Accommodation

Our professional services staff in Orkney can provide detailed information on accommodation options within Stromness and Orkney and have up-to-date details for private landlords who have previously rented to our students.

Please contact icit@hw.ac.uk for further details and the accommodation list.

For a 1–2-bedroom properties, you should expect to pay around £400-£500 per month per person. For larger 3-bedroom properties, this can be £600 upwards for sole occupancy. The costs may be shared if more students are renting the property. These costs are only estimates, so you should also consider additional expenses (if not included in the rent) such as:

Electricity costs: energy costs in Orkney during winter months can vary depending on several factors, including size of property, energy-efficiency and usage habits. On average, you can expect to pay around £30-50 per week during winter months.

Internet costs: usually included in the rent, but if not is around £25-£30 per month based on 2 students sharing.

Sports, social and other living costs: remember to factor these into your budget.

Orkney.com is a good source of information on accommodation, and for finding out more about living and studying in the area. It also provides information about the marine and renewables industry, as well as information about things to do in Orkney.

Please be sure to organise your accommodation well in advance of coming to live in Orkney as there is often a high demand for it.