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Your Birsay Holiday

The adventure-packed city of Birsay is calling your name. Discover all its secrets with a Birsay holiday package that's custom made for you. You'll want to take in the sights during your trip to Birsay. Swing by big-name attractions such as Skara Brae, Brough of Birsay and Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve. Whoever you're travelling with and whatever you plan to spend, your dream Birsay holiday is just clicks away with Expedia.

Top Birsay Flight + Hotel Deals

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Stromabank Hotel

Stromabank Hotel

3 out of 5
per person
23 Sept - 27 Sept
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Edinburgh (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

2 out of 5
per person
23 Sept - 27 Sept
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Edinburgh (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)
6.8/10 (68 reviews)
This hotel is conveniently right by the ferry terminal. There is an elevator but when we stayed in late June 2025, the elevator was broken. We brought a car to the island and it was difficult to find the designated parking area behind the hotel; even with GPS there is no clear sign for the hotel when approaching from the back road until you have already driven down the driveway and into the parking area. We were unfamiliar with how to use the vintage locks, but the staff on duty was very helpful coming to our room and showing us how to use the lock. The bathroom was spacious and beds were comfortable.

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness

3 out of 5
per person
23 Sept - 27 Sept
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Edinburgh (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)
8.8/10 Excellent! (72 reviews)
Nice room on top floor; unfortunately no lift. Good facilities except no bath. Breakfast was included and this was hearty and served with a smile. Food was high quality. There was nowhere to dine in the evening and eating out options in Stromness are limited so we’d recommend booking meals before you start your stay. There was nowhere to park at the hotel but we found a free long stay car park above the hotel - though the path was treacherous in wet weather. This must be a great place to stay if you need the ferry but otherwise I’d recommend staying more centrally in Kirkwall.

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness

3 out of 5
per person
23 Sept - 27 Sept
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Edinburgh (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)
8.8/10 Excellent! (169 reviews)
The Ferry Inn is a combination hotel/pub with breakfast included on our booking. We ate dinner both nights in the pub restaurant. The food was good & they had several choices for each course. The location was excellent for the Scrabaster/Stromness ferry & it was easy to navigate to Kirkwall & all the sights.

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel

2.5 out of 5
per person
23 Sept - 27 Sept
found 1 day ago
Return flight included
Edinburgh (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
we had a bad credit card and they politely let us know to pay our dues with a new card which we just did - all is well kevin mcleod

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Birsay Essential Information

Language
English
Currency
British pounds sterling
Closest Airport
Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
Max Temp Winter
7ºC
Max Temp Summer
13ºC
Top Sights
Stromness Museum, Piers Art Centre and Sands of Evie

Top hotels in Birsay

Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane, Kirkwall, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £179 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£179
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (245 reviews)
Great experience !
"Accommodations were very comfortable and attractive. Enjoyed the historic ambience, and the walkability of the location. I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Albert Hotel
The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £162 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£162
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (194 reviews)
Great place to stay
"A great place to stay. Convenient for harbour and town centre. Delicious food. Friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

The Ayre Hotel
The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

2 out of 5
The Pierhead, Stromness, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £154 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
£154
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
6.8/10 (68 reviews)
"This hotel is conveniently right by the ferry terminal. There is an elevator but when we stayed in late June 2025, the elevator was broken. We brought a car to the island and it was difficult to find the designated parking area behind the hotel; even with GPS there is no clear sign for the hotel ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

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Popular places to visit

Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Birsay. Discover the area's countryside and hot springs.

Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Birsay travel package cost?
Perhaps much less than you think — from as low as £634, as a matter of fact! By combining flights, hotels and car rentals into a custom-made travel package, your Birsay escape is just a few clicks away.
If I'm not able to travel, can I cancel my Birsay travel package?
Whether it's your flight or hotel, yes, you can amend or cancel it. Booked your Birsay travel package in the last 24 hours? You may be able to make any changes for free. If it's been longer than that, you may incur a fee from your airline, hotel or car rental company. For more information, browse our Customer Service Portal. We'll help you each step of the way.
How do I get a cheap travel package to Birsay?
Browse and lock in everything all in one place with our Birsay travel packages. You'll discover bargains on flights, hotels, tours and more that'll keep your pocketbook happy and your adventurous side busy. And, with more than 550 partner airlines and 1,000,000 hotel options throughout the world to pick from, you have countless opportunities to mix and match as you want.
Does Expedia offer Book Now, Pay Later Birsay holidays?
Your bank balance shouldn't stop you from escaping on holiday, so Expedia has come up with a solution to help. Now that we've teamed up with online lender Klarna, it's easier than ever to book a dream getaway without drying up your savings. Klarna offers flexible payment options at checkout that take the stress out of budgeting for your break. Consider one of these flexible payment options:

  • Pay monthly holidays: If paying small amounts each month sounds best for you, Klarna offers just that! Paying in convenient monthly instalments will make your holiday dreams come true.
  • Pay in instalments holidays: If you'd like to pay for your getaway in multiple transactions, holidays paid in instalments might be the right option for your Book Now, Pay Later holiday through Klarna.
  • Low deposit holidays: If paying a small percentage of your trip (rather than the full total upfront) makes it easier to click that "book now" button, choose a low deposit holiday payment plan with Klarna.

How far in advance should I book my Birsay holiday?
While prices fluctuate, we generally advise reserving your seat as early as possible. Most international fares are available on Expedia up to a year in advance. If you're booking late, you might still be in luck. Cheap tickets to Birsay sometimes occur in the weeks prior to departure.
What does an Expedia Birsay travel package include?
Car rentals, hotels and flights — we connect you to the best deals. All you'll have to do is figure out your ideal combination. Once you've made your booking, you can add on the exciting stuff like tours and experiences. Our travel packages make it simple to craft an amazing Birsay getaway.
What should I know before booking a Birsay travel package?
Our prices are always low. However, you'll enjoy even more bargains when you book your flights, hotels and car rentals together. With an Expedia package, you'll get transparent pricing and tons of choice.
Can I choose my airline with a Birsay Expedia travel package?
Yes — and it's easy too. Expedia has access to more than 550 partner airlines all over the world. Our travel packages give you the flexibility to pick from available flights, hotels and activities that suit you.

* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings not available on all packages. Flight-inclusive packages are ATOL protected.