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A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.

A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

A pool table in a bar area with wooden flooring and green walls.

1. The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

Julie

$83 nightly

$99 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.

A harbor with boats docked at the pier, a lighthouse in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.

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.

2. The Shore

Kirkwall

"We were very pleasantly surprised to learn our 1 room family suite had 2 separate bedrooms. Beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was nice. Only issues were that we only had 1 key which made it tricky every time we went separate places. Also there was an illuminated exit sign in the king bedroom we had to cover up it was so bright, and when others shut their doors it would thump ours. Loved the skylights, was a bit stuffy but those helped. Loved the breakfast!"

Beth

$165 nightly

$199 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring plaid chairs and a central table.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A reception desk with a modern design, a framed artwork above it, and a potted plant to the right.

A house with a covered patio, a garage, and a snow-covered yard.

3. Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

Gerald

$120 nightly

$144 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

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 hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a bar area, and seating for patrons.

4. Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

Debra

$134 nightly

$161 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.

A four-poster bed with a dark wooden frame, a blue and white bedspread, and two blue pillows. There is a small table with a lamp and a chair in front of a window with curtains.

A grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a bookshelf in the background.

5. The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

David

$170 nightly

$205 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

A historic building with a prominent entrance and multiple windows, labeled as "The Stromness Hotel."

A harbor with boats docked, a crane, and a building with a flat roof.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a bed, and a small table.

6. The Stromness Hotel

Stromness

Donna

$108 nightly

$130 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

A room with a large window overlooking a harbor, featuring a ship docked at a pier.

A harbor with boats docked, a control tower, and a building with a red roof.

A modern building with large windows and a visible chimney.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

7. Ferry Inn Stromness

Stromness

Robin

$207 nightly

$248 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

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.

8. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

Kirkwall

$158 nightly

$189 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

9. West End Guest House

Kirkwall

"A very friendly welcome, they were happy to accommodate our very late (11.30pm) arrival after we travelled there on the ferry. The owners have recently taken it over and in the last few weeks completed an overhaul of the bar/restaurant area which looks lovely. We didn't try the evening meals but the breakfasts were phenomenal, a proper Scottish breakfast that really sets you up for the day. Very friendly hosts helped us to work out what to do during the day and suggested good walks and so...

Tanya

$75 nightly

$90 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

A two-story house with a stone facade, a tiled roof, and a front porch with a bench.

A neatly made bed with a white quilt and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser with a mirror, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A living room with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a television.

A two-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a driveway.

10. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness

Peter

$125 nightly

$151 total

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Total with taxes and fees

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.

11. Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

F David

$150 nightly

$181 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Total with taxes and fees

A stone building with a large arched doorway and a smaller door, both with glass panels.

A detailed pencil drawing of a brick building with a gabled roof, large windows, and a door.

A beach with the words "GRANBANK NEWS EST 2021" written in the sand.

A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, and a window with a view of greenery.

12. Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

Stephen

$130 nightly

$155 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Total with taxes and fees

A small building with a sloped roof, a chimney, and a window.

A room with a wooden door, an exit sign, a small desk with a lamp, a stone wall, and framed pictures.

A room with two beds, a fireplace, a chair, and a radiator.

A room with a metal-framed bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a stone wall, and a bed with a floral duvet.

13. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

Orphir

$152 nightly

$183 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor dining area with people seated at tables, a chalkboard menu, and potted plants.

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.

A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a pot on the counter, and a person cooking.

14. Murray Arms Hotel

South Ronaldsay

Jan

$77 nightly

$92 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

A stone building with a wooden door and a small porch area.

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.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a plant, and a window with curtains.

15. The Anchorage

South Ronaldsay

Neil

$106 nightly

$127 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

Total with taxes and fees

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 cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a plaid curtain.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture frame.

16. The Sands Hotel

Burray

Susan

$157 nightly

$189 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

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Ancient stone structures on a grassy hillside overlooking a beach.

Skara Brae

9.8/10 (128 reviews)

Discover the secrets of Orkney’s earliest inhabitants and find out what life was like during prehistoric times at this beautifully preserved ancient village.

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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 stone standing upright in a grassy field with other standing stones in the background.

Ring of Brogdar

9.6/10 (54 reviews)

Delve into the mysteries of this prehistoric landmark, comprising a ring of standing stones set against the wild landscape of the Orkney Islands.

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A grassy hill with a stone staircase leading up to a door.

Maes Howe

9.4/10 (21 reviews)

Part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, this fascinating chambered tomb predates the Egyptian pyramids.

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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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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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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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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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A stone circle with standing stones in a grassy field.

Top Mainland Hotel Reviews

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly, clean and conveniently located. Breakfast was great and the owners were incredibly helpful. Really enjoyed my stay."

The Orkney Hotel

8/10 Good

"Staff really friendly and helpful, nice quiet room as we had our dog. Lovely breakfast."

Ferry Inn Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful staff!"

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!"

Graemeshall House

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely and accommodating host with lots of local knowledge and history. Spacious, comfortable and private rooms. Breakfast was delicious with a great selection. Would come back any day and highly recommend to anyone. The personal touch and interaction with the host was appreciated and the perfect touch one would ask for a true Bed and Breakfast experience."

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."

The Stromness Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location and old world charm. The staff member was very nice and went out of his way to help us."

The Royal Hotel Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"Come and enjoy proper hospitality in a proper hotel with wonderful people. Just like it used to be before life was overtaken by digital awfulness. If you want room service ordered through your TV then stay away. Sensational breakfast (that can also serve as lunch and beyond). Our second visit since 2022, the hotel holds a special place in our lives."

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."

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West End Guest House

14 Main Street Kirkwall Scotland

$75 nightly

$90 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)

The Stromness Hotel

The Pierhead Stromness Scotland

$108 nightly

$130 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

7/10 Good! (98 reviews)

Royal Oak Guest House

Holm Road Kirkwall Scotland

$150 nightly

$181 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Total with taxes and fees

10/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)

The Sands Hotel

Pier Road Burray Scotland

$157 nightly

$189 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Old Scapa Road Kirkwall Scotland

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8/10 Very Good! (48 reviews)

Garden House Rooms

New Scapa Rd Kirkwall Scotland

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Our top choices for Mainland hotels

1. The Ayre Hotel

2. The Shore

3. Karrawa Guest House

4. Albert Hotel

5. The Orkney Hotel

6. The Stromness Hotel

7. Ferry Inn Stromness

8. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

9. West End Guest House

10. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

11. Royal Oak Guest House

12. Grainbank Mews

13. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

14. Murray Arms Hotel

15. The Anchorage

16. The Sands Hotel

Stay near popular Mainland attractions

Skara Brae

St. Magnus Cathedral

Ring of Brogdar

Maes Howe

Earl's Palace

Bishop's Palace

Highland Park Distillery

Orkney Museum

Learn more about Mainland

Top Mainland Hotel Reviews

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

The Orkney Hotel

Ferry Inn Stromness

The Ayre Hotel

Graemeshall House

Royal Oak Guest House

The Stromness Hotel

The Royal Hotel Stromness

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

More cheap stays in Mainland

West End Guest House

The Stromness Hotel

Royal Oak Guest House

The Sands Hotel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Garden House Rooms

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