Orphir

Travel Guide

Hoy Ro-Ro Ferry. Orkney Isles Company, MV Hoy Head. Houton - Hoy.
Photo by Andrew Riley (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Hoy Ro-Ro Ferry. Orkney Isles Company, MV Hoy Head. Houton - Hoy.
Photo by Andrew Riley (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Fields and farmhouse with Clestrain Sound in background Hills in distant background are the Island of Hoy. Photograph is taken on the Orkney Mainland.
Photo by C Michael Hogan (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Track to the A964 The A road is hidden in the dip. The lane continues down to Smoogro, with Scapa Flow (and oil tankers) beyond.
Photo by Ian Balcombe (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Derelict Crofthouse - Cot on Hill Looking NW, the hill of Akla beyond.
Photo by Ian Balcombe (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

The Annual Holiday Sale

Members save up to 40% on hotels. Plan this year’s big trip and save.
Book now
Orkneylodge

Orkneylodge

4 out of 5
Houton Bay Orphir Scotland
Stay at this beach guesthouse in Orphir. Enjoy free parking, a business centre and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Orkneyinga Saga Centre and Stromness ...
Get rates
Orkneylodge
The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
The price is S$133 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
S$133
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (228 reviews)
Staff were excellent - on booking in we were moved to the apartments as there was a coach party in. Very friendly

Reviewed on 22 Feb, 2026

The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland
The price is S$193 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
S$193
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (266 reviews)
Clean room, welcoming staff and good food. Nice location in a beautiful part of Scotland.

Reviewed on 29 Jan, 2026

Albert Hotel
See all 81 properties in Orphir
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Castleyards Apartment 12

Castleyards Apartment 12

3.5 out of 5
12 Castleyards Kirkwall Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Orkney Museum and Orkney Wireless Museum are located ...
Castleyards Apartment 12
Castleyards Apartment 1

Castleyards Apartment 1

3 out of 5
1 West Castle Street Kirkwall Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Orkney Museum and Orkney Wireless Museum are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Bedroom area is cramped otherwise an excellent little flat

Reviewed on 26 Apr, 2024

Castleyards Apartment 1
Stromness Apartments

Stromness Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Milldam, Cauldhame Road, Orkney Stromness Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Stromness. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Stromness Ferry Terminal and Piers Art Centre are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
Rural but walk to city
Fantastic location, farmland but walking distance to town. Home-like.

Reviewed on 21 Sept, 2025

Stromness Apartments
See all properties in Orphir
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Orkneyinga Saga Centre

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Orkneyinga Saga Centre during your trip to Orphir. Discover the area's countryside and shops.

Orkneyinga Saga Centre

Explore a world of travel with Expedia