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A two-story house with a stone facade, a tiled roof, and a front porch with a bench.
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.
A two-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a driveway.
A living room with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a television.

1. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
Stromness
United States
Claudia
CA $174
CA $208 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
A historic building with a prominent entrance and multiple windows, labeled as "The Stromness Hotel."
A harbor with boats docked, a crane, and a building with a flat roof.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.
A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a bed, and a small table.

2. The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel
Stromness
United Kingdom
Hamish
CA $190
CA $227 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Stromness Hotel
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 billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.

3. The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall
United States
Carolyn
CA $117
CA $140 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
The Ayre Hotel
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 bar area with wooden beams, stone flooring, and stools.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.

4. Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
Kirkwall
United States
Debra
CA $187
CA $224 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Albert Hotel
A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.
A harbor with boats docked at the pier, a lighthouse in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.
A hotel named "The Shore" with a signboard indicating rooms and amenities like free WiFi, local ales, wines & spirits, teas & coffees.
A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

5. The Shore

The Shore
Kirkwall
United States
Beth
CA $104
CA $284 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Shore
A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.
A grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.
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 dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a bookshelf in the background.

6. The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
Kirkwall
United States
David
CA $244
CA $292 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
The Orkney Hotel
A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a plaid curtain.
A staircase with wooden railings leading to a landing. A red chair is positioned near a window with a curtain.
A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture frame.

7. The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel
Burray
United States
Susan
CA $225
CA $270 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
The Sands Hotel
A living room with a sofa, television, fireplace, and a window with curtains.
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A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a black chair, a wall clock, a refrigerator, and a window with a view of greenery.

8. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden
Kirkwall
CA $258
CA $309 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden
A stone building with a large arched doorway and a smaller door, both with glass panels.
A beach with the words "GRANBANK NEWS EST 2021" written in the sand.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a door with the number 3.
A detailed pencil drawing of a brick building with a gabled roof, large windows, and a door.

9. Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Stephen
CA $180
CA $216 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Grainbank Mews
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 sign for Karrawa Guest House, indicating no vacancies, fully ensuited, with WiFi and guest parking, and located at the entrance on Inganness Road.
A reception desk with a modern design, a framed artwork above it, and a potted plant to the right.

10. Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House
Kirkwall
Canada
Gerald
CA $125
CA $149 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Karrawa Guest House
A dining area with wooden chairs and tables, a clock on the wall, and a view through the windows.
A room with a desk, a chair, a bulletin board with notices, a mirror, and a door.
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.
A living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.

11. Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House
Kirkwall
United States
F David
CA $195
CA $234 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Royal Oak Guest House
Outdoor dining
Restaurant
Restaurant
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

12. West End Guest House

West End Guest House
Kirkwall
United Kingdom
Tanya
CA $100
CA $120 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
West End Guest House
An outdoor dining area with people seated at tables, a chalkboard menu, and potted plants.
A bedroom with a skylight, two bedside lamps, a radiator, and a yellow pillow.
A stone structure with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood, walk-ins, dog-friendly, and beer garden.
A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a pot on the counter, and a person cooking.

13. Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel
South Ronaldsay
Netherlands
Jan
CA $86
CA $104 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Murray Arms Hotel
A small building with a sloped roof, a chimney, and a window.
A room with a metal-framed bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a stone wall, and a bed with a floral duvet.
A room with a wooden door, an exit sign, a small desk with a lamp, a stone wall, and framed pictures.
A room with two beds, a fireplace, a chair, and a radiator.

14. Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking

Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking
Orphir
CA $221
CA $265 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking
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Head to Skara Brae and Ring of Brogdar—just two of the sights around Dounby.

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Top Dounby Hotel Reviews

Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, central to everything and easy to get to from the North Link Ferry. Orkney is lovely and the people wonderful IF you stop and listen. Will be back."
Ken 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Albert Hotel
The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

8/10 Good
"Staff really friendly and helpful, nice quiet room as we had our dog. Lovely breakfast."
CRAIG 1-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
The Orkney Hotel
Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful staff!"
Robin 3-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Ferry Inn Stromness
Graemeshall House

Graemeshall House

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely and accommodating host with lots of local knowledge and history. Spacious, comfortable and private rooms. Breakfast was delicious with a great selection. Would come back any day and highly recommend to anyone. The personal touch and interaction with the host was appreciated and the perfect touch one would ask for a true Bed and Breakfast experience."
Emma 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Graemeshall House
Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

10/10 Excellent
"Cosy and very clean with lots to make a comfortable stay.Fabulous artwork around the cottage linked to the area added much to the overall experience Fabulous views from the sitting room window. Good quality towels and bedding and well equipped kitchen.Would definitely stay again."
John S. 6-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .
Royal Oak Guest House

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."
Carole M 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Royal Oak Guest House
The Sands Hotel

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."
Katie 4-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
The Sands Hotel
Cosy Studio In The Heart Of Kirkwall

Cosy Studio In The Heart Of Kirkwall

10/10 Excellent
"Well located could use more surfaces n bathroom"
Victoria 4-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Cosy Studio In The Heart Of Kirkwall
Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We loved the tour of the facility and our room. Help with parking was so useful for ease of getting out of the lot. My wife needed medicine kept cold and ice packs frozen and had no issues having this done for us. Because we were leaving before breakfast a to go meal was provided for us."
William 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Murray Arms Hotel

More cheap stays in Dounby

West End Guest House

West End Guest House

14 Main Street Kirkwall Scotland
CA $100
CA $120 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)
West End Guest House
Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House

Holm Road Kirkwall Scotland
CA $195
CA $234 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
includes taxes & fees
10/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
Royal Oak Guest House
The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

The Pierhead Stromness Scotland
CA $196
CA $236 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
includes taxes & fees
The Stromness Hotel
The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel

Pier Road Burray Scotland
CA $225
CA $270 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
includes taxes & fees
9.8/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
The Sands Hotel
Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Old Scapa Road Kirkwall Scotland
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8/10 Very good! (48 reviews)
Kirkwall Youth Hostel
Garden House Rooms

Garden House Rooms

New Scapa Rd Kirkwall Scotland
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Dounby?
The best area to stay in Dounby is within the village itself for convenience and access to local amenities.Dounby is a small, quiet village on the mainland of Orkney, serving as a hub for the west of the island. It's built around the A986 road and features a few essential shops, including a well-stocked supermarket, a post office, and a local butcher. There's also a community hall and a medical centre, making it a practical base for exploring.Couples looking for a peaceful retreat will appreciate Dounby's relaxed pace. It offers a good balance of being self-sufficient with local shops for groceries and essentials, while also being centrally located for exploring Orkney's famous Neolithic sites like the Ring of Brodgar and Maeshowe, which are just a short drive away.For families, Dounby provides a comfortable and convenient base. The presence of local shops means you can easily cater for yourselves, and the village's quiet nature makes it a pleasant place to return to after a day of exploring.
When is the best time to go to Dounby?
The best time to go to Dounby is during the warmer, drier months from late May to early September.This period typically offers the most favourable weather for exploring the Orkney Islands. You'll find longer daylight hours, with the sun often visible until late in the evening, which is superb for sightseeing and enjoying the outdoor attractions. While Dounby itself is a small village, its central location on the West Mainland makes it an excellent base for reaching the island's many historic sites and natural landscapes.For those interested in outdoor activities and historical exploration, this is the ideal time. The weather is generally mild enough for walking, cycling, and visiting archaeological sites like Maeshowe and the Ring of Brodgar without the chill and stronger winds often present in other seasons.
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You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Dounby.
How much is the nightly rate at a Dounby hotel?
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