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About the Hotel

14 Main Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1BU
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Steps from Saint Magnus Cathedral
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3.9
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The 3-star West End Guest House Kirkwall offers quick access to the 12th-century Earl's Palace, located merely a 6-minute walk away. This Kirkwall hotel features Wi-Fi throughout the property and private car parking on site.

Location

Nestled 4.2 km from Wideford Hill, the hotel is 3.9 km from Quanter Ness. Saint Magnus Cathedral is also only 450 metres away.

The West End Kirkwall is situated approximately 25 minutes' walk from the Scotch Scapa Distillery.

Kirkwall bus station is only a few steps from the property.

Rooms

The rooms have private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower.

Eat & Drink

Dining options also include Garden View Restaurant, located 250 m from the hotel.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the Orkney Museum to learn about local history and culture.
  • Savor a traditional Orkney lamb dish at The Shore Inn.
  • Take a scenic walk to the St. Magnus Cathedral, a true architectural gem.
  • Explore the Viking history at the Tankerness House Museum next door.
  • Join a whiskey tasting at the Highland Park Distillery for local spirits.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Single Room
2 persons
100 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Small Single Room
2 persons
90 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Twin Room
2 persons
155 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Family Suite
2 persons
280 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Dinner

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

14 Main Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1BU
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14 Main Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1BU
Nearby
Monument
Saint Magnus Cathedral
1500 ft
Palace
The Earl's Palace
1600 ft
Museum
The Orkney Museum
1300 ft
Church
Kirkwall Baptist Church
300 ft
Clay Loan At Intersection With Bignold Park Road
Orkney Witchcraft Memorial
1200 ft
Albert Street
The Big Tree
1800 ft
12 Scapa Road
Scapa Crafts Orkney Chairs
1800 ft
Restaurants
The Happy Haddock
800 ft
69 Junction Road
Sinclair's Ice Cream Parlour
2000 ft
37 Albert Street
Willows Takeaway
3000 ft
Willow Road
Getting around
City Centre
Kirkwall9 min  ·  2300 ft
Airports
Kirkwall Airport (KOI)9 min  ·  3.4 mi
Eday Airport (EOI)50 min  ·  20.3 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:30
Check-out
from 01:00-10:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
is available in for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
10
Check-in
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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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