Hotels in Orkney

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This weekend
Aug 28 - Aug 30
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Sep 4 - Sep 6

Top 5 hotels in Orkney at a glance

  1. Karrawa Guest House — 3-star hotel in Kirkwall. Guest rating: 9.8/10 — Exceptional.
  2. The Ayre Hotel — 3-star hotel in Kirkwall. Guest rating: 8.6/10 — Excellent.
  3. The Shore — 3-star hotel in Kirkwall. Guest rating: 8.2/10 — Very Good.
  4. The Sands Hotel — 2.5-star hotel in Burray. Guest rating: 9.8/10 — Exceptional.
  5. Albert Hotel — 3-star hotel in Kirkwall. Guest rating: 9.0/10 — Wonderful.

Where to stay in Orkney?

Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House
Kirkwall
$162
$195 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Karrawa Guest House

The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall
$165
$198 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
The Ayre Hotel

The Shore

The Shore
Kirkwall
$122
$261 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
The Shore

The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel
Burray
$250
$300 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
The Sands Hotel

Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
Kirkwall
$200
$240 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Albert Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
Kirkwall
$199
$239 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
The Orkney Hotel

2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden
Kirkwall
$264
$316 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

The Steading

The Steading
South Walls
$2,080
$2,497 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
The Steading

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel
Kirkwall
$90
$108 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Kirkwall Youth Hostel

The Anchorage

The Anchorage
South Ronaldsay
$123
$147 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
The Anchorage

Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House
Kirkwall
$175
$210 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Royal Oak Guest House

West End Guest House

West End Guest House
Kirkwall
$181
$217 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
West End Guest House

Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel
South Ronaldsay
$148
$177 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Murray Arms Hotel

Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews
Kirkwall
$175
$210 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Grainbank Mews

Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking
Orphir
$374
$449 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking
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Check out reviews of Orkney hotels guests love

Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

8/10 Good
"Lit confortable. Thé et café dans la chambre. Propreté"
Chantal 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Albert Hotel
Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House

10/10 Excellent
"Fyona and Colin are the ultimate hosts, who looked after us fantastically during our short stay. Going above and beyond, they don't just 'own' a guest house, they run a very welcoming 'guest home', with outstanding breakfast and clean, well equipped rooms and a friendly, helpful and informative attitude. Truly enjoyed our time in Karrawa and would certainly return again and highly recommend to others. THANK YOU for going the extra mile for us!"
Trev 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Karrawa Guest House
The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We were very lucky because both times we parked at the hotel, we got one of the 2 slots in front of the hotel, so we didn't have to try and find the additional parking lot, but the staff did give us a map to find it. Keep in mind that there is no lift, so depending on your floor you need to carry your bags up. The 23kg bag was not much fun to take up and then down 2 flights of stairs. The food for breakfast was very good whether the cereal/yogurt/fruit or the from the menu. The staff in the breakfast area were really good. The front desk is a little wonky because even the person in the office there isn't as helpful as the front desk clerk who isn't there most of the time, but who is very helpful when you can get them. The WiFi isn't extremely fast, but I was able to work, especially in the library where there was power. It would be nice to have higher chairs with tables other than coffee table height. Even in the room there isn't a desk to work at. We were overall very happy with the stay and the Italian restaurant across the street was perfect for eating early."
William 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Orkney Hotel
West End Guest House

West End Guest House

10/10 Excellent
"Had a lovely stay thank you."
Gordon 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
West End Guest House
The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

8/10 Good
"Hotel was great"
Julie 1-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect 'utilitarian' accommodation for a fan of hostels ... ... The building is not particularly attractive and the rooms are basic and afford no good views ... However, the beds are comfortable, the many bathrooms/shower rooms are newly equipped and excellent, the kitchens are great, the dinning room large & practical, and the lounge very comfortable and equipped with board games & books along with comfy settees. The hostel is a few minutes walk into the centre of town and just a mile from a lovely swimming beach at Scapa where I swam every morning, except for a couple of mornings when I drove a little further to Inganess Beach which is beautiful. For me, so much nicer than a posh hotel because you can cook & eat at any time and fellow visitors always seem relaxed, friendly & chatty ... you just seem to get a much better class of person in a Scottish hostel!"
Mark 7-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
Kirkwall Youth Hostel
The Shore

The Shore

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice accommodation, I have stayed before so I knew what i was doing into, I will be back."
Laura 2-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
The Shore
Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel

8/10 Good
"Friendly staff in the bar - no food available after 8pm which was disappointing as there was nowhere else to eat"
Alison 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Murray Arms Hotel
The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The manager Bryce gave us excellent recommendations for dights to see at the south end of the island and where to park on a weekend in Kirkwall. Such a unique setting and quiet."
Susan 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
The Sands Hotel

Frequently asked questions

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August and July are typically the warmest months in Orkney when the average temp is 55°F. February and January are the coldest months when the average temperature is 44°F. October and November are the months with the most rain.
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