Title: Shapinsay Holidays 2026 from £463 | Expedia.co.uk [Shapinsay Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Shapinsay.dx6205730)[Hotels in Shapinsay](https://expedia.co.uk/Shapinsay-Hotels.d6205730.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Shapinsay](https://expedia.co.uk/Shapinsay-Holiday-Rentals.d6205730.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Shapinsay](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Shapinsay.d6205730.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Shapinsay Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Shapinsay.d6205730.Car-Hire-Guide) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/bex-affinities/lodging.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Shapinsay Holidays from £463 ## Book a Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings - ## Plan, book, travel with confidence - ### Better together Save up to £335 when you book a flight and hotel together\* - ### Find the right fit With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package - ### Rest easy Packages with flights are ATOL protected #### Your Shapinsay Holiday The fascinating city of Shapinsay is calling your name. Uncover both its hidden gems and highlights with a Shapinsay holiday package that's customised to you. Want to explore your surroundings? [Balfour Castle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Balfour-Castle-Shapinsay.d6089077.Attraction), [St. Magnus Cathedral](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Magnus-Cathedral-Kirkwall.d6089049.Attraction) and [Earls Palace](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Earls-Palace-Kirkwall.d6089055.Attraction) are among the most popular places to visit during your trip to Shapinsay. No matter your travel plans or the size of your budget, organising a tailored Shapinsay holiday is a cinch with Expedia. ## Top Shapinsay Flight + Hotel Deals Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![The Stromness Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69810000/69805600/69805557/aba89bb9_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Stromness Hotel £463 per person 15 Apr - 17 Apr found 23 hours ago Return flight included Edinburgh (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) 7/10 Good! (83 reviews) The dining was excellent and the staff friendly and accommodating. The room was cozy with a view of the harbor. Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025 ![The Royal Hotel Stromness](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61370000/61368500/61368402/17a5cfad_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Royal Hotel Stromness £615 per person 1 Apr - 4 Apr found 23 hours ago Return flight included Edinburgh (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) 8.8/10 Excellent! (78 reviews) Friendly staff, nice pub, delicious breakfast. Clean and quiet rooms. Location near the ferry terminal. Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 ![Albert Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2241300/2241210/6e6089a8_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Albert Hotel £654 per person 1 Apr - 4 Apr found 23 hours ago Return flight included Edinburgh (EDI) to Kirkwall (KOI) 9/10 Wonderful! (264 reviews) Clean room, welcoming staff and good food. Nice location in a beautiful part of Scotland. Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 ![Castleyards Apartment 1](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18530000/18524100/18524014/77d7d3b1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Castleyards Apartment 1 £770 per person 20 Apr - 26 Apr found 1 day ago Return flight included Florence (FLR) to Kirkwall (KOI) 9.4/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews) ![Stromness Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15900000/15899100/15899003/887b6c74_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Stromness Apartments £739 per person 20 Apr - 26 Apr found 1 day ago Return flight included Florence (FLR) to Kirkwall (KOI) 9.4/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews) The property was very homey and comfortable. It far from town. Not far from the Ferry. Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025 ## Shapinsay Essential Information | Language | English | | --------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Currency | British pounds sterling | | Closest Airport | Kirkwall Airport (KOI) | | Max Temp Winter | 7ºC | | Max Temp Summer | 13ºC | | Top Sights | [Balfour Castle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Balfour-Castle-Shapinsay.d6089077.Attraction), [St. Magnus Cathedral](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Magnus-Cathedral-Kirkwall.d6089049.Attraction) and [Highland Park Distillery](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Highland-Park-Distillery-Kirkwall.d553248621533025468.Attraction) | ## Top hotels in Shapinsay ![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 Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £77 21 Feb - 22 Feb includes taxes & fees 8.6/10 Excellent! (226 reviews) Lovely saff, grear food, comfy room. Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=14937099&PinnedHotelID=14937099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6205730) ![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 Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £114 13 Feb - 14 Feb includes taxes & fees 8.8/10 Excellent! (265 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=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=2241210&PinnedHotelID=2241210&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6205730) ![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 Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £115 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees 8.2/10 Very Good! (173 reviews) Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Great Location. What more could you want. Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=4478238&PinnedHotelID=4478238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6205730) [See all 71 properties in Shapinsay](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6205730) 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. ### The Advantages of Shapinsay Weekend Breaks Discover a different side of the British Isles with a weekend break in Shapinsay. Take short breaks away from home and enjoy some quality time in a beautiful place. You’ll come back feeling refreshed and inspired. You can have an action-packed Shapinsay weekend break or get some peace with a relaxing holiday. Whatever experience you’re looking for, find it with our deals on [hotels in Shapinsay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shapinsay-Hotels.d6205730.Travel-Guide-Hotels). ### Cheap Weekend Breaks to Shapinsay There are lots of ways to take cheap weekend breaks to Shapinsay. Expedia offers deals on car hires and hotel rooms and covers trips for all kinds of travellers. The best way to save is with our holiday packages in Shapinsay. First, choose your car hire and hotel reservation. Then we’ll bundle them together into one discounted price. Solo explorers, couples, families, and groups of friends can discover budget solutions for their weekend breaks. Once you arrive, enjoy some of the fun things to do, many of which are free or cheap to experience ### Shapinsay Romantic Weekend Breaks Couples love taking romantic weekend breaks in Shapinsay. Whisking your lover away for a romantic Shapinsay weekend break is the perfect opportunity to make new memories together. Expedia offers all kinds of hotel options, so you can find [romantic hotels in Shapinsay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shapinsay-Hotels-Romantic-Hotel.0-0-d6205730-tRomanticHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) and choose the best place for you. Check out our deals on beautiful properties, and you’ll save even more when you choose to package your hotel reservation with a car hire. ### Family Weekend Breaks in Shapinsay Set some time aside to experience family weekend breaks in Shapinsay. There are plenty of excellent [family-friendly hotels in Shapinsay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shapinsay-Hotels-Family-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d6205730-tFamilyFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) within our selection of hotels. You can also find a place to call home in one of the [holiday rentals in Shapinsay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shapinsay-Holiday-Rentals.d6205730.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals). With accommodation, activities, and adventure all waiting, there’s never been a better time to plan Shapinsay family weekend breaks. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/06/08/all-inclusive_holidays_US.jpeg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) All Inclusive Holidays [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/all-inclusive-holidays?rfrr=editorial.All_Inclusive%20Holidays.click) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/10/17/XPC_Beach_Overview_HR_v3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) Beach Holidays [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/beach-holidays?rfrr=editorial.Beach_Holidays.click) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/06/08/Family_holidays_US_3_.jpeg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) Family Friendly Holidays [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/kid-friendly-holidays?rfrr=editorial.Family_Friendly%20Holidays.click) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/04/29/frCA_Sejours_golf-Portugal.jpeg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) Golf Holidays [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/golf-holidays?rfrr=editorial.Golf_Holidays.click) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/07/15/US_Luxury_VR_Miami.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) Luxury Holidays [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/luxury-holidays?rfrr=editorial.Luxury_Holidays.click) ![gay friendly holidays](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2023/06/15/LGBTQIA_Holiday_Package.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) LGBTQ+ Holidays [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/gay-friendly-holidays?rfrr=editorial.LGBTQ+_Holidays.click) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/08/29/romantic.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) Romantic Holidays [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/romantic-holidays?rfrr=editorial.Romantic_Holidays.click) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/10/17/31952_v1_atfraraski22_insta_4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) Ski Holidays [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/ski-holidays?rfrr=editorial.Ski_Holidays.click) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2022/08/22/hero-image-pet-friendly_copy.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) Pet Friendly Holidays [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/theme-holidays/pet-friendly-holidays?rfrr=editorial.Pet_Friendly%20Holidays.click) ![Holiday in Month](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2023/05/10/mesog-34434-card-venice.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=300&q=mediumHigh) Where to go when [](https://expedia.co.uk/lp/b/where-to-go-when?rfrr=editorial.Where_to%20go%20when.click) ### Popular places to visit #### Balfour Castle After visiting Balfour Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Shapinsay. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Balfour-Castle-Shapinsay.d6089077.Attraction) #### Orkney Brewery Find out about the history of Shapinsay when you spend time at Orkney Brewery. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Orkney-Brewery-Shapinsay.d553248621533025471.Attraction) ### What to do in Shapinsay ![Orkney Mainland Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45645869/ee58cd6f-0332-4a84-a122-860613afae5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Orkney Mainland Private Tour £235 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/orkney-mainland-private-tour.a45645869.activity-details) ![Historic Orkney Private Odyssey Tour by a native Islander](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47109621/4b8b3712-3382-4c1d-ab0f-e75a49508e5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Historic Orkney Private Odyssey Tour by a native Islander £525 per traveller **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/historic-orkney-private-odyssey-tour-by-a-native-islander.a47109621.activity-details) ![Skara brae](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49582129/3d4e8f3a-0339-4efa-babd-8760d7a3adc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Orkney Islands Private Full Day Tour £640 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/orkney-islands-private-full-day-tour.a49582129.activity-details) [See all activities in Shapinsay](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?rid=6205730) ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia \* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. 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