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Our top choices for Kirkwall family-friendly hotels

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

1. The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall
AED 279
AED 335 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
The Ayre Hotel
A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.
A pub with wooden beams, a bar area, and seating.
A stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.
A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a bar area, and seating for patrons.

2. Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
Kirkwall
AED 456
AED 547 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 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 restaurant with leather seating, wooden paneling, and a flat-screen TV mounted above a blue-lit fireplace.
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.

3. The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
Kirkwall
AED 629
AED 755 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
The Orkney Hotel
A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring plaid chairs and a central table.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A reception desk with a modern design, a framed artwork above it, and a potted plant to the right.
A house with a covered patio, a garage, and a snow-covered yard.

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 270
AED 732 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Shore
A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.
A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a sink, and a toilet.
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 580
AED 696 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Sands Hotel
A living room with a sofa, television, fireplace, and a window with curtains.
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.
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7. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden
Kirkwall
AED 665
AED 798 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 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 618 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 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 hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.
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 474
AED 569 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
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 bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, a mirror with a light, and patterned floor tiles.
A room with a desk, a chair, a bulletin board with notices, a mirror, and a door.

10. Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House
Kirkwall
AED 496
AED 595 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 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 pool table in a bar area with wooden flooring and green walls.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a window.
A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.

The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall
AED 279
AED 335 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
The Ayre Hotel
A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.
A bar area with wooden beams, stone flooring, and stools.
A stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.
A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a bar area, and seating for patrons.

Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
Kirkwall
AED 456
AED 547 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Albert Hotel
A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring plaid chairs and a central table.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A reception desk with a modern design, a framed artwork above it, and a potted plant to the right.
A house with a covered patio, a garage, and a snow-covered yard.

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 270
AED 732 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 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 dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a bookshelf in the background.
A grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.

The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
Kirkwall
AED 629
AED 755 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
The Orkney Hotel
An outdoor dining area with people seated at tables, a chalkboard menu, and potted plants.
A bedroom with a skylight, two bedside lamps, a radiator, and a yellow pillow.
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 268 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 hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.
A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a bed, and a small table.

The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel
Stromness
AED 474
AED 569 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
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 cozy living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp.
A living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.

Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House
Kirkwall
AED 496
AED 595 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Royal Oak Guest House
A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.
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.
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 580
AED 696 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 7 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.