10 Historic Hotels in Orkney Islands for 2026

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1. St Ola Hotel

Kirkwall

Barbara

A bedroom with a skylight, two bedside lamps, a radiator, and a yellow pillow.

2. Murray Arms Hotel

South Ronaldsay

Margaret

CA $104 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A building with a red roof, a white exterior, and a garden with white flowers.

3. Orkneylodge

Orphir

"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...

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Top Orkney Islands Hotel Reviews

Albert Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice modern hotel, well located in town close to harbour"

Grainbank Mews

10/10 Excellent

"What a lovely stay! Albert and Aileen run a beautiful B&B - spotless, quiet, and so conveniently located. Albert was very helpful, offering to answer any questions even after we checked out. We also got to meet their dog which was very welcome after nearly two weeks away from our own. I’m not usually a B&B person but I would definitely stay again. And I would wholeheartedly encourage anyone to give it a try."

Royal Oak Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"The owner was so warm, hospitable, and willing to help with any problems I had. He really went out t of his way to make me feel comfortable and cared for. Breakfast was wonderful---lots of hotels and cold choices in a clean, cozy breakfast room. Parking lot was easy to enter and leave with ample space for all cars."

The Sands Hotel

8/10 Good

"This was expensive for what it was but I guess there are a lot of tourists in Orkney and not a lot of accommodation! Over £200 a night for a small room, double bed (not king). The rate did include breakfast, which was adequate (order from list the night before). The hotel did have a restaurant - food was fine - and a bar and friendly barman. Staff were lovely altogether. I have never been to Orkney before so can’t make any comparisons but I suspect this may be among the better places to stay. Lots of room to park the car. Sea view."

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Albert Hotel

Grainbank Mews

Graemeshall House

The Ayre Hotel

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

The Orkney Hotel

Ferry Inn Stromness

Royal Oak Guest House

The Sands Hotel

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