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16 Oct - 18 Oct
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23 Oct - 25 Oct

Our top choices for Kirkwall family-friendly hotels

A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.
A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a window.
A reception area with a red and white color scheme, a patterned carpet, and a glass partition.

1. The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall
AED 294
AED 353 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
The Ayre Hotel
A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.
A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a bar area, and seating for patrons.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.
A stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.

2. Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
Kirkwall
AED 455
AED 546 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Albert Hotel
A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.
A four-poster bed with a dark wooden frame, a blue and white bedspread, and two blue pillows. There is a small table with a lamp and a chair in front of a window with curtains.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a coffee machine, and several bar stools.
A grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.

3. The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
Kirkwall
AED 628
AED 753 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
The Orkney Hotel
A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring plaid chairs and a central table.
A house with a covered patio, a garage, and a snow-covered yard.
A sign for Karrawa Guest House, indicating no vacancies, fully ensuited, with WiFi and guest parking, and located at the entrance on Inganness Road.
A reception desk with a modern design, a framed artwork above it, and a potted plant to the right.

4. Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House
Kirkwall
AED 328
AED 394 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Karrawa Guest House
A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.
A neatly made bed with white linens and a plaid headboard, a bedside lamp, a wooden nightstand with a phone, and a chair by a window.
A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A harbor with boats docked at the pier, a lighthouse in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.

5. The Shore

The Shore
Kirkwall
AED 269
AED 731 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Shore
A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.
A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture frame.
A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a plaid curtain.

6. The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel
Burray
AED 579
AED 695 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Sands Hotel
A living room with a sofa, television, fireplace, and a window with curtains.
Room
A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a black chair, a wall clock, a refrigerator, and a window with a view of greenery.
A dark-colored sectional sofa with two pillows, a remote control on a small table, and a window with patterned curtains.

7. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden
Kirkwall
AED 664
AED 797 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV displaying a network signal strength interface, a sofa, a coffee table with a vase of flowers, and a clock on the wall.
A bedroom with a large bed, a mirrored wardrobe, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A dining table with four chairs, a vase with flowers, and a painting on the wall.
A home gym with exercise equipment including a stationary bike, a bench, dumbbells, and a large exercise ball.

8. Cozy, Central & Clean-The Ideal Two-Bedroom Apartment for Your Next Gataway

Cozy, Central & Clean-The Ideal Two-Bedroom Apartment for Your Next Gataway
Kirkwall
AED 540
AED 617 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Cozy, Central & Clean-The Ideal Two-Bedroom Apartment for Your Next Gataway
A historic building with a prominent entrance and multiple windows, labeled as "The Stromness Hotel."
A harbor with boats docked, a crane, and a building with a flat roof.
A room with a large window, a green sofa, two green chairs, and a round table.
A historic building with a prominent entrance, multiple windows, and a sign indicating 'The Stromness Hotel'.

9. The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel
Stromness
AED 494
AED 593 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
The Stromness Hotel
A dining area with wooden chairs and tables, a clock on the wall, and a view through the windows.
A room with two single beds, each with a blue bedspread and white pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds and a curtain.
A room with a desk, a chair, a bulletin board with notices, a mirror, and a door.
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, a mirror with a light, and patterned floor tiles.

10. Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House
Kirkwall
AED 497
AED 597 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Royal Oak Guest House
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Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Kirkwall

A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.
A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a window.
A pool table in a bar area with wooden flooring and green walls.

The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall
AED 294
AED 353 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
The Ayre Hotel
A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.
A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a bar area, and seating for patrons.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.
A stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.

Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
Kirkwall
AED 455
AED 546 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Albert Hotel
A bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a window.
A reception desk with a modern design, a framed artwork above it, and a potted plant to the right.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring plaid chairs and a central table.

Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House
Kirkwall
AED 328
AED 394 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Karrawa Guest House
A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.
A neatly made bed with white linens and a plaid headboard, a bedside lamp, a wooden nightstand with a phone, and a chair by a window.
A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A harbor with boats docked at the pier, a lighthouse in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.

The Shore

The Shore
Kirkwall
AED 269
AED 731 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Shore
A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a bookshelf in the background.
A restaurant with leather seating, wooden paneling, and a flat-screen TV mounted above a blue-lit fireplace.
A grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.

The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
Kirkwall
AED 628
AED 753 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
The Orkney Hotel
An outdoor dining area with people seated at tables, a chalkboard menu, and potted plants.
A stone pillar with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood daily, walk-ins welcome, dog-friendly, and a beer garden.
A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a pot on the counter, and a person cooking.
A stone structure with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood, walk-ins, dog-friendly, and beer garden.

Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel
South Ronaldsay
AED 223
AED 267 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Murray Arms Hotel
A historic building with a prominent entrance and multiple windows, labeled as "The Stromness Hotel."
A harbor with boats docked, a crane, and a building with a flat roof.
A room with a large window, a green sofa, two green chairs, and a round table.
A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a bed, and a small table.

The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel
Stromness
AED 494
AED 593 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
The Stromness Hotel
A dining area with wooden chairs and tables, a clock on the wall, and a view through the windows.
A room with two single beds, each with a blue bedspread and white pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds and a curtain.
A living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.
A cozy living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp.

Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House
Kirkwall
AED 497
AED 597 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Royal Oak Guest House
A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.
A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture frame.
A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.
A staircase with wooden railings leading to a landing. A red chair is positioned near a window with a curtain.

The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel
Burray
AED 579
AED 695 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Sands Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Kirkwall Hotel Reviews

Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, central to everything and easy to get to from the North Link Ferry. Orkney is lovely and the people wonderful IF you stop and listen. Will be back."
Ken 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Albert Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What's Kirkwall like for family-friendly vacations?
The historic destination of Kirkwall is a great choice if you've been considering a vacation with the kids. The museums, local tours, and castle are just a few things that make this an attractive place for families. Fly into Kirkwall (KOI), which is located 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from the city center.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Kirkwall?
The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 55°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 44°F. Average annual precipitation for Kirkwall is 43 inches.
What's there to see and do with your family in Kirkwall?
While you are vacationing in Kirkwall, you and the family might want to see interesting spots such as The Orkney Library & Archive and Stromness Ferry Terminal. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Hoxa Tapestry Gallery.