If ever visiting in Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands in Scotland, this is the place to stay. Very friendly family - the children are adorable, Stanley loves to play the role of bellboy - the rooms are bright and airy. Good selections for breakfast with reasonable rates, Great location across from St. Magnus cathedral. A definite must for your stay.... More

13 Palace Road is an Edwardian home very close to St Magnus Cathedral. Our room was spacious with ample room to sit and enjoy watching the world go by in Palace Road. Peter apologised for the absence of smoked trout for breakfast but more than made up for it with a superb piece of hot smoked salmon paired with the... More

We stayed at this B&B for 6 nights in May 2012. The location could not be more central, essentially a block or 2 away from everything. It has only 3 rooms. Ours, room number 1, had a beautiful view of St Magnus Cathedral and the centre of town from its side window. The large room was very nicely decorated and... More

Situated right next to St Magus Cathedral, 13 Palace Road is a really lovely, comfortable Guest House. A wide choice of breakfasts catering for all tastes are offered. The rooms are spotlessly clean with every home comfort needed. A really lovely, warm and friendly atmosphere.

I very rarely write a review of a guest house. Careful booking ensures that most fall within the good / very good category. 13 Palace Rd. is however, excellent. It is a few minutes walk from the cathedral and bishop's palace and just across the road from the St Magnus Centre: less than 5 minutes takes you to Kirkwall's main... More

Myself and three friends booked the twin rooms for an overnight stay in April 2011. The accomodation had been recommended and we were not disappointed. The rooms were spacious, clean and nicely presented.Peter and his family could not have been more helpful. The breakfast was great with a superb choice of fresh fruit with yogurt or porridge before freshly cooked... More

We stayed for 3 nights 15 - 18 April and loved this B & B. Peter, the owner & his family could not have done any more for us. Rooms were en suite, spotlessly clean and well decorated. Breakfast was wonderful and freshly cooked to order. minutes from the centre of Kirkwall and the shops, bars & restaurants. When we... More

We stayed fr 2 nights at 13 Palace Road, Kirkwall. We were made very welcome. The breakfast was first class with food to suit all tastes. The rooms were beautfully furnished and very clean and comfortable. I particularly liked the use of the local pictures, pottery and placemats. It was a lovely touch. I would highly recommend this bed and... More

Small B and B in the very centre of Kirkwall. Across from St Magnus Cathederal and 5 mins walk from the bus station. It only has 3 rooms but they are all very spacious. Only down side is one double doesn't have an ensuite but a bathroom right next door to the bedroom. There are fluffy dressing gowns supplied for... More