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Hotels in Rousay

October 2026
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1. Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House
Kirkwall
$134
$160 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Karrawa Guest House

2. The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall
$114
$137 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
The Ayre Hotel

3. The Shore

The Shore
Kirkwall
$119
$254 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
The Shore

4. The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
Kirkwall
$171
$205 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
The Orkney Hotel

5. Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness
Stromness
$206
$248 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Ferry Inn Stromness

6. Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
Kirkwall
$183
$219 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Albert Hotel

7. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking
Orphir
$153
$183 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

8. The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel
Stromness
$97
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
The Stromness Hotel

9. West End Guest House

West End Guest House
Kirkwall
$147
$176 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
West End Guest House

10. Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House
Kirkwall
$164
$197 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Royal Oak Guest House

11. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
Stromness
$137
$164 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

12. Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews
Kirkwall
$167
$200 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Grainbank Mews

13. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden
Kirkwall
$179
$215 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden
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Top landmarks in Rousay

Trumland House

If seeing the sights is on your list of things to do, head to Trumland House— just one of the landmarks located 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from central Rousay.
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Midhowe Broch

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Midhowe Broch— just one of the landmarks located 2 mi (3.2 km) from central Rousay.
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Learn more about Rousay

Rousay is well-known for its attractions such as Midhowe Broch and Trumland House. The city has something for everyone including sights like Midhowe Cairn within a small-town setting.

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A coastal landscape with a grassy field, a stone wall, and a body of water.
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Check out reviews of Rousay hotels guests love

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
Stromness

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Lori
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness
Stromness

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Brigid
Ferry Inn Stromness

Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
Kirkwall

10/10 Exceptional

United States
James
Albert Hotel

Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House
Kirkwall

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Linda
Karrawa Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House
Kirkwall

10/10 Exceptional

United States
fiona
Royal Oak Guest House

West End Guest House

West End Guest House
Kirkwall

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Matt
West End Guest House

The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall

10/10 Exceptional

United States
James
The Ayre Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
Kirkwall

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Jonathan
The Orkney Hotel

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I book a refundable accommodation in Rousay?

If you want the flexibility to change your plans to Rousay, most accommodations offer refundable* rates you can book. You can find these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.

What will the weather in Rousay be like during my vacation?

The warmest months in Rousay are usually August and July with an average temp of 55°F. February and January are the chilliest months when the average temp is 44°F. The rainiest months are October and November.

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