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A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.

A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

A pool table in a bar area with wooden flooring and green walls.

1. The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

Julie

CA $120

CA $144 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

2. West End Guest House

Kirkwall

"A very friendly welcome, they were happy to accommodate our very late (11.30pm) arrival after we travelled there on the ferry. The owners have recently taken it over and in the last few weeks completed an overhaul of the bar/restaurant area which looks lovely. We didn't try the evening meals but the breakfasts were phenomenal, a proper Scottish breakfast that really sets you up for the day. Very friendly hosts helped us to work out what to do during the day and suggested good walks and so...

Tanya

CA $107

CA $129 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

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.

3. The Shore

Kirkwall

"We were very pleasantly surprised to learn our 1 room family suite had 2 separate bedrooms. Beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was nice. Only issues were that we only had 1 key which made it tricky every time we went separate places. Also there was an illuminated exit sign in the king bedroom we had to cover up it was so bright, and when others shut their doors it would thump ours. Loved the skylights, was a bit stuffy but those helped. Loved the breakfast!"

Beth

CA $105

CA $284 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

4. Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

Debra

CA $199

CA $238 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 restaurant with leather seating, wooden paneling, and a flat-screen TV mounted above a blue-lit fireplace.

A grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.

5. The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

David

CA $242

CA $291 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A room with a large window overlooking a harbor, featuring a ship docked at a pier.

A harbor with boats docked, a control tower, and a building with a red roof.

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.

6. Ferry Inn Stromness

Stromness

Robin

CA $292

CA $351 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A historic building with a prominent entrance and multiple windows, labeled as "The Stromness Hotel."

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a bed, and a small table.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.

A harbor with boats docked, a crane, and a building with a flat roof.

7. The Stromness Hotel

Stromness

Hamish

CA $153

CA $183 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A small building with a sloped roof, a chimney, and a window.

A gated area with a dog, a metal staircase, and a building with a sign.

A room with two beds, a fireplace, a chair, and a radiator.

A room with a metal-framed bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a stone wall, and a bed with a floral duvet.

8. Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking

Orphir

CA $220

CA $264 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A two-story house with a stone facade, a tiled roof, and a front porch with a bench.

A kitchen counter with various food items and kitchenware, including a fruit bowl, a juice container, and a container of Greek yogurt.

A living room with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a television.

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.

9. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness

Claudia

CA $181

CA $218 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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 bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A reception desk with a modern design, a framed artwork above it, and a potted plant to the right.

10. Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

Gerald

CA $138

CA $166 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outside.

A cozy living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a view of a house through large windows.

A room with a wooden cabinet, a blue chair, a mirror, and a door with glass panels.

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.

11. Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

F David

CA $216

CA $259 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A stone building with a large arched doorway and a smaller door, both with glass panels.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a door with the number 3.

A beach with the words "GRANBANK NEWS EST 2021" written in the sand.

A detailed pencil drawing of a brick building with a gabled roof, large windows, and a door.

12. Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

Stephen

CA $185

CA $222 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A living room with a sofa, television, fireplace, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a black chair, a wall clock, a refrigerator, and a window with a view of greenery.

A dark-colored sectional sofa with two pillows, a remote control on a small table, and a window with patterned curtains.

13. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

Kirkwall

CA $240

CA $288 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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.

14. The Sands Hotel

Burray

Susan

CA $225

CA $270 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A stone building with a wooden door and a small porch area.

A stone building with a wooden door, windows, and a flower box on the ground floor.

A kitchen with a large window, a stainless steel range hood, and two potted plants on the windowsill.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a window with a view of a stone wall and a car, and a utensil rack.

15. The Anchorage

South Ronaldsay

Neil

CA $150

CA $180 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor dining area with people seated at tables, a chalkboard menu, and potted plants.

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.

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.

16. Murray Arms Hotel

South Ronaldsay

Jan

CA $109

CA $131 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Ancient stone structures on a grassy hillside overlooking a beach.

Skara Brae

9.8/10 (128 reviews)

Discover the secrets of Orkney’s earliest inhabitants and find out what life was like during prehistoric times at this beautifully preserved ancient village.

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A historic church with a prominent tower and a surrounding graveyard.

St. Magnus Cathedral

9.4/10 (104 reviews)

Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.

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A stone standing upright in a grassy field with other standing stones in the background.

Ring of Brogdar

9.6/10 (54 reviews)

Delve into the mysteries of this prehistoric landmark, comprising a ring of standing stones set against the wild landscape of the Orkney Islands.

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A grassy hill with a stone staircase leading up to a door.

Maes Howe

9.4/10 (21 reviews)

Part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, this fascinating chambered tomb predates the Egyptian pyramids.

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A stone staircase leading to a partially ruined stone building with a view of a town and greenery in the background.

Earl's Palace

8.6/10 (46 reviews)

Take a tour of this impressive 17th-century ruin, considered to be among the finest examples of French Renaissance architecture in Scotland.

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A historic stone castle surrounded by lush green trees.

Bishop's Palace

8.6/10 (44 reviews)

Explore the ruined remains of this 12th-century palace and see the views from the top of its spiral staircase.

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Highland Park Distillery

9.4/10 (18 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kirkwall when you spend time at Highland Park Distillery. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the cathedral while you're in the area.

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Orkney Museum

9.8/10 (16 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Orkney Museum during your trip to Kirkwall. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's museums.

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A stone circle with standing stones in a grassy field.

Top Mainland Hotel Reviews

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly, clean and conveniently located. Breakfast was great and the owners were incredibly helpful. Really enjoyed my stay."

The Orkney Hotel

8/10 Good

"Staff really friendly and helpful, nice quiet room as we had our dog. Lovely breakfast."

Ferry Inn Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful staff!"

The Ayre Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great breakfast, excellent restaurant and even better staff. Everyone from the warm reception (at 11:30 pm!) who stayed late so we could enjoy a night cap after a long travel day. Engaging all around! Would definitely stay again!"

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."

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 Stromness Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location and old world charm. The staff member was very nice and went out of his way to help us."

The Royal Hotel Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"Come and enjoy proper hospitality in a proper hotel with wonderful people. Just like it used to be before life was overtaken by digital awfulness. If you want room service ordered through your TV then stay away. Sensational breakfast (that can also serve as lunch and beyond). Our second visit since 2022, the hotel holds a special place in our lives."

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

10/10 Excellent

"It's a very clean, well presented house in a great location. The living room is cosy and the beds are comfortable. The host was really helpful and great with communication."

More cheap stays in Mainland

West End Guest House

14 Main Street Kirkwall Scotland

CA $107

CA $129 total

Nov 1 - Nov 2

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)

The Stromness Hotel

The Pierhead Stromness Scotland

CA $153

CA $183 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (99 reviews)

Royal Oak Guest House

Holm Road Kirkwall Scotland

CA $216

CA $259 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)

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)

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Old Scapa Road Kirkwall Scotland

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8/10 Very good! (48 reviews)

Garden House Rooms

New Scapa Rd Kirkwall Scotland

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Our top choices for Mainland hotels

1. The Ayre Hotel

2. West End Guest House

3. The Shore

4. Albert Hotel

5. The Orkney Hotel

6. Ferry Inn Stromness

7. The Stromness Hotel

8. Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking

9. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

10. Karrawa Guest House

11. Royal Oak Guest House

12. Grainbank Mews

13. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

14. The Sands Hotel

15. The Anchorage

16. Murray Arms Hotel

Stay near popular Mainland attractions

Skara Brae

St. Magnus Cathedral

Ring of Brogdar

Maes Howe

Earl's Palace

Bishop's Palace

Highland Park Distillery

Orkney Museum

Learn more about Mainland

Top Mainland Hotel Reviews

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

The Orkney Hotel

Ferry Inn Stromness

The Ayre Hotel

Graemeshall House

Royal Oak Guest House

The Stromness Hotel

The Royal Hotel Stromness

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

More cheap stays in Mainland

West End Guest House

The Stromness Hotel

Royal Oak Guest House

The Sands Hotel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Garden House Rooms

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