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The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is AU$138 per night
AU$138
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
25.75 km from city centre
The Ayre Hotel: Pet-friendly hotel with free WiFi and free parking. Guests love the helpful staff!
Free cancellation
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The Shore

The Shore

3 out of 5
Shore Street, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is AU$157 per night
AU$157
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
25.94 km from city centre
The Shore: Hotel with free WiFi and a bar/lounge. Located in a shopping district.
Free cancellation
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The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

2 out of 5
The Pierhead, Stromness, Scotland
18.5 km from city centre
The Stromness Hotel: Hotel with free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Guests love the helpful staff!
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is AU$201 per night
AU$201
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
25.93 km from city centre
Albert Hotel: Hotel with free WiFi and 2 bars/lounges. Guests love the helpful staff!
Free cancellation
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Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness

3 out of 5
10 John Street, Orkney, Stromness, Scotland
The price is AU$387 per night
AU$387
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
18.42 km from city centre
Ferry Inn Stromness: Hotel with free breakfast and free WiFi. Located in the historical district.
Smithfield Hotel

Smithfield Hotel

3 out of 5
Dounby, Orkney, Dounby, Scotland
8.22 km from city centre
Smithfield Hotel: Inn with free breakfast and free WiFi.
The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

3 out of 5
40 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is AU$264 per night
AU$264
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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
Royal Oak Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House

3 out of 5
Holm Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is AU$186 per night
AU$186
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
26.95 km from city centre
Royal Oak Guest House: Business-friendly guesthouse with free breakfast and free WiFi.
Cosy, modern ground floor flat in central Kirkwall

Cosy, modern ground floor flat in central Kirkwall

26.2 km from city centre
Cosy, modern ground floor flat in central Kirkwall: Apartments with WiFi and parking.
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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

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50 hotels
Lowest Price
AU$138
Highest Price
AU$387
Popular hotels
The Ayre Hotel, The Shore, The Stromness Hotel, Albert Hotel, Ferry Inn Stromness, Smithfield Hotel, The Orkney Hotel, Royal Oak Guest House, Cosy, modern ground floor flat in central Kirkwall

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Where should a first-time tourist stay in Birsay?
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Ferry Inn Stromness
Wotif Verified Review
5 / 5
A really great position on the harbour directly opposite the ferry. Our hosts were very friendly and extremely knowledgeable of the islands and attractions.
A verified traveller from Camperdown stayed at Ferry Inn Stromness
Posted 3 weeks ago
Ferry Inn Stromness

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