Shapinsay Travel Guide
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The Ayre Hotel
Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is £173 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£173
6 Jul - 7 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 £164 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£164
6 Jul - 7 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
The Stromness Hotel
The Pierhead, Stromness, Scotland
The price is £149 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£149
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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 (64 reviews)
"close to sea port and right next to whole rows of shops bars places to explore- jut dandy"
Reviewed on 30 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
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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 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
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! (25 reviews)
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
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.
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.
Things to do
Historic Orkney Coastal Charms Tour by a Native Islander
£440
per traveller
- Balfour Castle
- Orkney Brewery
- Skara Brae
- Stromness Ferry Terminal
- Standing Stones of Stenness
- Highland Park Distillery
- Ring of Brogdar
- St. Magnus Cathedral
- Orkney Museum
- Scapa Flow Visitor Centre
- Earl's Palace
- Bishop's Palace
- Maes Howe
- Scapa Distillery
- Maes Howe
- Bay of Skaill
- Trumland House
- Carrick House
- Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve
- Noltland Castle
- Orkneyinga Saga Centre
- Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre
- Hackness Martello Tower