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Hotels in Birsay

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1. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
Stromness
$137
$164 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

2. The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel
Stromness
$108
$130 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
The Stromness Hotel

3. Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness
Stromness
$207
$248 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Ferry Inn Stromness

4. The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall
$85
$101 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Ayre Hotel

5. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden
Kirkwall
$181
$217 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

6. The Shore

The Shore
Kirkwall
$73
$200 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Shore

7. Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
Kirkwall
$140
$167 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Albert Hotel

8. The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
Kirkwall
$171
$205 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
The Orkney Hotel

9. West End Guest House

West End Guest House
Kirkwall
$76
$92 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
West End Guest House

10. Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews
Kirkwall
$132
$158 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Grainbank Mews

11. Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House
Kirkwall
$133
$160 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Karrawa Guest House

12. Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House
Kirkwall
$164
$196 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Royal Oak Guest House

13. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking
Orphir
$153
$183 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking
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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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Ancient stone ruins with a grassy hillside and the ocean in the background.
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Check out reviews of Birsay hotels guests love

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
Stromness

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Lori
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

West End Guest House

West End Guest House
Kirkwall

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Matt
West End Guest House

Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness
Stromness

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Brigid
Ferry Inn Stromness

Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House
Kirkwall

10/10 Exceptional

United States
fiona
Royal Oak Guest House

Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House
Kirkwall

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Linda
Karrawa Guest House

The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
Kirkwall

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Jonathan
The Orkney Hotel

Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
Kirkwall

10/10 Exceptional

United States
James
Albert Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Scott
The Ayre Hotel

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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