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A coastal landscape with cliffs, a beach, and the ocean.
A coastal landscape with layered rock formations and the ocean.
An ancient stone castle with multiple towers and arched windows.
A coastal cliff with layered rock formations and a narrow water channel.
A night sky with green aurora borealis over a landscape with several tall, dark structures.
The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
$161 nightly
The price is $193 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$193 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (253 reviews)
"Very handy to everything. Nice room"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland
$195 nightly
The price is $234 total per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
$234 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (284 reviews)
"Only stayed there one night - staff were very helpful."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

Albert Hotel
Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

2 out of 5
Old Scapa Road Kirkwall Scotland
$95 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$114 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hostel in Kirkwall. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a garden, and a snack bar/deli. Popular attractions Bishop's Palace and The Pickaquoy Centre are ...
8/10 Very Good! (44 reviews)
"Really nice facilities for the price"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

Kirkwall Youth Hostel
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Withi-Gill - Cottage - Bay of Ireland Views

Withi-Gill - Cottage - Bay of Ireland Views

Stromness
Stay at this cottage in Stromness. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Standing Stones of Stenness and Maes Howe are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Withi-Gill was a beautiful cottage in a remarkable landscape -- views of Hoy and Graemsay were beautiful (when the weather cooperated, which was most days), and with a short walk, views of much of the western part of Mainland Orkney, including Stromness. The facilities were great, and the cottage ..."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Withi-Gill - Cottage - Bay of Ireland Views
Cozy, Central & Clean-The Ideal Two-Bedroom Apartment for Your Next Gataway

Cozy, Central & Clean-The Ideal Two-Bedroom Apartment for Your Next Gataway

Kirkwall Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Kirkwall. Enjoy a fitness center and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace are located nearby.
Cozy, Central & Clean-The Ideal Two-Bedroom Apartment for Your Next Gataway
Stromness Apartments

Stromness Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Milldam, Cauldhame Road, Orkney Stromness Scotland
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Stromness. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Stromness Ferry Terminal ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
Rural but walk to city
"Fantastic location, farmland but walking distance to town. Home-like."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Stromness Apartments
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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A stone-walled interior with a stone bench, a fur-covered object, and a small fire pit.

Skara Brae

9.8/5 (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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