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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 bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

$161

$193 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a window.

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

The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

$117

$140 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

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 harbor with boats docked at the pier, a lighthouse in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.

The Shore

Kirkwall

$126

$265 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

A door with a keypad lock and a view of a rural landscape with fields and a road.

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

A small building with a sloped roof, a door, and hanging flower baskets.

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

Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

Orphir

$156

$187 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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.

Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

$185

$222 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A hallway with stone walls, wooden door, and a bench.

A neatly made bed with a light-colored bedspread and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a floral-patterned wall.

Two wooden chairs with drawers, a potted plant, and a stone wall.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a visible exit sign, and a view of the street outside.

Smithfield guesthouse

Dounby

$169

$203 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 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.

The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

$175

$210 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A bar with wooden shelves stocked with bottles and glasses, a coffee machine, and a cash register.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A window with a view of a harbor, including buildings and a boat.

A bar area with wooden furniture, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

The Royal Hotel Stromness

Stromness

$273

$327 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A room with a large window overlooking a harbor, featuring a ship docked at a pier.

A harbor with boats docked, a control tower, and a building with a red roof.

A restaurant with wooden floors, tables set with white tablecloths, and a high ceiling with exposed beams and a hanging light fixture.

A modern building with large windows and a visible chimney.

Ferry Inn Stromness

Stromness

$273

$327 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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.

A harbor with boats docked, a crane, and a building with a flat roof.

The Stromness Hotel

Stromness

$154

$185 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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

A two-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a driveway.

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.

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness

$140

$168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a black chair, a wall clock, a refrigerator, and a window with a view of greenery.

A wooden deck with a small lawn area, a red fence, and a building with a window and a door.

A garden with various plants and flowers, a brick house, and a clear sky.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a microwave, and a wooden door.

2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

Kirkwall

$261

$314 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A coastal landscape with a clear water body, rocky formations, and a sandy beach.

A cozy living room with a blue sofa, a small round table, and a chair.

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall

$90

$107 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outside.

A room with a wooden cabinet, a blue chair, a mirror, and a door with glass panels.

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.

Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

$167

$201 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

West End Guest House

Kirkwall

$159

$191 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

A detailed pencil drawing of a brick building with a gabled roof, large windows, and a door.

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.

Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

$170

$204 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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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 Trumland House and Midhowe Cairn. The city has something for everyone including sights like Midhowe Broch within a small-town setting.

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A coastal landscape with a grassy field, a stone wall, and a body of water.

Check out reviews of Rousay hotels guests love

Smithfield guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect place to stay in the quiet and laid back village of Dounby as it is close to a lot of archeological sites which are about 10 to 20 minutes away in every direction. Very friendly and attentive staff. Great food as well. Spacious parking in the back. There is a gas station and a market across the street so you don’t have to worry about driving too far to refuel and get food. This place will be my go-to the next time I travel to Orkney Islands!"

The Royal Hotel Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"Clean large rooms! Fun bar area downstairs. Staff was helpful."

The Orkney Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice location in the town center. Parking available front and rear. Big clean bright rooms with great bed n and pillows and huge bathroom. Breakfast is very good, nice helpful staff and amazing choice of local drinks in the bar."

Albert Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel has clearly just been refurbished and the entrance area was very nice indeed. I was later checking in and had to wait a wee bit until helped by a member of staff - wasn’t a huge issue for me though. The room itself was lovely - spotless and stylish. Didn’t have breakfast as I was leaving early."

West End Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Had a lovely stay thank you."

Ferry Inn Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"Top notch!"

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!"

Grainbank Mews

10/10 Excellent

"A beautiful place to stay when visiting Orkney. Ideal location to get to all the sights. Accommodation was perfect and Albert and Aileen couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!"

Royal Oak Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Such attentive, friendly staff. Nothing was too much trouble and a great breakfast!"

Frequently asked questions

What hotels do travelers recommend in Rousay?

Guests like Lower Cottage, Rousay cottage and Smithfield guesthouse.

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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