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Our top choices for The Orkney Library & Archive hotels

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outside.
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 view of a house through large windows.
A room with a wooden cabinet, a blue chair, a mirror, and a door with glass panels.

1. Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House
1.1 km from The Orkney Library & Archive
United States
F David
￥25,010
￥30,012 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Royal Oak Guest House
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 bar area with wooden beams, stone flooring, and stools.
A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a bar area, and seating for patrons.

2. Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
0.3 km from The Orkney Library & Archive
United States
SHEILA
￥29,169
￥35,003 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Albert Hotel
A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.
A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a window.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

3. The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
0.3 km from The Orkney Library & Archive
United Kingdom
Julie
￥15,634
￥18,761 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
The Ayre 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 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.

4. The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
0.2 km from The Orkney Library & Archive
United States
David
￥26,912
￥32,294 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
The Orkney Hotel
A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.
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.
A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

5. The Shore

The Shore
0.5 km from The Orkney Library & Archive
United States
Beth
￥20,839
￥42,507 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
The Shore
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.

6. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden
0.3 km from The Orkney Library & Archive
￥25,387
￥30,464 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden
A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.
A staircase with wooden railings leading to a landing. A red chair is positioned near a window with a curtain.
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.

7. The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel
15.7 km from The Orkney Library & Archive
United States
Susan
￥38,196
￥45,836 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
The Sands Hotel
A stone building with a wooden door and a small porch area.
A kitchen with a large window, a stainless steel range hood, and two potted plants on the windowsill.
A stone building with a wooden door, windows, and a flower box on the ground floor.
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
17.4 km from The Orkney Library & Archive
United States
Neil
￥16,669
￥20,002 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
The Anchorage
An outdoor dining area with people seated at tables, a chalkboard menu, and potted plants.
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.
A bedroom with a skylight, two bedside lamps, a radiator, and a yellow pillow.

9. Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel
17.4 km from The Orkney Library & Archive
Netherlands
Jan
￥12,153
￥14,583 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Murray Arms Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to The Orkney Library & Archive

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Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outside.
Royal Oak Guest House
10.0
Exceptional
59 reviews
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A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.
Albert Hotel
9.0
Wonderful
307 reviews
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A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.
The Ayre Hotel
8.6
Excellent
268 reviews
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A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.
The Orkney Hotel
8.4
Very good
82 reviews
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A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.
The Shore
8.2
Very good
189 reviews
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Top The Orkney Library & Archive Hotel Reviews

The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great breakfast, excellent restaurant and even better staff. Everyone from the warm reception (at 11:30 pm!) who stayed late so we could enjoy a night cap after a long travel day. Engaging all around! Would definitely stay again!"
Lisa 3-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent hotel! The room was above and beyond our expectations! Super clean, roomy, and comfortable! The on site restaurant was yummy and the staff were friendly. We will be back!"
SHEILA 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Albert Hotel
Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely hotel- room was spotless, plenty of parking onsite, cooked breakfast was delicious and gluten-free options were available. Fyona was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back at some point"
Elinor 5-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Karrawa Guest House
Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House

10/10 Excellent
"The owner was so warm, hospitable, and willing to help with any problems I had. He really went out t of his way to make me feel comfortable and cared for. Breakfast was wonderful---lots of hotels and cold choices in a clean, cozy breakfast room. Parking lot was easy to enter and leave with ample space for all cars."
Carole M 2-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Royal Oak Guest House
Castleyards Apartment 1

Castleyards Apartment 1

8/10 Good
"We had difficulty working around the very small double bed that was in a space so small it was against the wall one side and had about 12 to 14 inches gap on the oyher side . Not good for the mature travellor."
Susan 3-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Castleyards Apartment 1
Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

10/10 Excellent
"It's a very clean, well presented house in a great location. The living room is cosy and the beds are comfortable. The host was really helpful and great with communication."
Elizabeth B. 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall
Cosy Studio In The Heart Of Kirkwall

Cosy Studio In The Heart Of Kirkwall

10/10 Excellent
"Well located could use more surfaces n bathroom"
Victoria 4-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Cosy Studio In The Heart Of Kirkwall
The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

8/10 Good
"Nice location in the town center. Parking available front and rear. Big clean bright rooms with great bed n and pillows and huge bathroom. Breakfast is very good, nice helpful staff and amazing choice of local drinks in the bar."
Masakazu 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
The Orkney Hotel
West End Guest House

West End Guest House

10/10 Excellent
"Had a lovely stay thank you."
Gordon 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
West End Guest House

Other attractions near The Orkney Library & Archive

A historic church with a prominent tower and a surrounding graveyard.

St. Magnus Cathedral

9.4/10 (104 reviews)
Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.
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A historic stone castle surrounded by lush green trees.

Bishop's Palace

8.6/10 (44 reviews)
Explore the ruined remains of this 12th-century palace and see the views from the top of its spiral staircase.
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A stone staircase leading to a partially ruined stone building with a view of a town and greenery in the background.

Earl's Palace

8.6/10 (46 reviews)
Take a tour of this impressive 17th-century ruin, considered to be among the finest examples of French Renaissance architecture in Scotland.
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Orkney Museum

9.8/10 (16 reviews)
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Orkney Museum during your trip to Kirkwall. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's museums.
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Peedie Sea

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Peedie Sea during your travels in Kirkwall. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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Orkney Wireless Museum

10.0/10 (4 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Orkney Wireless Museum during your trip to Kirkwall. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
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The Pickaquoy Centre

Enjoy an outing to The Pickaquoy Centre during your stay in Kirkwall. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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Highland Park Distillery

9.4/10 (18 reviews)
Find out about the history of Kirkwall when you spend time at Highland Park Distillery. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the cathedral while you're in the area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Orkney Library & Archive?
The Orkney Library & Archive is located in Kirkwall. Travelers like the surrounding area for its bars. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 27 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near The Orkney Library & Archive?
Adjacent to The Orkney Library & Archive, The Ayre Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good options within a short distance include Albert Hotel and The Shore.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to The Orkney Library & Archive?
Expedia has 27 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from The Orkney Library & Archive.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Orkney Library & Archive, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near The Orkney Library & Archive.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near The Orkney Library & Archive?
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What can I see and do near The Orkney Library & Archive?
You'll want to browse the exhibits at Orkney Museum and Orkney Wireless Museum. Lounge by the water at Scapa Beach and Mill Sand. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to St. Magnus Cathedral and Earl's Palace.