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A ring of Neolithic standing stones on Orkney forming part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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A stone near the Standing Stones of Stenness on Orkney, but separate from the ring.
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The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
The price is ฿2,825 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿2,825
฿3,390 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (228 reviews)
Staff were excellent - on booking in we were moved to the apartments as there was a coach party in. Very friendly

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland
The price is ฿4,238 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
฿4,238
฿5,086 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (266 reviews)
Clean room, welcoming staff and good food. Nice location in a beautiful part of Scotland.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Albert Hotel
The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

2 out of 5
The Pierhead Stromness Scotland
Stay at this hotel in Stromness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, housekeeping and a coffee shop/cafe. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (84 reviews)
The hotel closed all food and beverage service. There was a notice on their website but no notice on Expedia. The surrounding town was largely closed too, so being without food options was not acceptable. The hotel emailed to confirm my reservation. I complained and asked for a cancellation and refund. ...

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

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Castleyards Apartment 12

Castleyards Apartment 12

3.5 out of 5
12 Castleyards Kirkwall Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Orkney Museum and Orkney Wireless Museum are located ...
Castleyards Apartment 12
Castleyards Apartment 1

Castleyards Apartment 1

3 out of 5
1 West Castle Street Kirkwall Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Orkney Museum and Orkney Wireless Museum are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Bedroom area is cramped otherwise an excellent little flat

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2024

Castleyards Apartment 1
Stromness Apartments

Stromness Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Milldam, Cauldhame Road, Orkney Stromness Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Stromness. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Stromness Ferry Terminal and Piers Art Centre are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
Rural but walk to city
Fantastic location, farmland but walking distance to town. Home-like.

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Stromness Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Skara Brae showing heritage architecture and heritage elements

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.

Skara Brae
Ring of Brogdar showing a monument and heritage elements as well as a small group of people

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.

Ring of Brogdar
Maes Howe showing heritage elements and interior views

Maes Howe

Part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, this fascinating chambered tomb predates the Egyptian pyramids.

Maes Howe
Stromness showing a sandy beach, tranquil scenes and a bay or harbour

Bay of Skaill

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bay of Skaill during your travels in Stromness. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.

Bay of Skaill

Stromness Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Stromness with a trip to Stromness Ferry Terminal. Discover the area's hot springs and countryside.

Stromness Ferry Terminal

Stromness Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Stromness Museum during your trip to Stromness. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Stromness Museum

Things to do

Orkney Mainland Private Tour

Orkney Mainland Private Tour

฿10,116
per adult
Orkney Mainland Private Tour
Skara Brae

Orkney Travel Highlights Tour - 5-6 hours

฿21,309
per traveller
Orkney Travel Highlights Tour - 5-6 hours
Historic Orkney Private Odyssey Tour by a native Islander

Historic Orkney Private Odyssey Tour by a native Islander

฿22,600
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Orkney Private Odyssey Tour by a native Islander
Treasures of Orkney: Private Half-Day Tour from Kirkwall

Treasures of Orkney: Private Half-Day Tour from Kirkwall

฿79,754
per adult
Treasures of Orkney: Private Half-Day Tour from Kirkwall
Historic Orkney Showcase Private Tour By a native Islander

Historic Orkney Showcase Private Tour By a native Islander

฿26,905
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Orkney Showcase Private Tour By a native Islander
Picture 1 for Activity Historic Orkney Private Odyssey Tour By a Native Islander 5H

Historic Orkney Private Odyssey Tour By a Native Islander

฿22,600
per traveller
Historic Orkney Private Odyssey Tour By a Native Islander
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