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

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a window.

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

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1. The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

Carolyn

AU$132

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.

A stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.

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

AU$218

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

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

AU$122

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

4. 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

AU$286

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

5. The Stromness Hotel

Stromness

Hamish

AU$222

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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

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.

A grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.

6. The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

David

AU$294

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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 wooden door, an exit sign, a small desk with a lamp, a stone wall, and framed pictures.

7. Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking

Orphir

AU$267

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring plaid chairs and a central table.

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.

A reception desk with a modern design, a framed artwork above it, and a potted plant to the right.

8. Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

Gerald

AU$155

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A dining area with wooden chairs and tables, a clock on the wall, and a view through the windows.

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.

A room with a desk, a chair, a bulletin board with notices, a mirror, and a door.

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

9. Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

F David

AU$233

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A two-story house with a stone facade, a tiled roof, and a front porch with a bench.

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.

A two-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a driveway.

10. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness

Claudia

AU$214

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A stone building with a large arched doorway and a smaller door, both with glass panels.

A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, and a window with a view of greenery.

A beach with the words "GRANBANK NEWS EST 2021" written in the sand.

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

11. Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

Stephen

AU$219

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A living room with a sofa, television, fireplace, and a window with curtains.

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

A dark-colored sectional sofa with two pillows, a remote control on a small table, and a window with patterned curtains.

12. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

Kirkwall

AU$311

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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.

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

13. Murray Arms Hotel

South Ronaldsay

Jan

AU$104

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.

A staircase with wooden railings leading to a landing. A red chair is positioned near a window with a 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.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

14. The Sands Hotel

Burray

Susan

AU$271

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

Top Mainland Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Mainland

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."

The Orkney Hotel

8/10 Good

"Staff really friendly and helpful, nice quiet room as we had our dog. Lovely breakfast."

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."

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

10/10 Excellent

"It's a very clean, well presented house in a great location. The living room is cosy and the beds are comfortable. The host was really helpful and great with communication."

West End Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Had a lovely stay thank you."

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Our top choices for Mainland hotels

1. The Ayre Hotel

2. Albert Hotel

3. West End Guest House

4. The Shore

5. The Stromness Hotel

6. The Orkney Hotel

7. Cottage Sleeps 2 - Sea Views - Free Parking

8. Karrawa Guest House

9. Royal Oak Guest House

10. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

11. Grainbank Mews

12. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

13. Murray Arms Hotel

14. The Sands 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

Recent Reviews in Mainland

Albert Hotel

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

The Orkney Hotel

Ferry Inn Stromness

Karrawa Guest House

Graemeshall House

Royal Oak Guest House

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

West End Guest House

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