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Kirkwall showing heritage elements and a house
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The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

The Knight Residence Apartments by Mansley

4 out of 5
Old Town Edinburgh
per person
Feb. 5 - Feb. 10
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Calgary (YYC) to Edinburgh (EDI)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,338 reviews)
We had a nice large apartment that accommodated our family of three very comfortably. It had a nice clean kitchen, living room, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. I appreciated that the bathrooms were very clean. The shower in one bath didn’t work very well but the other shower worked great (hot water and great water pressure). Property is located in a great part of town close to all the cool shops and eateries. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2024

Black Sheep Hotels Cabins

Black Sheep Hotels Cabins

4 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
per person
Jan. 30 - Feb. 4
found 18 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YYZ) to Inverness (INV)
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
The restaurant was awesome! Would come back just for the Prawn Biryani. Beautiful cabins as well. Staff was all very nice

Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2024

First Pleasance Luxury Apartment

First Pleasance Luxury Apartment

4 out of 5
Southside
per person
Dec. 29 - Jan. 4
found 8 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YYZ) to Edinburgh (EDI)
8.4/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
Bathroom has no lock in flat 203, they didn’t even provide handwash liquid soap. Curtain half broken in living room and dining room. Limited utensils. Heater not so effective.

Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2024

Popular places to visit

Maes Howe which includes interior views and heritage elements

Maes Howe

Part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, this fascinating chambered tomb predates the Egyptian pyramids.

Maes Howe
Standing Stones of Stenness showing a monument, tranquil scenes and heritage elements

Standing Stones of Stenness

3/5(1 review)

Gain insight into the rich Neolithic heritage of the Orkney Islands at this ancient monument, which consists of a circle of megaliths.

Standing Stones of Stenness
Ring of Brogdar which includes a monument and heritage elements as well as a small group of people

Ring of Brogdar

5/5(1 review)

Delve into the mysteries of this prehistoric landmark, comprising a ring of standing stones set against the wild landscape of the Orkney Islands.

Ring of Brogdar
St. Magnus Cathedral showing heritage architecture, a cemetery and a church or cathedral

St. Magnus Cathedral

4/5(1 review)

Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.

St. Magnus Cathedral
Bishop\'s Palace which includes a ruin, heritage architecture and château or palace

Bishop's Palace

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Explore the ruined remains of this 12th-century palace and see the views from the top of its spiral staircase.

Bishop's Palace
Earl\'s Palace which includes building ruins, heritage architecture and château or palace

Earl's Palace

4/5(1 review)

Take a tour of this impressive 17th-century ruin, considered to be among the finest examples of French Renaissance architecture in Scotland.

Earl's Palace

Best Lodging Options Near Mainland

The Ayre Hotel
The Ayre Hotel
3 out of 5
Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
The Ayre Hotel
The Shore
The Shore
3 out of 5
Shore Street, Kirkwall, Scotland
The Shore
Albert Hotel
Albert Hotel
3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane, Kirkwall, Scotland
Albert Hotel
Ferry Inn Stromness
Ferry Inn Stromness
3 out of 5
10 John Street, Orkney, Stromness, Scotland
Ferry Inn Stromness
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
3 out of 5
Lindisfarne, Stromness, Scotland
Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast
Smithfield Hotel
Smithfield Hotel
3 out of 5
Dounby, Orkney, Dounby, Scotland
Smithfield Hotel
Stromness Apartments
Stromness Apartments
3.5 out of 5
Milldam, Cauldhame Road, Orkney, Stromness, Scotland
Stromness Apartments
The Orkney Hotel
The Orkney Hotel
3 out of 5
40 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Scotland
The Orkney Hotel
Harbour Cottage
Harbour Cottage
3.5 out of 5
Ferry Road, Stromness, Scotland
Harbour Cottage
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