Shapinsay

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A coastal landscape with two lighthouses on a grassy cliff overlooking the ocean.
A coastal landscape with a lighthouse and a small white building on a grassy hill overlooking the sea.
A coastal landscape with a lighthouse, grassy fields, and a distant castle.
A coastal landscape with a body of water, grassy fields, and a barbed wire fence.
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A wetland with multiple water bodies and a grassy landscape.
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The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
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The price is CA $120 per night from Nov 13 to Nov 14
CA $120
CA $144 total
Nov 13 - Nov 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (278 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2026

The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland
The price is CA $194 per night from Dec 8 to Dec 9
CA $194
CA $233 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (312 reviews)
"Nice modern hotel, well located in town close to harbour"

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2026

Albert Hotel
The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

2 out of 5
The Pierhead Stromness Scotland
The price is CA $168 per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
CA $168
CA $202 total
Nov 19 - Nov 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Stromness. Enjoy free WiFi and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Piers Art Centre and ...
6.8/10 (102 reviews)
"Arrived to find the door locked with a number to phone to arrange check in, once inside we discovered the foyer to be dirty and dated and in need of up grading, our room was dated and showed signs of dampness on the ceiling, we will not stay hear again and advise all travellers to stay clear"

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2026

The Stromness Hotel
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Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

St Margaret's Hope, Orkney Scotland
Stay at this cottage in South Ronaldsay. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Hoxa Tapestry Gallery and Sand of Wright are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
"This was a very unique cottage. I just loved it. It was clean and cozy. I loved watching the otters and just sitting and watching the water."

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2026

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .
2 bedroom accommodation in Stromness

2 bedroom accommodation in Stromness

Stromness
Stay at this cottage in Stromness. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ring of Brogdar and Stromness Ferry Terminal are located ...
2 bedroom accommodation in Stromness
Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

Kirkwall Scotland
Stay at this vacation home in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Bishop's Palace and Orkney Museum ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"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."

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2026

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall
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Stay near popular Shapinsay attractions

Balfour Castle

6.6/10 (4 reviews)
After visiting Balfour Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Shapinsay. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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Things to do

Skara brae

Private Full Day Tour in Orkney

CA $302
per adult
Private Full Day Tour in Orkney
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Cities near Shapinsay

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

Kirkwall

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