Shapinsay Travel Guide
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Albert Hotel
Mounthoolie Lane, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is 4.050.375 ₫ per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
4.050.375 ₫
4.860.450 ₫ total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (244 reviews)
Great experience !
"Accommodations were very comfortable and attractive. Enjoyed the historic ambience, and the walkability of the location. I would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

The Ayre Hotel
Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 4.756.668 ₫ per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
4.756.668 ₫
5.708.002 ₫ total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (194 reviews)
Great place to stay
"A great place to stay. Convenient for harbour and town centre. Delicious food. Friendly and helpful staff."
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

The Stromness Hotel
The Pierhead, Stromness, Scotland
Stay at this hotel in Stromness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.8/10 (68 reviews)
"This hotel is conveniently right by the ferry terminal. There is an elevator but when we stayed in late June 2025, the elevator was broken. We brought a car to the island and it was difficult to find the designated parking area behind the hotel; even with GPS there is no clear sign for the hotel ..."
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stromness Apartments
Milldam, Cauldhame Road, Orkney, Stromness, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Stromness. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Stromness Ferry Terminal and Piers Art ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
"An awesome place!"
Reviewed on 20 May 2025

Harbour Cottage
Ferry Road, Stromness, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Stromness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Stromness Ferry Terminal and Piers Art Centre are ...
"We loved the cottage. It was perfect in every way and David was a great host, even helping us with our bags from the ferry."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2024

Castleyards Apartment 12
12 Castleyards, Kirkwall, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Orkney Museum and St. Magnus Cathedral are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
"Great location in Kirkwall, close to the information centre, supermarkets, abs the cathedral. Clean as a whistle too!"
Reviewed on 27 May 2023
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Balfour Castle
After visiting Balfour Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Shapinsay. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Orkney Brewery
Find out about the history of Shapinsay when you spend time at Orkney Brewery. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
- Balfour Castle
- Orkney Brewery
- Standing Stones of Stenness
- Ring of Brogdar
- Highland Park Distillery
- St. Magnus Cathedral
- Earl's Palace
- Stromness Museum
- Bay of Skaill
- Bishop's Palace
- Brough of Birsay
- Orkney Wine Company
- Italian Chapel
- Carrick House
- Scapa Distillery
- Lyness Naval Cemetery
- Orkneyinga Saga Centre
- Noltland Castle
- Churchill Barriers
- Eday Heritage & Visitor Centre