly recommend staying here when visiting Orkney. Wish we could have stayed longer."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2021

Albert Hotel

0.1 mi from St. Magnus Cathedral

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4.4/5 Wonderful! (148 reviews)

Best hotel in Kirkwall

"Super clean hotel, friendly staff and luxurious rooms. Would definatley recommend if stating in kirkwall. The town can be noisy at night and although the hotel is central to everything in the town located in a quieter street than the other hotels. Thank goodness as Friday and Saturday nights are ..."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2021

The Orkney Hotel

0.2 mi from St. Magnus Cathedral

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4.1/5 Very Good! (19 reviews)

"Very convenient to everything in the city center"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2021

The Ayre Hotel

0.2 mi from St. Magnus Cathedral

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4.1/5 Very Good! (31 reviews)

"Great location. Good food."

Reviewed on 17 Sep 2021

The Shore

0.3 mi from St. Magnus Cathedral

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4.4/5 Excellent! (85 reviews)

"We stayed in the Shore hotel which is an annexe of the Kirkwall hotel. Rooms were clean and spacious."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2021

Phyl's Flat

0.1 mi from St. Magnus Cathedral

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West End Hotel

0.3 mi from St. Magnus Cathedral

4.2/5 Very Good! (78 reviews)

"We had a great stay here. Located in a historic building and a stones throw from the cathedral so easy walking distance to Kirkwall attractions and easy access to roads for all parts of the island. Very friendly welcome and a tasty breakfast each morning. It is a historic building so stairs and corridors ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sep 2021

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Ivyhouse - Flat1 -1-bed Apartment in Kirkwall

0.2 mi from St. Magnus Cathedral

5/5 Exceptional! (1 review)

Totally recommended

"The flat is a delight. It is close to shops takeaways and pubs yet we found it quiet and relaxing. We loved the place. The only minor issue we had was getting blocked in by an inconsiderate neighbour. Choose your parking spot to ensure that can't happen and you'll be fine."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2021

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Large cosy central flat - Kirkwall - Orkney

0.5 mi from St. Magnus Cathedral

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Hildeval B&B

0.9 mi from St. Magnus Cathedral

4.9/5 Exceptional! (9 reviews)

A visit to orkney to see scapa flow

"Nice, warm welcome, comfortable room. Fantastic breakfast! Barely a 10 minute walk from kirkwall centre, with a great view over the islands from the dining room."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2020

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Karrawa Guest House

0.9 mi from St. Magnus Cathedral

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4.7/5 Exceptional! (58 reviews)

A great stay in Kirkwall

"We had a lovely stay in this superb guesthouse. The room was modern and clean and the breakfast was great. Thank you to the friendly and welcoming owners!"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2021

Cosy, modern ground floor flat in central Kirkwall

0.4 mi from St. Magnus Cathedral

5/5 Exceptional! (3 reviews)

Excellent, walking distance for all shops

"Absolutely loved it,and so central in kirkwall"

Reviewed on 3 Sep 2021

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2 bedroom accommodation in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands

0.5 mi from St. Magnus Cathedral

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Lynnfield Hotel

1 mi from St. Magnus Cathedral

4.8/5 Exceptional! (9 reviews)

The best hotel in Orkney!

"Fantastic stay. I would highly recommend staying here if you are visiting Orkney. My room was beautiful with everything you could need. My bathroom was fantastic with a bath and a great walk in double shower with rain shower. The food is fantastic and I would highly recommend eating here even if ..."

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2020

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