Title: Birsay Vacation Rentals : Short-Term Rentals for 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Birsay](https://expedia.ca/Birsay-Hotels.d6166390.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Birsay Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Birsay.d6166390.Car-Rental-Guide)[Birsay Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Birsay.d6166390.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![The Earl's Palace in Birsay, Orkney, Scotland, is a ruined 16th-century castle. It was built by Robert Stewart, 1st Earl of Orkney (1533–1593), illegitimate son of King James V and his mistress Euphemia Elphinstone. The palace is a category A listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument, and is in the care of Historic Scotland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6166390/8508516d-1466-4a48-b679-f276a67e60fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Birsay Vacation Rentals - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check prices for these dates Tonight [Dec 26 - Dec 27](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6166390&startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [Dec 27 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6166390&startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [Dec 26 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6166390&startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [Jan 2 - Jan 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6166390&startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in [Sign in ](https://expedia.ca/user/signin?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBirsay-Vacation-Rentals.d6166390.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[ Sign up, it's free ](https://expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&+=&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBirsay-Vacation-Rentals.d6166390.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals) ## Top Birsay Hotel Reviews ![The Ayre Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14940000/14937100/14937099/17198405_y.jpg) ### The Ayre Hotel 10/10 Excellent "Lovely saff, grear food, comfy room." [](https://expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-The-Ayre-Hotel.h14937099.Hotel-Information) ![Grainbank Mews](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101210000/101207500/101207461/7ae40bb8_y.jpg) ### Grainbank Mews 10/10 Excellent "Room was quality, shower excellent, room warm and very clean, beds very comfortable. Staff welcoming and friendly." [](https://expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-Grainbank-Mews.h101207461.Hotel-Information) ![The Shore](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478300/4478238/2ec90656_y.jpg) ### The Shore 10/10 Excellent "Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Great Location. What more could you want. " [](https://expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-The-Shore.h4478238.Hotel-Information) ![Royal Oak Guest House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88350000/88345700/88345694/e9c10997_y.jpg) ### Royal Oak Guest House 10/10 Excellent "Wonderful warm family atmosphere, great renovated rooms, excellent breakfast. Good location with a short walk to the center of Kirkwall and convenient parking. " [](https://expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-Royal-Oak-Guest-House.h88345694.Hotel-Information) ![Albert Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2241300/2241210/6e6089a8_y.jpg) ### Albert Hotel 10/10 Excellent "The Albert was an excellent place to stay for 3 days while we went around Okkney Islands. Our room was huge and a view of the ocean! The only possible drawback was parking can be a challenge! But doable." [](https://expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-Albert-Hotel.h2241210.Hotel-Information) ![The Orkney Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21320000/21312600/21312501/ac0edba1_y.jpg) ### The Orkney Hotel 10/10 Excellent "Friendly staff, great food and comfortable room, lovely place" [](https://expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-The-Orkney-Hotel.h21312501.Hotel-Information) ![Ferry Inn Stromness](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15650000/15644600/15644534/ff5eb825_y.jpg) ### Ferry Inn Stromness 10/10 Excellent "Staff were friendly and welcoming, the room was incredibly clean and so comfortable, and the restaurant was delicious! Perfect stay! " [](https://expedia.ca/Stromness-Hotels-Ferry-Inn-Stromness.h15644534.Hotel-Information) ![The Stromness Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69810000/69805600/69805557/aba89bb9_y.jpg) ### The Stromness Hotel 10/10 Excellent "The dining was excellent and the staff friendly and accommodating. The room was cozy with a view of the harbor." [](https://expedia.ca/Stromness-Hotels-The-Stromness-Hotel-By-Payman-Club.h69805557.Hotel-Information) ![Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17450000/17447300/17447294/bfbfa32c_y.jpg) ### Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast 10/10 Excellent "Welcoming, helpful, friendly and sharing. Well kept house with comfortable lodging and easily accessible with transportation. " [](https://expedia.ca/Stromness-Hotels-Lindisfarne-Bed-Breakfast.h17447294.Hotel-Information) ## Find out more about Birsay You always said you would go on a dream vacation someday. Now, someday is here. But you don’t just want to dip your toe into the trip of a lifetime, you want to cannon ball into the deep end. Go ahead, unplug and unwind in style. When you book one of our vacation rentals, the ordinary is in the rearview. Instead of sharing your vacation with hundreds of hotel guests, you get to take advantage of all the space at your private apartment or room. You also get to enjoy all the amenities of a private residence for a truly unique and memorable stay. Why don’t you take off your shoes and settle in for a while? Your vacation just got upgraded. As much as you love your short-term rental, it’s always good to get out and explore to soak up . Live like a local: Eat regional food, cheer on the home team, and visit the best cultural attractions in town. No matter the season, there is always something going on in . Seeing all the best attractions is bound to make you fall in love with Birsay. Who knows, you may even be tempted to extend your vacation rental stay. There’s a reason home rentals are so popular here—after a long day of exploration, going back to your very own living room to stretch out is a dream come true. It’s your escape so why share it? You deserve your own slice of paradise. Booking your vacation rental on Expedia is simple and safe. Just pick your dates to search for the perfect property and book securely. We let you contact the property owner directly to make any special arrangements. All that’s left to do is show up with bells on and have a memorable vacation. 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