Rousay Travel Guide
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Albert Hotel
Mounthoolie Lane, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is £179 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£179
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (246 reviews)
Great experience !
"Accommodations were very comfortable and attractive. Enjoyed the historic ambience, and the walkability of the location. I would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

The Ayre Hotel
Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is £165 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
£165
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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! (194 reviews)
Great place to stay
"A great place to stay. Convenient for harbour and town centre. Delicious food. Friendly and helpful staff."
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

The Stromness Hotel
The Pierhead, Stromness, Scotland
The price is £145 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£145
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Stromness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.8/10 (71 reviews)
"Pros: Friendly staff. Fantastic English breakfast. Great location, walking distance from the ferry terminal and all stores near the Stronmess waterfront. Even without an elevator, the parking location made it easy to access the room. Beds were clean and comfortable. Showers had nice high water pressure ..."
Reviewed on 14 Aug 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.

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 ...

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.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (28 reviews)
Great little flat in ideal location
"Spotlessly clean and well equipped flat. Comfortable bed and adequate shower. Located at the end of the shopping street and convenient for the bus station and the supermarkets."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Comfortable three bedroom bungalow located in Orkney Islands complete with emus.
Orkney, Scotland
Stay at this holiday home in Sanday. Enjoy a fitness centre, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Quoyness Chambered Cairn and Cata Sand are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Clean and comfortable
"We had a very pleasant stay. The accommodation was well equipped and clean and comfortable and in a good location.Hosts were very nice and hospitable"
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.
Popular places to visit
Trumland House
You can find out about the history of Rousay with a stop at Trumland House. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's hot springs.
Midhowe Cairn
You can find out about the history of Rousay with a stop at Midhowe Cairn. Discover the area's countryside and hot springs.
Prehistoric Sites
Find out about the history of Rousay with a stop at Prehistoric Sites. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's countryside.
- Trumland House
- Skara Brae
- Stromness Ferry Terminal
- Balfour Castle
- Standing Stones of Stenness
- Ring of Brogdar
- Highland Park Distillery
- St. Magnus Cathedral
- Earl's Palace
- Maes Howe
- Bay of Skaill
- Orkney Museum
- Orkney Brewery
- Bishop's Palace
- Ward Hill
- Carrick House
- Scapa Distillery
- Orkneyinga Saga Centre
- Noltland Castle
- Piers Art Centre
- Eday Heritage & Visitor Centre
- Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve