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1. The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

Julie

£100

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

2. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness

Peter

£115

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

Double Room | Iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi, bed sheets

3. Smithfield guesthouse

Dounby

Brian

£165

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

Suite | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

4. The Shore

Kirkwall

"We were very pleasantly surprised to learn our 1 room family suite had 2 separate bedrooms. Beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was nice. Only issues were that we only had 1 key which made it tricky every time we went separate places. Also there was an illuminated exit sign in the king bedroom we had to cover up it was so bright, and when others shut their doors it would thump ours. Loved the skylights, was a bit stuffy but those helped. Loved the breakfast!"

Beth

£185

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

Superior Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

5. Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

Cynthia

£180

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

Deluxe Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

6. The Stromness Hotel

Stromness

Debra

£126

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

7. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

Orphir

£138

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

Deluxe Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi, bed sheets

8. The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

David

£155

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi, bed sheets

9. The Royal Hotel Stromness

Stromness

Thomas

£237

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

10. Ferry Inn Stromness

Stromness

Roger

£242

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

11. Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall

Shawn

£80

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

12. Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

Douglas

£134

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi, bed sheets

13. West End Guest House

Kirkwall

"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...

Tanya

£133

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

14. Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

Jeremy

£140

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

15. Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

Stephen

£151

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

Fridge, oven, dishwasher, electric kettle

16. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

Kirkwall

£221

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

Classic Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (First & Second Floor ) | Room amenity

17. The Sands Hotel

Burray

Susan

£220

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

18. The Anchorage

South Ronaldsay

Neil

£102

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

19. Murray Arms Hotel

South Ronaldsay

Tim

£130

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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A stone-walled interior with a stone bench, a fur-covered object, and a small fire pit.

Skara Brae

9.8/10 (128 reviews)

Discover the secrets of Orkney’s earliest inhabitants and find out what life was like during prehistoric times at this beautifully preserved ancient village.

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A historic church with a prominent tower and a surrounding graveyard.

St. Magnus Cathedral

9.4/10 (104 reviews)

Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.

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A stone standing upright in a grassy field with other standing stones in the background.

Ring of Brogdar

9.6/10 (54 reviews)

Delve into the mysteries of this prehistoric landmark, comprising a ring of standing stones set against the wild landscape of the Orkney Islands.

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A grassy hill with a stone staircase leading up to a door.

Maes Howe

9.4/10 (21 reviews)

Part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, this fascinating chambered tomb predates the Egyptian pyramids.

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An ancient stone building with arched windows and a tower in the background.

Earl's Palace

8.6/10 (46 reviews)

Take a tour of this impressive 17th-century ruin, considered to be among the finest examples of French Renaissance architecture in Scotland.

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A historic stone castle surrounded by lush green trees.

Bishop's Palace

8.6/10 (44 reviews)

Explore the ruined remains of this 12th-century palace and see the views from the top of its spiral staircase.

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Highland Park Distillery

9.4/10 (18 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kirkwall when you spend time at Highland Park Distillery. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the cathedral while you're in the area.

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Piers Art Centre

7.6/10 (7 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Piers Art Centre in Stromness. Stroll along the marina or discover the area's hot springs.

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A coastal landscape with stone structures and grassy terrain.

Top Mainland Hotel Reviews

The Ayre Hotel

8/10 Good

"There was a pub/restaurant on-site, very convenient. It's small though, so don't forget to book ahead for dinner! Food was good. It's right across the street from the ferry, so no problem with transport. I liked it."

Smithfield guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect place to stay in the quiet and laid back village of Dounby as it is close to a lot of archeological sites which are about 10 to 20 minutes away in every direction. Very friendly and attentive staff. Great food as well. Spacious parking in the back. There is a gas station and a market across the street so you don’t have to worry about driving too far to refuel and get food. This place will be my go-to the next time I travel to Orkney Islands!"

The Royal Hotel Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"Clean large rooms! Fun bar area downstairs. Staff was helpful."

The Orkney Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice location in the town center. Parking available front and rear. Big clean bright rooms with great bed n and pillows and huge bathroom. Breakfast is very good, nice helpful staff and amazing choice of local drinks in the bar."

Albert Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel has clearly just been refurbished and the entrance area was very nice indeed. I was later checking in and had to wait a wee bit until helped by a member of staff - wasn’t a huge issue for me though. The room itself was lovely - spotless and stylish. Didn’t have breakfast as I was leaving early."

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay. It was a beautiful apartment to land in at the end of every day."

Karrawa Guest House

8/10 Good

"Plenty of parking"

West End Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Had a lovely stay thank you."

Ferry Inn Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"Top notch!"

More cheap stays in Mainland

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Old Scapa Road Kirkwall Scotland

£80

9 Sept - 10 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (48 reviews)

The Stromness Hotel

The Pierhead Stromness Scotland

£126

3 Oct - 4 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (95 reviews)

West End Guest House

14 Main Street Kirkwall Scotland

£133

3 Oct - 4 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)

Royal Oak Guest House

Holm Road Kirkwall Scotland

£140

3 Oct - 4 Oct

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)

The Sands Hotel

Pier Road Burray Scotland

£220

8 Sept - 9 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)

Garden House Rooms

New Scapa Rd Kirkwall Scotland

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Our top choices for Mainland hotels

1. The Ayre Hotel

2. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

3. Smithfield guesthouse

4. The Shore

5. Albert Hotel

6. The Stromness Hotel

7. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

8. The Orkney Hotel

9. The Royal Hotel Stromness

10. Ferry Inn Stromness

11. Kirkwall Youth Hostel

12. Karrawa Guest House

13. West End Guest House

14. Royal Oak Guest House

15. Grainbank Mews

16. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

17. The Sands Hotel

18. The Anchorage

19. Murray Arms Hotel

Stay near popular Mainland attractions

Skara Brae

St. Magnus Cathedral

Ring of Brogdar

Maes Howe

Earl's Palace

Bishop's Palace

Highland Park Distillery

Piers Art Centre

Learn more about Mainland

Top Mainland Hotel Reviews

The Ayre Hotel

Smithfield guesthouse

The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Orkney Hotel

Albert Hotel

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

Karrawa Guest House

West End Guest House

Ferry Inn Stromness

More cheap stays in Mainland

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

The Stromness Hotel

West End Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House

The Sands Hotel

Garden House Rooms

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