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

Straigona enjoys the best of both worlds, semi rural with lovely views over Inganess Bay and onto the islands of Shapinsay and Stronsay, but only a few minutes from Kirkwall. All rooms are en-suite and breakfast is included in the room price. May-Sept we have a 3 night minimum policy. You can check availability via our website.

The Stromness Hotel by Paymán Club 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. 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 .

Buckie - 1 Bedroom with ensuite is located in Wick, 18 km from Sinclair's Bay, 43 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray, and 10 km from The Castle Gardens of Mey. This holiday home provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. John O Groats is 700 metres from the holiday home. The nearest airport is Wick John O’Groats Airport, 26 km from Buckie - 1 Bedroom with ensuite.

Northstar 1 1 Bed Room with Ensuite is located in Wick, 18 km from Sinclair's Bay, 43 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray, as well as 10 km from The Castle Gardens of Mey. This holiday home provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The holiday home is equipped with a flat-screen TV and 1 bedroom. John O Groats is 700 metres from the holiday home. The nearest airport is Wick John O’Groats Airport, 26 km from Northstar 1 1 Bed Room with Ensuite.

4 Star Gold Quality Assured B &ampampamp B, nestled on the edge of woodland, quietly situated on main A9 route north. 2 double en-suite guest rooms, each have French doors to private patio, and an Annex Cottage can be superking or twin and dog friendly. Ideal location to explore the northern Highlands. Free WiFi. An Evening Tasting Scottish Gin can be pre-booked with over 100 Scottish Gins in-house.

Located 9.5 km from Thurso, near Dunnet Beach, Bank House features free WiFi. The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, free toiletries and shower. A fridge and kettle are also provided. A cooked breakfast is available daily at Bank House. The nearest airport is Wick John O’Groats Airport, 23 km from the accommodation.

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.

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.

In Wick, in the beautiful area of Caithness in the Northern Highlands, Mackays offers award-winning service and fine food in No1 Bistro, as well as free Wi-Fi and parking. Built in 1883, Hotel is regularly updated, combining attractive period features with simple, stylish touches for a relaxed atmosphere. Rooms have a wide-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and a guide to the local area. No1 Bistro serves local produce and fish from the boats of nearby Scrabster. In the friendly bar, whisky and wines are a speciality. The Orkney Islands are a ferry ride away, and you can visit The Castle of Mey, which was home to the Queen Mother for many years.

Located in Wick, 11 km from Sinclair's Bay, Queens hotel provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a garden. The property is around 32 km from The Castle Gardens of Mey, 500 metres from Wick and 4.4 km from Ackergill. The accommodation offers room service and free WiFi throughout the property. 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. Wick Airport is 5.2 km from Queens hotel, while Staxigoe is 5.8 km away. The nearest airport is Wick John O’Groats Airport, 5 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.

The Portland Hotel is located in Lybster. Boasting a spacious guest lounge, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. Guests can have a cocktail at the bar. A full Scottish breakfast is available every morning at the hotel between January and October. During the winter months, a Continental breakfast is available. This property has a three dining areas, all with a very different look and feel. After dinner guests can sit in the bar or even take their choice of over 100 Scottish Gins and 50 whiskys and relax in the spacious and comfortable guest lounge. Thurso is 35 km from The Portland Hotel, while John O Groats is 39 km from the property. Wick John O’Groats Airport is 20 km away.

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. It features impressive views over the famous loch and its surroundings. Guests benefit from free private parking on site. With free Wi-Fi, the rooms feature a TV and tea and coffee making facilities.The rooms also benefit from an en suite bathroom. The hotel’s award-winning restaurant offers Aberdeen Angus Beef that is sourced from farms within a 10-mile radius, as well as fresh local seafood from hand-dived scallops, to fresh-landed halibut. Swans and herons can be spotted on the loch as guests enjoy their full Scottish breakfast, and scenic sunsets during dinner. Guests can fish on the hotel’s own pier. Staff can organise boat trips and tuition with special out-of-season rates from October to April.

Offering free WiFi throughout the property, Orcades Hostel is located in Kirkwall. The units in the hostel are equipped with a TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower. Guests will find a hairdryer in the bedroom.

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.

Situated just 13 minutes’ from St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall Youth Hostel offers free onsite parking and a self-catering kitchen. This former World War II base and school is quietly located on the edge of Kirkwall. Each private room has access to shared bathroom facilities. Guests have use of laundry facilities and a large drying room. Kirkwall Youth Hostel offers a well equipped kitchen, for guests to prepare meals. The surrounding area offers a wide range of restaurants and pubs. Orkney offers many historic sites and attractions, including Skara Brae, Maes Howe, and the Ring of Brodgar. The historic Scapa Flow is just 1 mile from the Kirkwall Youth Hostel. Guests can enjoy ferry trips to the Northern Isles from Kirkwall Harbour.

Situated in Stromness, 2 km from Standing Stones of Stenness, Standing Stones Hotel features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. Featuring a garden, the property is located within 2.4 km of Maeshowe. The hotel has family rooms. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a à la carte breakfast. Ring of Brogdar is 3.2 km from Standing Stones Hotel, while Ness of Brogdar is 2.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kirkwall Airport, 23 km from the accommodation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Located in Stromness, within 8.5 km of Standing Stones of Stenness and 9.3 km of Maeshowe, The Royal Hotel provides accommodation with a restaurant and a bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 10 km from Ring of Brogdar, 9 km from Ness of Brogdar and 12 km from Skara Brae. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guests at The Royal Hotel can enjoy a continental or a buffet breakfast. You can play darts at the accommodation, and the area is popular for hiking. Old Man of Hoy is 15 km from The Royal Hotel, while Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray is 41 km away. The nearest airport is Kirkwall Airport, 30 km from the hotel.

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.

Located in Saint Margarets Hope and with Maeshowe reachable within 40 km, Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, Orkney provides a restaurant, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi and a bar. Featuring a barbecue, this property is situated near attractions such as St Margaret's Hope. The property is 7.3 km from Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre, Burray and 42 km from Ness of Brogdar. At the inn, all rooms have a desk and a flat-screen TV. At Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, Orkney every room comes with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast. You can play billiards, darts and tennis at Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, Orkney, and the area is popular for snorkelling and diving. Standing Stones of Stenness is 41 km from the inn, while Ring of Brogdar is 43 km away.

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.

Just 500 metres from Wick Bay, The Nethercliffe Hotel offers free parking and free Wi-Fi. With a traditional restaurant and private garden, the hotel is a 3-minute drive from Wick Airport. The 3-star rooms at Nethercliffe Hotel are large and airy, and each has a private bathroom. Rooms also feature tea and coffee facilities, a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Nethercliffe Restaurant serves a traditional Scottish menu, using locally sourced produce. The well-stocked bar offers local whiskies and light snacks, and generous breakfasts are served daily. The family-run Nethercliffe Hotel is set in pretty south-facing gardens with outdoor seating. Picturesque Wick Harbour is a 10-minute walk and Wick Railway Station is just half a mile away.

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.