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1. The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (260 reviews)
"Lovely old hotel great location in Orkney and good food"
United States
James
The price is NZ$278
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
The Ayre Hotel

2. Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (295 reviews)
"Excellent hotel!"
United Kingdom
Cynthia
The price is NZ$377
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Albert Hotel

3. The Anchorage

The Anchorage
1.0 star property
South Ronaldsay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Great little place, in a great little village. Easy access to the Orkneys. Robertson's Pub is a local place with good food an atmosphere, just around the corner."
United States
Neil
The price is NZ$211
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
The Anchorage

4. The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel
2.5 star property
Burray
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (61 reviews)
"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."
United States
Susan
The price is NZ$504
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
The Sands Hotel

5. The Shore

The Shore
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (186 reviews)
"Grateful for the clean, tastefully decorated room in a great location (downtown waterfront). It's an older building so it can be a bit noisy - particularly as the patrons in other rooms come in for the evening and get going in the morning. "
Canada
Cheryl
The price is NZ$435
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
The Shore

6. Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel
2.0 star property
Kirkwall
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (47 reviews)
"Clean room and commons nice location."
United States
Shawn
The price is NZ$182
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Kirkwall Youth Hostel

7. Murray Arms Hotel

Murray Arms Hotel
3.0 star property
South Ronaldsay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (159 reviews)
"Great place to stay right at the end of the bus route that crosses the islands. Really good restaurant (especially for fish lovers!), super friendly and helpful staff, convenient for the Pentland Ferry - what’s not to like !"
United Kingdom
Tim
The price is NZ$343
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Murray Arms Hotel

8. Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness
3.0 star property
Stromness
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (179 reviews)
"Restaurant quality food in the pub and great selection of drinks was an added bonus."
United Kingdom
Roger
The price is NZ$554
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Ferry Inn Stromness

9. The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (80 reviews)
"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."
United States
David
The price is NZ$401
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
The Orkney Hotel

10. Smithfield guesthouse

Smithfield guesthouse
3.0 star property
Dounby
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (44 reviews)
"Very nice owners with quiet rooms and good breakfast."
United States
Ronald
The price is NZ$333
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Smithfield guesthouse
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