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Skara Brae is a stone-built Neolithic settlement, located on the Bay of Skaill on the west coast of mainland Orkney. #instone

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Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House

2.0 star property

Kirkwall

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (52)

10/10

Exceptional

(52)

"Very clean, good breakfast and friendly staff. "

"Very clean, good breakfast and friendly staff. "

United Kingdom

Jeremy

The price is NZ$219

NZ$219

includes taxes & fees

12 Jan - 13 Jan

Royal Oak Guest House

Garden

Bar (on property)

Exterior

Twin Room

The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

3.0 star property

Kirkwall

8.4 out of 10, Very good, (75)

8.4/10

Very good

(75)

"We had a very enjoyable stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely like to return"

"We had a very enjoyable stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely like to return"

United Kingdom

Antoinette

The price is NZ$327

NZ$327

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan

The Orkney Hotel

Exterior

Bar (on property)

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

One Bedroom Apartment | Living room

The Ayre Hotel

3.0 star property

Kirkwall

8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (225)

8.6/10

Excellent

(225)

"Staff were very good, happy to help!"

"Staff were very good, happy to help!"

United Kingdom

Steven

The price is NZ$180

NZ$180

includes taxes & fees

15 Jan - 16 Jan

2 bars/lounges

Fireplace

2 bars/lounges

Lobby

Albert Hotel

3.0 star property

Kirkwall

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (264)

9.0/10

Wonderful

(264)

"Breakfast was great and we liked the location, near shopping and the bus station. We also liked the Bothy Bar ;-)"

"Breakfast was great and we liked the location, near shopping and the bus station. We also liked the Bothy Bar ;-)"

United States

Sylvia

The price is NZ$266

NZ$266

includes taxes & fees

26 Jan - 27 Jan

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Property entrance

Restaurant

Dock

The Shore

3.0 star property

Kirkwall

8.2 out of 10, Very good, (173)

8.2/10

Very good

(173)

"nice area very efficient checkin/checkout"

"nice area very efficient checkin/checkout"

United States

Bill

The price is NZ$268

NZ$268

includes taxes & fees

7 Jan - 8 Jan

View from property

Staircase

Sports bar

Front of property

The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness

3.0 star property

Stromness

8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (78)

8.8/10

Excellent

(78)

"Very convenient to the ferry and all the shops. "

"Very convenient to the ferry and all the shops. "

United States

Robert

The price is NZ$430

NZ$430

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan

The Royal Hotel Stromness

Front of property

Deluxe Triple Room

View from property

Deluxe Triple Room

The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

2.0 star property

Stromness

7.0 out of 10, Good, (83)

7.0/10

Good

(83)

"The dining was excellent and the staff friendly and accommodating. The room was cozy with a view of the harbor."

"The dining was excellent and the staff friendly and accommodating. The room was cozy with a view of the harbor."

United Kingdom

Maya

The Stromness Hotel

Front of property

Free self-parking

Standard Twin Room

Free daily full breakfast

Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House

3.0 star property

Kirkwall

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (114)

9.6/10

Exceptional

(114)

"Our stay was wonderful; the hosts were so friendly and the B&B was spotless. Breakfast was delicious with great choices, and we would happily return."

"Our stay was wonderful; the hosts were so friendly and the B&B was spotless. Breakfast was delicious with great choices, and we would happily return."

United Kingdom

Matthew Simon

The price is NZ$199

NZ$199

includes taxes & fees

2 Feb - 3 Feb

Karrawa Guest House

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Restaurant

Double Room (3)

Exterior

Grainbank Mews

3.0 star property

Kirkwall

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)

10/10

Exceptional

(8)

"Beautiful property located a short walk from the city centre, great rooms, friendly staff. "

"Beautiful property located a short walk from the city centre, great rooms, friendly staff. "

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Magnus

The price is NZ$192

NZ$192

includes taxes & fees

10 Jan - 11 Jan

Free breakfast

Lounge

Front of property

Front of property

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

3.0 star property

Stromness

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (75)

9.8/10

Exceptional

(75)

"Beautiful place with great hosts"

"Beautiful place with great hosts"

United States

LINDA

The price is NZ$289

NZ$289

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Garden

Traditional Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (Second Floor ) | Room amenity

Bar (on property)

Classic Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (First & Second Floor ) | Room amenity

The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel

2.5 star property

Burray

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (53)

9.8/10

Exceptional

(53)

"Pleasant staff-great breakfast-convenient parking"

"Pleasant staff-great breakfast-convenient parking"

United States

Ben D

The price is NZ$334

NZ$334

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan

The Sands Hotel

Cottage | Living room

Exterior

Exterior

Cottage | Interior

The Steading

3.0 star property

South Walls

The price is NZ$2,384

NZ$2,384

includes taxes & fees

9 Jan - 10 Jan

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Stay near popular Scottish Islands attractions

Skara Brae featuring heritage elements, a beach and a bay or harbour

Skara Brae

4.8/5 (59 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.

Ring of Brogdar featuring heritage elements, a monument and tranquil scenes

Ring of Brogdar

4.8/5 (17 reviews)

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

St. Magnus Cathedral showing heritage elements, interior views and a statue or sculpture

St. Magnus Cathedral

4.5/5 (60 reviews)

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

Earl\'s Palace showing building ruins, heritage elements and a castle

Earl's Palace

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

Maes Howe showing tranquil scenes

Maes Howe

4.6/5 (10 reviews)

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

Highland Park Distillery

4.7/5 (11 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.

Orkney Museum

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.

Stromness Museum

4.4/5 (12 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.

Learn more about Mainland

Explore attractions like Maes Howe and Standing Stones of Stenness as you discover things to see and do in Mainland.

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Skara Brae is a stone-built Neolithic settlement, located on the Bay of Skaill on the west coast of mainland Orkney. #instone

Top Mainland Hotel Reviews

The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely saff, grear food, comfy room."

Duncan 5-night trip

Posted 1 month ago

Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews

10/10 Excellent

"Room was quality, shower excellent, room warm and very clean, beds very comfortable. Staff welcoming and friendly."

Denis 4-night trip

Posted 2 months ago

The Shore

The Shore

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Great Location. What more could you want. "

Lewis 4-night trip

Posted 2 months ago

Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful warm family atmosphere, great renovated rooms, excellent breakfast. Good location with a short walk to the center of Kirkwall and convenient parking. "

james 6-night trip

Posted 2 months ago

Royal Oak Guest House

Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The Albert was an excellent place to stay for 3 days while we went around Okkney Islands. Our room was huge and a view of the ocean! The only possible drawback was parking can be a challenge! But doable."

Mitch 3-night trip

Posted 3 months ago

The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, great food and comfortable room, lovely place"

Antony 3-night trip

Posted 3 months ago

The Orkney Hotel

Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were friendly and welcoming, the room was incredibly clean and so comfortable, and the restaurant was delicious! Perfect stay! "

Brigid 2-night trip

Posted 3 months ago

Ferry Inn Stromness

The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The dining was excellent and the staff friendly and accommodating. The room was cozy with a view of the harbor."

Maya 1-night trip

Posted 3 months ago

The Stromness Hotel

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"Welcoming, helpful, friendly and sharing. Well kept house with comfortable lodging and easily accessible with transportation. "

Gina 1-night trip

Posted 4 months ago

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

More cheap accommodation in Mainland

Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House

Holm Road Kirkwall Scotland

The price is NZ$219 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan

NZ$219

12 Jan - 13 Jan

includes taxes & fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)

Royal Oak Guest House

The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel

Pier Road Burray Scotland

The price is NZ$334 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan

NZ$334

6 Jan - 7 Jan

includes taxes & fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)

The Sands Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

The Pierhead Stromness Scotland

6.8/10 (83 reviews)

The Stromness Hotel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Old Scapa Road Kirkwall Scotland

7.8/10 Good! (42 reviews)

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

Kirkwall Scotland

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

Luxury Rural Retreat

Luxury Rural Retreat

Orkney Scotland

Luxury Rural Retreat

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