Title: Visit Castlebay: 2026 Travel Guide for Castlebay, Isle of Barra | Expedia.com [Hotels in Castlebay](https://expedia.com/Castlebay-Hotels.d177886.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Castlebay](https://expedia.com/Castlebay-Vacation-Rentals.d177886.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Castlebay](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Castlebay.d177886.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Castlebay](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Castlebay.d177886.Car-Rental-Guide)[Castlebay Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Castlebay.d177886.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Castlebay ## Travel Guide ![Kisimul castle, Castlebay, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177886/e962fe6b-d931-46af-9cd6-066e56c7caa1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177886/e962fe6b-d931-46af-9cd6-066e56c7caa1.jpg) by [Conor Lawless](https://www.flickr.com/people/15489034@N00) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)) ![Kisimul castle, Castlebay, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177886/e962fe6b-d931-46af-9cd6-066e56c7caa1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177886/e962fe6b-d931-46af-9cd6-066e56c7caa1.jpg) by [Conor Lawless](https://www.flickr.com/people/15489034@N00) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)) ![Kismul Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177886/1d5956db-53be-4049-9ba4-a27d79a2ed26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Castlebay Church on Barra](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177886/f5e25be4-1879-4716-aa3c-d9f7ccd35380.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Castlebay Harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177886/f49cd692-9afd-496e-91ae-cf1385b2220b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Castlebay Things to do - Castlebay Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Castlebay ![Polochar Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57490000/57483900/57483809/f28ba378_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Polochar Inn West Kilbride South Uist Scotland Stay at this inn in South Uist. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Loch Briste and Loch Smeircleit are located ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (30 reviews) lovely room with views over the beach and sea Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F21%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026&selected=57483809&PinnedHotelID=57483809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=177886) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F21%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026&selected=57483809&PinnedHotelID=57483809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=177886) ![Brae Lea Guest House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88620000/88618800/88618723/9845d3bd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Brae Lea Guest House Lasgair, Lochboisdale South Uist Scotland Stay at this B&B in South Uist. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Glas-eilean and Lochboisdale Gateway Garden are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews) We stayed here to catch the morning ferry. The welcome and prior communication set the scene. Rupert is a wonderful host. Ate at AM Politician on his recommendation and it was great. When our ferry was cancelled night before he gave advice that worked well for getting another ferry off the island ... 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Additional terms may apply. ![Taigh Ciorstaidh family & pet friendly self-catering Isle of Barra Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112900000/112896300/112896242/e6782f65_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Taigh Ciorstaidh family & pet friendly self-catering Isle of Barra Scotland Isle of Barra Scotland Stay at this cottage in Isle of Barra. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Fuiay and Kisimul Castle are located nearby. 8/10 Very Good! (7 reviews) We had a fab stay at this property. Great location and ideal base to explore. We stayed with our 2 dogs and the garden was secure for them. The beds were super comfortable which was great as there is nothing worse than a bad nights sleep when you are on holiday! The sofas were comfortable too. We ... Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Isle-Of-Barra-Hotels-Taigh-Ciorstaidh-Family-Pet-Friendly-Self-Catering-Isle-Of-Barra-Scotland.h112896242.Hotel-Information) ![Kilbride Beach Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32921200/32921121/4e42f47c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kilbride Beach Cottage near Lochboisdale, Isle of South Uist Stay at this cottage in South Uist. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Loch Briste and Loch Aiseabhat are located ... [](https://expedia.com/South-Uist-Hotels-3-Bedroom-Accommodation-In-Near-Lochboisdale.h32921121.Hotel-Information) ![Thatched Cottage near Daliburgh, Fully kitted kitchen, Out house drying room,](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119930000/119921200/119921105/2b2d438c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Thatched Cottage near Daliburgh, Fully kitted kitchen, Out house drying room, Isle of South Uist Western Isles Stay at this cottage in South Uist. Enjoy a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Eilean Buidhe and Loch Dunanduichal are located nearby. [](https://expedia.com/South-Uist-Hotels-Thatched-Cottage-Near-Beach.h119921105.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Castlebay](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=177886&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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Stroll along the beaches or visit the cathedral while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Castlebay-Barra-Ferry-Terminal-Isle-of-Barra.d553248635930540571.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kisimul Castle After visiting Kisimul Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Castlebay. Stroll along the marina or visit the cathedral while you're in the area. 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