Birsay Travel Guide

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A coastal landscape with a lighthouse on a grassy hill, calm sea, and clear sky.
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The ruins of a medieval castle with a grassy courtyard, stone walls, and a clear sky.
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A coastal stone structure with a grassy foreground and a clear blue sky.
A coastal landscape with a grassy hill, rocky shoreline, and a lighthouse in the distance.
A rocky shoreline with seaweed, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sky with clouds.
The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
The price is £125 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
£125
per night
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (257 reviews)
"This place advertises laundry facilities but it's a lie. There aren't any. When we raised it, we got told there was a laundromat in the Kirkwall shops. They also charged my credit card again despite it being a pre-paid booking. They eventually fixed it after some days but only after I hassled regularly. ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland
The price is £200 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
£200
per night
18 Jul - 19 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (289 reviews)
"This hotel is spotless. The staff are very friendly. The staff that clean and look after the rooms do an exceptional job. The restaurant staff were always cheerful even under pressure. The Italian lady on Saturday morning was a delight to meet. Saturday and Sunday evening Des and Dan ran it so smoothly. ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Albert Hotel
The Shore

The Shore

3 out of 5
Shore Street Kirkwall Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £238 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£238
per night
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Orkney Wireless Museum and Orkney Museum ...
8.2/10 Very good! (183 reviews)
"Shore hotel is an annexe to the Kirkwall hotel where you have breakfast. The food there was very good and the staff were friendly and helpful , I complained about everything in my room and was told housekeeping would be told . I also asked why there were no gluten free sausages at breakfast. I had ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

The Shore
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Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

Kirkwall Scotland
Stay at this holiday home in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Bishop's Palace and Orkney Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Great location in the heart of Kirkwall. Comfy bed and all the essentials were provided."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall
Cozy, Central & Clean-The Ideal Two-Bedroom Apartment for Your Next Gataway

Cozy, Central & Clean-The Ideal Two-Bedroom Apartment for Your Next Gataway

Kirkwall Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Kirkwall. Enjoy a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace are located nearby.
Cozy, Central & Clean-The Ideal Two-Bedroom Apartment for Your Next Gataway
Withi-gill - Cottage - Bay of Ireland Views

Withi-gill - Cottage - Bay of Ireland Views

3 out of 5
Stromness Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Stromness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Standing Stones of Stenness and Maes Howe are located ...
Withi-gill - Cottage - Bay of Ireland Views
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Stay near popular Birsay attractions

Brough of Birsay

9.4/10 (20 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Birsay with a visit to Brough of Birsay. Discover the area's hot springs and countryside.
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Cities near Birsay

A coastal town with stone buildings, a harbor with boats, and a hill in the background.

Stromness

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