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Albert Hotel

3.0 star property
Guests sip coffee in the warm, charming atmosphere that distinguishes this welcoming hotel from others, creating a memorable stay experience

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Albert Hotel combines comfort with genuine hospitality. Visitors enjoy coffee at the on-site cafe, relax with drinks at either of the two bars, or start their day with a full breakfast. The staff's helpfulness consistently leaves a positive impression on those who stay here.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$224
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Superior Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Kirkwall is home to Albert Hotel. Orkney Wireless Museum and Orkney Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Scapa Distillery and Orkney Wine Company. Visit our Kirkwall travel guide
Map
Mounthoolie Lane, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1JZ

What's nearby

  • St. Magnus Cathedral featuring heritage architecture, interior views and heritage elements
    St. Magnus Cathedral
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Earl\'s Palace showing building ruins, heritage elements and a castle
    Earl's Palace
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bishop\'s Palace featuring heritage architecture, château or palace and heritage elements
    Bishop's Palace
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Orkney Wireless Museum
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Orkney Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Skipper's
    2 min walk
  • Trenabies Cafe Bistro
    1 min walk
  • Helgi's
    2 min walk
  • Ayre Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • The Storehouse
    3 min walk

About this property

Albert Hotel

Property highlights
At Albert Hotel, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and smoke-free property
  • 3 meeting rooms, a banquet hall and a lift
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Albert Hotel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, housekeeping and desks

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  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 226 reviews
The price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 20 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 23 December and 4 January.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 20.00 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Albert Hotel Kirkwall
Albert Kirkwall
Albert Hotel Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Albert Hotel Hotel
Albert Hotel Kirkwall
Albert Hotel Hotel Kirkwall

Frequently asked questions

Is Albert Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Albert Hotel?

As of 20 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Albert Hotel on 3 Feb 2026 start from AU$223.52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Albert Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Albert Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Albert Hotel located?

Situated in Kirkwall, this hotel is steps away from Orkney Wireless Museum and St. Magnus Cathedral. Orkney Museum and Earl's Palace are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Albert Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 264 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 264 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 264 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 264 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 264 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great and we liked the location, near shopping and the bus station. We also liked the Bothy Bar ;-)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well situated

A spotlessly clean well situated Hotel with a lovely Bar
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
Nice hotel near the harbour and town centre. Helpful and friendly staff. Nice quiet room with very comfortable beds and powerful showe.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very friendly and helpful staff, comfortable room, clean. I’ll stay there next time I come to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, amazing food, the restaurant us a must
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely nothing to grumble over here comfortably bed and bedding a bath along with shower with hot water, new hotel clean bright and the staff I met were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Albert was an excellent place to stay for 3 days while we went around Okkney Islands. Our room was huge and a view of the ocean! The only possible drawback was parking can be a challenge! But doable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with recently refurbished rooms. Had everything you needed. Comfortable bed and great shower. Very handy for all of the town. Parking options available which were in easy reach of the hotel. Bar was lovely and so was the food.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and quiet hotel, restaurant food was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff went out of its way to make sure the guests’ needs are met. Great location. I’ll stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely accommodations great location and delicious food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable , enjoyable stay, friendly helpful staff. Please put a sign for the hotel on the end wall facing car park. Arriving tired off 11pm ferry and following SATNAV to car park it was a problem finding the front door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We liked the hotel, liked our room, the staff, etc. But we had a room with an adjoining door and it was paper thin. We could hear the neighbors' conversation, the TV , a sneeze. We also had the misfortune of being right above the pub on a Saturday night. Otherwise, would stay at the Albert again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unsmiling/unwelcoming receptionist followed by poor plumbing ( satisfactorily dealt with by positive staff member quite swiftly)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

The hotel was clean and the bed was very comfortable! You couldn’t ask for a more friendlier and accommodating staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant room, great view and clean. Water bottle was welcome touch for those of us who don't drink hot drinks. Only negative was the bed was a bit lumpy, but nothing to stop me sleeping.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Every thing was basically good, staff are nice, hotel is clean a new, the only problem was the noise from the bar and event room kept us up both nights until gone midnight. Not ideal for c£200 a night
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel booked at last minute. Staff were friendly and helpful, rooms were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would definitely stay again

I arrived late for checkin-in but everything was left out for me so it was super quick and easy to get into my room after a long journey, which was great! Room was clean and in a really good condition. Bed was very comfortable. The shower was amazing! Very powerful and hot.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Beautiful room. No issue arriving late on the ferry from Aberdeen. No parking but easy to find free on the road parking nearby. Lovely and plentiful breakfast but as this was not included in my booking we were surprised to discover it was so expensive (£18 each). Fabulous location which means you can walk to everything in Kirkwall and easily drive to anywhere on the main island. Could be a good base for a long stay on Orkney.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a standard and convenient hotel. The bed was comfortable and it was fairly quiet. No parking outside but we were able to park up close to drop off our bags. Long stay parking wasn't far but quite busy in May so will only get busier during summer months.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Food and service in the pub was excellent. Breakfast was quite good, though maybe a little slow. The rooms are dated, but comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal hib for our stay.

Spacious room, and an ideal hub for our holiday. Slightly off the main routes, but convenient for harbour, information centre, bus station, etc The main restaurant was fully booked on our first evening, but the bar area could accomodate us and had the same menu. Friendly staff and a good choice of food, so we went back there throughout our stay. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024