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1. Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (129 reviews)
"Very friendly hosts, breakfast was very good. Good location."
United States
Karen
$140 nightly
The price is $168
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Total with taxes and fees
Karrawa Guest House
Exterior

2. The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (259 reviews)
"Lovely old hotel great location in Orkney and good food"
United States
James
$125 nightly
The price is $149
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Total with taxes and fees
The Ayre Hotel
Sports bar

3. The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness
3.0 star property
Stromness
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (85 reviews)
"This hotel was very convenient for a stay off the ferry from Scrabster. It was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was lovely. Staff were friendly and helpful."
United Kingdom
Thomas
$214 nightly
The price is $256
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
The Royal Hotel Stromness
Interior

4. Smithfield guesthouse

Smithfield guesthouse
3.0 star property
Dounby
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (44 reviews)
"Very nice owners with quiet rooms and good breakfast."
United States
Ronald
$166 nightly
The price is $199
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total with taxes and fees
Smithfield guesthouse
Fireplace

5. Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (293 reviews)
"Excellent hotel!"
United Kingdom
Cynthia
$199 nightly
The price is $239
Aug 15 - Aug 16
Total with taxes and fees
Albert Hotel
View from property

6. Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness
3.0 star property
Stromness
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (177 reviews)
"Restaurant quality food in the pub and great selection of drinks was an added bonus."
United Kingdom
Roger
$219 nightly
The price is $263
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total with taxes and fees
Ferry Inn Stromness
Restaurant

7. The Shore

The Shore
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (183 reviews)
"Grateful for the clean, tastefully decorated room in a great location (downtown waterfront). It's an older building so it can be a bit noisy - particularly as the patrons in other rooms come in for the evening and get going in the morning. "
Canada
Cheryl
$252 nightly
The price is $302
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Total with taxes and fees
The Shore
Front of property

8. The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel
2.0 star property
Stromness
7.0 out of 10, Good, (92 reviews)
"While my room was chilly, it was perfect for sleeping. Reception was warm & welcoming. The full breakfast was wonderful!"
United States
MAUREEN
$182 nightly
The price is $218
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Total with taxes and fees
The Stromness Hotel
Bar (on property)

9. The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (79 reviews)
"Clean room, modern furnishings, nice towels and linens. Excellent breakfast and personable waiter."
United States
Jonathan
$194 nightly
The price is $232
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total with taxes and fees
The Orkney Hotel
Exterior

10. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking
3.0 star property
Orphir
$474 nightly
The price is $569
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total with taxes and fees
Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking
Front of property

11. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
3.0 star property
Stromness
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (88 reviews)
"Excellent stay felt like a home from home Delicious freshly made breakfasts "
United Kingdom
david
$128 nightly
The price is $153
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
Beach nearby

12. Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel
2.0 star property
Kirkwall
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (46 reviews)
"Clean room and commons nice location."
United States
Shawn
$96 nightly
The price is $115
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total with taxes and fees
Kirkwall Youth Hostel
Dining

13. Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House
2.0 star property
Kirkwall
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (56 reviews)
"Very clean, good breakfast and friendly staff. "
United Kingdom
Jeremy
$163 nightly
The price is $195
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Total with taxes and fees
Royal Oak Guest House
Exterior

14. Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"The room was spotless, very friendly staff,close to town centre. "
United Kingdom
Stephen
$158 nightly
The price is $189
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total with taxes and fees
Grainbank Mews
Outdoor dining

15. West End Guest House

West End Guest House
2.0 star property
Kirkwall
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (79 reviews)
"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...
United Kingdom
Tanya
$162 nightly
The price is $194
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Total with taxes and fees
West End Guest House
Exterior

16. Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel
3.0 star property
South Ronaldsay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (158 reviews)
"Great place to stay right at the end of the bus route that crosses the islands. Really good restaurant (especially for fish lovers!), super friendly and helpful staff, convenient for the Pentland Ferry - whatā€™s not to like !"
United Kingdom
Tim
$100 nightly
The price is $120
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Total with taxes and fees
Murray Arms Hotel
Fireplace

17. The Steading

The Steading
3.0 star property
South Walls
$1,855 nightly
The price is $2,226
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Total with taxes and fees
The Steading
Exterior

18. The Anchorage

The Anchorage
1.0 star property
South Ronaldsay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Great little place, in a great little village. Easy access to the Orkneys. Robertson's Pub is a local place with good food an atmosphere, just around the corner."
United States
Neil
$96 nightly
The price is $115
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total with taxes and fees
The Anchorage
Garden

19. The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel
2.5 star property
Burray
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (59 reviews)
"It worked out great for our overnight stay on Orkney. Dinner was very good and breakfast hit the spot."
Canada
tony
$244 nightly
The price is $292
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total with taxes and fees
The Sands Hotel
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Top Mainland Hotel Reviews

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent
"This is a lovely, clean and inviting B&B - made exceptional by the couple who run it. My room and the whole place felt spacious, the views are lovely (across fields down to the harbour), and also the location is great even if you don't have your own transport. I'm vegan, and not only was there plenty to choose from, but they'd have got in more had my message got through the system soon enough! I had fresh fruit and toast every morning, and having breakfast cooked to order was so nice, too :) The main X1 bus stops a couple of minutes from the B&B, though I ended up walking to and from the harbour and town - partly because on Sunday the buses don't start early enough to get you to the ferry to Hoy(!), and then because I realised how quick the walk is (20 mins there, maybe 25 mins back uphill). But it's an excellent location to see everything from, with or without a car. So many nice touches go up to make this a great place - from things like having proper big cups in the room to make tea, to incredibly comfy beds and a blackout blind. And the hosts are just so lovely: friendly but professional, and obviously happy to share their enthusiasm for the islands they're from. I'd recommend this B&B unreservedly."
Samantha 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

More cheap stays in Mainland

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Old Scapa Road Kirkwall Scotland
$96 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$115 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total with taxes and fees
8/10 Very Good! (46 reviews)

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