Title: Visit Castletown: 2026 Travel Guide for Castletown, Thurso | Expedia.com [Hotels in Castletown](https://expedia.com/Castletown-Hotels.d553248635118513604.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Castletown](https://expedia.com/Castletown-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635118513604.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Castletown](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Castletown.d553248635118513604.Car-Rental-Guide)[Castletown Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Castletown.d553248635118513604.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Castletown ## Travel Guide ![Track to Hayfield A view looking to the southeast along the track to Hayfield.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118513604/10fcc2cf-183d-4c80-b932-222629da752a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118513604/10fcc2cf-183d-4c80-b932-222629da752a.jpg) by [Phil Williams](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2215) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Track to Hayfield A view looking to the southeast along the track to Hayfield.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118513604/10fcc2cf-183d-4c80-b932-222629da752a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118513604/10fcc2cf-183d-4c80-b932-222629da752a.jpg) by [Phil Williams](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2215) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Cemetery near Olrig House](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118513604/f016059b-a25b-4fd9-a560-3488ba85cebe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118513604/f016059b-a25b-4fd9-a560-3488ba85cebe.jpg) by [Marion Haworth](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/40351) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Castlehill Harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118513604/90fd453f-3f62-48c4-a08d-f4f59837cd9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118513604/90fd453f-3f62-48c4-a08d-f4f59837cd9a.jpg) by [Sarah Charlesworth](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/26528) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Olrig Parish Church, Castletown, Caithness](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118513604/4f1f201c-1edd-4d59-88e7-759aac544e46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118513604/4f1f201c-1edd-4d59-88e7-759aac544e46.jpg) by [Bill Henderson](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/7164) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Castletown Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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(454 reviews) Lovely hotel and staff and nice reasonably priced food Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F1%2F2026&endDate=3%2F2%2F2026&selected=1381660&PinnedHotelID=1381660&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118513604) ![Greenland House B&B](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30040000/30033700/30033606/870ed9e5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Greenland House B&B Greenland House B&B, Main Street Castletown Scotland $94 nightly $94 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this B&B in Thurso. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions The Green ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (210 reviews) Stayed one night as was in Thurso for work. Beautifully decorated old building. Entire place was absolutely emaculate. Two stunning lounge areas which wouldnt look out of place in a palace. Loads of books, great sofas. Bed very comfy (loved the clan bedspread, excellent touch), sink in the room too ... Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F1%2F2026&endDate=3%2F2%2F2026&selected=30033606&PinnedHotelID=30033606&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118513604) ![1 bedroom accommodation in Castletown, near Thurso](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32920000/32916800/32916719/e18e150d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 1 bedroom accommodation in Castletown, near Thurso Castletown, near Thurso Stay at this cottage in Thurso. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions The Green and Castlehill Heritage Center are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) If I wasn't moving up there I would most definately keep using this place. If I wasn't moving up there I would most definately keep using this place.Friendly, helpful, couldn't want for anything. Absolutely everything supplied. The garden is beautiful, so quiet and peaceful, spent most evenings just enjoying the surroundings. Reviewed on Jun 6, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F14%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026&selected=32916719&PinnedHotelID=32916719&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118513604) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F14%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026&selected=32916719&PinnedHotelID=32916719&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118513604) [See all 178 properties in Castletown](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F1%2F2026&endDate=3%2F2%2F2026®ionId=553248635118513604) 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. ![1 bedroom accommodation in Castletown, near Thurso](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37830000/37829800/37829752/fc083f8b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 1 bedroom accommodation in Castletown, near Thurso Castletown, near Thurso Stay at this cottage in Thurso. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions The Green and Castlehill Heritage Center are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews) Small, but perfectly formed. Small, but perfectly formed. Well equipped kitchen, Small TV with DVD, good wifi. Great for a couple.Ideally placed for exploring caithness. Beautiful Dunnet beach is a five minute walk, as is the shop, butcher, chippy, Indian take away, hotel. Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Thurso-Hotels-1-Bedroom-Accommodation-In-Castletown.h37829752.Hotel-Information) ![1 bedroom accommodation in Castletown, near Thurso](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32920000/32916800/32916719/e18e150d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 1 bedroom accommodation in Castletown, near Thurso Castletown, near Thurso Stay at this cottage in Thurso. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions The Green and Castlehill Heritage Center are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) If I wasn't moving up there I would most definately keep using this place. If I wasn't moving up there I would most definately keep using this place.Friendly, helpful, couldn't want for anything. Absolutely everything supplied. The garden is beautiful, so quiet and peaceful, spent most evenings just enjoying the surroundings. Reviewed on Jun 6, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Thurso-Hotels-1-Bedroom-Accommodation-In-Castletown.h32916719.Hotel-Information) ![Wick Bay Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103130000/103124300/103124239/591f7076_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wick Bay Apartments Wellington Avenue Wick Scotland Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Wick. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Pulteney Distillery and ... [](https://expedia.com/Wick-Hotels-Wick-Bay-Apartments.h103124239.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Castletown](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635118513604&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.com/Dunnet-Head-Lighthouse-Thurso.d6088899.Vacation-Attraction) ![Castle of Mey showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and a castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088901/cb62b845-b6fe-49ba-ab35-2572d57bc288.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Castle of Mey 4.5/5(8 reviews) Walk through the gardens and browse the inviting interior rooms of the late Queen Mother’s Scottish home. [](https://expedia.com/Castle-Of-Mey-Thurso.d6088901.Vacation-Attraction) #### Scrabster Ferry Terminal 4.5/5(3 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Scrabster with a trip to Scrabster Ferry Terminal. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Scrabster-Ferry-Terminal-Thurso.d553248635930541805.Vacation-Attraction) #### Dunnet Bay Beach 5/5(2 reviews) Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Dunnet Bay Beach during your travels in Thurso? You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Dunnet-Bay-Beach-Thurso.d6088897.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mary-Ann's Cottage You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Mary-Ann's Cottage during your trip to Thurso. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Mary-Anns-Cottage-Thurso.d553248621533025259.Vacation-Attraction) #### Dunnet Bay Distillery 5/5(1 review) You can take time to visit Dunnet Bay Distillery during your travels to Dunnet. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. 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