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A stone structure with a bench and a stone wall, overlooking a beach and the ocean.
A coastal landscape with stone structures and grassy terrain.
A grassy field with three standing stones and a body of water in the background.
A stone circle with standing stones in a grassy field.
A field of standing stones with a clear sky.
The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
$76 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
$92 total
Nov 17 - Nov 18
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! (278 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2026

The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland
$139 nightly
The price is $166 total per night from Dec 12 to Dec 13
$166 total
Dec 12 - Dec 13
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! (312 reviews)
"Nice modern hotel, well located in town close to harbour"

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2026

Albert Hotel
The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

2 out of 5
The Pierhead Stromness Scotland
$85 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Nov 12 to Nov 13
$102 total
Nov 12 - Nov 13
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 ...
6.8/10 (102 reviews)
"Arrived to find the door locked with a number to phone to arrange check in, once inside we discovered the foyer to be dirty and dated and in need of up grading, our room was dated and showed signs of dampness on the ceiling, we will not stay hear again and advise all travellers to stay clear"

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2026

The Stromness Hotel
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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! (5 reviews)
"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."

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2026

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall
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
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
"Property was as expected. Very convenient for our 3 day stay."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 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.

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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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