Rousay Travel Guide

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Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is 5.303.331 ₫ per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
5.303.331 ₫
6.363.997 ₫ total
27 Aug - 28 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! (247 reviews)
"Great! Easy shower to operate. Soft bed. Refreshing water when we got there. The breakfast was freaking awesome."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Albert Hotel
The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
The price is 4.605.133 ₫ per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
4.605.133 ₫
5.526.160 ₫ total
29 Aug - 30 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! (195 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 Ayre Hotel
The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

2 out of 5
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 (72 reviews)
"Pros: Friendly staff. Fantastic English breakfast. Great location, walking distance from the ferry terminal and all stores near the Stronmess waterfront. Even without an elevator, the parking location made it easy to access the room. Beds were clean and comfortable. Showers had nice high water pressure ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

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Stromness Apartments

Stromness Apartments

3.5 out of 5
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! (24 reviews)
"The property was very homey and comfortable. It far from town. Not far from the Ferry."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Stromness Apartments
Harbour Cottage

Harbour Cottage

3.5 out of 5
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

Harbour Cottage
Castleyards Apartment 12

Castleyards Apartment 12

3.5 out of 5
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

Castleyards Apartment 12
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Popular places to visit

Trumland House

You can find out about the history of Rousay with a stop at Trumland House. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's hot springs.

Trumland House

Midhowe Cairn

You can find out about the history of Rousay with a stop at Midhowe Cairn. Discover the area's countryside and hot springs.

Midhowe Cairn

Prehistoric Sites

Find out about the history of Rousay with a stop at Prehistoric Sites. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's countryside.

Prehistoric Sites