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A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.

A pool table in a bar area with wooden flooring and green walls.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a window.

1. The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

Carolyn

NZ$175

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.

A bar area with wooden beams, stone flooring, and stools.

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a bar area, and seating for patrons.

2. Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

Debra

NZ$283

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring plaid chairs and a central table.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A house with a covered patio, a garage, and a snow-covered yard.

A reception desk with a modern design, a framed artwork above it, and a potted plant to the right.

3. Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

Gerald

NZ$193

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.

A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A hotel named "The Shore" with a signboard indicating rooms and amenities like free WiFi, local ales, wines & spirits, teas & coffees.

A harbor with boats docked at the pier, a lighthouse in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.

4. The Shore

Kirkwall

"We were very pleasantly surprised to learn our 1 room family suite had 2 separate bedrooms. Beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was nice. Only issues were that we only had 1 key which made it tricky every time we went separate places. Also there was an illuminated exit sign in the king bedroom we had to cover up it was so bright, and when others shut their doors it would thump ours. Loved the skylights, was a bit stuffy but those helped. Loved the breakfast!"

Beth

NZ$355

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.

A restaurant with leather seating, wooden paneling, and a flat-screen TV mounted above a blue-lit fireplace.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a bookshelf in the background.

A grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.

5. The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

David

NZ$365

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A historic building with a prominent entrance and multiple windows, labeled as "The Stromness Hotel."

A harbor with boats docked, a crane, and a building with a flat roof.

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a bed, and a small table.

A room with a large window, a green sofa, two green chairs, and a round table.

6. The Stromness Hotel

Stromness

Hamish

NZ$231

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A small building with a sloped roof, a chimney, and a window.

A room with a metal-framed bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a stone wall, and a bed with a floral duvet.

A gated area with a dog, a metal staircase, and a building with a sign.

A room with a wooden door, an exit sign, a small desk with a lamp, a stone wall, and framed pictures.

7. Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking

Orphir

NZ$331

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A two-story house with a stone facade, a tiled roof, and a front porch with a bench.

A living room with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a television.

A neatly made bed with a white quilt and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser with a mirror, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A two-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a driveway.

8. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness

Claudia

NZ$272

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

9. West End Guest House

Kirkwall

"A very friendly welcome, they were happy to accommodate our very late (11.30pm) arrival after we travelled there on the ferry. The owners have recently taken it over and in the last few weeks completed an overhaul of the bar/restaurant area which looks lovely. We didn't try the evening meals but the breakfasts were phenomenal, a proper Scottish breakfast that really sets you up for the day. Very friendly hosts helped us to work out what to do during the day and suggested good walks and so...

Tanya

NZ$151

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A dining area with wooden chairs and tables, a clock on the wall, and a view through the windows.

A cozy living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp.

A room with a desk, a chair, a bulletin board with notices, a mirror, and a door.

A living room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.

10. Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

F David

NZ$289

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A stone building with a large arched doorway and a smaller door, both with glass panels.

A beach with the words "GRANBANK NEWS EST 2021" written in the sand.

A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, and a window with a view of greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a door with the number 3.

11. Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

Stephen

NZ$275

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A living room with a sofa, television, fireplace, and a window with curtains.

A dark-colored sectional sofa with two pillows, a remote control on a small table, and a window with patterned curtains.

12. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

Kirkwall

NZ$387

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.

A staircase with wooden railings leading to a landing. A red chair is positioned near a window with a curtain.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a plaid curtain.

13. The Sands Hotel

Burray

Susan

NZ$337

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor dining area with people seated at tables, a chalkboard menu, and potted plants.

A bedroom with a skylight, two bedside lamps, a radiator, and a yellow pillow.

A stone structure with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood, walk-ins, dog-friendly, and beer garden.

A stone pillar with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood daily, walk-ins welcome, dog-friendly, and a beer garden.

14. Murray Arms Hotel

South Ronaldsay

Jan

NZ$130

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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Hotels recommended for families in Mainland

The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

NZ$175

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

NZ$283

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

NZ$193

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

The Shore

Kirkwall

NZ$355

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

NZ$365

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV displaying a network signal strength interface, a sofa, a coffee table with a vase of flowers, and a clock on the wall.

A dining table with four chairs, a vase with flowers, and a painting on the wall.

A home gym with exercise equipment including a stationary bike, a bench, dumbbells, and a large exercise ball.

A compact living space with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a chandelier.

Cozy, Central & Clean-The Ideal Two-Bedroom Apartment for Your Next Gataway

Kirkwall

NZ$299

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

NZ$289

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

The Sands Hotel

Burray

NZ$337

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Stay near popular Mainland attractions

Ancient stone structures on a grassy hillside overlooking a beach.

Skara Brae

9.8/10 (128 reviews)

Discover the secrets of Orkney’s earliest inhabitants and find out what life was like during prehistoric times at this beautifully preserved ancient village.

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

St. Magnus Cathedral

9.4/10 (104 reviews)

Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.

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A group of people walking on a grassy path with stone structures in the distance and a lake in the background.

Ring of Brogdar

9.6/10 (54 reviews)

Delve into the mysteries of this prehistoric landmark, comprising a ring of standing stones set against the wild landscape of the Orkney Islands.

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A grassy field with a dirt path leading to a hill with a small structure.

Maes Howe

9.4/10 (21 reviews)

Part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, this fascinating chambered tomb predates the Egyptian pyramids.

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An ancient stone building with arched windows and a tower in the background.

Earl's Palace

8.6/10 (46 reviews)

Take a tour of this impressive 17th-century ruin, considered to be among the finest examples of French Renaissance architecture in Scotland.

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Highland Park Distillery

9.4/10 (18 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kirkwall when you spend time at Highland Park Distillery. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the cathedral while you're in the area.

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Orkney Museum

9.8/10 (16 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Orkney Museum during your trip to Kirkwall. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's museums.

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Stromness Museum

9.0/10 (20 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Stromness Museum during your trip to Stromness. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

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A stone structure with a bench and a stone wall, overlooking a beach and the ocean.

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