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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 compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.
A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.

1. The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall
AED 296
AED 356 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
The Ayre Hotel
A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.
A stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.
A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a bar area, and seating for patrons.
A pub with wooden beams, a bar area, and seating.

2. Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
Kirkwall
AED 479
AED 575 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 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 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.
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.

3. The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
Kirkwall
AED 632
AED 759 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 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 sign for Karrawa Guest House, indicating no vacancies, fully ensuited, with WiFi and guest parking, and located at the entrance on Inganness Road.
A house with a covered patio, a garage, and a snow-covered yard.

4. Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House
Kirkwall
AED 330
AED 396 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 harbor with boats docked at the pier, a lighthouse in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.
A hotel named "The Shore" with a signboard indicating rooms and amenities like free WiFi, local ales, wines & spirits, teas & coffees.
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.

5. The Shore

The Shore
Kirkwall
AED 271
AED 736 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
The Shore
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 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 plate of food with a lobster, lemon, radish, and greens.

6. Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel
South Ronaldsay
AED 224
AED 269 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 hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.
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'.

7. The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel
Stromness
AED 406
AED 487 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
The Stromness Hotel
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 home gym with exercise equipment including a stationary bike, a bench, dumbbells, and a large exercise ball.
A bedroom with a large bed, a mirrored wardrobe, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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 543
AED 622 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Cozy, Central & Clean-The Ideal Two-Bedroom Apartment for Your Next Gataway
A living room with a sofa, television, fireplace, and a window with curtains.
A dark-colored sectional sofa with two pillows, a remote control on a small table, and a window with patterned curtains.
Exterior
A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a black chair, a wall clock, a refrigerator, and a window with a view of greenery.

9. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden
Kirkwall
AED 629
AED 755 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden
A dining area with wooden chairs and tables, a clock on the wall, and a view through the windows.
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, a mirror with a light, and patterned floor tiles.
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.

10. Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House
Kirkwall
AED 501
AED 601 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Royal Oak Guest House
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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 compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.
A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.

The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall
AED 296
AED 356 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
The Ayre Hotel
A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.
A stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.
A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a bar area, and seating for patrons.
A bar area with wooden beams, stone flooring, and stools.

Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
Kirkwall
AED 479
AED 575 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Albert 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 hotel named "The Shore" with a signboard indicating rooms and amenities like free WiFi, local ales, wines & spirits, teas & coffees.
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.

The Shore

The Shore
Kirkwall
AED 271
AED 736 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
The Shore
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 sign for Karrawa Guest House, indicating no vacancies, fully ensuited, with WiFi and guest parking, and located at the entrance on Inganness Road.
A house with a covered patio, a garage, and a snow-covered yard.

Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House
Kirkwall
AED 330
AED 396 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Karrawa Guest House
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 grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a bookshelf in the background.

The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
Kirkwall
AED 632
AED 759 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 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 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 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.

Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel
South Ronaldsay
AED 224
AED 269 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 hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.
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 406
AED 487 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 cozy living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp.
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.

Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House
Kirkwall
AED 501
AED 601 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Royal Oak Guest House
A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a plaid curtain.
A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.
A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture frame.

The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel
Burray
AED 583
AED 700 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 11 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.