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A coastal landscape with cliffs, a beach, and the ocean.
A coastal landscape with layered rock formations and the ocean.
An ancient stone castle with multiple towers and arched windows.
A coastal cliff with layered rock formations and a narrow water channel.
A night sky with green aurora borealis over a landscape with several tall, dark structures.
The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
The price is £122 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
£122
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (260 reviews)
"Handy hotel for parkrun. Good quality I’d expect from its rating but shocked they didn’t supply a toothpaste which I’d forgotten. Even as an Airbnb Host I would be able to do that and would expect nothing less from a hotel, especially when listed available in their hotel info book"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland
The price is £165 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
£165
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (295 reviews)
"Loved it there."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Albert Hotel
The Shore

The Shore

3 out of 5
Shore Street Kirkwall Scotland
The price is £190 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£190
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Orkney Wireless Museum and Orkney Museum ...
The Shore
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2 bedroom accommodation in Stromness

2 bedroom accommodation in Stromness

Stromness
Stay at this cottage in Stromness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ring of Brogdar and Stromness Ferry Terminal are located ...
2 bedroom accommodation in Stromness
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
Stromness Apartments

Stromness Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Milldam, Cauldhame Road, Orkney Stromness Scotland
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Stromness. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Stromness Ferry Terminal and Piers ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
"Family friendly and very quiet. Well positioned for visiting the main island. Would recommend."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Stromness Apartments
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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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