Title: Orkney Travel Guide: Best of Orkney, Deerness Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Orkney](https://expedia.co.uk/Orkney-Hotels.d553248635975876286.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Orkney](https://expedia.co.uk/Orkney-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975876286.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Orkney Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Orkney.d553248635975876286.Car-Hire-Guide)[Orkney Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Orkney.d553248635975876286.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Orkney Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Orkney ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635975876286) - Top hotels in Orkney - Top Holiday Rentals in Orkney ![The Ayre Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14940000/14937100/14937099/17198405_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Ayre Hotel Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland £76 19 Mar - 20 Mar 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 ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F03%2F2026&endDate=20%2F03%2F2026&selected=14937099&PinnedHotelID=14937099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975876286) ![Albert Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2241300/2241210/6e6089a8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Albert Hotel Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland £113 6 Mar - 7 Mar 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! (266 reviews) Clean room, welcoming staff and good food. Nice location in a beautiful part of Scotland. Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026&selected=2241210&PinnedHotelID=2241210&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975876286) ![The Shore](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478300/4478238/2ec90656_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Shore Shore Street Kirkwall Scotland £115 22 Feb - 23 Feb 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 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (174 reviews) Functional and practical Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=4478238&PinnedHotelID=4478238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975876286) [See all 51 properties in Orkney](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635975876286) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Cosy Studio In The Heart Of Kirkwall](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95400000/95396800/95396775/d18c4773_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cosy Studio In The Heart Of Kirkwall Kirkwall Stay at this apartment in Kirkwall. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace are located nearby. 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