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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Kirkwall

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Kirkwall

If it's your first trip to Kirkwall, UK for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Kirkwall. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Kirkwall. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Kirkwall for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Kirkwall beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Kirkwall for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Foveran

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $184 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Kirkwall
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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Located at The Foveran Restaurant with Rooms, The Foveran has great rooms from $184 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, city views, and free parking. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 4.3 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and private parking at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
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  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
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Kirkwall Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $281 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
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A great place to stay is Kirkwall Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $281. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, pet-friendly rooms, and a pool table, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Harbour Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry facilities, family rooms, and a 24-hour desk which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0 km from the city center. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
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The Taversoe

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $255 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Kirkwall
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We found The Taversoe to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $255. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a bar, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at The Taversoe. You'll also find evening entertainment, bicycle rental, family rooms, balconies, and private parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 16.7 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
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  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
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Merkister

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $225 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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With terrific rooms from $225, Merkister, at Loch Harray provides a restaurant, a bar, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and laundry facilities. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers amenities. It's located just 17.1 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
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Albert Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $168 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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Albert Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, and laundry facilities. The great rooms here start at $168 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 7 Mounthoolie Place. Furthermore, it also offers family rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
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Grainbank Mews

Guest house with prices starting at $191 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Kirkwall
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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The great guest rating of Grainbank Mews is 9.20 out of 10. This place has free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, an EV charging station, and private parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $191, and it's located at Grainbank House. We also love the amenities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.2 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
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Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in Thurso and Kirkwall.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Kirkwall, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Kirkwall, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Kirkwall, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Kirkwall, Best Hotels for One Week in Kirkwall, Best Hotels for One Night in Kirkwall, or Best Business Hotels in Kirkwall.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Kirkwall?

Kirkwall Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$217

After analyzing 6 first time trip hotels in Kirkwall, UK, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $217. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Kirkwall.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $217


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