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Karrawa Guest House

Karrawa Guest House
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (114 reviews)
"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$179
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Karrawa Guest House
Garden

The Sands Hotel

The Sands Hotel
2.5 star property
Burray
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (53 reviews)
"Pleasant staff-great breakfast-convenient parking"
United States
Ben D
The price is NZ$333
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
The Sands Hotel
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The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (226 reviews)
"The staff at the Ayre were wonderful: warm, friendly, helpful, attentive. The room was ok, nothing special. Menu in the restaurant/pub was ok, nothing special. We were there over the New Year, stayed for 7 days... Again, the staff were wonderful!"
United States
Bree
The price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
The Ayre Hotel
Living room

The Steading

The Steading
3.0 star property
South Walls
The price is NZ$2,381
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
The Steading
Fireplace

Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (264 reviews)
"Great hotel with good food and pub full of atmosphere "
Canada
Hugh
The price is NZ$266
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Albert Hotel
Restaurant

The Shore

The Shore
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (173 reviews)
"nice area very efficient checkin/checkout"
United States
Bill
The price is NZ$268
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
The Shore
Bar (on property)

The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (75 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great food and comfortable room, lovely place"
United Kingdom
Antony
The price is NZ$326
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
The Orkney Hotel
Dining

Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House
2.0 star property
Kirkwall
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"Very clean, good breakfast and friendly staff. "
United Kingdom
Jeremy
The price is NZ$222
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Royal Oak Guest House
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Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews
3.0 star property
Kirkwall
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Beautiful property located a short walk from the city centre, great rooms, friendly staff. "
Norway
Magnus
The price is NZ$198
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
Grainbank Mews
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Top Orkney Hotel Reviews

The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely saff, grear food, comfy room."
Duncan 5-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
The Ayre Hotel

More cheap accommodation in Orkney

Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House

Holm Road Kirkwall Scotland
The price is NZ$222 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
NZ$222
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
9.8/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Orkney?
The Ayre Hotel, located 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from the heart of Orkney, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good choices for your visit to the area are Albert Hotel and The Sands Hotel. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Orkney.
What are some of the best holiday rentals that Orkney has to offer?
Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall: This holiday home rental outside of Orkney has laundry facilities and free WiFi to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware. See all vacation rentals in Orkney.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Orkney, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Orkney.
How is it to stay in Orkney?
Visitors to Orkney will definitely find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 48 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Orkney.
What should I do while I'm visiting Orkney?
Places to visit in the wider area include Highland Park Distillery, Orkney Museum and Scapa Distillery. You'll also find Standing Stones of Stenness and Italian Chapel in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Orkney guide.
What's the weather like in Orkney?
The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 13°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 7°C. Average annual precipitation for Orkney is 1080 mm.

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