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Our top choices for Birsay cheap hotels

A hallway with stone walls, wooden door, and a bench.
A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a visible exit sign, and a view of the street outside.
A hotel reception area with a glass display case, a coffee machine, and a vase with flowers.
A neatly made bed with a light-colored bedspread and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a floral-patterned wall.

1. Smithfield guesthouse

Smithfield guesthouse
Dounby
United States
Brian
£153
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Smithfield guesthouse
A two-story house with a stone facade, a tiled roof, and a front porch with a bench.
A kitchen counter with various food items and kitchenware, including a fruit bowl, a juice container, and a container of Greek yogurt.
A living room with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a television.
A two-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a driveway.

2. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
Stromness
United Kingdom
Peter
£120
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
A historic building with a prominent entrance and multiple windows, labeled as "The Stromness Hotel."
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.
A room with a large window, a green sofa, two green chairs, and a round table.
A harbor with boats docked, a crane, and a building with a flat roof.

3. The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel
Stromness
United States
Donna
£88
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
The Stromness Hotel
A bar with wooden shelves stocked with bottles and glasses, a coffee machine, and a cash register.
A window with a view of a harbor, including buildings and a boat.
A wooden staircase with a bench at the bottom, leading to a room with a checkered floor.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

4. The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness
Stromness
Canada
Diane
£235
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
The Royal Hotel Stromness
A room with a large window overlooking a harbor, featuring a ship docked at a pier.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A modern building with large windows and a visible chimney.
A harbor with boats docked, a control tower, and a building with a red roof.

5. Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness
Stromness
United States
Julie
£187
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Ferry Inn Stromness
A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.
A pool table in a bar area with wooden flooring and green walls.
A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.

6. The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Julie
£104
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
The Ayre Hotel
A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.
A harbor with boats docked at the pier, a lighthouse in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.
A neatly made bed with white linens and a plaid headboard, a bedside lamp, a wooden nightstand with a phone, and a chair by a window.
A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

7. The Shore

The Shore
Kirkwall
United States
Beth
£201
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
The Shore
A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.
A bar area with wooden beams, stone flooring, and stools.
A stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.

8. Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
Kirkwall
United States
machel
£162
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Albert Hotel
A door with a keypad lock and a view of a rural landscape with fields and a road.
A gated area with a dog, a metal staircase, and a building with a sign.
A room with a metal-framed bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a stone wall, and a bed with a floral duvet.
A room with a wooden door, an exit sign, a small desk with a lamp, a stone wall, and framed pictures.

9. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking
Orphir
£138
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking
A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.
A grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.
A restaurant with leather seating, wooden paneling, and a flat-screen TV mounted above a blue-lit fireplace.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a bookshelf in the background.

10. The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
Kirkwall
United States
David
£155
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
The Orkney Hotel
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How to get cheap hotels in Birsay?

✅ The length of stay in Birsay often varies depending on the nature of the trip, but many travellers opt to stay for several days or up to a week to take in Birsay's notable landmarks and points of interest.

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✅  Use the filtering tools offered by Expedia to refine your search results by location, price limits, amenities such as breakfast included, and other factors that matter to you. This will help you quickly locate the ideal budget-friendly hotel that fits your specific requirements.

✅  If you're looking to save money on a cheap hotel in Birsay, the ideal time to go is usually during the off-season in Birsay. On Expedia, you can find hotels from £88*.

✅  Birsay offers numerous budget-friendly attractions and activities for travellers, such as art and exhibits at free museums and galleries or exploring Birsay on foot.

✅  One of the best ways to find cheap hotels in Birsay is to search Expedia for properties that provide family-friendly accommodations and features such as activities and complimentary meals, and then sort these by price.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Birsay like for travellers on a budget?
Check out cheap places to stay in Birsay on Expedia.com and book a trip that sticks within your budget. You can scroll through a wide selection of hotels and other accommodation options with Member Prices to score great deals and earn rewards. With our site's handy page filters, you can search by your price range, or by amenities that customers often look for like free breakfast and free parking. If you're hoping for reasonable options around local sights, such as Brough of Birsay or Earl's Palace, try out the location filters to narrow down your search. As you browse, click the heart button to save your favourites so that you can come back to them when you're ready to book. Interested in a car or a flight too? Take a look at the holiday packages available under Bundle and Save and discover huge discounts by booking transport at the same time.
When is the best time for a budget trip to Birsay?
Weather is probably a major factor when you plan your trip to Birsay, but bear in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 13°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 7°C. Average annual precipitation for Birsay is 1080 mm.
What is there to see and do in Birsay?
You won't need to spend a fortune to find things to see and do in Birsay. You can budget for the local attractions that interest you most, and then make time for activities that are easy on the wallet. Explore and snap photos of landmarks like Brough of Birsay and Skara Brae, or check out the area's cultural spots like at Piers Art Centre.
How can I get to Birsay and get around on a budget?
Looking at these ways to get around Birsay can help keep you on budget. The most convenient airport is 19 mi (30.5 km) from the centre in Kirkwall (KOI). Birsay might not have many public transport choices so a car rental could be a reasonable alternative to explore more of the area.

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