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The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is AU$264 per night
AU$264
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
25.75 km from city centre
The Ayre Hotel: Pet-friendly hotel with free WiFi and free parking. Guests love the helpful staff!
Pet-friendly
Breakfast available
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

2 out of 5
The Pierhead, Stromness, Scotland
The price is AU$268 per night
AU$268
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
18.5 km from city centre
The Stromness Hotel: Hotel with free WiFi and flat-screen TVs.
Free WiFi
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
The Shore

The Shore

3 out of 5
Shore Street, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is AU$305 per night
AU$305
per night
27 May - 28 May
25.94 km from city centre
The Shore: Hotel with free WiFi and a bar/lounge. Located in the city centre.
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is AU$343 per night
AU$343
per night
7 Jun - 8 Jun
25.93 km from city centre
Albert Hotel: Hotel with free WiFi and 2 bars/lounges.
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
Smithfield Hotel

Smithfield Hotel

3 out of 5
Dounby, Orkney, Dounby, Scotland
The price is AU$292 per night
AU$292
per night
6 Jun - 7 Jun
8.22 km from city centre
Smithfield Hotel: Inn with free breakfast and free WiFi.
Breakfast included
Laundry
Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness

3 out of 5
10 John Street, Orkney, Stromness, Scotland
The price is AU$398 per night
AU$398
per night
30 May - 31 May
18.42 km from city centre
Ferry Inn Stromness: Hotel with free breakfast and free WiFi. Located on the waterfront.
Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House

3.5 out of 5
Holm Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is AU$254 per night
AU$254
per night
1 Jun - 2 Jun
26.95 km from city centre
Royal Oak Guest House: Business-friendly guesthouse with free breakfast and free WiFi.
Breakfast included
Laundry
The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

3 out of 5
40 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is AU$315 per night
AU$315
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
26.12 km from city centre
The Orkney Hotel: Pet-friendly hotel with free breakfast and free WiFi. Located in the city centre.
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness

3 out of 5
55-57 Victoria St, Stromness, Scotland
The price is AU$377 per night
AU$377
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
18.57 km from city centre
The Royal Hotel Stromness: Golf inn with free breakfast and free WiFi. Located by the sea.
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
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Accommodation In Birsay

Birsay's accommodation situation is nothing to get excited about, however Wotif offers 2 other options, all within an easy drive from Birsay's heart.

Keen on a hotel near Birsay? Check out the Houton Bay Lodge, located 25 kilometres away in Scotland. Alternatively, check out the HammerSmith, located in Scotland, which is 12 kilometres away.

After you have explored Birsay, why don't you explore a little more of the region? The Scottish Islands area has plenty of other attractions waiting to be explored. Photographers will appreciate Scottish Islands' beaches, coastal plains, rivers and streams. If the great outdoors are not your cup of tea, go to the region's ruins. Or join the locals in the mountain biking and mountain climbing while you are here.

Kirkwall is an alternative place you could hang out. It is home to the Bishop's Palace, St. Magnus Cathedral and Orkney Museum and is 25 kilometres to the southeast of the middle of Birsay. Kirkwall places to stay include the Albert Hotel and Karrawa Guest House.

Taking a flight to or from Birsay? Your best bet is Kirkwall Airport, 30 kilometres from Birsay's centre. Stay close by at the Karrawa Guest House.

Birsay hotels essential information

Accommodation
53 hotels
Lowest Price
AU$254
Highest Price
AU$398
Popular hotels
The Ayre Hotel, The Stromness Hotel, The Shore, Albert Hotel, Smithfield Hotel, Ferry Inn Stromness, Royal Oak Guest House, The Orkney Hotel, The Royal Hotel Stromness

Frequently asked questions

How many days should I spend in Birsay?
Stay a few days, a week or a lot longer — you do you, boo. Start by working out the attractions you want to see and whether your travel style is more adventure or relaxation. Your budget will help you decide too. When it’s time to lock in your Birsay hotel and flight, we’ll help you make it happen.
Where should a first-time tourist stay in Birsay?
If you’ve never stepped foot in Birsay before, make your trip as easy as possible. Stay somewhere central so you’ll be near the major sights, public transport and things like supermarkets or convenience stores. Be on the lookout for Birsay hotels that are well located and come recommended by other first-time visitors.
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The Shore
Wotif Verified Review
5 / 5
In the middle of the town. Very good
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