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What to Do

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Italian Chapel

Italian Chapel

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Broch of Gurness

Broch of Gurness

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St Magnus Cathedral

St Magnus Cathedral

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Birsay Earl's Palace

Birsay Earl's Palace

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Tomb of the Eagles

Tomb of the Eagles

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Fernvalley Wildlife Centre

Fernvalley Wildlife Centre

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Scapa Beach

Scapa Beach

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Ayre Hotel & Apartments

Ayre Hotel & Apartments

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RSPB Scotland Marwick Head Nature Reserve

RSPB Scotland Marwick Head Nature Reserve

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Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn

Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn

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Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Orkney, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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The Kirkwall Hotel

The Kirkwall Hotel

4.0/540 Reviews
Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

3.8/512 Reviews
The Anchorage

The Anchorage

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Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

4.2/550 Reviews
The Shore

The Shore

4.0/546 Reviews
The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel

3.8/564 Reviews
Grainbank Mews

Grainbank Mews

4.7/511 Reviews
The Inn Guest House

The Inn Guest House

3.9/54 Reviews
Royal Oak Guesthouse

Royal Oak Guesthouse

4.8/540 Reviews
Merkister Hotel

Merkister Hotel

4.8/540 Reviews

What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Orkney dishes and foodie spots.
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Skerries Bistro

Skerries Bistro

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"Coffee Shops"
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The Smithy

The Smithy

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Avg. AUD18/person
"Coffee Shops"
The Skerries Restaurant & Lounge Bar

The Skerries Restaurant & Lounge Bar

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Avg. AUD45/person
"Western-style"
Birsay Bay Tearoom

Birsay Bay Tearoom

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Jacks Chippy

Jacks Chippy

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"Seafood"
Murray Arms Gun Deck Restaurant

Murray Arms Gun Deck Restaurant

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The Selkie Tea Room

The Selkie Tea Room

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The Creel Restaurant with Rooms

The Creel Restaurant with Rooms

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The Noust Bar

The Noust Bar

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Woodwick House

Woodwick House

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Smithfield Hotel Restaurant

Smithfield Hotel Restaurant

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"Western-style"
The Plout Kirn

The Plout Kirn

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