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1. Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

Jeremy

₹19,212 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

2. Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

Karen

₹15,958 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

3. Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

Stephen

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Stromness Apartments

8/10 Good

"Family friendly and very quiet. Well positioned for visiting the main island. Would recommend."

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"This is a lovely, clean and inviting B&B - made exceptional by the couple who run it. My room and the whole place felt spacious, the views are lovely (across fields down to the harbour), and also the location is great even if you don't have your own transport. I'm vegan, and not only was there plenty to choose from, but they'd have got in more had my message got through the system soon enough! I had fresh fruit and toast every morning, and having breakfast cooked to order was so nice, too :) The main X1 bus stops a couple of minutes from the B&B, though I ended up walking to and from the harbour and town - partly because on Sunday the buses don't start early enough to get you to the ferry to Hoy(!), and then because I realised how quick the walk is (20 mins there, maybe 25 mins back uphill). But it's an excellent location to see everything from, with or without a car. So many nice touches go up to make this a great place - from things like having proper big cups in the room to make tea, to incredibly comfy beds and a blackout blind. And the hosts are just so lovely: friendly but professional, and obviously happy to share their enthusiasm for the islands they're from. I'd recommend this B&B unreservedly."

The Stromness Hotel

8/10 Good

"Charming older hotel, great location a short walk from the ferry terminal.A bit on the worn out side, but clean and comfortable. No elevator that I saw and there is a 1 story walk up to reception, I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone with mobility issues. The parking at the back is limited and a little intimidating at first. The staff are helpful and friendly."

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Stromness Apartments

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

The Ayre Hotel

Ferry Inn Stromness

The Orkney Hotel

Karrawa Guest House

Grainbank Mews

The Stromness Hotel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

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