Wick is a coastal town in Caithness, a county found in the northern area of Scotland. It’s cut through by the River Wick that flows into Wick Bay and the North Sea. Previously a Norse settlement, Wick has its fair share of attractions, including scenic castles. It is home to Old Man of Wick and the ruins of Castle Sinclair Girnigoe. In this town, you can also find Wick Heritage Museum and Nucleus, the national archive which contains documents of the British civil nuclear industry. If you’re more of an outdoor person, worry not because Wick offers plenty of hiking and cycling trails that run along the coast. Convinced yet? Don’t hesitate and book the perfect accommodation here. Read on for the top Airbnb vacation rentals in Wick, UK.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 12, 2024.
1. Cosy guest suite for two (from USD 101)
Located within walking distance of a bakery, a cafe, and various establishments, this guest suite has everything you need for a pleasant stay. It can accommodate up to three guests, but it is especially ideal for couples.
The open-plan interiors have space for a double bed and a kitchen area with separate counter for the sink. A microwave is available for guests’ use. There also is a quaint dining table for two inside. Meanwhile, the bathroom features a walk-in shower.
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very clean place comfortable bedspotlessly clean looking out on a lovely gardenvery clean place off road parking walking distance to town centreRead more reviewsLocation:
great place to stay for exploring caithness
2. Stylish cottage in a private garden (from USD 174)
With interiors features shades of black, white, and grey, this stylish cottage has everything you need, including a spacious bathroom and a modern kitchen with an island counter. Specifically designed for couples, it features a lovely wood-burning stove to keep you warm during a freezing Scottish night.
The open-plan concept of the main living area brightens up the place. Outside, there is a well-kept garden with outdoor seating, the perfect spot for enjoying coffee. Parking within the premises is available here, as well.
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the jacuzzi bath & large shower were fantasticreally comfy bed and goodamenitiesthis is a very comfortable cottage in the grounds of the owners houseexcellent accommodation- very comfortable and stylishthe bed is huge and very comfortable and the jacuzzi bath is a great touchCleanliness:
very clean and privatespotlessly clean and very comfortablespotlessly clean very modern & warmgreat airbnb very clean and very spaciousa very neat clean roomy and comfortable placeHost:
katrina was a great hostfriendly hosts who were very welcomingkatrina was a great host and made us feel very welcomekatrina was a great host and we were very comfortablethe hosts were very warm and welcomingRead more reviewsLocation:
good location for walking into towneasy walk into town and right next to marketgreat walks near wick and also within a short drive awaya great location if you are visiting john o'groats etcvery short walk to town and easy drive for sightseeing
3. The Steamboat (from USD 114)
This warm and cosy flat with views over Wick Harbour is the ideal place for your Scottish holiday. The Steamboat, as it is known, offers a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, a modern bathroom with an enclosed shower, and a bedroom with a comfortable double bed. Unsurprisingly, it has a maritime theme, featuring paintings of the sea and furniture and lines in shades of blue and turquoise.
Just nearby are shops and various dining options. Additionally, Wick Heritage Museum and the Old Pulteney distillery are within walking distance.
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the flat is immaculately clean and beautifully decorated and furnishedit is sparkling clean very stylish and cozyHost:
the hosts are great and have lots of attention to detail they are also very quick respondingcheryl the host is an excellent communicator and provides very good tips for activities and dining options etcfantastic location right on the harbour hosts are friendly helpful and very responsiveRead more reviewsLocation:
great location in immaculate conditionexcellent location in wick and brilliant base to explore caithness fromjust lovely and in a perfect location tooperfect place to stay for us
4. Bright house close to public transport (from USD 75)
Not far from the town centre, this warm and cosy home can comfortably host up to two guests. Solo travellers on business trips can make use of the office area, which comes with a very convenient wireless printer. The L-shaped sofa in the living room is spacious and inviting – the ideal spot for watching shows on Netflix or Amazon Prime. There’s also a washing machine and tumble dryer available for the guests to use.
Pubs, restaurants, and even public transport are within walking distance. Street parking is available for those bringing a vehicle.
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the house has everything you need and is extremely comfortable and warmCleanliness:
spotlessly clean and thoughtfully set upnicely furnished and very cleanspotless and decorated with a lovely finisha very clean and well kept house that is very good value for moneyhad a great stay at marianne’s place the house was sparkling clean and had nice thoughtful touchesHost:
excellent property & great hostsgreat information provided by hosts and they are available if requiredhosts warm and friendly and thoughtful 5 starvery enjoyable stay with lovely house and hosts can’t fault my stay or communication with hosts at allmarianne and her mum are super friendly hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
great location in wickbeautiful flat close to town centreexcellent location in wick 5 mins walk to town centre and 10 mins to harboursafe quiet and securevery good location very clean and well equiped
5. Two-bedroom flat with kitchen (from USD 76)
This flat, which has been recently refurbished, can accommodate up to four guests. It has two bedrooms, one of which has a queen-sized bed. One of the bedrooms and the living room both have a TV, promising you an entertaining time even if you just choose to stay inside.
WiFi and a washer are available for added convenience. Meanwhile, the kitchen allows you to cook your favourite meals. It comes with an oven, a microwave, a refrigerator, and various cookware.
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beds were really comfy overall one of the best airbnbs we've stayed in would definitely recommendCleanliness:
gorgeous minimal flat freshly decorated and really cleanthe flat was lovely it had everything we needed and was spotlessly cleannice clean modern apartment in a good location with parkingRead more reviewsLocation:
fantastic location in the centre of town making the apartment convenient for public transportthis is a perfect place if you are looking to be in the heart of wickamazing apartment gorgeous inside cleaned to a high standard and location is perfect for central wickrehan is based close by and easily contacted
6. Dog-friendly flat with convenient location (from USD 101)
This property has minimal yet functional furniture that promises a hassle-free stay. It has two bedrooms with a double bed each and one bathroom with a bath and a shower. It also has a full kitchen that boasts an induction stove, oven, microwave, and even a washing machine. Overall, it’s the ideal accommodation for four guests. You can even bring one small dog with you.
One of its best features is its location. The town centre and the railway station are steps away. Plenty of restaurants serving different cuisines are nearby, perfect if you don’t feel like preparing your own meals.
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excellent flat accurate description comfortable and well maintainedwe had a wonderful stay at zac's apartmentfantastic 24 hours hot shower with gas boilerCleanliness:
the accommodation was clean and modernvery clean easy to findvery clean and modern highly recommenda very clean and cosy flat seemed newly renovated toothe apartment is lovely very clean and nice equippedHost:
host was really helpful messaging in advancezac was a great host quick to respondgreat house and fantastic hostzac's flat is lovely and comfortable and zac himself was responsive and helpfulzekeriya was responsive and easy to communicate with i would reccomend to anyone travelling in the highlandsRead more reviewsLocation:
amazing location very close to town center and old pulteney distillerygreat location in the centre of wickgreat apartment in a good location along the nc500nice spacious apartment in a good locationzac’s flat is in a great location
7. Comfy apartment by the harbour (from USD 95)
Spacious and clean, this one-bedroom flat has a central location near Wick Harbour. The open-plan living area is bright, and the kitchen is well equipped with plenty of countertop space. A bedroom with a double bed and a bathroom, which comes equipped with a tub and a shower, complete the property.
This apartment is perfect for couples who enjoy long, quiet strolls while looking at serene views.
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such a beautiful and spacious apartment with plenty of amenitiesour stay at neil and siony’s apartment was absolutely wonderfulmy husband and i had a lovely 3 night stay in neil’s apartmenthuge place with well equipped kitchenclean and spacious apartment with great space for storing bicycles downstairsCleanliness:
lovely clean and great communicationneil's flat was very clean and spaciousthe place is very clean and comfortablesmart clean apartment with good facilitiesthe apartment was clean and had everything we neededHost:
neil was a thoughtful host and his local knowledge added to our stayhost was very responsive and accommodating of our very last minute booking requestRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect location in wickgreat location spacious and comfortableeasy walk to restaurantsfabulous location in a lovely townperfect central location near the harbour
8. Two-storey vacation rental
This maisonette features two floors, offering enough space for four guests. It’s situated within walking distance of the town centre and has off-road parking options. It features three bedrooms with double beds and a TV.
The vintage decor gives the property a warm, homey vibe. Aside from the two bathrooms, guests can make use of a fully equipped kitchen complete with an oven, an induction stove, and a washing machine.
Highland Council, Scotland, United Kingdom
23.42 km (14.6 mi) from Duncansby Head LighthouseSuperhost
Accommodates: 4
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this apartment is great it’s super spacious there’s plenty of parking space and all the amenities you could wantapartment was lovely and all as described by yvonneapartment is much nicer than in the photosgood communication with yvonne and plenty room in the accommodation with everything i needed to enjoy my stayvery comfortable and a lovely place every thing was fantasticCleanliness:
very clean and well equippedyvonne's place is super clean and comfyplace was clean and well presented and would highly recommendgreat flat nice and cleanreally clean accommodation so spacious and has everything you needHost:
she was very helpful and communicativeyvonne is a great hostamazing value and yvonne the host was very communicative and helpfulyvonne was a great host and her house was lovelygood host and pleasant place to stayRead more reviewsLocation:
in the area for a few days with work so location was perfectgreat place to stay with excellent value and locationvery easy to check-in and the location is greatlocation is also great - close to amenities and eating establishmentsspotless nicely appointed accommodation in an area close to shops and bars
9. Clean house located in the town centre
Good for four, this house is clean and spacious. It also has a convenient location in the town centre, only minutes from a harbour and a distillery.
Inside, it has two bedrooms, a bathroom with hot water, and a kitchen with a microwave, a refrigerator, and various cooking equipment. A washer and dryer are available for guests’ laundry needs. A TV in the living room is available for some indoor entertainment.
Highland Council, Scotland, United Kingdom
23.37 km (14.6 mi) from Duncansby Head LighthouseAccommodates: 4
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plenty of room and good facilities such as washing machine and dryer and garden area at the backgreat location lovely and clean and the tea/coffee and breakfast was a lovely touchwe had a very comfortable stay at anne’s placeCleanliness:
super clean and large but cosy spaceanne’s place was very clean and the bed was comfortablea fantastic clean and warm homenice spacious and clean housethe house was lovely and cleanHost:
host was great and details supplied were second to noneanne is a great host check-in and check-out was easyRead more reviewsLocation:
great location just a very short walk from the centregreat value perfect location for what we wantedgreat communication from anne at all times and a superb location in the heart of the towngood location to allow visits to town and surrounding arealovely spacious house in a great location in wick
10. Quirky townhome with balcony
The quirkiness of this property mainly lies in its triangular shape, as well as the colourful walls throughout.
It has two floors. On the second floor, the master bedroom has a balcony. Both bedrooms have a queen-sized bed each, perfect for four guests. It also has one and a half baths. On the first floor, you will find the kitchen equipped with a four-burner stove and an island counter that doubles as a dining table.
Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom
23.07 km (14.4 mi) from Duncansby Head LighthouseAccommodates: 4
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excellent accomodation and very very cleanvery modern and clean flat easy check in and ample parkingthe accommodation is clean spacious and is located in the centereasy to find and cleanfantastic place to stay in wick very spacious and cleanHost:
robert is a great hostrobert was very kind and he was happy to helprobert was a great host and made check in and out super easyhighly recommended - roberts a great host would stay here again great for nc500 5 starsRead more reviewsLocation:
large unique property located in a great location for seeing wickexcellent location and responsiveness from robertthe location was perfect and a very easy walk to dinner and breakfastrobert's place was at a great location close to everything we neededit's a beautiful apartment located close to the centre of wick
Visit Wick and enjoy Scottish hospitality
You will feel nothing but warm once you choose to stay in Wick. This picturesque coastal town has plenty of accommodation options for every traveller. Once you’re here, spend your days outdoors exploring the castles, the beaches, and the breath-taking Scottish landscapes.
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