Mainland
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The Ayre Hotel
Lovely saff, grear food, comfy room.
Reviewed on 2025/11/27
Albert Hotel
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 2025/10/18
The Stromness Hotel
The dining was excellent and the staff friendly and accommodating. The room was cozy with a view of the harbor.
Reviewed on 2025/10/9
Stromness Apartments
Fantastic location, farmland but walking distance to town. Home-like.
Reviewed on 2025/9/21
Castleyards Apartment 12
Great location in Kirkwall, close to the information centre, supermarkets, abs the cathedral. Clean as a whistle too!
Reviewed on 2023/5/27
Castleyards Apartment 1
Bedroom area is cramped otherwise an excellent little flat
Reviewed on 2024/4/26
Popular places to visit
Skara Brae
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
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
Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.
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
Part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, this fascinating chambered tomb predates the Egyptian pyramids.
Bishop's Palace
Explore the ruined remains of this 12th-century palace and see the views from the top of its spiral staircase.
