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A two-story house with a stone facade, a tiled roof, and a front porch with a bench.

A neatly made bed with a white quilt and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser with a mirror, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A living room with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a television.

A kitchen counter with various food items and kitchenware, including a fruit bowl, a juice container, and a container of Greek yogurt.

1. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness

$137

$164 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A historic building with a prominent entrance and multiple windows, labeled as "The Stromness Hotel."

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.

A room with a large window, a green sofa, two green chairs, and a round table.

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a bed, and a small table.

2. The Stromness Hotel

Stromness

$108

$129 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.

A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

A pool table in a bar area with wooden flooring and green walls.

3. The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

$84

$101 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.

A neatly made bed with white linens and a plaid headboard, a bedside lamp, a wooden nightstand with a phone, and a chair by a window.

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.

4. The Shore

Kirkwall

$73

$199 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.

A bar area with wooden beams, stone flooring, and stools.

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a bar area, and seating for patrons.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.

5. Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

$139

$167 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.

A four-poster bed with a dark wooden frame, a blue and white bedspread, and two blue pillows. There is a small table with a lamp and a chair in front of a window with curtains.

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.

6. The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

$171

$205 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A living room with a sofa, television, fireplace, and a window with curtains.

A dark-colored sectional sofa with two pillows, a remote control on a small table, and a window with patterned curtains.

7. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

Kirkwall

$181

$217 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A stone building with a large arched doorway and a smaller door, both with glass panels.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a door with the number 3.

A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, and a window with a view of greenery.

A beach with the words "GRANBANK NEWS EST 2021" written in the sand.

8. Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

$131

$157 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

9. West End Guest House

Kirkwall

$76

$91 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring plaid chairs and a central table.

A house with a covered patio, a garage, and a snow-covered yard.

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 reception desk with a modern design, a framed artwork above it, and a potted plant to the right.

10. Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

$97

$116 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A dining area with wooden chairs and tables, a clock on the wall, and a view through the windows.

A cozy living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp.

A room with a desk, a chair, a bulletin board with notices, a mirror, and a door.

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.

11. Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

$146

$175 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A small building with a sloped roof, a chimney, and a window.

A room with two beds, a fireplace, a chair, and a radiator.

A room with a metal-framed bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a stone wall, and a bed with a floral duvet.

A room with a wooden door, an exit sign, a small desk with a lamp, a stone wall, and framed pictures.

12. Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking

Orphir

$155

$186 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Top landmarks in Birsay

Brough of Birsay

9.4/10 (20 reviews)

You might want to get your camera out and head to Brough of Birsay— just one of the landmarks located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from central Birsay.

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Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve

Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from central Birsay, why not stop by during your stay.

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Earl's Palace

7.8/10 (7 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Earl's Palace— just one of the monuments in central Birsay.

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Barony Mills

You might want to get your camera out and head to Barony Mills— just one of the landmarks located 0.6 mi (1 km) from central Birsay.

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Learn more about Birsay

Birsay is well-known for its attractions such as Brough of Birsay and Earl's Palace.

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The ruins of a medieval castle with a grassy courtyard, stone walls, and a clear sky.

Check out reviews of Birsay hotels guests love

Albert Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, central to everything and easy to get to from the North Link Ferry. Orkney is lovely and the people wonderful IF you stop and listen. Will be back."

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly, clean and conveniently located. Breakfast was great and the owners were incredibly helpful. Really enjoyed my stay."

The Orkney Hotel

8/10 Good

"Staff really friendly and helpful, nice quiet room as we had our dog. Lovely breakfast."

Ferry Inn Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful staff!"

Karrawa Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable rooms, great breakfasts"

Royal Oak Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"The owner was so warm, hospitable, and willing to help with any problems I had. He really went out t of his way to make me feel comfortable and cared for. Breakfast was wonderful---lots of hotels and cold choices in a clean, cozy breakfast room. Parking lot was easy to enter and leave with ample space for all cars."

West End Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Had a lovely stay thank you."

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!"

Frequently asked questions

What accommodations do travelers like in Birsay?

Guests like Smithfield guesthouse.

Can I book a refundable accommodation in Birsay?

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

What will the weather in Birsay be like during my visit?

The warmest months in Birsay 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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