Shapinsay Travel Guide
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Albert Hotel
Mounthoolie Lane, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is £170 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
£170
17 Sept - 18 Sept
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! (247 reviews)
"Great! Easy shower to operate. Soft bed. Refreshing water when we got there. The breakfast was freaking awesome."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
The Ayre Hotel
Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is £155 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
£155
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! (195 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 £149 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
£149
22 Aug - 23 Aug
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.
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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
"We had the most incredible stay in this beautiful accommodation - everything had been thought of and it was so clean too. The views from the window over the cove were fabulous. We loved every minute."
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
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
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
£450
per traveller
Historic Orkney Private Odyssey Tour by a native Islander
£450
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
- Balfour Castle
- Orkney Brewery
- Skara Brae
- Stromness Ferry Terminal
- Standing Stones of Stenness
- Ring of Brogdar
- Highland Park Distillery
- St. Magnus Cathedral
- Earl's Palace
- Scapa Flow Visitor Centre
- Maes Howe
- Bay of Skaill
- Orkney Museum
- Bishop's Palace
- Ward Hill
- Carrick House
- Scapa Distillery
- Orkneyinga Saga Centre
- Noltland Castle
- Trumland House
- Piers Art Centre
- Eday Heritage & Visitor Centre
- Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve