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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
$137 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
$164 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
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! (260 reviews)
"Handy hotel for parkrun. Good quality I’d expect from its rating but shocked they didn’t supply a toothpaste which I’d forgotten. Even as an Airbnb Host I would be able to do that and would expect nothing less from a hotel, especially when listed available in their hotel info book"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland
$186 nightly
The price is $223 total per night from Aug 15 to Aug 16
$223 total
Aug 15 - Aug 16
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! (295 reviews)
"Loved it there."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

Albert Hotel
The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

2 out of 5
The Pierhead Stromness Scotland
$159 nightly
The price is $190 total per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
$190 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Stromness. Enjoy free WiFi and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Piers Art Centre and ...
The Stromness Hotel
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2 bedroom accommodation in Stromness

2 bedroom accommodation in Stromness

Stromness
Stay at this cottage in Stromness. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ring of Brogdar and Stromness Ferry Terminal are located ...
2 bedroom accommodation in Stromness
Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

Kirkwall Scotland
Stay at this vacation home in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Bishop's Palace and Orkney Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Great location in the heart of Kirkwall. Comfy bed and all the essentials were provided."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall
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! (27 reviews)
"Family friendly and very quiet. Well positioned for visiting the main island. Would recommend."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2026

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.

Stay near popular Mainland attractions

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

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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