Title: 10 Historic Hotels in Orkney Islands for 2025 | Expedia.ca [Orkney Islands Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Orkney-Islands.dx6051152)[Orkney Islands Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Orkney-Islands.d6051152.Hotel-Destinations)[Vacation Rentals in Orkney Islands](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Orkney-Islands.d6051152.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)[Orkney Islands Flights](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Orkney-Islands.d6051152.Flight-Destinations)[Orkney Islands Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Orkney-Islands.d6051152.Car-Rental-Destinations)[Orkney Islands Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Orkney-Islands.d6051152.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![Stromness featuring rocky coastline and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055102/bf79b2db-dded-4cbf-b022-58c6c113ba21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Historic Hotels in Orkney Islands - ![](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 availability on Orkney Islands Historic Hotels Tonight [Nov 8 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6051152&startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [Nov 9 - Nov 10](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6051152&startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [Nov 14 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6051152&startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two weeks [Nov 21 - Nov 23](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6051152&startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Top Orkney Islands Historic Hotels ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12460000/12454600/12454552/abc8fb07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12460000/12454600/12454552/5a8027ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12460000/12454600/12454552/d4702ac5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12460000/12454600/12454552/7c44da28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### St Ola Hotel Kirkwall 7.6/10 Good (72) "Room was ok, but beds had very hard mattresses. Noise from extracts and chillers from kitchen kept us awake. Whole hotel could do with a re vamp" ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Linda [](https://www.expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-St-Ola-Hotel.h12454552.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7070000/7067100/7067041/d5039cb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7070000/7067100/7067041/d1331c99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7070000/7067100/7067041/0a6efae6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![1 bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7070000/7067100/7067041/e4c841d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Murray Arms Hotel South Ronaldsay 9.2/10 Wonderful (151) "Amasing personal, excellent dinner and breakfeast" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Pär [](https://www.expedia.ca/South-Ronaldsay-Hotels-Murray-Arms-Hotel.h7067041.Hotel-Information) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2440000/2434300/2434231/01d2cdcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Children's play area - outdoor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2440000/2434300/2434231/dfb975c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2440000/2434300/2434231/b0a03af9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2440000/2434300/2434231/43aa45e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Orkneylodge Orphir 8.4/10 Very good (27) "Very welcoming and friendly manager / staff. Clean rooms and very comfortable bed and chairs. Shower was poor (luke warm water which could not be adjusted with poor water flow). Breakfast was acceptable (cereal, toast, boiled egg - not full English). Beautiful outlook across to Hoy with small ferry terminal serving Hoy and Flotta close by. Not inconvenienced by ferry, noise or traffic using it. Excellent position for visiting the ‘mainland’ including Kirkwall and Stromness. A car is a must... ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Anonymous traveller [](https://www.expedia.ca/Orphir-Hotels-Orkneylodge.h2434231.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. 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The room was very well presented and had a small kitchen. The food served by the restaurant was delicious. There was an excellent selection of spirits and local beers. The staff very helpful and friendly. Will stay again." [](https://expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-The-Ayre-Hotel.h14937099.Hotel-Information) ![The Sands Hotel](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71410000/71401200/71401124/edb9b2d2_y.jpg) ### The Sands Hotel 10/10 Excellent "Pleasant staff-great breakfast-convenient parking" [](https://expedia.ca/Burray-Hotels-The-Sands-Hotel.h71401124.Hotel-Information) ![Murray Arms Hotel](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7070000/7067100/7067041/d5039cb6_y.jpg) ### Murray Arms Hotel 10/10 Excellent "Large room - good shower. Fantastic food. Glorious location. Most friendly and helpful staff. " [](https://expedia.ca/South-Ronaldsay-Hotels-Murray-Arms-Hotel.h7067041.Hotel-Information) ![Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34049200/34049104/7aaf5d7d_y.jpg) ### Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village . 10/10 Excellent "Well equipped and very cosy Near to the Post office/shop and pub.Well situated for journeys out to all the interesting areas of Orkney. Highly recommended and beautifully situated." [](https://expedia.ca/South-Ronaldsay-Hotels-Unique-Seaside-Cottage-In-A-Picturesque-Village.h34049104.Hotel-Information) ![Albert Hotel](//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](//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](//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](//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) ![Royal Oak Guest House](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88350000/88345700/88345694/e9c10997_y.jpg) ### Royal Oak Guest House 10/10 Excellent "Quiet neighbourhood with tons of parking. Easy walk to the downtown and harbour for sites,restaurants and shopping. Best Scottish breakfast on our trip so far. Fresh fruits and berries offered." 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