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Birsay – 8 hotels and places to stay
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Smithfield Hotel, hotel in Birsay

Situated on the Orkney Island, 14 miles from Kirkwall, Smithfield Hotel offers 3-star accommodation with free parking, a bar, and a restaurant. Kirkwall airport is 30 minutes’ drive away.

Very nice welcome from a cheery lady and my room was upgraded. It was all very comfortable indeed. There is plenty of parking behind and in front of the hotel. Breakfast was great and had to be ordered the night before. But great options.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
267 reviews
Price from£160per night
Rymmon Retreat, hotel in Birsay

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.

Loved my stay at Rymmon Retreats The place had everything you ask for and the place was very clean and tidy.
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
112 reviews
Price from£134.50per night
The Stromness Hotel, hotel in Birsay

The Stromness Hotel is set in Stromness. This hotel offers free WiFi. Ring of Brogdar is 6 km away and Standing Stones of Stenness is 6 km from the hotel. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV.

Breakfast was good and the service was friendly. The location was fantastic and the option of off street parking was great .
6.2
Scored 6.2
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
318 reviews
Price from£101per night
Merkister Hotel, hotel in Birsay

Located on the shore of Harray Loch and family-run for over 30 years, the Merkister Hotel is a 15-minute drive from the main towns of Kirkwall and Stromness.

Location and friendliness of staff very helpful and Happy to help
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
159 reviews
Price from£190per night
The Royal Hotel, hotel in Birsay

Located in Stromness and with Standing Stones of Stenness reachable within 8.5 km, The Royal Hotel provides a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

The Ryal Hotel is in a good location, not very far from the ferry terminal and an easy walk from the long term parking. The staff are quite friendly. The breakfast chef is good for a chat with some very interesting stories about Stromness and the islands themselves. The wait and bar staff are also good value. One evening with only the Chinese take out available we were allowed to eat in the restaurant and were provided with plates and cutlery. When we had finished, our table was cleared. The implements and containers were removed without any fuss or trouble.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very good
Rated very good
135 reviews
Price from£198per night
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast, hotel in Birsay

Featuring views of Scapa Flow, Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast is a detached house in a rural location near Stromness. Free WiFi and free private parking is available on site.

Location, room, and hospitality were excellent. Breakfast was fantastic and Deborah was a wonderful warm host. We had three days here and could have stayed longer exploring Orkney.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
363 reviews
Price from£109per night
Waterfront House, hotel in Birsay

Boasting a private beach area and views of sea, Waterfront House is a guest house set in a historic building in Finstown, 5.7 km from Maeshowe.

While not being a traditional BnB, the breakfast options were ample. We were on the move early both days so we wanted to grab and go anyway. We were also late getting into Orkney that evening on the late ferry from Shetland, We didn't arrive at Waterfront House until after 11pm but the owners met us anyway and they were very pleasant and hospitable, despite the late hour. Good communications with them too.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
74 reviews
Price from£225per night
Ferry Inn, hotel in Birsay

The Ferry Inn offers 30 rooms spread across four buildings in Stromness, and is located 6 miles from the UNESCO Neolithic Heart of Orkney.

The location for one night stay was great. Staff are friendly. Nice hot shower.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
483 reviews
Price from£188.10per night
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