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Set in Orkney and only 14 km from Maeshowe, Aultnagar Accommodation offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. Offering a garden, the property is located within 16 km of Standing Stones of Stenness. Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray is 20 km from the bed and breakfast and Skara Brae is 26 km away.

My husband and I enjoyed our stay with Laura and Brian immensely. There we cookies, pastries, tea and coffee really available upon arrival and throughout our entire stay. For the self catered breakfast, there were lots of hot/cold cereals, breads, pastries (gluten-free options), juices, yogurts, local cheeses, and all the fixings. Each morning, Laura had scones or some other baked good heating in the oven. Heating your own food for dinner or eating take out was an option, too, which we took advantage of one evening. Our room was very beautiful, modern, and cozy with a very comfortable bed. The whole place was spotless. Laura suggested restaurants and places of interest off the beaten path. She was a gracious, thoughtful, wonderful host - some of the best hospitality on our month long trip! Thanks for everything, Laura. We loved our stay with you. Highly recommend.

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9.7
Exceptional
153 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

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. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the holiday home's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax.

Very clean and cosy chalet with a nice view on the lake. Good communication with the host (messages) but we didn't meet her.

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9.3
Superb
115 reviews

Situated in Orkney, 15 km from Maeshowe and 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Peedie Picky Townhoose - STL OR00094F offers a garden and air conditioning. It is located 18 km from Ring of Brogdar and features luggage storage space. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Lovely set up and well equipped home in a quiet location only 15 min walk to Kirkwall centre. We loved the water pressure and soft towels. Great communication with the host Samantha.

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10
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
£130
per night

Situated 41 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, 43 km from Ring of Brogdar and 7.4 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray, 1 Taits Flat features accommodation set in Orkney. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Maeshowe is 40 km away.

Cozy flat, perfect secluded gateway to Orkney. Communication was easy.

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9.1
Superb
18 reviews

Offering city views, Cozy Loft In The Heart Of Kirkwall is an accommodation set in Orkney, 16 km from Maeshowe and 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness. The property is located 19 km from Ring of Brogdar, 17 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray and 18 km from Ness of Brogdar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Scapa Beach is 2.8 km away.

Everything! They were so nice that I really felt at home. I’m the kind of guess that normally doesn’t write down this reviews, but this time it’s more than deserved

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9.3
Superb
25 reviews

Situated in Orkney, 8.3 km from Maeshowe and 10 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Redland Cottage offers a garden and air conditioning. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located 11 km from Ring of Brogdar.

The cottage is large, roomy and proved to be very sturdy during gale force winds. Despite 6 inches of snow we were able to get out of the driveway. The host thought of everything.

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9.4
Superb
14 reviews
Price from
£250
per night

Set in Orkney and only 2.5 km from Scapa Beach, Central, Stylish - 2 Bed Property, The Stable @ Warrenfield, Free WiFi & Parking offers accommodation with inner courtyard views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, 20 km from Ring of Brogdar and 16 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray. The property is non-smoking and is located 17 km from Maeshowe.

As you’d expect from a brand new and stylish renovation, this is a wonderful property with everything you need for a long or short stay. Parking right outside and an easy walk down to the centre of town.

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9.8
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£300
per night

Situated in Orkney and only 2.5 km from Scapa Beach, Central Spacious 2 Bed 2 Bath, Free WiFi & Parking, Park View features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, 20 km from Ring of Brogdar and 16 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray. The property is non-smoking and is located 17 km from Maeshowe.

It's SPOTLESS and very comfortable, close to town and with a lovely view of the harbour from the upstairs window. Free Wi-fi, big TV + Netflix etc, laundry facilities and good firm mattresses. 2 good-sized bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. Parking outside the front door. Great position for exploring Orkney.

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9.5
Exceptional
11 reviews
Price from
£300
per night

Located in Orkney and only 2.6 km from Scapa Beach, 89 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Orkney - OR00066F provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has city views and is 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness and 19 km from Ring of Brogdar. The property is non-smoking and is situated 16 km from Maeshowe.

great location. very comfortable and amendable. very quiet and dark, very important in summer.

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9
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
£229.50
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Quoylee, Stromness, Orkney - OR00309F is located in Orkney, 7.8 km from Ness of Brogdar and 8.1 km from Skara Brae. With free private parking, the property is 7.3 km from Standing Stones of Stenness and 8.1 km from Maeshowe. The property is non-smoking and is set 8.9 km from Ring of Brogdar.

Layout and space for 4 people great - 2 bathrooms- heating excellent

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9.7
Exceptional
9 reviews

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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.
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  • Aultnagar Accommodation
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 153 reviews

    Set in Orkney and only 14 km from Maeshowe, Aultnagar Accommodation offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    A very relaxing hotel with a warm feeling of home.

  • Rymmon Retreat
    Breakfast options
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 115 reviews

    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.

    fantastic location - we have seen our first aurora from there.

  • Peedie Picky Townhoose - STL OR00094F
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 8 reviews

    Situated in Orkney, 15 km from Maeshowe and 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Peedie Picky Townhoose - STL OR00094F offers a garden and air conditioning.

    Verry clean, great facilities and and very good communication with the owner.

  • 1 Taits Flat
    Breakfast options
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 18 reviews

    Situated 41 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, 43 km from Ring of Brogdar and 7.4 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray, 1 Taits Flat features accommodation set in Orkney.

    The peace & quiet, friendly village, right by the sea.

  • Cozy Loft In The Heart Of Kirkwall
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 25 reviews

    Offering city views, Cozy Loft In The Heart Of Kirkwall is an accommodation set in Orkney, 16 km from Maeshowe and 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.

    Was cozy, so central and just a lovely place to stay

  • Redland Cottage
    Breakfast options
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 14 reviews

    Situated in Orkney, 8.3 km from Maeshowe and 10 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Redland Cottage offers a garden and air conditioning.

    Beautiful cottage. Excellently equipped and spotlessly clean. Delightful.

  • Central, Stylish - 2 Bed Property, The Stable @ Warrenfield, Free WiFi & Parking
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Set in Orkney and only 2.5 km from Scapa Beach, Central, Stylish - 2 Bed Property, The Stable @ Warrenfield, Free WiFi & Parking offers accommodation with inner courtyard views, free WiFi and free...

    Clean and modern, perfect for my stay. Good location to be based out off and ample parking which was needed for my stay as i was away for work with a colleague and we had two cars.

  • Central Spacious 2 Bed 2 Bath, Free WiFi & Parking, Park View
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 11 reviews

    Situated in Orkney and only 2.5 km from Scapa Beach, Central Spacious 2 Bed 2 Bath, Free WiFi & Parking, Park View features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Lovely, clean, nice decor, spacious, everything you needed in terms of facilities

Great access to the city centre! Check these cheap hotels in Orkney

  • Burrian - OR00247F, Lyermira - OR00249F, & Kirkquoy - OR00248F, Harray, Orkney
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Offering lake views, Burrian - OR00247F, Lyermira - OR00249F, & Kirkquoy - OR00248F, Harray, Orkney is an accommodation set in Orkney, 14 km from Ring of Brogdar and 11 km from Skara Brae.

  • Kisumu
    Central location
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Located in Orkney and only 6.1 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Kisumu provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Wesdale, Stromness - 3 Bedroom Holiday Cottage
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Set 7.8 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Wesdale, Stromness - 3 Bedroom Holiday Cottage offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Northlight Apartments - The Loom
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 37 reviews

    Situated 16 km from Maeshowe, Northlight Apartments - The Loom features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Very central, free parking, beautifully clean and comfortable.

  • Aurora - Self Catering, Kirkwall, Quiet Location with Luxury Hot Tub
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 19 reviews

    Boasting a hot tub, Aurora - Self Catering, Kirkwall, Quiet Location with Luxury Hot Tub is situated in Orkney. This holiday home features free private parking and private check-in and check-out.

    The quality of the facilities, very hi spec and impressive

  • Old School - Exclusive 5 Room private suite
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 53 reviews

    Located in Orkney and only 33 km from Maeshowe, Old School - Exclusive 5 Room private suite provides accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Fantastic hospitality, everything you could want was catered for

  • VitaVer, B&B, STL-OR00012F
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 17 reviews

    Situated just 34 km from Maeshowe, VitaVer, B&B, STL-OR00012F features accommodation in Orkney with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.

    It was exceptionally comfortable, while hosts Teresa and Malcolm was so welcoming and helpful.

  • Quoylee, Stromness, Orkney - OR00309F
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 9 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Quoylee, Stromness, Orkney - OR00309F is located in Orkney, 7.8 km from Ness of Brogdar and 8.1 km from Skara Brae.

    Layout and space for 4 people great - 2 bathrooms- heating excellent

  • Victoria Cottage, 8 Victoria Road
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 43 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Victoria Cottage, 8 Victoria Road is located in Orkney, 16 km from Maeshowe and 18 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.

    Very cosy house, with everything we could hope for.

  • Lilly's Lodges Orkney Robin Lodge
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 93 reviews

    Lilly's Lodges Orkney Robin Lodge is situated in Orkney, 10 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, 12 km from Ring of Brogdar, and 11 km from Ness of Brogdar.

    The location and personal touches in the properties decor

  • Orkney Staycations - Orcadale
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 11 reviews

    Boasting accommodation with a terrace, Orkney Staycations - Orcadale is set in Orkney. It is situated 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness and provides luggage storage space.

    Very clean and comfortable apartment in a super-central location.

  • 18 Gold Drive, Kirkwall, Orkney - OR00185F
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5 reviews

    Situated in Orkney and only 15 km from Maeshowe, 18 Gold Drive, Kirkwall, Orkney - OR00185F features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

  • Royal Oak Guesthouse
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 46 reviews

    Royal Oak Guesthouse, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in Orkney, 2.2 km from Scapa Beach, 17 km from Maeshowe, as well as 19 km from Standing Stones of Stenness.

    Friendly and helpfulstaff / owner, amazing breakfast

  • Studio in the heart of Kirkwall
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 60 reviews

    Studio in the heart of Kirkwall is situated in Orkney, 16 km from Maeshowe, 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, as well as 19 km from Ring of Brogdar.

    I’ve stayed here before so knew all the good points

  • 89 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Orkney - OR00066F
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 9 reviews

    Located in Orkney and only 2.6 km from Scapa Beach, 89 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Orkney - OR00066F provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    great location. very comfortable and amendable. very quiet and dark, very important in summer.

  • Stylish Central 2 Bedroom Apartment - Free Parking, Free WiFi
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 52 reviews

    Set 16 km from Maeshowe, 17 km from Standing Stones of Stenness and 19 km from Ring of Brogdar, Stylish Central 2 Bedroom Apartment - Free Parking, Free WiFi provides accommodation situated in Orkney.

    Great location, very spacious apartment, lovely decor!

  • St Clair House
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 56 reviews

    Situated in Orkney and only 40 km from Maeshowe, St Clair House features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Excellent property, very large and spotlessly clean.

  • Polrudden
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3 reviews

    Polrudden has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Orkney, 15 km from Maeshowe.

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Cheap hotels that guests love in Orkney

  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review
    Fantastic location, stunning views, comfortable, well equipped accommodation. Friendly, welcoming, responsive hosts. I thoroughly recommend this accommodation.
    Pamela
    Solo traveller
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 8 reviews
    Great location to explore Kirkwall and the rest of the Island. Very clean and well equipped. Will stay again next time we are in Orkney.
    Ruth
    Family with young children
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 9 reviews
    The house was situated on its own thus it was quiet and had fantastic views. It was very clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped and they provided plenty of cutlery, crockery and glassware. All the bedrooms were spacious comfy and spotless.
    Andrew
    Family with young children
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 153 reviews
    Very friendly hosts, very clean and modern house with basic cooking amenities (oven, kettle and microwave). Proximity to Kirkwall as a base for my work but good for island access. Very nice breakfast with plenty of choice. I was very appreciative of having non-dairy milk provided upon request. Lovely views over kirkwall and the sea at the front and a field at the back. Very peaceful. Room and ensuite was very clean and warm. The bed had an electric blanket which was appreciated but not necessary during my stay. Good parking
    Lewis
    Solo traveller
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 60 reviews
    Great location and a really well equipped and comfortable studio.
    Laura
    Solo traveller
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 43 reviews
    Very clean cottage, everything you need was available. the location is right in the center of the city. A high chair and a cot are available upon request.
    Ally Petliarska
    Family with young children
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 93 reviews
    The location was excellent, close to the neolithic sites and not too far from Kirkwall, where all groceries could be bought. The lodge was spotlessly clean and cosy and warm. It is a bit small, we were only three, and it takes a bit of getting used to the small area available but in the end everything was available, even the cooking area was more than OK. Nice to have a hot tub, which we used twice, inspite of the bad weather on our second day.
    Peter
    Family with young children
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 11 reviews
    Really lovely house, very clean, super quiet and in a fantastic location, we will definitely be returning! It really felt like home from home, and right by a lovely park with amazing views of Kirkwall.
    Victoria
    Solo traveller
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 11 reviews
    Very clean and comfortable apartment in a super-central location.
    Charlotte
    Solo traveller
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 153 reviews
    Best BnB experience we have ever had. We received a very warm welcome from Laura and Brian and Laura always made sure we were ok and that we had everything we needed. The room was great and very clean, the breakfast was perfect, so generous! The location was ideal too. Thank you so so much !
    S
    Shirley
    Young couple
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