Orphir Travel Guide
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Orkneylodge
Houton Bay, Orkney Isles, Orphir, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star beach guesthouse in Orphir. Enjoy free parking, a business centre and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Orkneyinga Saga Centre and ...
Good B&B, clean and friendly.
"Very welcoming and friendly manager / staff. Clean rooms and very comfortable bed and chairs. Shower was poor (luke warm water which could not be adjusted with poor water flow). Breakfast was acceptable (cereal, toast, boiled egg - not full English). Beautiful outlook across to Hoy with small ferry ..."
Reviewed on 15 May 2018

The Ayre Hotel
Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is £171 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
£171
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (185 reviews)
"The Ayre is conveniently located and we we very pleased with the accommodations. The staff was friendly and helpful. It is a great place to stay when arriving on the late night ferry."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Albert Hotel
Mounthoolie Lane, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is £159 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
£159
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (236 reviews)
"Brilliant room, great view and clean. Water bottle was welcome touch for those of us who don't drink hot drinks. Only negative was the bed was a bit lumpy, but nothing to stop me sleeping."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025
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.

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .
St Margaret's Hope, Orkney, Scotland
Stay at this cottage in South Ronaldsay. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Hoxa Tapestry Gallery and Sand of Wright are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
"This cottage is exactly as advertised. We enjoyed the location and view of the sea. We did have a little difficulty getting heat the first night but with Catriona’s instructions, it worked beautifully after it started up. We enjoyed having the washer, which enabled us to pack a little less and do ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2025

You will love everything about Mey Bee.
Mey, near Thurso
Stay at this cottage in Thurso. Enjoy laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Castle of Mey and Gills Bay Ferry Port are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Fred the owner was lovely. He was a perfect host in every way.I fully recommend this retreat in every way."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2025

Cosy, modern ground floor flat in central Kirkwall
Kirkwall
Stay at this apartment in Kirkwall. Popular attractions Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace are located nearby.
poor check in data
"not advised there are three properties no 86.no info re key access and code received until the Sunday by which time we were booked in a local hotel !!! All the above should have been clarified through Vrbo days before arrival.Once in the place is excellent.Partial refund for two lost days ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2025
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.
Popular places to visit
Orkneyinga Saga Centre
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Orkneyinga Saga Centre during your trip to Orphir. Discover the area's countryside and shops.
- Orkneyinga Saga Centre
- Gills Bay Ferry Port
- Skara Brae
- Castle of Mey
- Dunnet Head Lighthouse
- Stromness Ferry Terminal
- Standing Stones of Stenness
- Balfour Castle
- John O' Groats Ferry Terminal
- John O' Groats Signpost
- St. Magnus Cathedral
- Ring of Brogdar
- Highland Park Distillery
- Earl's Palace
- Scapa Flow Visitor Centre
- Mary-Ann's Cottage
- Bishop's Palace
- Scapa Distillery
- Old Man of Hoy
- Orkney Museum
- Maes Howe
- Maes Howe
- Tomb of the Eagles
- Bay of Skaill
- Ward Hill
- Trumland House
- Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve
- Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre