The Best Orkney Islands Hotels

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Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

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in the heart of town, a welcoming hotel with well-furnished rooms, an informal restaurant and a cosy, sociable bar that hosts local musicians

Sands Hotel

Burray

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a renowned hotel in a small village on the island of Burray , it offers relaxing rooms and suites and serves a menu of fresh, local food

The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

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located less than half a mile from the island ferries, this welcoming hotel provides traditionally furnished rooms and an elegant restaurant

Merkister Hotel

Loch Harray

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nestling on the shores of the Loch of Harray, this traditionally Scottish hotel boasts an excellent restaurant, specialising in local Angus beef

Stromness Hotel

Stromness

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close to the seafront and ferryport, this friendly hotel offers traditionally furnished rooms and the restaurant serves local Orcadian produce

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fine Victorian building, on the seafront, featuring plush interiors, stylish, well-equipped rooms and a restaurant serving the flavours of Orkney

The Shore

Kirkwall

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a small hotel , on Kirkwall's historic seafront, with well-equipped rooms and with access to the service and facilities of a sister hotel next door

Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

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overlooking the harbour, this traditional hotel offers rooms decorated in a modern style and a relaxed restaurant serving locally sourced produce

Ferry Inn

Stromness

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harbourfront inn opposite the ferry terminal, the main inn hosts the bar, restaurant and some of the comfy rooms, whilst others are in an annexe

The Royal Hotel

Stromness

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just 3 minutes walk from the island ferries, this traditional inn offers a convivial bar and restaurant where guests may enjoy local cuisine

Murray Arms Hotel

South Ronaldsay

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at the heart of a characterful, seaside village a traditional inn with well-presented rooms and a restaurant serving locally caught seafood

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at the heart of village life, a traditional inn with bright, spacious rooms and a relaxed restaurant serving a menu of locally sourced produce

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20 minutes walk from the ferries and beach, this sociable hostel offers simple rooms and dormitories together with a large, shared kitchen

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friendly, family-run guest house on Kirkwall's outskirts offering well-presented bedrooms and a hearty breakfast served in the conservatory

The Reid Hall

Westray

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totally renovated in 2013, this cosy B&B features a shared kitchen and sits in a quiet spot with uninterrupted views over this bucolic island

Ardconnel B&B

Kirkwall

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for a stay in this spectacular far north destination, a B&B earning top review scores for the warm hospitality, comfort and fantastic breakfast.

Lindisfarne B&B

Stromness

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about a mile outside town, this warm and welcoming B&B has great views over Scapa Flow and is close to the main island bus routes

Fara B&B Suite

Kirkwall

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quietly set on the town's outskirts, a self-contained 2-bedroom suite with a lounge and small kitchenette; a continental breakfast is provided

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modern accommodation located 10 minutes on foot from the town centre with homely bedrooms and serving locally sourced produce for breakfast

Braeswick B&B

Sanday

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on the beautiful remote island of Sanday, a home from home B&B offers inviting, modern rooms with comfy beds, plus tasty dinners on request

Aviedale B&B Suite

Gorseness

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a newly built, self-contained B&B suite, allowing guests to self-cater, set in open countryside and boasting great views over the Bay of Hinderayre

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comfortable accommodation, with flexible check-in access, in a historic setting - house dates from 1824 - located close to the town centre

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in a peaceful location, surrounded by fields and offering great views over open farmland, these well-equipped apartments sleep from 2 to 5

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