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

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.

A reception desk with a modern design, a framed artwork above it, and a potted plant to the right.

1. Karrawa Guest House

Kirkwall

$147

$176 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

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

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

2. The Ayre Hotel

Kirkwall

$115

$138 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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

A neatly made bed with a light-colored bedspread and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a floral-patterned wall.

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.

3. Smithfield guesthouse

Dounby

$167

$201 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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 neatly made bed with white linens and a plaid headboard, a bedside lamp, a wooden nightstand with a phone, and a chair by a window.

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

4. The Shore

Kirkwall

$145

$286 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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.

5. Albert Hotel

Kirkwall

$181

$217 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

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

A small building with a sloped roof, a door, and hanging flower baskets.

6. Cottage Sleeps 9 With Sea Views and Parking

Orphir

$154

$185 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

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

7. The Orkney Hotel

Kirkwall

$173

$207 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

A modern building with large windows and a visible chimney.

8. Ferry Inn Stromness

Stromness

$270

$324 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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.

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

9. The Royal Hotel Stromness

Stromness

$270

$324 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

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.

10. The Stromness Hotel

Stromness

$98

$118 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

11. West End Guest House

Kirkwall

$148

$178 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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 a wooden cabinet, a blue chair, a mirror, and a door with glass panels.

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

12. Royal Oak Guest House

Kirkwall

$165

$199 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

13. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Stromness

$138

$166 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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.

14. Grainbank Mews

Kirkwall

$155

$186 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

Kirkwall

$259

$310 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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Top landmarks in Rousay

Trumland House

If seeing the sights is on your list of things to do, head to Trumland House— just one of the landmarks located 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from central Rousay.

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Midhowe Broch

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Midhowe Broch— just one of the landmarks located 2 mi (3.2 km) from central Rousay.

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Learn more about Rousay

Rousay is well-known for its attractions such as Midhowe Broch and Trumland House. The city has something for everyone including sights like Midhowe Cairn within a small-town setting.

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A coastal landscape with a grassy field, a stone wall, and a body of water.

Check out reviews of Rousay hotels guests love

The Ayre Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The suite with living room/kitchen, bedroom and bathroom is a modern addition to this long established hotel. Faultless. The buffet breakfast was good but limited staffing and one morning when busier than usual, the staff were stretched."

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."

Albert Hotel

8/10 Good

"Recently renovated room. Very comfortable and great shower."

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."

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!"

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."

West End Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Had a lovely stay thank you."

Frequently asked questions

What hotels do travelers recommend in Rousay?

Guests like Lower Cottage, Rousay cottage and Smithfield guesthouse.

Can I book a refundable accommodation in Rousay?

If you want the flexibility to change your plans to Rousay, most accommodations offer refundable* rates you can book. You can find these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.

What will the weather in Rousay be like during my vacation?

The warmest months in Rousay are usually August and July with an average temp of 55°F. February and January are the chilliest months when the average temp is 44°F. The rainiest months are October and November.

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