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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 compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a window.

1. The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall
AED 310
AED 372 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 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 pub with wooden beams, a bar area, and seating.

2. Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
Kirkwall
AED 471
AED 565 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 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 grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.
A restaurant with leather seating, wooden paneling, and a flat-screen TV mounted above a blue-lit fireplace.

3. The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
Kirkwall
AED 628
AED 754 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
The Orkney Hotel
A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.
A harbor with boats docked at the pier, a lighthouse in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.
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.

4. The Shore

The Shore
Kirkwall
AED 269
AED 732 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Shore
An outdoor dining area with people seated at tables, a chalkboard menu, and potted plants.
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.
A bedroom with a skylight, two bedside lamps, a radiator, and a yellow pillow.

5. Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel
South Ronaldsay
AED 284
AED 340 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Murray Arms Hotel
A room with a large window overlooking a harbor, featuring a ship docked at a pier.
A restaurant with wooden floors, tables set with white tablecloths, and a high ceiling with exposed beams and a hanging light fixture.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white bathtub, and a dark wall.

6. Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness
Stromness
AED 758
AED 910 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Ferry Inn Stromness
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 compact living space with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a chandelier.
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.

7. 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 618 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Cozy, Central & Clean-The Ideal Two-Bedroom Apartment for Your Next Gataway
A stone building with a wooden door and a small porch area.
A stone building with a wooden door, windows, and a flower box on the ground floor.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a plant, and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a window with a view of a stone wall and a car, and a utensil rack.

8. The Anchorage

The Anchorage
South Ronaldsay
AED 389
AED 467 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
The Anchorage
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 bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a sink, and a toilet.
A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

9. The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel
Burray
AED 580
AED 696 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Sands Hotel
A row of colorful houses by the sea.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a window, a door, and a closet.
A coastal scene with a red and yellow building, a pier, and a rocky shoreline.
A row of hotel room signs with names and floor designations.

10. Luxury 1 Bed Room Stylish and contemporary double room with private bathroom within the iconic Inn a

Luxury 1 Bed Room Stylish and contemporary double room with private bathroom within the iconic Inn a
Wick
AED 939
AED 939 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Luxury 1 Bed Room Stylish and contemporary double room with private bathroom within the iconic Inn a
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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.