𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟭𝟬 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 Dounby (2026)

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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.

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

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

1. Smithfield guesthouse

Dounby

Brian

₹15,817

₹18,980 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 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 kitchen counter with various food items and kitchenware, including a fruit bowl, a juice container, and a container of Greek yogurt.

A living room with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a television.

2. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness

Peter

₹13,068

₹15,682 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 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

₹26,024

₹31,229 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

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

A bar area with wooden furniture, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

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

4. The Royal Hotel Stromness

Stromness

Diane

₹25,504

₹30,605 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

A harbor with boats docked, a crane, and a building with a flat roof.

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

5. The Stromness Hotel

Stromness

Debra

₹9,464

₹11,357 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

A stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.

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

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

6. Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

Cynthia

₹17,499

₹20,999 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A door with a keypad lock and a view of a rural landscape with fields and a road.

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

A room with a metal-framed bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a stone wall, and a bed with a floral duvet.

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

7. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

Orphir

₹14,889

₹17,866 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

A billiards room with tables, chairs, and a bar area with patrons.

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

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

8. The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

Julie

₹9,858

₹11,829 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture frame.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a plaid curtain.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

9. The Sands Hotel

Burray

Susan

₹23,658

₹28,390 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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

A four-poster bed with a dark wooden frame, a blue and white bedspread, and two blue pillows. There is a small table with a lamp and a chair in front of a window with curtains.

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

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

10. The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

David

₹16,669

₹20,002 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

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

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

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

11. 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

₹15,736

₹29,723 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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 dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, and a window with a view of greenery.

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

12. Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

Stephen

₹14,948

₹17,937 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A coastal landscape with a clear water body, rocky formations, and a sandy beach.

A hotel entrance with a sign indicating it is a self-service hotel.

A cozy living room with a blue sofa, a small round table, and a chair.

13. Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall

Shawn

₹8,549

₹10,259 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A stone building with a wooden door and a small porch area.

A stone building with a wooden door, windows, and a flower box on the ground floor.

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a plant, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with a large window, a stainless steel range hood, and two potted plants on the windowsill.

14. The Anchorage

South Ronaldsay

Neil

₹9,911

₹11,893 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

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

15. Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

Jeremy

₹15,650

₹18,780 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a microwave, and a wooden 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.

16. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

Kirkwall

₹23,997

₹28,796 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle, a picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

17. 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

₹15,011

₹18,014 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An outdoor dining area with people seated at tables, a chalkboard menu, and potted plants.

A stone structure with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood, walk-ins, dog-friendly, and beer garden.

A bedroom with a skylight, two bedside lamps, a radiator, and a yellow pillow.

A stone pillar with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood daily, walk-ins welcome, dog-friendly, and a beer garden.

18. Murray Arms Hotel

South Ronaldsay

Tim

₹19,357

₹23,228 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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A rural road with a stone wall and wooden fence, leading to a field with houses in the background.

Top Dounby Hotel Reviews

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

8/10 Good

"The host was very friendly and helpful. She served a good breakfast in the morning at our chosen time. The place is not found easily and needs an entrance sign. Overall I would stay there again."

The Ayre Hotel

8/10 Good

"Hotel room was clean and comfortable. Restaurant food was good although the restaurant service was less than average."

The Royal Hotel Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful staff and wonderful breakfast"

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!"

Smithfield guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect place to stay in the quiet and laid back village of Dounby as it is close to a lot of archeological sites which are about 10 to 20 minutes away in every direction. Very friendly and attentive staff. Great food as well. Spacious parking in the back. There is a gas station and a market across the street so you don’t have to worry about driving too far to refuel and get food. This place will be my go-to the next time I travel to Orkney Islands!"

Murray Arms Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We loved the tour of the facility and our room. Help with parking was so useful for ease of getting out of the lot. My wife needed medicine kept cold and ice packs frozen and had no issues having this done for us. Because we were leaving before breakfast a to go meal was provided for us."

The Orkney Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice location in the town center. Parking available front and rear. Big clean bright rooms with great bed n and pillows and huge bathroom. Breakfast is very good, nice helpful staff and amazing choice of local drinks in the bar."

Albert Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel has clearly just been refurbished and the entrance area was very nice indeed. I was later checking in and had to wait a wee bit until helped by a member of staff - wasn’t a huge issue for me though. The room itself was lovely - spotless and stylish. Didn’t have breakfast as I was leaving early."

West End Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Had a lovely stay thank you."

More cheap stays in Dounby

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Old Scapa Road Kirkwall Scotland

₹8,549

₹10,259 total

16 Sept - 17 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8/10 Very good! (48 reviews)

The Stromness Hotel

The Pierhead Stromness Scotland

₹9,464

₹11,357 total

16 Oct - 17 Oct

includes taxes & fees

7/10 Good! (96 reviews)

West End Guest House

14 Main Street Kirkwall Scotland

₹15,011

₹18,014 total

1 Oct - 2 Oct

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)

Royal Oak Guest House

Holm Road Kirkwall Scotland

₹15,650

₹18,780 total

16 Oct - 17 Oct

includes taxes & fees

10/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)

The Sands Hotel

Pier Road Burray Scotland

₹23,658

₹28,390 total

18 Sept - 19 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)

Garden House Rooms

New Scapa Rd Kirkwall Scotland

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Frequently asked questions

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

Based on our traveller data, Smithfield guesthouse is one of the top choices for your stay. This inn offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options for your stay in the area are The Ayre Hotel and The Stromness Hotel. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Dounby.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Dounby.

How is it to stay in Dounby?

Visitors will definitely enjoy all that Dounby has to offer. In Dounby, there are 3 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Dounby.

What are the top places to visit in Dounby?

Places to visit in the wider area include Skara Brae, Ring of Brogdar and Maes Howe. You'll also find Standing Stones of Stenness and Stromness Ferry Terminal in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Dounby guide.

What's the seasonal weather in Dounby?

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 Dounby is 1080 mm.

Dounby Hotels from ₹10,259

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Our top choices for Dounby 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 Ayre Hotel

9. The Sands Hotel

10. The Orkney Hotel

11. The Shore

12. Grainbank Mews

13. Kirkwall Youth Hostel

14. The Anchorage

15. Royal Oak Guest House

16. 2-bed Townhouse, Sleeps 4 With Enclosed Garden

17. West End Guest House

18. Murray Arms Hotel

Learn more about Dounby

Top Dounby Hotel Reviews

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

The Ayre Hotel

The Royal Hotel Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness

Smithfield guesthouse

Murray Arms Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

Albert Hotel

West End Guest House

More cheap stays in Dounby

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

The Stromness Hotel

West End Guest House

Royal Oak Guest House

The Sands Hotel

Garden House Rooms

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