Orkney Islands Bed and Breakfast, Cheap Hotel and Guest House Accommodation

Set in Kirkwall, Orkney, family-run Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments overlooks Kirkwall harbour. It offers local produce in its restaurant and traditionally styled rooms, with free Wi-Fi. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms are each equipped with a flat-screen TV, telephone and free tea and coffee. Sea view rooms are available, whilst all have a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Ironing facilities are available on request. Cooked breakfasts are on offer in the Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments’ restaurant, which also provides lunch, bar and evening menus. Local ingredients are used, including Orkney Lamb, steaks and freshly caught fish. The North Isles Ferries are just a few minutes’ walk away, and the Aberdeen/Lerwick ferry terminal is only 2 miles away. Kirkwall is Mainland Orkney’s largest town, and has bars and restaurants within 5 minutes’ walk of the hotel. Free parking is provided, with ancient sites such as Skara Brae are all within a 30-minute drive.

St Ola Hotel offers accommodation in Kirkwall. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. A flat-screen TV, as well as an iPod docking station are featured. You will find a kettle in the room. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. St Ola Hotel features free WiFi throughout the property. There is room service at the property. Orkney is 17 km from St Ola Hotel, while John O Groats is 39 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kirkwall Airport which is within just 4 miles from the property.

Looking out across the harbour of the Orkney Islands’ largest town, The Kirkwall Hotel features a high-quality restaurant and bar along with stylish en suite rooms. A short walk from the town’s main shopping area, this family-run hotel provides free Wi-Fi and free parking. Each room at The Kirkwall Hotel has en suite bathroom facilities with shower or bath, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, telephone and tea and coffee facilities. A freshly cooked breakfast includes local butchers’ sausages, haggis, black pudding, free-range eggs and locally baked bread. The Harbour View Restaurant serves extensive menus showcasing the local produce of the island, and Skippers Bar provides a relaxed setting to enjoy Orkney ales or whiskies by the waterside. Kirkwall’s attractions include the Orkney Museum and the 12th-century Saint Magnus Cathedral. The town’s Pickaquoy leisure centre and cinema is around 15 minutes’ walk from the hotel.

Located in Kirkwall and with Scapa Beach reachable within 2.5 km, Albert Hotel provides express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers room service. At the hotel, every room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. à la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available daily at Albert Hotel. Highland Park Distillery is 2.2 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Kirkwall Airport, 4 km from Albert Hotel.

Set in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands region, The Shore is located 1.9 km from Highland Park Distillery. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel has family rooms. Each room includes a flat-screen TV. Some rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. You will find a kettle in the room. Every room has a private bathroom equipped with a shower. For your comfort you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. The Shore features free WiFi throughout the property. Kirkwall Airport is 4 km away.

Set within 2.9 km of Scapa Beach and 2.5 km of Highland Park Distillery in Kirkwall, Heatherlea offers accommodation with free WiFi and flat-screen TV. A fridge and kettle are also featured. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast. The nearest airport is Kirkwall Airport, 4 km from Heatherlea.

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. Each recently refurbished room at Smithfield Hotel features free Wi-Fi, tea/coffee making facilities, and a TV. The property has 6 rooms, 5 of which have an en suite bathroom. The single room has an external private shower room. Open daily, the restaurant has scenic views of Orkney and the menu boasts homemade and locally sourced food. The menu includes Orkney beef, fresh fish, and Orkney mature cheddar. Special dietary requirements can be catered for by prior arrangements. The bar stocks fine quality, locally produced whiskeys and beers from Highland Park & Scapa and Orkney Brewery & Swanney. Guests can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, a pool table, darts boards, and an outdoor seating area. Guests can visit the archaeological sites of Skara Brae, Maeshowe, Ring of Brodgar, Standing Stones of Stenness, Brough of Gurness, Brough of Birsay, all within 10 minutes’ drive from the property.

The Ferry Inn offers 30 rooms spread across four buildings in Stromness, and is located 6 miles from the UNESCO Neolithic Heart of Orkney. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar, which is recognised in the Good Beer Guide and winner of the CAMRA Nothern Isles Pub of the Year. All rooms across the four buildings have free WiFi, TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and most rooms have en-suite facilities. The Ferry Inn has a restaurant with a pub and an a la carte menu that uses fresh local produce. Guests can enjoy a cooked breakfast at the property. The property is situated opposite the Stromness ferry terminal, which can take guests to the nearby islands of Hoy and Graemsay.

Boasting a garden and a bar, The Stromness Hotel by Paymán Club is set in Stromness. This 3-star 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. The Stromness Hotel by Paymán Club offers some rooms that include sea views, and all rooms are fitted with a private bathroom and a desk. The units have a wardrobe. Ness of Brogdar is 6 km from The Stromness Hotel by Paymán Club .

With panoramic views of the Pentland Firth and the Orkney Isles, Seaview Hotel is just half a mile from the John O’Groats ferry terminal. This family-run hotel has a bar and restaurant and offers free parking and Wi-Fi. Each room has en suite bathroom facilities with shower or bath and complementary toiletries. There is a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities in all rooms at the Seaview Hotel. The hotel has a dining room with scenic views, and a lounge bar where more than 100 malt whiskies are served. Meals are prepared using local produce where possible. Reiss Golf Club is around 13 miles from the hotel, and the town of Wick is less than 30 minutes’ drive away. The Castle of Mey, former holiday home of the Queen Mother, is just over 6 miles away.

Northern Sands Hotel is situated in the village of Dunnet, 3 km from Dunnet Head and 13 km from Thurso. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms are equipped with a HD Smart TV and feature private bathrooms with either a bath or shower, complimentary Scottish toiletries and a hairdryer. Northern Sands Hotel features free WiFi. A variety of menus are available throughout the day, all year round, using an extensive list of local produce. A full Scottish breakfast is provided. Guests can relax in the on site bar and guest lounge featuring a Sky TV. Activities in the local area include walking, running, surfing, wind surfing, horse riding and kite buggying. The family-run Dunnet Bay Distillery is a 1-minute walk away. John O Groats is 16 km from Northern Sands Hotel, while Kirkwall is 46 km from the property. The nearest airport is Wick Airport, 23 km from Northern Sands Hotel.

This small, family-run hotel has free Wi-Fi and free parking. It is in the centre of Castletown, close to Thurso and Wick and only minutes from the Castle of Mey. The perfect venue for your visit to the Far North, the Castletown Hotel is near to the surfing and fishing at Dunnet Bay. It is also close to all 3 Orkney ferry ports. After a long day you can enjoy traditional home cooking from a menu that will not disappoint, before relaxing in the comfort of your room.

Situated 4 miles from John O Groats, in the Highlands, A Castle View Bed and Breakfast is 15 minutes' walk from the village of Keiss which offers a small local shop, a Butcher shop and a pub. It offers free parking and stunning views over Keiss castle across Sinclair Bay to Sinclair and Girnigoe castles. Wick Airport and Wick train station are both about 15 minutes' drive away. Guests can easily explore the surrounding picturesque countryside and the stunning golden beaches of Keiss and Reiss which stretch for around 3 miles and are only about 2 miles away. There is excellent trout fishing in many of the 136 Lochs of Caithness and salmon fishing in the rivers of Thurso, Halladale, Wick and Helmsdale, all within easy reach. Also a good stop over point to pick up the ferry over to the Orkney Islands from John O Groats or Gills Bay. The spacious rooms feature an en suite bathroom, free WiFi, and a flat-screen TV and all offer tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryers. All rooms have been completed to a very high standard in a contemporary style. Breakfast consists of a selection from the freshly cooked dishes and includes a buffet of juices, cereals and yoghurt. Special dietary requirements can also be catered for.

The last hotel on the A9, The Ferry Inn at Scrabster is newly renovated and has wonderful sea views. Just north of Thurso, Scrabster Harbour is the gateway to the Orkney Islands. The renowned restaurant, The Upperdeck, has a fantastic steakhouse and also specialises in locally caught seafood. The lively Popeye’s is a public bar with a wide-screen TV showing sporting events. The en suite bedrooms have tea/coffee facilities and flat-screen TVs with Freeview channels.

The Inn @ Y-Not is situated in the heart of the coastal town of Thurso, within 10-minutes' walk from all amenities, shops, bars and restaurants. It offers room-only accommodation with free Wi-Fi, free parking, a bar and a restaurant. All rooms at The Inn @ Y-Not include a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities, an en suite bathroom and a hairdryer. The property also features a bar & grill with Sky Sports available. A traditional breakfast is served every morning from 08:00 at a surcharge. With advance arrangement, continental breakfast can be available from 07:30. A vegetarian option is available. The restaurant also offers lunch and evening menus until 21:00. The Inn @ Y-Not is just 5-minutes' walk away from Thurso river, harbour and beach. There is also a 2 mile coastal walk with fantastic views over the Pentland Firth to Scrabster Harbour, overlooking the Orkney Islands and Dunnet Head. The property is only 5 minutes' walk from the bus stop and 10 minutes' walk from the train station. Thurso Visitor Information Centre is only 2 minutes' walk away.

Situated in Thurso town centre, this Victorian townhouse offers free private parking within an enclosed garden and free WiFi. The bedrooms at Murray House have a satellite TV, free WiFi, a hospitality tray, and an en-suite bathroom. The property boasts period features. Guests can enjoy a breakfast including locally sourced produce. Dishes include traditional cooked options and vegetarian choices. Packed lunches are available on request. Thurso’s restaurants, bars and shops are within 200 metres of Murray House. The property offers bike storage and tourist information is also provided. Thurso’s dramatic coastline is popular with surfers. Thurso Railway Station is 10 minutes’ walk from the guest house and there are regular buses to Inverness. Wick Airport is 20 miles away.

Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel is centrally located in close proximity to the train station in the town of Thurso. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi access in rooms and public areas of the hotel. Situated in the town centre all amenities are close by, including a varied selection of shops within easy walking distance. A perfect base for business, with the friendly atmosphere of Invictus Bar and ambience of the Hyde Restaurant, Muthu Royal Thurso Hotel will cater for all your needs. The property is ideally located for guests wishing to explore the North Coast which offers sandy beaches, headlands and cliffs.

Offering a restaurant serving fresh Caithness seafood, Pentland Hotel is centrally located in Thurso and provides free WiFi access in public areas. A lounge bar with snacks is at the guests' disposal. Rooms here come with a flat-screen cable TV, a desk, coffee and tea facilities and a view of the garden. The private bathrooms are fitted with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. Free toiletries are provided. Hotel Pentland also comprises meeting facilities. A 24-hour front desk and a tour desk can be found on site. Surfing and kayaking opportunities can be found in the surrounding area. Wick Airport is located at a distance of 22 km.

The Weigh Inn Hotel overlooks the Pentland Firth and has panoramic views of the Orkney Islands. The Orkney car ferry is 2 minutes away. The hotel is located on the outskirts of Thurso. It is close to the A9 to Scrabster Harbour, and the main road to the west coast of the Highlands. Bedrooms are located in the main hotel building and in lodges within the hotel grounds. Fresh, local food is served in the relaxed sports bar and 2 conservatories with excellent views. The Weigh Inn has 3 bars, and function and conference suites for up to 300 people.

The Weigh Inn Motel is located in Thurso, a short walk to the coast. Thurso Rail Station is a 5-minute drive from on the hotel and 2 minutes' drive from the Orkney Ferry Terminal. All bedrooms have their own bathroom and include tea/coffee making facilities. The sport-themed Ashes Bar is located in the main building and serves lunch and evening meals. WiFi is free in public areas of the main building but is not available in the rooms.

Sandra's Backpackers is set in the centre of Thurso, the UK’s most northerly town. This simple hostel offers rooms and dorms with free Wi-Fi, shared bathrooms, free bed linen and towels. Each of the dorms and rooms at Sandra’s Backpackers has a TV, and either a double bed or bunk beds. You will have access to a shared kitchen, a dining room and a common room with a wide-screen TV, a DVD player and Wi-Fi. The hostel also has a snack bar. Staff can provide information on the surrounding area. You can visit nearby Viking settlements and Caithness’ dramatic cliffs and coastline. You can go surfing, cycling and walking in the area. You can catch a ferry to the Orkney Islands from Thurso. Wick is a 30-minute drive away and Dornach can be reached in 90 minutes by car.

The Park Hotel - Where the atmosphere & surroundings are as welcoming as the food. Why not go all the way! To Caithness, the land beyond the Highlands and enjoy the hospitality at the Park Hotel. The Park Hotel is an ideal base for touring the beautiful north coast of Scotland or sailing to The Orkney Isles. Explore, enjoy and take in the dramatic landscapes & seascapes. If you are up on business or just can't leave your work at home, we have conference facilities as well as broadband, to help ensure that you are always in touch. The hallmark of this family business for the past 50 years has been its comfortable blend of hospitality and professional attention to detail.

Very close to Thurso Train Station, this hotel has free Wi-Fi, free public parking and comfortable rooms with Freeview TV. Station Hotel serves fine Scottish meat cooked in a traditional style. There is a good selection of drinks including several whiskeys. Full English breakfast is included in your room rate. The hotel is well located for Scrabster Harbour, and has welcoming, friendly staff.

Set in Thurso, Forss House has a restaurant, bar, garden, and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the hotel. Guests at Forss House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Thurso, like hiking and cycling. John O Groats is 41 km from the accommodation, while Wick is 42 km from the property. The nearest airport is Wick John O’Groats Airport, 36 km from Forss House.

On the banks of the River Thurso in the village of Halkirk, this hotel is a 10-minute drive from Thurso town centre. It is built from Caithness stone, and has free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. Once a blacksmith’s workshop, the bar at Ulbster Arms Hotel offers a range of drinks and has a 42-inch plasma TV. A full cooked breakfast is provided each morning, and lunch and evening meals are served in Anglers Nook. Some rooms at come with natural Arran Aromatics and famous Halkirk Biscuits. All have beautiful views, a spacious work area, a flat-screen satellite TV, and facilities for making tea and coffee. The nearby town of Thurso is the most northerly on Scotland’s mainland. Thurso Golf Club is 5 miles from Ulbster Arms, and Thurso Rail Station is 6 miles away.

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque town of Wick and overlooking Wick River, The family-run Norseman Hotel features its own private garden. It offers an on-site car park and free Wi-Fi. All rooms at the Norseman are equipped with a flat-screen HD TV, an en suite bathroom and a hairdryer. They also feature a trouser press, tea and coffee making facilities and some rooms offer garden views. The on-site restaurant prides itself on its commitment to providing locally sourced produce, and offering traditional freshly-prepared Highland cuisine. The Wicker’s Bar is also an option for a lighter meal. Wick train station is just half a mile from the Hotel and offers regular services to Inverness and Fort William. Wick Airport is just a 10-minute drive away and John O’Groats, the most North Westerly point of the British mainland can be reached in less than 30-minutes by car.

Located in Wick, Queens hotel features a restaurant, bar, garden, and free WiFi throughout the property. This 3-star hotel offers room service. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. All units are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. At the hotel, every room has a private bathroom with free toiletries. Guests at Queens hotel can enjoy a continental breakfast. You can play darts at the accommodation, and the area is popular for hiking. Thurso is 33 km from Queens hotel, while John O Groats is 27 km away. The nearest airport is Wick John O’Groats Airport, 2 km from the hotel.

2 newly refurbished King Size rooms available at an ideal location being just a 2 minute walk from Wick Marina and 5-10 mins from town centre on a very busy NC500 route. Rooms are very comfortable with flat screen TV and fridge along with a full compliment tea tray. Bathrooms have both bath and large shower as well as complimentary toiletries. Freshly cooked breakfast included in the price with cereals and pastries.

A lovely old Scottish Lodge set deep in Caithness. Seven miles from Thurso, three miles from Loch Calder, with excellent fishing. Peace and quiet and abundant wildlife, mountain climbing and hill walking close by. We have three bedrooms or you can rent three room with separate kitchen, bathroom and toilet in a separate annex.

A lovely old Scottish Lodge set deep in Caithness. Seven miles from Thurso, three miles from Loch Calder, with excellent fishing. Peace and quiet and abundant wildlife, mountain climbing and hill walking close by. We have three bedrooms or you can rent three room with separate kitchen, bathroom and toilet in a separate annex.