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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 £72 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
£72
14 Nov - 15 Nov
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! (278 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland
The price is £121 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
£121
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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! (312 reviews)
"Nice modern hotel, well located in town close to harbour"

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Albert Hotel
The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

2 out of 5
The Pierhead Stromness Scotland
The price is £98 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£98
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Stromness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Piers Art Centre ...
6.8/10 (102 reviews)
"Arrived to find the door locked with a number to phone to arrange check in, once inside we discovered the foyer to be dirty and dated and in need of up grading, our room was dated and showed signs of dampness on the ceiling, we will not stay hear again and advise all travellers to stay clear"

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

The Stromness Hotel
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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! (5 reviews)
"It's a very clean, well presented house in a great location. The living room is cosy and the beds are comfortable. The host was really helpful and great with communication."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall
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
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 John ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
"Property was as expected. Very convenient for our 3 day stay."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Stromness Apartments
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Ancient stone structures on a grassy hillside overlooking a beach.

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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