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Other travellers loved these 3-star hotels in Kirkwall

Rated by travellers as the best in the city, these stays are all full marks for cleanliness, customer service and location.
Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments
0.02 km from city centre
€132
Per night
Albert Hotel
0.16 km from city centre
€123
Per night
The Shore
0.24 km from city centre
€163
Per night
Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments
0.02 km from city centre
€132
Per night
Albert Hotel
0.16 km from city centre
€123
Per night
The Shore
0.24 km from city centre
€163
Per night
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Beat the queues at the top Kirkwall attractions by staying close to them.

Bishop's and Earl's Palaces

Saint Magnus Cathedral

Bishop's and Earl's Palaces

Saint Magnus Cathedral

3-star hotels in Kirkwall: FAQs

In Kirkwall, the expected average temperature in February is 5°C. The warmest month is typically August, which averages 14°C. The coolest month is February, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is October, and the driest month is May.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Kirkwall with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is 76 € per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for 76 € per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is 133 € per night, and the average price on weekends is 122 €. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Kirkwall could be Sunday.
The nearest airport to Kirkwall is Orkney Kirkwall Airport (KOI), which is 2.9km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Westray Airport, which is 40.7km from the city centre.
Papa Westray Airport, which is 41.0km from the city centre.
Wick Airport, which is 59.1km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Sunday is the cheapest day to stay in Kirkwall. And the most expensive day seems to be Monday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Kirkwall is currently around 149 € per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is 84 € per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Kirkwall is February, with an average price of 119 € per night. The most expensive month is September, when the average room rate can rise to 250 € per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in March is 144 € per night, which is around 33% lower than the rest of the year.
If you're planning a trip with the whole family, the best rated hotels for you near Kirkwall are Castaway Guesthouse, West End Guest House and Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments.