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Royal Oak Guesthouse

Orkney

Royal Oak Guesthouse, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in Orkney, 2.3 km from Scapa Beach, 17 km from Maeshowe, as well as 19 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.

S
Sven Olaf
From
Germany
A wonderful destination for your time in Kirkwall. We explored the island for 3 days an spent two nights in the royal,oak guesthouse. Everything was prepared in a perfect way, a nice and new build room with all details for a comfortable stay, nearby to the city and in walking distance to Highland Park destillery. we enjoyed the light options for the night and the bathroom, this is as you like it at home. a nice breakfast, fresh fruit, tea and coffee as we prefer it, we enjoyed our whole stay very much, Thank you
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews
Price from
US$202.56
1 night, 2 adults

Rymmon Retreat

Orkney

Boasting lake views, Rymmon Retreat provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 24 km from Maeshowe. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

D
Denise
From
Canada
The accommodation was spacious and very comfortable with everything you needed. The deck was great for sitting out and having dinner and taking in the fantastic views of the countryside! We loved that it was so quiet and peaceful. Highly recommend the Rymmon Retreat if you're looking for somewhere comfy and peaceful to stay on Orkney!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
Price from
US$131.21
1 night, 2 adults

33 Liberator Drive, Kirkwall

Orkney

Offering a garden and quiet street view, 33 Liberator Drive, Kirkwall is situated in Orkney, 14 km from Maeshowe and 15 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.

F
Frances
From
Ireland
This is a really lovely house, lots of space, spotlessly clean, every convenience and parking. Laura is extremely helpful and responds immediately to any query. Couldn't recommend more highly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$223.61
1 night, 2 adults

Esviken 2 in heart of Kirkwall

Orkney

Offering a garden and garden view, Esviken 2 in heart of Kirkwall is set in Orkney, 16 km from Maeshowe and 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.

S
Shilling
From
Switzerland
Great location in Kirkwall with convenient safe street patking. The property was super clean and well appointed. with a lovely welcome basket. This is the perfect genuine location to stay when visiting Orkney. Will hughly recommend to my friends and family
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
Price from
US$168.69
1 night, 2 adults

Berstane Lodges

Orkney

Located in Orkney, Berstane Lodges provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub. The accommodation features a hot tub.

M
Martha
From
Netherlands
Location, modernity & convenience. All facilities were available. Friendly dedicated owner. Stylishly designed. Felt homely.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews
Price from
US$325.55
1 night, 2 adults

Valhaven Apartment 1

Orkney

Located 41 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, 43 km from Ring of Brogdar and 7.2 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray, Valhaven Apartment 1 provides accommodation set in Orkney.

H
Heather
From
United Kingdom
The apartment was spacious, very clean and warm with plenty of facilities to cook with. The log fire was lovely to light with wood and kindling provided.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
US$105.23
1 night, 2 adults

Esviken in heart of Kirkwall

Orkney

Located in Orkney, 16 km from Maeshowe and 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Esviken in heart of Kirkwall offers air conditioning.

N
Nigel
From
United Kingdom
Very clean and tidy nice welcome Really comfortable In town centre Parking round the corner
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Price from
US$130.22
1 night, 2 adults

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness (Near Orkney)

Set in Stromness and only 6.7 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

T
Tina
From
United Kingdom
Excellent breakfast, comfy beds.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 389 reviews
Price from
US$163.10
1 night, 2 adults

Withi-Gill - Cottage - Bay of Ireland Views

Stromness (Near Orkney)

Offering a garden and garden view, Withi-Gill - Cottage - Bay of Ireland Views is situated in Stromness, 4.2 km from Maeshowe and 5.5 km from Ring of Brogdar.

H
HCH2
From
Ireland
The location, the space, the quality of the fittings and furniture. Also Simon left a few Orkney goodies in the kitchen. A most enjoyable stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$187.33
1 night, 2 adults

Smithfield Guesthouse

Dounby (Near Orkney)

Situated on the Orkney Island, 14 miles from Kirkwall, Smithfield Guesthouse offers 3-star accommodation with free parking. Kirkwall airport is 30 minutes’ drive away.

R
Robin
From
United Kingdom
Food was excellent in attached restaurant, setup for breakfast worked well too so minimal wastage
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 338 reviews
Price from
US$219.33
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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Budget hotels in Orkney and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Mara Lodge B&B offers a hot tub and free private parking, and is within 10 km of Maeshowe and 12 km of Standing Stones of Stenness.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 338 reviews

Situated on the Orkney Island, 14 miles from Kirkwall, Smithfield Guesthouse offers 3-star accommodation with free parking. Kirkwall airport is 30 minutes’ drive away.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, Evas Howe Lodge is set in Orkney, 10 km from Maeshowe and 11 km from Ring of Brogdar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews

Situated in Twatt and only 13 km from Ring of Brogdar, Runa Guest House features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

Located in Finstown and only 11 km from Maeshowe, Cottiscarth Cottages provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews

A recently renovated holiday home located in Orkney, Binnaquoy features a garden. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Utkanten, a property with a garden, is situated in Stromness, 7.5 km from Maeshowe, 8.8 km from Ring of Brogdar, as well as 7.7 km from Ness of Brogdar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

Offering garden views, Nether Onston Cottage is an accommodation situated in Stenness, 3.5 km from Maeshowe and 4.3 km from Ring of Brogdar.

Best hotels with breakfast in Orkney and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews

Located on the shore of Harray Loch and family-run for over 30 years, the Merkister Hotel is a 15-minute drive from the main towns of Kirkwall and Stromness.

From US$263.07 per night

Situated in Finstown and only 7.2 km from Maeshowe, Quina Holiday Home features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

Set in Finstown and only 4.5 km from Maeshowe, Orkney Staycations - Thorvald offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Lochview

Hotel in Swannay
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

Offering a garden and lake view, Lochview is located in Swannay, 24 km from Maeshowe and 26 km from Standing Stones of Stenness. This apartment provides free private parking and luggage storage space.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews

Kevara Shepherds Hut is situated in Finstown, 7 km from Ness of Brogdar, 17 km from Skara Brae, as well as 27 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews

Located in Finstown and only 4.9 km from Maeshowe, Kevara Self-Catering provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. This apartment offers accommodation with a patio.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 76 reviews

Located in Finstown and only 5.3 km from Maeshowe, 8 Jib Park, Orkney Islands provides accommodation with quiet street views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, Howe Holiday homes is situated in Stromness, 5.4 km from Standing Stones of Stenness and 6.2 km from Maeshowe.

Hotels located in the centre of Orkney

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews

Viking's View BnB has sea views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Orkney, 19 km from Ring of Brogdar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Featuring garden views, Franklin's View offers accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 9 km from Maeshowe.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

Switha - Luxury home in Stromness, Orkney with outstanding views and hot tub is a recently renovated holiday home in Orkney, where guests can make the most of its garden and terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

Offering inner courtyard views, The Studio is an accommodation situated in Orkney, 9.2 km from Maeshowe and 10 km from Ring of Brogdar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Set in Orkney and only 14 km from Maeshowe, Riff Farmhouse, ideal for exploring Orkney offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1 review

15 Queen Elizabeth Way, Kirkwall, a property with a garden, is situated in Orkney, 16 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, 18 km from Ring of Brogdar, as well as 17 km from Ness of Brogdar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Featuring a hot tub, Peedie Orkney Cottage is set in Orkney. This holiday home offers free private parking and private check-in and check-out.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

Situated in Orkney and only 16 km from Maeshowe, 18 Gold Drive, Kirkwall, Orkney - OR00185F features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

What guests said about Orkney:

8.0

great place to visit with lots to see and do but beware of...

great place to visit with lots to see and do but beware of the weather , autumn storms meant we had to stay longer than planned , was made easier by Lorraine at Polrudden allowing us to stay for 2 extra nights
Guest review by
colin
United Kingdom
10

Besides the unpredictable weather, Orkney offers a magical...

Besides the unpredictable weather, Orkney offers a magical environment with something to interest everyone - including history, archaeology, wildlife, fishing, walking, beautiful beaches and other landscapes. Kirkwall and Stromness are exceptional for sightseeing and Orcadians are so friendly and genuine.
Guest review by
Ronald
United Kingdom
10

We stayed for three nights after eleven on Shetland.

We stayed for three nights after eleven on Shetland. We found great gluten free eating options in Kirkwall (I will review on Find me Gluten Free). We arrived very late on Friday. Saturday we spent in the many museums, historic buildings, galleries and shops of Kirkwall. We did one day trip by bus and ferryl to the excellent Sccapa Flow museum. Unfortunately the only day we had to do this was Sunday, when the buses are infrequent, so we had to spend most of the day at Scarpa Flow. On the monday, we were on the late night ferry to Aberdeen, and could not stay or leave our luggage in the apartment. So we hired a car - and visited the prehistoric monuments and the museum in Stromness before spending some at Scapa Beach. We ate in The Storehouse restaurant, which was really hospitable and the food was amazing, then getting a taxi to the ferry termina. We had visited a couple of islands in Orkney before, but this was our first time in these parts - we will bve back!
Guest review by
Pat
United Kingdom
10

Historical sites-Skara Brae, Tomb of the Eagles, Brough of...

Historical sites-Skara Brae, Tomb of the Eagles, Brough of Birsay, Ring of Brodgar and Stenness Standing stones are all amazing. Go to Hoy and visit (or stay at!) the Cantick Head Lighthouse and hike The Old Man of Hoy.
Guest review by
Jon
10

Great coastal hikes. Unbelievable archaeology.

Great coastal hikes. Unbelievable archaeology. Mellow people. Decent public transportation on Mainland. Long, rich history. Beautiful place. Good charity shops and much locally made jewelry. Welcoming services at the cathedral and the Catholic Church. Good restaurants, but suggest you make reservations in advance.
Guest review by
Beth
United States
10

The Churchill Barriers and the Italian Chapel are wonderful...

The Churchill Barriers and the Italian Chapel are wonderful and full of fascinating wartime history. Maeshowe was a great visit with the commentary from our guide full of humour and interest. Ring of Brodgar and Stenness - atmospheric - as was Skara Brae. The St Magnus Cafe in Kirkwall is a great, casual eating place and the Ayre Hotel for something more formal - both with very good food.
Guest review by
Isobel
United Kingdom

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews
This was a small but quite smart well laid out house with an upstairs bathroom, a downstairs loo & a well laid out kitchen with all the equipment needed for our 2 night stay. There was parking in front of the property. Even though the house is terraced we did not suffer from any neighbour noise. We stayed for 2 nights on Orkney & the location of the house near Kirkwall was a good base for our time there
Guest review by
Zoe
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews
We had a lovely three-night stay at Polrudden in Kirkwall. The room was spotless and comfortable, the location was perfect for exploring the town, and the host was friendly and helpful. The communal kitchen and dining area were very well equipped, making our stay even more convenient. Great value and highly recommended for couples visiting Orkney!
Guest review by
Erik
Hungary
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews
The guest house is in a lovely elevated position just outside Kirkwall. The owner is welcoming, helpful and thoughtful (she even gave my wife a birthday gift). Our room was spacious and the bed very comfortable. The linen is clearly of good quality and shows the hosts attention to detail. We recommend it to anyone visiting Orkney
Guest review by
M
United Kingdom
From US$102.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
We like St Margarets Hope & so it is our preferred location when staying on mainland Orkney. Apartment had everthing we required including being able to cook a bit & get our clothes washed. Comfy bed & a good shower.
Guest review by
Peter
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
Beautiful location. Feels remote (a retreat,indeed), yet close to some of Orkney‘s major sights. Perfectly equipped with everything you need. Small, but with some very clever ideas to make use of the space.
Guest review by
Philipp
Germany