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The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Kirkwall

Kirkwall, UK makes for a perfect weekend getaway, and finding the right hotel can make all the difference. So, if you're looking for where to stay for a weekend in Kirkwall, you'll find our researched suggestions below. Whether you're a family looking to explore the city or a couple in need of a romantic escape, we've analyzed all of the hotels based on key criteria to help you find the perfect place to stay for a long weekend in Kirkwall. From affordable rates to luxurious accommodations, Kirkwall offers a variety of places to stay for a 2-day or 3-day trip. The hotels we recommend are equipped with amenities that will make your stay relaxing and comfortable. Plus, their convenient locations will allow you to explore all the exciting things to do and see in the area over your ultimate weekend escape. After a long day of sightseeing, you can unwind at a restaurant, enjoy the vibrant nightlife, or simply enjoy the comfort of your room. If you're traveling with family, we recommend hotels that are family-friendly and offer amenities that cater to children. For couples looking for a romantic weekend, we suggest hotels with nice surroundings, good views, and luxurious amenities. With our detailed analysis of the best hotels for a weekend in Kirkwall, you'll be sure to find the perfect place to stay for your weekend escape.

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

Ardconnel Bed and Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $170 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in 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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Located at Craigiefield Road, Ardconnel Bed and Breakfast has great rooms from $170 (before taxes). It offers scuba diving, golf, city views, free parking, and horse riding. It has a terrific 9.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.4 km from the city center, visitors will especially love an EV charging station, private parking, and diving at this convenient hotel. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Horse riding
  • Golf
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  • Free parking
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The Taversoe

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $255 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Kirkwall
  • Pets allowed
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A great place to stay is The Taversoe which has nice rooms starting at $255. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at The Taversoe. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers evening entertainment, bicycle rental, family rooms, balconies, and private parking which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 16.7 km from the city center. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
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Grainbank Mews

Guest house with prices starting at $191 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in 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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We found Grainbank Mews to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $191. We loved that is has free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, an EV charging station, and private parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Grainbank House. You'll also find amenities which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 1.2 km from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
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  • Free parking
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Heatherlea

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $206 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Kirkwall
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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With terrific rooms from $206, Heatherlea, at Weyland Terrace provides free parking, laundry facilities, a refrigerator, and an EV charging station. Its terrific guest rating is 9.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers amenities. It's located just 0.4 km from the city center, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
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Orcades Hostel

Hostel with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
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Orcades Hostel has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers golf, free parking, family rooms, a refrigerator, and private parking. The great rooms here start at $120 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Muddisdale Road. Furthermore, it also offers amenities, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.9 km from the city center, this terrific 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 weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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The Foveran

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $184 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Kirkwall
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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The great guest rating of The Foveran is 8.70 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a bar, city views, and free parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $184, and it's located at The Foveran Restaurant with Rooms. We also love the laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and private parking which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 4.3 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
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Albert Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $168 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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A cool place is Albert Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $168. It has room service, a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, and laundry facilities, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 7 Mounthoolie Place. Only 0.1 km from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love family rooms at this fun hotel. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
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Kirkwall Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $281 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Pets allowed
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Kirkwall Hotel offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, pet-friendly rooms, and a pool table which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $281 (before taxes). It's located at Harbour Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers laundry facilities, family rooms, and a 24-hour desk which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 0 km from the city center.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Family rooms
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Karrawa Guest House

Guest house with prices starting at $193 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in 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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Located at Inganess Road, Karrawa Guest House has great rooms from $193 (before taxes). It offers free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, an EV charging station, and private parking. It has a terrific 9.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find amenities which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 1.5 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
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Bellavista Guest House

Guest house with prices starting at $199 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip 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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A great place to stay is Bellavista Guest House which has nice rooms starting at $199. Offering free parking, family rooms, and private parking, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Bellavista Guest House, Carness Road. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers amenities. It's located just 1.5 km from the city center, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Golf
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  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
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Also, take a look at the weekend trip hotels in nearby destinations: Thurso, Kirkwall, and Wick.

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 a weekend visit cost in Kirkwall?

Kirkwall Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$196

After analyzing 11 weekend trip hotels in Kirkwall, UK, we found the average weekend trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $196. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic weekend 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 weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $120
  • 3-star hotels: $204


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