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Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is €206 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
€206
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (247 reviews)
"Great! Easy shower to operate. Soft bed. Refreshing water when we got there. The breakfast was freaking awesome."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Albert Hotel
The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is €179 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
€179
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (195 reviews)
Great place to stay
"A great place to stay. Convenient for harbour and town centre. Delicious food. Friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

The Ayre Hotel
The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

2 out of 5
The Pierhead, Stromness, Scotland
Stay at this hotel in Stromness. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.8/10 (72 reviews)
"Pros: Friendly staff. Fantastic English breakfast. Great location, walking distance from the ferry terminal and all stores near the Stronmess waterfront. Even without an elevator, the parking location made it easy to access the room. Beds were clean and comfortable. Showers had nice high water pressure ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

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2 bedroom accommodation in Stromness

2 bedroom accommodation in Stromness

Stromness
Stay at this cottage in Stromness. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ring of Brogdar and Stromness Ferry Terminal are located ...
2 bedroom accommodation in Stromness
Cosy, modern ground floor flat in central Kirkwall

Cosy, modern ground floor flat in central Kirkwall

Kirkwall
Stay at this apartment in Kirkwall. Popular attractions Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (28 reviews)
Great little flat in ideal location
"Spotlessly clean and well equipped flat. Comfortable bed and adequate shower. Located at the end of the shopping street and convenient for the bus station and the supermarkets."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Cosy, modern ground floor flat in central Kirkwall
Rockworks Chalets No.2 - UK7041

Rockworks Chalets No.2 - UK7041

Holm, near Kirkwall
Stay at this cottage in Holm. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Churchill Barriers and Italian Chapel are located ...
Very nice place
"Windy but not a problem"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2024

Rockworks Chalets No.2 - UK7041
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Skara Brae which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture

Skara Brae

Discover the secrets of Orkney’s earliest inhabitants and find out what life was like during prehistoric times at this beautifully preserved ancient village.

Skara Brae
Ring of Brogdar which includes heritage elements and a monument as well as a small group of people

Ring of Brogdar

Delve into the mysteries of this prehistoric landmark, comprising a ring of standing stones set against the wild landscape of the Orkney Islands.

Ring of Brogdar
St. Magnus Cathedral which includes heritage elements, a cemetery and a church or cathedral

St. Magnus Cathedral

Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.

St. Magnus Cathedral
Earl\'s Palace featuring heritage architecture, building ruins and heritage elements

Earl's Palace

Take a tour of this impressive 17th-century ruin, considered to be among the finest examples of French Renaissance architecture in Scotland.

Earl's Palace
Maes Howe featuring heritage elements and interior views

Maes Howe

Part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, this fascinating chambered tomb predates the Egyptian pyramids.

Maes Howe
Bishop\'s Palace which includes heritage elements, heritage architecture and château or palace

Bishop's Palace

Explore the ruined remains of this 12th-century palace and see the views from the top of its spiral staircase.

Bishop's Palace
St. Magnus Cathedral which includes a cemetery, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Kirkwall

Stromness showing a coastal town and a bay or harbour

Stromness

Photo "Evie" by John Comloquoy (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by John Comloquoy (CC BY-SA)

Evie

Photo "Harray" by Mark Crook (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Mark Crook (CC BY-SA)

Harray