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Tonight
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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23 Sept - 24 Sept
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25 Sept - 27 Sept
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2 Oct - 4 Oct

Our top choices for Stronsay historic hotels

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring plaid chairs and a central table.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A sign for Karrawa Guest House, indicating no vacancies, fully ensuited, with WiFi and guest parking, and located at the entrance on Inganness Road.
A house with a covered patio, a garage, and a snow-covered yard.

1. Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House
Kirkwall
Canada
Justine
£123
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Karrawa Guest House
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

2. West End Guest House

West End Guest House
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Tanya
£125
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
West End Guest House
A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.
A pool table in a bar area with wooden flooring and green walls.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a window.
A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.

3. The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Julie
£104
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
The Ayre Hotel
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outside.
A cozy living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a view of a house through large windows.
A room with two single beds, each with a blue bedspread and white pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds and a curtain.
A living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa, a bookshelf, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

4. Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House
Kirkwall
United States
F David
£140
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Royal Oak Guest House
A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.
A harbor with boats docked at the pier, a lighthouse in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.
A hotel named "The Shore" with a signboard indicating rooms and amenities like free WiFi, local ales, wines & spirits, teas & coffees.
A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

5. The Shore

The Shore
Kirkwall
United States
Beth
£210
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
The Shore
A detailed pencil drawing of a brick building with a gabled roof, large windows, and a door.
A beach with the words "GRANBANK NEWS EST 2021" written in the sand.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a door with the number 3.
A stone building with a large arched doorway and a smaller door, both with glass panels.

6. Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Stephen
£139
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Grainbank Mews
A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.
A stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.
A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a bar area, and seating for patrons.
A bar area with wooden beams, stone flooring, and stools.

7. Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
Kirkwall
United States
machel
£162
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Albert Hotel
A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.
A grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.
A restaurant with leather seating, wooden paneling, and a flat-screen TV mounted above a blue-lit fireplace.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a bookshelf in the background.

8. The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
Kirkwall
United States
David
£155
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
The Orkney Hotel
A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a black chair, a wall clock, a refrigerator, and a window with a view of greenery.
A garden with various plants and flowers, a brick house, and a clear sky.
A wooden deck with a small lawn area, a red fence, and a building with a window and a door.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a microwave, and a wooden door.

9. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden
Kirkwall
£232
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden
A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.
A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture frame.
A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.
A staircase with wooden railings leading to a landing. A red chair is positioned near a window with a curtain.

10. The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel
Burray
United States
Susan
£220
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
The Sands Hotel
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Top Stronsay Hotel Reviews

Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

8/10 Good
"Recently renovated room. Very comfortable and great shower."
machel 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Albert Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What should a history buff expect from a stay in Stronsay?
The historical sites in Stronsay are likely at the top of your sightseeing list. During your visit, why not also discover all there is to see and do such as the monuments?
What are the most important historical places and other sights to visit in Stronsay?
Places to visit in the wider area include Trumland House, Orkney Museum and Highland Park Distillery. You'll also find Start Point Lighthouse and Orkney Wireless Museum in the area.
What is a historic hotel like in Stronsay?
When you choose a historic hotel, you'll enjoy a holiday in a place that has an officially recognised historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be transformed into a historic hotel provided that it's a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Stronsay, giving a historical feel.
What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?
"Heritage hotel" is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term "historic hotel" is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel is generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it's the cultural value and how it inspired the community.
Do historic hotels in Stronsay have modern facilities?
Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you've come to expect, but every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the normal amenities found at a contemporary hotel should be available at a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Stronsay, you won't find a place that's uncomfortable or rundown.

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