The Orkney Hotel, Kirkwall
Overview
Guests will appreciate the 3-star The Orkney Hotel Kirkwall's location, around 5 minutes on foot from Saint Magnus Cathedral, as well as 24-hour front desk assistance and wake-up calls provided on site. Featuring a restaurant, the smoke-free hotel is 3.9 km from Quanter Ness.
Location
The centre of Kirkwall can be reached within a 10-minute walk. Scapa Beach is also located approximately a 25-minute stroll from this Kirkwall hotel.
The Earl's Palace is also situated only 300 metres away.
The Orkney Hotel is steps away from Kirkwall bus station.
Rooms
This Kirkwall property features 17 rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a radio, as well as tea and coffee-making facilities. The private bathrooms provide guests with a bath, a separate toilet, and a shower along with a hairdryer and toiletries. You can enjoy views of the city.
Eat & Drink
There is also a lounge bar. The bar area includes a lounge. The Garden View Restaurant is in the immediate vicinity of the hotel.
Leisure & Business
The Orkney Kirkwall features a shared lounge, a library, and a garden as well.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Whisky tastingLearn about the unique flavors and history of Scotland's national drink with a guided tasting session led by a local expert.
Traditional music nightEnjoy an authentic taste of Orkney's cultural heritage with live performances of traditional music and storytelling.
Astronomy classJoin a local astronomer for a lesson on the stars and planets visible from the hotel's dark-sky location, followed by an outdoor stargazing session.
Nordic walking tourExplore the stunning countryside surrounding Kirkwall with a Nordic walking tour led by a local guide.
Artisanal soap-makingCreate your own natural soap using ingredients sourced from Orkney's wild landscape, guided by a local soap-making expert.
Scottish dance classLearn the steps to traditional Scottish dances like the reels and jigs with an experienced local instructor.
- Bird-watching excursion
- Seafood cooking class
- Historical walking tour
- Archaeology workshop
- Floral arrangement class
- Yoga session
- Traditional Scottish breakfast
- Whisky cocktail class
Location
* Situated in the heart of Kirkwall, near St. Magnus Cathedral, Earl's and Bishop's Palaces. * Neighborhood offers historical sites like Highland Park Distillery, marine attractions along Kirkwall harbor. * Orkney Museum, St. Magnus Kirk church cater to history enthusiasts, cultural tourists.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants