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A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.
A pool table in a bar area with wooden flooring and green walls.
A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a window.

1. The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall
Guest review highlights
  • Lovely and hot food served in the restaurant
  • Quiet, well-insulated rooms
  • Friendly and efficient staff service
CA $155
CA $185 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 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 hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.
A bar area with wooden beams, stone flooring, and stools.

2. Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
Kirkwall
Guest review highlights
  • Beautiful location by the water
  • Modern bathroom with excellent shower
CA $280
CA $336 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Albert Hotel
A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.
A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.
A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture frame.
A staircase with wooden railings leading to a landing. A red chair is positioned near a window with a curtain.

3. The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel
Burray
Guest review highlights
  • Beautiful location near the beach
  • Beautiful outlook from the rooms
  • Great on-site restaurant options
CA $342
CA $411 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
The Sands Hotel
A bar with wooden shelves stocked with bottles and glasses, a coffee machine, and a cash register.
A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A bar area with wooden furniture, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A wooden staircase with a bench at the bottom, leading to a room with a checkered floor.

4. The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness
Stromness
Guest review highlights
  • Delicious breakfast included daily
  • Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff
  • Short walk to local restaurants
CA $373
CA $447 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
The Royal Hotel Stromness
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 neatly made bed with white linens and a plaid headboard, a bedside lamp, a wooden nightstand with a phone, and a chair by a window.
A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

5. The Shore

The Shore
Kirkwall
Guest review highlights
  • Attentive staff on hand each day
  • Excellent breakfast with a good selection
  • Clean, spacious, and modern rooms
CA $256
CA $464 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
The Shore
A two-story house with a stone facade, a tiled roof, and a front porch with a bench.
A living room with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a television.
A two-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a driveway.
A kitchen counter with various food items and kitchenware, including a fruit bowl, a juice container, and a container of Greek yogurt.

6. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
Stromness
Guest review highlights
  • Delicious freshly made breakfast
  • Fantastic hospitality from hosts
  • Nice and quiet location near ferry
CA $179
CA $215 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
A large, historic stone building with multiple chimneys, a central entrance, and a circular driveway leading to a fountain.
A stone building with a window and a door, surrounded by greenery.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a window with curtains, a radiator, a desk with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

7. Graemeshall House

Graemeshall House
Holm
Guest review highlights
  • Lovely location near refreshments
  • Large and beautiful Manor House
  • Excellent breakfast with variety
Graemeshall House
A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a bookshelf in the background.
A grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.
A restaurant with leather seating, wooden paneling, and a flat-screen TV mounted above a blue-lit fireplace.

8. The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
Kirkwall
Guest review highlights
  • Short walk to main shops
  • Extensive whisky collection available
  • Very friendly and personable staff
CA $241
CA $289 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
The Orkney Hotel
A room with a large window overlooking a harbor, featuring a ship docked at a pier.
A modern building with large windows and a visible chimney.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.
A harbor with boats docked, a control tower, and a building with a red roof.

9. Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness
Stromness
Guest review highlights
  • Cozy pub restaurant with good food
  • Included breakfast with tasty options
  • Clean and spacious family room
CA $376
CA $452 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Ferry Inn Stromness
An outdoor dining area with people seated at tables, a chalkboard menu, and potted plants.
A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a pot on the counter, and a person cooking.
A bedroom with a skylight, two bedside lamps, a radiator, and a yellow pillow.
A stone pillar with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood daily, walk-ins welcome, dog-friendly, and a beer garden.

10. Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel
South Ronaldsay
Guest review highlights
  • Fresh scallops at the on-site restaurant
  • Convenient parking for arriving guests
  • Breakfast with great options
CA $185
CA $222 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Murray Arms Hotel
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 a large window, a sofa, a bed, and a small table.
A room with a large window, a green sofa, two green chairs, and a round table.

11. The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel
Stromness
Guest review highlights
  • Warm staff on hand each day
  • Clean, modern bathroom fixtures
  • Spacious and clean guest rooms
CA $205
CA $246 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
The Stromness Hotel
A hallway with stone walls, wooden door, and a bench.
A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a visible exit sign, and a view of the street outside.
A hotel reception area with a glass display case, a coffee machine, and a vase with flowers.
A neatly made bed with a light-colored bedspread and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a floral-patterned wall.

12. Smithfield guesthouse

Smithfield guesthouse
Dounby
Guest review highlights
  • Spacious, clean, and comfortable rooms
  • Enjoyable on-site restaurant
CA $233
CA $280 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Smithfield guesthouse
A harbor with boats and buildings reflecting on the water.
A restaurant interior with a dark blue upholstered bench, framed black and white photographs on the wall, and two tables with speakers.
A bar area with a marble table, leather chairs, and a variety of liquor bottles on shelves.
A variety of whisky bottles displayed on a shelf.

13. Kirkwall Hotel

Kirkwall Hotel
Kirkwall
CA $328
CA $394 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Kirkwall Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

14. West End Guest House

West End Guest House
Kirkwall
Guest review highlights
  • Excellent made-to-order breakfast
  • High-quality, delicious food
CA $215
CA $258 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
West End Guest House
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a wall-mounted control panel, and a window.
A modern bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and toilet.
A modern room with a wooden desk, a chair, a mounted TV, a mirror, a potted plant, and a bed with green walls.
A window with a view of a grassy area, trees, and a building in the background.

15. Garden House Rooms

Garden House Rooms
Kirkwall
Garden House Rooms
A conference room with rows of red chairs, a whiteboard, and a projector screen.
A conference room with a long table set for a meeting, surrounded by chairs.
A kitchen with a built-in stovetop, a coffee maker, and a sink.
A row of white buildings with a sign reading "AYR HOTEL" along a waterfront.

16. Ayre Hotel

Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall
Ayre Hotel
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Stay near popular Rousay attractions

Trumland House

You can find out about the history of Rousay with a trip to Trumland House. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's hot springs.
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Midhowe Broch

You can find out about the history of Rousay with a stop at Midhowe Broch. Discover the area's countryside and hot springs.
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Learn more about Rousay

Explore quaint Rousay: its archaeology, ruins, beaches, and more!

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A coastal landscape with a grassy field, a stone wall, and a body of water.
Photo by Ian Balcombe

Top Rousay Hotel Reviews

The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

8/10 Good
"There was a pub/restaurant on-site, very convenient. It's small though, so don't forget to book ahead for dinner! Food was good. It's right across the street from the ferry, so no problem with transport. I liked it."
Tana 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Ayre Hotel
Smithfield guesthouse

Smithfield guesthouse

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect place to stay in the quiet and laid back village of Dounby as it is close to a lot of archeological sites which are about 10 to 20 minutes away in every direction. Very friendly and attentive staff. Great food as well. Spacious parking in the back. There is a gas station and a market across the street so you don’t have to worry about driving too far to refuel and get food. This place will be my go-to the next time I travel to Orkney Islands!"
Patricia 4-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Smithfield guesthouse
The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness

10/10 Excellent
"Clean large rooms! Fun bar area downstairs. Staff was helpful."
Karyn 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
The Royal Hotel Stromness
The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

8/10 Good
"Nice location in the town center. Parking available front and rear. Big clean bright rooms with great bed n and pillows and huge bathroom. Breakfast is very good, nice helpful staff and amazing choice of local drinks in the bar."
Masakazu 2-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
The Orkney Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel has clearly just been refurbished and the entrance area was very nice indeed. I was later checking in and had to wait a wee bit until helped by a member of staff - wasn’t a huge issue for me though. The room itself was lovely - spotless and stylish. Didn’t have breakfast as I was leaving early."
Mairi 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Albert Hotel
Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

10/10 Excellent
"We had a great stay. It was a beautiful apartment to land in at the end of every day."
Ashley R. 2-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall
West End Guest House

West End Guest House

10/10 Excellent
"Had a lovely stay thank you."
Gordon 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
West End Guest House
Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness

10/10 Excellent
"Top notch!"
Jonathan David 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Ferry Inn Stromness
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent
"Very friendly hosts, nice room with lovely view. Excellent breakfast"
Peter 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

More cheap stays in Rousay

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Old Scapa Road Kirkwall Scotland
CA $124
CA $148 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very good! (48 reviews)
Kirkwall Youth Hostel
The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

The Pierhead Stromness Scotland
CA $205
CA $246 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
includes taxes & fees
7/10 Good! (96 reviews)
The Stromness Hotel
West End Guest House

West End Guest House

14 Main Street Kirkwall Scotland
CA $215
CA $258 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
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 $219
CA $263 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
includes taxes & fees
10/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
Royal Oak Guest House
Garden House Rooms

Garden House Rooms

New Scapa Rd Kirkwall Scotland
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Ayre Hotel

Ayre Hotel

Ayre Road Kirkwall SCT
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Rousay?
The best area to stay in Rousay is near the ferry terminal at Brims, as it offers the most convenient access to the island's amenities and transport links.This area is the main entry point to Rousay, allowing for easy arrival and departure. You'll find the island's only shop, a small general store, and the local post office here, making it practical for picking up essentials. Accommodation options tend to be self-catering cottages or guesthouses, often providing a peaceful base with views of the Eynhallow Sound.For couples seeking a quiet retreat and a chance to explore ancient history, staying near Brims is perfect. From here, you can easily access the "Rousay Heritage Trail," a walk that takes you past significant archaeological sites like the Midhowe Broch and Chambered Cairn, both just a short drive or an enjoyable walk away. The area provides a tranquil setting for enjoying the island's natural beauty and historical treasures together.Solo travellers looking for a relaxed escape will also find the Brims area suitable. Its proximity to the ferry means you can easily connect with the larger Orkney islands for day trips, while Rousay itself offers plenty of opportunities for walking, birdwatching, and enjoying the quiet pace of island life.
When is the best time to go to Rousay?
The best time to visit Rousay is during the late spring and summer months, particularly from May to September.During this period, the weather is generally milder, and the days are much longer. This makes it ideal for exploring the island's many archaeological sites, such as the Broch of Gurness or Midhowe Broch and Chambered Cairn, which are largely outdoors. The extended daylight hours also mean more time for coastal walks and enjoying the island's natural beauty.Nature enthusiasts and those interested in birdwatching will find May, June, and July particularly rewarding. This is when many seabirds nest and can be seen along the cliffs. The island's flora is also at its peak, with wildflowers adding colour to the landscape.For those who prefer a quieter experience with fewer visitors, late April or early October can also be good options.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
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 Rousay.
How much is the nightly rate at a Rousay hotel?
Prices for hotels in Rousay often vary, but you can find a great deal from CA $148 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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