Hotels in Orkney

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Top 5 hotels in Orkney at a glance

  1. Karrawa Guest House — 3-star hotel in Kirkwall. Guest rating: 9.8/10 — Exceptional.
  2. The Ayre Hotel — 3-star hotel in Kirkwall. Guest rating: 8.6/10 — Excellent.
  3. Murray Arms Hotel — 3-star hotel in South Ronaldsay. Guest rating: 9.2/10 — Wonderful.
  4. The Shore — 3-star hotel in Kirkwall. Guest rating: 8.2/10 — Very Good.
  5. Garden House Rooms — 2-star hotel in Kirkwall.

Where to stay in Orkney?

Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House
Kirkwall
$161
$193 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Karrawa Guest House

The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
Kirkwall
$137
$164 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
The Ayre Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel
South Ronaldsay
$112
$135 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Murray Arms Hotel

The Shore

The Shore
Kirkwall
$146
$289 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 15 - Aug 16
The Shore

Garden House Rooms

Garden House Rooms
Kirkwall
$140
$168 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Garden House Rooms

Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
Kirkwall
$186
$223 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 15 - Aug 16
Albert Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
Kirkwall
$197
$236 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 15 - Aug 16
The Orkney Hotel

The Steading

The Steading
South Walls
$2,058
$2,470 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
The Steading

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel
Kirkwall
$89
$107 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Kirkwall Youth Hostel

The Anchorage

The Anchorage
South Ronaldsay
$121
$146 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
The Anchorage

Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House
Kirkwall
$173
$208 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Royal Oak Guest House

Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking
Orphir
$370
$444 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel
Burray
$247
$297 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 15 - Aug 16
The Sands Hotel

Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews
Kirkwall
$151
$181 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Grainbank Mews

West End Guest House

West End Guest House
Kirkwall
$179
$214 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 15 - Aug 16
West End Guest House
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Check out reviews of Orkney hotels guests love

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect 'utilitarian' accommodation for a fan of hostels ... ... The building is not particularly attractive and the rooms are basic and afford no good views ... However, the beds are comfortable, the many bathrooms/shower rooms are newly equipped and excellent, the kitchens are great, the dinning room large & practical, and the lounge very comfortable and equipped with board games & books along with comfy settees. The hostel is a few minutes walk into the centre of town and just a mile from a lovely swimming beach at Scapa where I swam every morning, except for a couple of mornings when I drove a little further to Inganess Beach which is beautiful. For me, so much nicer than a posh hotel because you can cook & eat at any time and fellow visitors always seem relaxed, friendly & chatty ... you just seem to get a much better class of person in a Scottish hostel!"
Mark 7-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Kirkwall Youth Hostel
The Shore

The Shore

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice accommodation, I have stayed before so I knew what i was doing into, I will be back."
Laura 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Shore
Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect. Friendly, clean, good rooms, excellent showers and fabulous breakfast. Thank you!"
Stephen 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Karrawa Guest House
The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

8/10 Good
"Handy hotel for parkrun. Good quality I’d expect from its rating but shocked they didn’t supply a toothpaste which I’d forgotten. Even as an Airbnb Host I would be able to do that and would expect nothing less from a hotel, especially when listed available in their hotel info book"
Josephine 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Loved it there."
Warren 1-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Albert Hotel
Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel

8/10 Good
"Friendly staff in the bar - no food available after 8pm which was disappointing as there was nowhere else to eat"
Alison 1-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Murray Arms Hotel
The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was very accommodating. The large tub with jets was relaxing. The central location was excellent. Hot breakfast and selection was very good. We plan to come back. Highly recommend."
David 1-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
The Orkney Hotel
The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The manager Bryce gave us excellent recommendations for dights to see at the south end of the island and where to park on a weekend in Kirkwall. Such a unique setting and quiet."
Susan 1-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
The Sands Hotel
Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews

10/10 Excellent
"A beautiful place to stay when visiting Orkney. Ideal location to get to all the sights. Accommodation was perfect and Albert and Aileen couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!"
Lesley 4-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Grainbank Mews

Frequently asked questions

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August and July are typically the warmest months in Orkney when the average temp is 55°F. February and January are the coldest months when the average temperature is 44°F. October and November are the months with the most rain.
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