Best Birsay Hotels in 2026 from HK$914 - Fully Refundable Options

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A hallway with stone walls, wooden door, and a bench.

A hotel reception area with a glass display case, a coffee machine, and a vase with flowers.

Two wooden chairs with drawers, a potted plant, and a stone wall.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a visible exit sign, and a view of the street outside.

1. Smithfield guesthouse

Dounby

Brian

HK$1,299

HK$1,559 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A two-story house with a stone facade, a tiled roof, and a front porch with a bench.

A neatly made bed with a white quilt and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser with a mirror, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A two-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a driveway.

A kitchen counter with various food items and kitchenware, including a fruit bowl, a juice container, and a container of Greek yogurt.

2. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness

Peter

HK$1,073

HK$1,288 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A room with a large window overlooking a harbor, featuring a ship docked at a pier.

A restaurant with wooden floors, tables set with white tablecloths, and a high ceiling with exposed beams and a hanging light fixture.

A harbor with boats docked, a control tower, and a building with a red roof.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

3. Ferry Inn Stromness

Stromness

Julie

HK$1,619

HK$1,942 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A bar with wooden shelves stocked with bottles and glasses, a coffee machine, and a cash register.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A window with a view of a harbor, including buildings and a boat.

A wooden staircase with a bench at the bottom, leading to a room with a checkered floor.

4. The Royal Hotel Stromness

Stromness

Diane

HK$2,095

HK$2,514 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A historic building with a prominent entrance and multiple windows, labeled as "The Stromness Hotel."

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a bed, and a small table.

A room with a large window, a green sofa, two green chairs, and a round table.

5. The Stromness Hotel

Stromness

Donna

HK$762

HK$914 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a desk with a lamp.

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a bar area, and seating for patrons.

A bar area with wooden beams, stone flooring, and stools.

6. Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

machel

HK$1,454

HK$1,745 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A small building with a sloped roof, a chimney, and a window.

A room with a wooden door, an exit sign, a small desk with a lamp, a stone wall, and framed pictures.

A room with two beds, a fireplace, a chair, and a radiator.

A gated area with a dog, a metal staircase, and a building with a sign.

7. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

Orphir

HK$1,198

HK$1,438 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.

A restaurant with leather seating, wooden paneling, and a flat-screen TV mounted above a blue-lit fireplace.

A grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a bookshelf in the background.

8. The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

David

HK$1,342

HK$1,610 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a window.

A pool table in a bar area with wooden flooring and green walls.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

9. The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

Julie

HK$896

HK$1,075 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.

A harbor with boats docked at the pier, a lighthouse in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.

A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A hotel named "The Shore" with a signboard indicating rooms and amenities like free WiFi, local ales, wines & spirits, teas & coffees.

10. The Shore

Kirkwall

"We were very pleasantly surprised to learn our 1 room family suite had 2 separate bedrooms. Beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was nice. Only issues were that we only had 1 key which made it tricky every time we went separate places. Also there was an illuminated exit sign in the king bedroom we had to cover up it was so bright, and when others shut their doors it would thump ours. Loved the skylights, was a bit stuffy but those helped. Loved the breakfast!"

Beth

HK$985

HK$2,054 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring plaid chairs and a central table.

A house with a covered patio, a garage, and a snow-covered yard.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A sign for Karrawa Guest House, indicating no vacancies, fully ensuited, with WiFi and guest parking, and located at the entrance on Inganness Road.

11. Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

Justine

HK$1,143

HK$1,371 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A beach with the words "GRANBANK NEWS EST 2021" written in the sand.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a door with the number 3.

A stone building with a large arched doorway and a smaller door, both with glass panels.

A detailed pencil drawing of a brick building with a gabled roof, large windows, and a door.

12. Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

Stephen

HK$1,117

HK$1,340 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outside.

A cozy living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a view of a house through large windows.

A room with two single beds, each with a blue bedspread and white pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds and a curtain.

A living room with a wooden coffee table, a sofa, a bookshelf, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

13. Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

F David

HK$1,285

HK$1,542 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

14. West End Guest House

Kirkwall

"A very friendly welcome, they were happy to accommodate our very late (11.30pm) arrival after we travelled there on the ferry. The owners have recently taken it over and in the last few weeks completed an overhaul of the bar/restaurant area which looks lovely. We didn't try the evening meals but the breakfasts were phenomenal, a proper Scottish breakfast that really sets you up for the day. Very friendly hosts helped us to work out what to do during the day and suggested good walks and so...

Tanya

HK$1,151

HK$1,381 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a black chair, a wall clock, a refrigerator, and a window with a view of greenery.

A wooden deck with a small lawn area, a red fence, and a building with a window and a door.

A garden with various plants and flowers, a brick house, and a clear sky.

A bunk bed with a desk and dresser in a room with floral wallpaper.

15. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

Kirkwall

HK$2,009

HK$2,411 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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Stay near popular Birsay attractions

Brough of Birsay

9.4/10 (20 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Birsay with a visit to Brough of Birsay. Discover the area's hot springs and countryside.

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Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Birsay. Discover the area's countryside and hot springs.

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Earl's Palace

7.8/10 (7 reviews)

Find out about the history of Birsay when you spend time at Earl's Palace. Discover the area's hot springs and countryside.

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Barony Mills

Find out about the history of Birsay when you spend time at Barony Mills. Discover the area's hot springs and countryside.

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Top Birsay Hotel Reviews

Karrawa Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel- room was spotless, plenty of parking onsite, cooked breakfast was delicious and gluten-free options were available. Fyona was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back at some point"

Albert Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff and property. Excellent breakfast. Room had a couple of leaks. One showed up on the window sill when it rained hard and one was from the bathtub. Otherwise a very comfortable stay."

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay! The bnb was lovely, cozy, and clean, the breakfast was wonderful, and the owners were so helpful and kind! Wish we could've stayed longer on Orkney, it was one of our favorite spots on the whole trip!"

Royal Oak Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"The owner was so warm, hospitable, and willing to help with any problems I had. He really went out t of his way to make me feel comfortable and cared for. Breakfast was wonderful---lots of hotels and cold choices in a clean, cozy breakfast room. Parking lot was easy to enter and leave with ample space for all cars."

The Stromness Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location and old world charm. The staff member was very nice and went out of his way to help us."

The Royal Hotel Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"Come and enjoy proper hospitality in a proper hotel with wonderful people. Just like it used to be before life was overtaken by digital awfulness. If you want room service ordered through your TV then stay away. Sensational breakfast (that can also serve as lunch and beyond). Our second visit since 2022, the hotel holds a special place in our lives."

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

10/10 Excellent

"It's a very clean, well presented house in a great location. The living room is cosy and the beds are comfortable. The host was really helpful and great with communication."

Ferry Inn Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"The Ferry Inn is delightful. The place is only bettered by the amazing family that runs it. Home away from home… excellent food, well appointed rooms and sparkling clean … we will be back!"

Cosy Studio In The Heart Of Kirkwall

10/10 Excellent

"Well located could use more surfaces n bathroom"

More cheap stays in Birsay

The Stromness Hotel

The Pierhead Stromness Scotland

HK$762

HK$914 total

16 Oct - 17 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (98 reviews)

West End Guest House

14 Main Street Kirkwall Scotland

HK$1,151

HK$1,381 total

1 Oct - 2 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)

Royal Oak Guest House

Holm Road Kirkwall Scotland

HK$1,285

HK$1,542 total

1 Oct - 2 Oct

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Old Scapa Road Kirkwall Scotland

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8/10 Very good! (48 reviews)

Garden House Rooms

New Scapa Rd Kirkwall Scotland

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Ayre Hotel

Ayre Road Kirkwall SCT

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Birsay?

Located 16 mi (25.8 km) from the heart of Birsay, The Ayre Hotel is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other choices for your trip to the area are The Stromness Hotel and Albert Hotel. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Birsay.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Birsay has to offer?

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall: This holiday home rental outside of Birsay has laundry facilities and WiFi to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a stovetop and a coffee maker. See all vacation rentals in Birsay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Birsay, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Birsay.

What is staying in Birsay like?

Visitors can enjoy all that Birsay has to offer, including the hot springs, local tours and monuments. Tourists can also enjoy so much more including its beaches. There are 66 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Birsay.

What should I see while I'm in Birsay?

Landmarks like Brough of Birsay, Earl's Palace and Barony Mills might be worth a visit. Additionally, you might want to add Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve to your itinerary. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Birsay guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Birsay?

The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 13°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 7°C. Average annual precipitation for Birsay is 1080 mm.

Birsay hotels from HK$914

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Our top choices for Birsay hotels

1. Smithfield guesthouse

2. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

3. Ferry Inn Stromness

4. The Royal Hotel Stromness

5. The Stromness Hotel

6. Albert Hotel

7. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

8. The Orkney Hotel

9. The Ayre Hotel

10. The Shore

11. Karrawa Guest House

12. Grainbank Mews

13. Royal Oak Guest House

14. West End Guest House

15. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

Stay near popular Birsay attractions

Brough of Birsay

Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve

Earl's Palace

Barony Mills

Top Birsay Hotel Reviews

Karrawa Guest House

Albert Hotel

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Royal Oak Guest House

The Stromness Hotel

The Royal Hotel Stromness

Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall

Ferry Inn Stromness

Cosy Studio In The Heart Of Kirkwall

More cheap stays in Birsay

The Stromness Hotel

West End Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Garden House Rooms

Ayre Hotel

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