Kirkwall Hotels

Kirkwall, the capital of the Orkney Islands, is a fantastic place to visit for its history and its beauty. Founded by the Earl of Orkney, its name comes from a Norse word meaning church bay.

Today, the town has a population of over eight thousand residents, and has a vibrant port with ferry services to Aberdeen and many other ports in the North of Scotland and other countries in the Northern Hemisphere.

The town is delightful, and is an exciting place to explore. St Magnus Cathedral is at the very heart of the town, dedicated to the memory of the first Earl of Orkney. The area around the cathedral is suffused with historically important buildings including the Earl's Palace and the Bishop's Palace.

There are also two museums in Kirkwall, The Tankerness House Museum and the Orkney Wireless Museum. Tankerness House is one of the best-preserved 16th century town houses in Scotland, and is full of exhibits chronicling local history. The Orkney Wireless Museum is as its name suggests, dedicated to the role Orkney has played in the history of commercial radio and sound recording. Due to its remote location, many buildings and sites of historic interest have been lovingly preserved on the Orkney Islands, and in particular in Kirkwall. Stroll around the streets of this distant town, and you will find many buildings from the 17th and 18th century as well as Iron Age underground structures.

We have selected a superb range of Kirkwall hotels and accommodation options that will make your holiday or business travel simply delightful. Each one offers a warm welcome and a luxurious room with stylish touches and great attention to detail. You can choose from single, double, twin bed and family rooms, as well as suites.

On arrival at your chosen hotel you will be greeted by the concierge who will be able to help you during your stay. They will have great local information on restaurants, bars, entertainment, local sights and activities, as well as child friendly places to visit. Make the most of their amazing local knowledge to help you have a wonderful holiday.

There are plenty of room options available, and all will be well presented, and spotlessly maintained. Choose from delightful doubles, spacious twins and family rooms or simply perfect singles. No matter which one you choose, you will get en-suite bath and or shower facilities, TV, a complimentary selection of hot beverages, luxurious toiletries, hairdryers and fluffy towels. Many provide rooms with flat screen TVs with DVD, satellite channel and Freeview. Most Kirkwall hotels will have WiFi Internet access, perfect for both business and holiday travellers to plan their stay in the Orkneys.

Your hotel accommodation may have its own restaurant or a bar, perfect for relaxing after a long day of business meetings or exploring. You could always ask your concierge where the locals dine or enjoy a light libation in the evening.

Orkney is one of the most incredible places to visit; with Neolithic sites dating back five thousand five hundred years, and the area called 'The Heart of Neolithic Orkney' is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The islands cathedral in Kirkwall, St Magnus, was in fact where the famous final Mastermind television quiz programme was filmed and broadcast from. Orkney really is a place of great history and great contrasts.

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