Shapinsay
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The Ayre Hotel
Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 293 per night from Nov 14 to Nov 15
AED 293
AED 351 total
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (216 reviews)
Room clean and comfortable. Some minor maintenance issues (hole in bathroom door) and difficult to squeeze into shower past extremely hot towel rack but otherwise good. Location very convenient and plenty of parking.
Reviewed on 20 October 2025

Albert Hotel
Mounthoolie Lane, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is AED 479 per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
AED 479
AED 575 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (264 reviews)
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.
Reviewed on 18 October 2025

The Stromness Hotel
The Pierhead, Stromness, Scotland
Stay at this hotel in Stromness. Enjoy free WiFi, housekeeping, and a coffee shop/cafe. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.8/10 (83 reviews)
The dining was excellent and the staff friendly and accommodating. The room was cozy with a view of the harbor.
Reviewed on 9 October 2025
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Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .
St Margaret's Hope, Orkney
Stay at this cottage in South Ronaldsay. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Hoxa Tapestry Gallery and Sand of Wright are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
Well equipped and very cosy Near to the Post office/shop and pub.Well situated for journeys out to all the interesting areas of Orkney. Highly recommended and beautifully situated.
Reviewed on 18 October 2025

Cosy, modern ground floor flat in central Kirkwall
Kirkwall
Stay at this apartment in Kirkwall. Popular attractions Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
An excellent base for exploring beautiful Orkney. The flat is attractive, comfortable and well equipped, and is in a great location for shopping, restaurants, and places of interest - and also for getting to the bus stationt if you plan to use public transport to get around (we did). Checking in ...
Reviewed on 21 September 2025

2 bedroom accommodation in Stromness
Stromness
Stay at this cottage in Stromness. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ring of Brogdar and Stromness Ferry Terminal are located ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Balfour Castle
After visiting Balfour Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Shapinsay. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Orkney Brewery
Find out about the history of Shapinsay when you spend time at Orkney Brewery. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
- Balfour Castle
- Orkney Brewery
- Skara Brae
- Stromness Ferry Terminal
- Standing Stones of Stenness
- Ring of Brogdar
- Highland Park Distillery
- St. Magnus Cathedral
- Earl's Palace
- Scapa Flow Visitor Centre
- Stromness Museum
- Maes Howe
- Bay of Skaill
- Scapa Beach
- Orkney Museum
- Bishop's Palace
- Brough of Birsay
- Orkney Wine Company
- Italian Chapel
- Ward Hill
- Carrick House
- Scapa Distillery
- Orkneyinga Saga Centre
- Noltland Castle
- Trumland House
- Grobost Beach
- Piers Art Centre
- Dwarfie Stane
- Churchill Barriers
- Eday Heritage & Visitor Centre
- Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve
- Cata Sand





