Title: Visit St. Mary's: Best of St. Mary's Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in St. Mary's](https://expedia.ca/St-Marys-Hotels.d3000368643.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in St. Mary's](https://expedia.ca/St-Marys-Vacation-Rentals.d3000368643.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[St. Mary's Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-St-Marys.d3000368643.Car-Rental-Guide)[St. Mary's Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/St-Marys.d3000368643.Destination-Travel-Guides) # St. Mary's ## Travel Guide ![The Italian Chapel. This Chapel was built by Italian Prisoners of War during the second world war, It was transformed from a basic Nissen hut by the prisoners using whatever materials they could get. It is much loved and is as magnificent inside as it is out.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000368643/f26a41a4-b7a6-4e9c-a959-21a67fbf2b7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000368643/f26a41a4-b7a6-4e9c-a959-21a67fbf2b7a.jpg) by [Kevin Rae](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1190) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![The Italian Chapel. This Chapel was built by Italian Prisoners of War during the second world war, It was transformed from a basic Nissen hut by the prisoners using whatever materials they could get. It is much loved and is as magnificent inside as it is out.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000368643/f26a41a4-b7a6-4e9c-a959-21a67fbf2b7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000368643/f26a41a4-b7a6-4e9c-a959-21a67fbf2b7a.jpg) by [Kevin Rae](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/1190) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![The Old Granary, St Mary's, Orkney: an old red sandstone building with stepped gable between the main road through the village and the shore](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000368643/c399bf25-94d3-4105-8c27-a63ce126c429.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit St. Mary's Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_3000368643) - St. Mary's Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in St. Mary's ![The Ayre Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14940000/14937100/14937099/17198405_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Ayre Hotel Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland CA $120 CA $145 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 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! (228 reviews) Staff were excellent - on booking in we were moved to the apartments as there was a coach party in. Very friendly Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=14937099&PinnedHotelID=14937099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000368643) ![Albert Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2241300/2241210/6e6089a8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Albert Hotel Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland CA $179 CA $215 total Mar 6 - Mar 7 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! (266 reviews) Clean room, welcoming staff and good food. Nice location in a beautiful part of Scotland. Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026&selected=2241210&PinnedHotelID=2241210&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000368643) ![The Stromness Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69810000/69805600/69805557/aba89bb9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Stromness Hotel The Pierhead Stromness Scotland CA $147 CA $177 total Mar 7 - Mar 8 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Stromness. Enjoy free WiFi, housekeeping, and a coffee shop/cafe. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 7/10 Good! (84 reviews) The hotel closed all food and beverage service. There was a notice on their website but no notice on Expedia. The surrounding town was largely closed too, so being without food options was not acceptable. The hotel emailed to confirm my reservation. I complained and asked for a cancellation and refund. ... Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=69805557&PinnedHotelID=69805557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000368643) [See all 123 properties in St. Mary's](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026®ionId=3000368643) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Cosy Studio In The Heart Of Kirkwall](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95400000/95396800/95396775/d18c4773_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cosy Studio In The Heart Of Kirkwall Kirkwall Stay at this apartment in Kirkwall. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace are located nearby. [](https://expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-Cosy-Studio-In-The-Heart-Of-Kirkwall.h95396775.Hotel-Information) ![Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121100000/121096900/121096893/39564a7d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 ... [](https://expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-Cosy-House-In-The-Heart-Of-Kirkwall.h121096893.Hotel-Information) ![Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34050000/34049200/34049104/7aaf5d7d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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! (47 reviews) Well equipped and very cosy Near to the Post office/shop and pub.Well situated for journeys out to all the interesting areas of Orkney. Highly recommended and beautifully situated. Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/South-Ronaldsay-Hotels-Unique-Seaside-Cottage-In-A-Picturesque-Village.h34049104.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in St. Mary's](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000368643&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check St. Mary's hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000368643&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28)[Feb 27 - Feb 28](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000368643&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000368643&startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01)[Feb 28 - Mar 1](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000368643&startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000368643&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026)[Feb 27 - Mar 1](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000368643&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Italian Chapel Orkney ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089061/8433486c-26e1-4508-9cb7-037138e67812.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Italian Chapel Learn about the local history of Holm when you spend time at Italian Chapel. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Italian-Chapel-Holm.d6089061.Vacation-Attraction) #### Churchill Barriers You can learn about the history of Holm with a trip to Churchill Barriers. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Churchill-Barriers-Holm.d6089059.Vacation-Attraction) #### Orkney Wine Company You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Orkney Wine Company during your travels to Holm. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Orkney-Wine-Company-Holm.d553248621533025469.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Cliffs of Yesnaby](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46572993/13343afe-e304-4a69-807e-f6954f2ee054.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Tour Discover Orkney with Pick-Up CA $524 per traveller **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-tour-discover-orkney-with-pick-up.a46572993.activity-details) ![Historic Orkney Private Odyssey Tour by a native Islander](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47109621/4b8b3712-3382-4c1d-ab0f-e75a49508e5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Historic Orkney Private Odyssey Tour by a native Islander CA $981 per traveller **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/historic-orkney-private-odyssey-tour-by-a-native-islander.a47109621.activity-details) ![Skara brae](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49582129/3d4e8f3a-0339-4efa-babd-8760d7a3adc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Orkney Islands Private Full Day Tour CA $1,196 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/orkney-islands-private-full-day-tour.a49582129.activity-details) [See all activities in St. Mary's](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-St-Marys.d3000368643.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Cities near St. Mary's - Places of interest - [Skara Brae ](https://expedia.ca/Skara-Brae-Stromness.d6089041.Vacation-Attraction) - [Balfour Castle ](https://expedia.ca/Balfour-Castle-Shapinsay.d6089077.Vacation-Attraction) - [Duncansby Head ](https://expedia.ca/Duncansby-Head-Wick.d6088903.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ring of Brogdar ](https://expedia.ca/Ring-Of-Brogdar-Stromness.d6089039.Vacation-Attraction) - [Standing Stones of Stenness ](https://expedia.ca/Standing-Stones-Of-Stenness-Scotland.d6089037.Vacation-Attraction) - [Maes Howe ](https://expedia.ca/Maes-Howe-Stromness.d6089035.Vacation-Attraction) - [Old Man of Hoy ](https://expedia.ca/Old-Man-Of-Hoy-Hoy-Island.d6089067.Vacation-Attraction) - [St. John's Head ](https://expedia.ca/St-Johns-Head-Hoy-Island.d6089071.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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