Shapinsay
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The Ayre Hotel
Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is AED 656 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
AED 656
AED 787 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
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! (169 reviews)
"We chose this hotel because it was convenient for us when arriving from Shetland on the Northlink ferry that arrives at 11:30 pm. The shuttle service from the ferry terminal stops right in front of the hotel. The room was spacious with a well-appointed bathroom and a full breakfast was available ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2025

Albert Hotel
Mounthoolie Lane, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is AED 664 per night from Jun 12 to Jun 13
AED 664
AED 797 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jun - 13 Jun
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! (232 reviews)
Good central hotel
"Nice hotel in the centre of Kirkwall. Street parking was easy enough and you didn't have to pay overnight. The room was far too warm with all of the heaters on full-blast which was not very eco-friendly. We turned all of them off. The hotel restaurant was nice with good grub. The room was comfy although ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2025

The Stromness Hotel
The Pierhead, Stromness, Scotland
The price is AED 656 per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
AED 656
AED 787 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Stromness. Enjoy free WiFi and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Piers Art Centre and ...
"Just would have preferred a bar facility but was fine with that also thanks"
Reviewed on 23 August 2024
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.

Comfortable three bedroom bungalow located in Orkney Islands complete with emus.
Orkney
Stay at this vacation home in Sanday. Enjoy a fitness center and a garden. Popular attractions Quoyness Chambered Cairn and Cata Sand are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Stay in Sanday
"We were met on the ferry by chance by the lady that owned the house that we were staying in, she led us directly to the property and showed us round the house. The house was exactly as described, clean, tidy and very well equipped. The lady's husband worked on the ferry and on one occasion he phoned ..."
Reviewed on 15 May 2025

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .
St Margaret's Hope, Orkney
Stay at this cottage in South Ronaldsay. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Hoxa Tapestry Gallery and Sand of Wright are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
Our "Happy Place"
"A truly lovely property, with everything you would need. In fact a perfect home from home! Would strongly recommend it for any one looking for comfort and high class facilities. Various quality locations to visit, and a good selection of hotels and restaurants close by. "PDB""
Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Stromness Apartments
Milldam, Cauldhame Road, Orkney, Stromness, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Stromness. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Stromness Ferry Terminal and Piers Art ...
"Very friendly people about and such a lovely spot"
Reviewed on 20 April 2025
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
5/5(1 review)
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
5/5(1 review)
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
- Earl's Palace
- Scapa Flow Visitor Centre
- St. Magnus Cathedral
- Orkney Museum
- Bishop's Palace
- Scapa Distillery
- Italian Chapel
- Bay of Skaill
- Brough of Birsay
- Carrick House
- Scapa Beach
- Corrigall Farm Museum
- Maes Howe
- Noltland Castle
- Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve
- Orkney Faerie Museum & Gallery
- Lyness Naval Cemetery
- Longhope Lifeboat Museum
- Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre
- Churchill Barriers
- Maes Howe
- Stromness Museum
- Banks Chambered Tomb
- Mill Sand
- Orkneyinga Saga Centre