Hotels in Orkney

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How to find the best hotel deals in Orkney

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How to find the best hotel deal in Orkney

  • If booking flights with us feels easy, wait until you try our hotel search. Find top Orkney hotels at amazing prices with these tips.

  • The earlier you book, the better off you are. You're more likely to score a lower rate on a Orkney hotel and have a greater range of choice when you plan in advance.

  • However, you could still find a last-minute bargain. Although prices tend to increase closer to your stay, some places drop rates a day or two before to fill empty rooms, especially when it's quiet.

  • Be flexible with your dates, land better rates. Search for hotels across different months or seasons. Even going midweek (instead of weekends) can lead to big savings.

  • Check for stays with free cancellation. Lock in a deal today and easily cancel later if your travel plans change.

When to go to Orkney

  • Factor in the type of weather you prefer when choosing your trip dates. With maximum highs of 33ºC (91ºF), December offers the warmest conditions.

  • The weather is at its coolest in July. You can expect lows of 2ºC (36ºF).

  • Browse around for Orkney hotels in June for the best chance of sunshine. Averaging one day of rain, it's the driest month.

  • December has the wettest weather. You can expect around 13 days of rainfall.

Best hotels in Orkney

Best budget hotels

  • Just need somewhere to sleep? Budget Orkney hotels come with the basics so you can spend your cash where it really counts: having adventures and grabbing souvenirs at every stop. Often equipped with money-saving amenities like laundry rooms and luggage lockers, you'll find at least three of these affordable stays across the city.

  • Settle in with just the right amount of comfort at Peermont Metcourt at Rio, Klerksdorp. It has a 3-star rating and amenities including a 24-hour front desk and a safe deposit box.

Best hotels with a pool

  • Pool hotels in Orkney come in all shapes and sizes. City hotels tend to offer rooftop or indoor pools, while resorts generally go big with open-air setups and extras like lazy rivers. Whether you're here to unwind or make waves, there's a stay made for you.

  • Peermont Metcourt at Rio, Klerksdorp comes with an outdoor swimming pool, air conditioning and a cash machine. You'll have the right setup for a memorable stay at this Orkney hotel.

  • Protea Hotel by Marriott Klerksdorp also guarantees you a good time. Go for this popular option and make the most of an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and accessible parking.

Finding cheap hotels in Orkney: FAQs

You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Orkney with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.

Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is 9 € per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for 10 € per night.

The average price of a hotel during the week is 109 € per night, and the average price on weekends is 107 €. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Orkney could be Friday.

We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Friday is the cheapest day to stay in Orkney. And the most expensive day seems to be Sunday

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