Shapinsay

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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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A coastal cliff with layered rock formations and a calm sea.
A coastal landscape with grassy fields, rocky shores, and a distant shoreline.
Photo by C Michael Hogan (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
A rocky coastal landscape with grass and a stone wall.
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The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
The price is CA $161 per night from Oct 3 to Oct 4
CA $161
CA $194 total
Oct 3 - Oct 4
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! (263 reviews)
"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."

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2026

The Ayre Hotel
The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

2 out of 5
The Pierhead Stromness Scotland
The price is CA $214 per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
CA $214
CA $256 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
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 ...
7/10 Good! (95 reviews)
"Nice location with view of harbor and access to ferry, staff polite. Poor communication and unwillingness to compromise on accidental double booking."

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2026

The Stromness Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland
The price is CA $281 per night from Sep 11 to Sep 12
CA $281
CA $337 total
Sep 11 - Sep 12
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! (302 reviews)
"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 ..."

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2026

Albert Hotel
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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
Rockworks Chalets No.2 - UK7041

Rockworks Chalets No.2 - UK7041

Holm, near Kirkwall
Stay at this cottage in Holm. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Churchill Barriers and Italian Chapel are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Very nice place
"Windy but not a problem"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2024

Rockworks Chalets No.2 - UK7041
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! (56 reviews)
"Lovely property right beside the sea front. The host was very helpful and messaged quickly with answers to questions. Margaret St Hope is a delightful centre to base your holiday.. good shop and post office with two excellent restaurants."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .
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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
Orkney Heritage Tour

Orkney Heritage Tour

CA $302
per adult
Orkney Heritage Tour
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Cities near Shapinsay

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

Kirkwall

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