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

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

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

A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.

1. The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

Carolyn

Rp1.510.139

Rp1.812.167 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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

Rp2.492.223

Rp2.990.668 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

3. 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

Rp1.362.086

Rp1.634.503 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

A four-poster bed with a dark wooden frame, a blue and white bedspread, and two blue pillows. There is a small table with a lamp and a chair in front of a window with curtains.

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.

4. The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

David

Rp3.059.838

Rp3.671.711 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

A neatly made bed with white linens and a plaid headboard, a bedside lamp, a wooden nightstand with a phone, and a chair by a window.

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

5. 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

Rp1.311.867

Rp3.564.166 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.

6. The Stromness Hotel

Stromness

Hamish

Rp1.929.199

Rp2.315.039 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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.

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a black chair, a wall clock, a refrigerator, and a window with a view of greenery.

7. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

Kirkwall

Rp3.237.620

Rp3.885.144 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A room with two single beds, each with a blue bedspread and white pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds and a curtain.

8. Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

F David

Rp2.605.731

Rp3.126.877 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 kitchen counter with various food items and kitchenware, including a fruit bowl, a juice container, and a container of Greek yogurt.

9. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness

Claudia

Rp2.447.807

Rp2.937.369 total

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 sign for Karrawa Guest House, indicating no vacancies, fully ensuited, with WiFi and guest parking, and located at the entrance on Inganness Road.

10. Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

Gerald

Rp1.737.075

Rp2.084.584 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A detailed pencil drawing of a brick building with a gabled roof, large windows, and a door.

11. Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

Stephen

Rp2.349.106

Rp2.818.927 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

A room with two beds, a fireplace, a chair, and a radiator.

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

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

12. Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking

Orphir

Rp2.775.103

Rp3.330.124 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture frame.

13. The Sands Hotel

Burray

Susan

Rp2.822.875

Rp3.387.449 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a pot on the counter, and a person cooking.

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

Rp1.085.721

Rp1.302.865 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 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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Explore attractions like Maes Howe and Standing Stones of Stenness as you discover things to see and do in Mainland.

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

Top Mainland Hotel Reviews

Albert Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, central to everything and easy to get to from the North Link Ferry. Orkney is lovely and the people wonderful IF you stop and listen. Will be back."

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly, clean and conveniently located. Breakfast was great and the owners were incredibly helpful. Really enjoyed my stay."

Ferry Inn Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful staff!"

Karrawa Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable rooms, great breakfasts"

Graemeshall House

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely and accommodating host with lots of local knowledge and history. Spacious, comfortable and private rooms. Breakfast was delicious with a great selection. Would come back any day and highly recommend to anyone. The personal touch and interaction with the host was appreciated and the perfect touch one would ask for a true Bed and Breakfast experience."

Royal Oak Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"The owner was so warm, hospitable, and willing to help with any problems I had. He really went out t of his way to make me feel comfortable and cared for. Breakfast was wonderful---lots of hotels and cold choices in a clean, cozy breakfast room. Parking lot was easy to enter and leave with ample space for all cars."

West End Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Had a lovely stay thank you."

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!"

More cheap stays in Mainland

West End Guest House

14 Main Street Kirkwall Scotland

Rp1.362.086

Rp1.634.503 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)

The Stromness Hotel

The Pierhead Stromness Scotland

Rp1.929.199

Rp2.315.039 total

17 Oct - 18 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Royal Oak Guest House

Holm Road Kirkwall Scotland

Rp2.605.731

Rp3.126.877 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)

The Sands Hotel

Pier Road Burray Scotland

Rp2.822.875

Rp3.387.449 total

8 Nov - 9 Nov

includes taxes & fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Old Scapa Road Kirkwall Scotland

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8/10 Very good! (48 reviews)

Garden House Rooms

New Scapa Rd Kirkwall Scotland

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Our top choices for Mainland hotels

1. The Ayre Hotel

2. Albert Hotel

3. West End Guest House

4. The Orkney Hotel

5. The Shore

6. The Stromness Hotel

7. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

8. Royal Oak Guest House

9. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

10. Karrawa Guest House

11. Grainbank Mews

12. Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking

13. The Sands Hotel

14. Murray Arms Hotel

Stay near popular Mainland attractions

Skara Brae

St. Magnus Cathedral

Ring of Brogdar

Maes Howe

Earl's Palace

Highland Park Distillery

Orkney Museum

Stromness Museum

Learn more about Mainland

Top Mainland Hotel Reviews

Albert Hotel

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Ferry Inn Stromness

Karrawa Guest House

Graemeshall House

Royal Oak Guest House

West End Guest House

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

More cheap stays in Mainland

West End Guest House

The Stromness Hotel

Royal Oak Guest House

The Sands Hotel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Garden House Rooms

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