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Offering a garden and quiet street view, Shorelands B&B is situated in Kirkwall, 2.7 km from Scapa Beach and 17 km from Maeshowe. Featuring sea and garden views, this guest house also includes free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms.

Large and spacious room, with amazing view over Kirkwall harbor, in a central position, very kind the host

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9.4
Wonderful
239 reviews
Price from
$135
per night

Set in Kirkwall, 15 km from Maeshowe, Castaway Guesthouse offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Housed in a building dating from 2015, this guest house is 16 km from Standing Stones of Stenness and 18 km from Ring of Brogdar. Guests can access the guest house via private entrance.

Stacey is an amazing host, she made sure everything was perfect. I cannot rate Castaway Guesthouse highly enough and I look forward to returning again next time I visit the Orkneys

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9.1
Wonderful
271 reviews
Price from
$121
per night

Karrawa Guest House is set in the town of Kirkwall, less than 1 mile from the town centre and within 2.5 miles of the airport and ferry terminal. This family-run property offers pleasant rooms with free Wi-Fi.

breakfast was excellent could not find a fault with anything our room was excellent high standard for the price they charge best b&b we have been in

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9.3
Wonderful
131 reviews
Price from
$191
per night

All units in the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also boast free WiFi. At the guest house, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.

From the moment we arrived, Albert made us feel incredibly welcome and at home. The accommodations were cozy and impeccably clean, with thoughtful touches that added to the overall comfort of our stay.

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9.8
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
$191
per night

At the guest house, units come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The guest house features some units with quiet street views, and every unit is fitted with a kettle.

Our room was immaculate, parking was very convenient, tea and snacks the best, breakfast for the first time we could select the night before off a menu and was delicious!

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9.5
Exceptional
24 reviews
Price from
$132
per night

Sanderlay Guest House, a property with a garden and a shared lounge, is set in Kirkwall, 17 km from Maeshowe, 19 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, as well as 20 km from Ring of Brogdar. This guest house offers free private parking, private check-in and check-out and free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms.

Breakfast is really good. Can prepare meal inside the room.

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8.4
Very Good
440 reviews
Price from
$105
per night

Polrudden has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Orkney, 15 km from Maeshowe. The property is set 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, 18 km from Ring of Brogdar and 17 km from Ness of Brogdar. The guest house features family rooms.

The hosts, Lorraine and John, made me feel very welcome. Lorraine is warm hearted and very friendly. It was my first time as a solo traveller and I had never been to Orkney. It made a huge difference to be welcomed. Now I have a new friend!! Thank you, Lorraine and John.

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8.5
Very Good
8 reviews
Price from
$95
per night

Royal Oak Guesthouse, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in Orkney, 2.2 km from Scapa Beach, 17 km from Maeshowe, as well as 19 km from Standing Stones of Stenness. This guest house features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The guest house has family rooms.

Exceptionally renovated room and ensuite. Breakfasts were fabulous. Owners were engaging and helpful. Communal lounge/kitchen was very useful. Great view.

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9.2
Wonderful
57 reviews
Price from
$175
per night

Boasting a private beach area and views of sea, Waterfront House is a guest house set in a historic building in Finstown, 5.7 km from Maeshowe. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The guest house has a fitness room and luggage storage space.

The location, the room, the shower, the bath tub (with TV!)... there is nothing to complain about. I don't know, what else you could wish for. Though no breakfast is included, plenty of options are provided for you so you can make up a little breakfast for yourself.

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9.6
Exceptional
82 reviews
Price from
$258
per night

Aviedale Suite is situated in the countryside in Rendall, 12 miles from Kirkwall and Stromness.The property is one of the few properties in Orkney to provide super fast fiber broadband accessible through free Wi-Fi thoughout the premises. Free parking is also provided onsite.

Very comfortable bed. Very quiet location. Friendly attitude to electric cars.

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8.5
Very Good
29 reviews
Price from
$108
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travelers who prefer laid-back accommodations with a personal touch. Usually family run, these hosts will provide local recommendations and even optional meals. Guest houses sometimes feature a cozy living room or a garden – and are still cheaper than most regular hotels.
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Guest Houses That Travelers Love in Kirkwall

  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 120 reviews
    Apartment furnishings were of exceptional quality. The owners have clearly spared no time nor expense in out a modern and stylish interior. The location was quiet whilst also within easy reach of the city centre
    Steven
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 131 reviews
    Absolutely fabulous hosts in a perfect quiet area of kirkwall. Out of the centre but a short walk to the centre of kirkwall. Accommodation was spotless and very well presented. Breakfast was delicious. Will definitely stay there again. Highly recommend karrawa guest house
    Neil
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 239 reviews
    Charming and helpful hosts. A very clean and quiet house and a very nice guest room. Its only a short walk into town and the ferry. A nice breakfast. Easy parking. It would be nice to go again.
    Simon
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 334 reviews
    As soon as we got there it was obvious the hosts take pride in their bed and breakfast, the whole accommodation was clean and tidy. The hosts were incredibly generous and cheerful. It is a little bit out of town but if you don't mind a 25 minute walk (if you want a couple drinks with dinner), it is well worth it for the lovely stay, quiet surroundings and lovely views.
    Kirstie Hempsall
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 334 reviews
    Breakfast is excellent! We enjoyed fresh fruits and yogurt as well as scrambled eggs and smoked salmon👍 Very hospitable landlady and quiet location on the top of hill area with beautiful harbor view. Walkable distance to the city center (about 30 mins).
    Kayoko
    Travelers with friends
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 239 reviews
    Excellent host, nicely decorated rooms, very good breakfast (and even better coffee), tidy and clean, charming ambiente, well situated in Kirkwall for a quick tour to the city center
    Simon
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 57 reviews
    Fantastic apartment in a very central location. Warm welcome, immaculately clean, really comfortable and well equipped. Very central but also very quiet, we had a wonderful stay and will return. Hazel was a great host, absolutely superb stay.
    Louise
    Family with young children
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 74 reviews
    Great location, 2 mins walk to two large supermarkets and 5 mins to centre of town. Comfortable, clean and quiet. Kitchen very well stocked, shower brilliant! Had its own car park space, Chinese, Indian and fish and chips takeaways within 2 mins walk and lovely Italian restaurant 5 mins walk away too. Thank you to the hosts' daughter too for help on our arrival.
    Anthony
    Family with young children
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 431 reviews
    Great hosts great breakfast great location. Comfortable bed stylish rooms
    john
    Young couple