The Best Hotels Closest to Skara Brae in Stromness for 2026

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A row of white buildings with chimneys, reflecting on the water.

A pool table in a bar area with wooden flooring and green walls.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wardrobe, and a window.

1. The Ayre Hotel

14.2 mi from Skara Brae

Julie

$164 nightly

$197 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

A stone fireplace with a fire, a kettle, and a wooden shelf with bottles.

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a bar area, and seating for patrons.

A bar area with wooden beams, stone flooring, and stools.

A stone building with a sign for the Albright Hotel.

2. Albert Hotel

14.3 mi from Skara Brae

$170 nightly

$204 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

A bar with wooden shelves stocked with bottles and glasses, a coffee machine, and a cash register.

A bar area with wooden furniture, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A wooden staircase with a bench at the bottom, leading to a room with a checkered floor.

A window with a view of a harbor, including buildings and a boat.

3. The Royal Hotel Stromness

6.1 mi from Skara Brae

Thomas

$237 nightly

$284 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

A room with a large window overlooking a harbor, featuring a ship docked at a pier.

A restaurant with wooden floors, tables set with white tablecloths, and a high ceiling with exposed beams and a hanging light fixture.

A modern building with large windows and a visible chimney.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

4. Ferry Inn Stromness

6 mi from Skara Brae

Roger

$269 nightly

$323 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

Total with taxes and fees

A historic building with a prominent entrance and multiple windows, labeled as "The Stromness Hotel."

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.

A harbor with boats docked, a crane, and a building with a flat roof.

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a bed, and a small table.

5. The Stromness Hotel

6.1 mi from Skara Brae

"The hotel is a lovely old building, having said that it's in need of investment, carpets showing there age, old miss matched furniture, the beds, well the bedding was clean but I think noah slept on them when they were new, as for staff except for check-in we didn't see any, I suppose i could have gone looking, but should I really need to. Saying that great location, but old and used, because of that I would say overpriced."

Anderw

$171 nightly

$205 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

A two-story house with a stone facade, a tiled roof, and a front porch with a bench.

A living room with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a television.

A kitchen counter with various food items and kitchenware, including a fruit bowl, a juice container, and a container of Greek yogurt.

A neatly made bed with a white quilt and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser with a mirror, and two framed pictures on the wall.

6. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

5.1 mi from Skara Brae

Peter

$133 nightly

$160 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

A beach with wet sand and scattered rocks under a partly cloudy sky with the sun setting or rising.

A stone house with a red roof and a small garden area.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and framed artwork on the walls.

A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a brown leather sofa, striped armchairs, and a wooden coffee table.

7. Northern Sands Hotel

29.5 mi from Skara Brae

Yvonne

$167 nightly

$200 total

Sep 9 - Sep 10

Total with taxes and fees

A building with multiple windows and a visible entrance.

A staircase with wooden railings leading to a landing. A red chair is positioned near a window with a curtain.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a plaid curtain.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture frame.

8. The Sands Hotel

20.8 mi from Skara Brae

Susan

$248 nightly

$298 total

Sep 5 - Sep 6

Total with taxes and fees

A hallway with stone walls, wooden door, and a bench.

A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a visible exit sign, and a view of the street outside.

Two wooden chairs with drawers, a potted plant, and a stone wall.

A hotel reception area with a glass display case, a coffee machine, and a vase with flowers.

9. Smithfield guesthouse

4 mi from Skara Brae

"My second time staying here, and I will be back. The room was spacious super clean and comfy and the woman on reception couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was excellent. It's a shame they don't reopen the restaurant for evening meals though, I'm sure they would be busy every night. The Co-op has changed to an Asda - it's right across the road and the hotel offers wine glasses in the lounge if you bring a bottle in to your room. Very nice place."

Jane

$167 nightly

$200 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor dining area with people seated at tables, a chalkboard menu, and potted plants.

A stone pillar with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood daily, walk-ins welcome, dog-friendly, and a beer garden.

A stone structure with a sign for The Murray Arms Hotel and Seafood Restaurant, offering lunch and evening meals, fresh seafood, walk-ins, dog-friendly, and beer garden.

A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a pot on the counter, and a person cooking.

10. Murray Arms Hotel

20.6 mi from Skara Brae

Tim

$113 nightly

$135 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a sign reading "Kirkwall Hotel", and several beer taps.

A restaurant interior with round tables, chairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A harbor with boats docked at the pier, a lighthouse in the background, and buildings along the waterfront.

A hotel named "The Shore" with a signboard indicating rooms and amenities like free WiFi, local ales, wines & spirits, teas & coffees.

11. The Shore

14.3 mi from Skara Brae

"We were very pleasantly surprised to learn our 1 room family suite had 2 separate bedrooms. Beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was nice. Only issues were that we only had 1 key which made it tricky every time we went separate places. Also there was an illuminated exit sign in the king bedroom we had to cover up it was so bright, and when others shut their doors it would thump ours. Loved the skylights, was a bit stuffy but those helped. Loved the breakfast!"

Beth

$221 nightly

$265 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

A large, historic stone building with multiple chimneys, a central entrance, and a circular driveway leading to a fountain.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a window with curtains, a radiator, a desk with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A stone building with a window and a door, surrounded by greenery.

12. Graemeshall House

19 mi from Skara Brae

Katy

A sign for 'B&B' indicating a bed and breakfast accommodation with a clear sky and a grassy area in the foreground.

A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a sunset.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

13. Burnside Cottage

29.3 mi from Skara Brae

Stacey

$271 nightly

$271 total

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Total with taxes and fees

A bar area with a stone wall, wooden bar counter, and bar stools. There is a leather couch in the foreground.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace, and a bookshelf in the background.

A grand staircase with blue carpeted steps and a wooden handrail, leading to an upper floor.

A four-poster bed with a dark wooden frame, a blue and white bedspread, and two blue pillows. There is a small table with a lamp and a chair in front of a window with curtains.

14. The Orkney Hotel

14.3 mi from Skara Brae

David

$197 nightly

$237 total

Sep 12 - Sep 13

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a door, and a window.

A row of wooden cabins with outdoor seating, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and tall trees.

A cozy living area with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.

15. Celtic Lodges

28.8 mi from Skara Brae

Russell

$137 nightly

$164 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

Total with taxes and fees

A two-story house with a stone facade, a large front lawn, and a car parked in the driveway.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a table, a lamp, and a decorative wall piece.

A living room with a television, a fireplace, a sofa, and a chandelier.

Two brown armchairs with deer-patterned pillows, a small wooden table with a stuffed animal, and a wall-mounted deer painting.

16. The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast

28.8 mi from Skara Brae

Glenn

$122 nightly

$146 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

Total with taxes and fees

A beach with waves gently lapping at the shore, a rocky outcrop in the distance, and a clear sky.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with a washing machine, a sink, and a window with a floral valance.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a view of the outdoors through a glass door.

17. The Ha Farmhouse – John O' Groats | Self-Catering Holiday Home | Holiday Cottage

29.7 mi from Skara Brae

Sara B.

A harbor with boats and buildings reflecting on the water.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a shower area with a glass door.

A variety of whisky bottles displayed on a shelf.

A bar area with a marble table, leather chairs, and a variety of liquor bottles on shelves.

18. Kirkwall Hotel

14.3 mi from Skara Brae

$306 nightly

$367 total

Sep 12 - Sep 13

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a wall-mounted control panel, and a window.

A window with a view of a grassy area, trees, and a building in the background.

A modern room with a wooden desk, a chair, a mounted TV, a mirror, a potted plant, and a bed with green walls.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and toilet.

19. Garden House Rooms

14.4 mi from Skara Brae

A conference room with a long table set for a meeting, surrounded by chairs.

A multi-story building with a parking lot in front.

A conference room with rows of red chairs, a whiteboard, and a projector screen.

A row of white buildings with a sign reading "AYR HOTEL" along a waterfront.

20. Ayre Hotel

14.2 mi from Skara Brae

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Top Skara Brae Hotel Reviews

The Shore

8/10 Good

The Orkney Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We were very lucky because both times we parked at the hotel, we got one of the 2 slots in front of the hotel, so we didn't have to try and find the additional parking lot, but the staff did give us a map to find it. Keep in mind that there is no lift, so depending on your floor you need to carry your bags up. The 23kg bag was not much fun to take up and then down 2 flights of stairs. The food for breakfast was very good whether the cereal/yogurt/fruit or the from the menu. The staff in the breakfast area were really good. The front desk is a little wonky because even the person in the office there isn't as helpful as the front desk clerk who isn't there most of the time, but who is very helpful when you can get them. The WiFi isn't extremely fast, but I was able to work, especially in the library where there was power. It would be nice to have higher chairs with tables other than coffee table height. Even in the room there isn't a desk to work at. We were overall very happy with the stay and the Italian restaurant across the street was perfect for eating early."

Ferry Inn Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"Top notch!"

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly hosts, nice room with lovely view. Excellent breakfast"

Smithfield guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Easy parking and my room was spotlessly clean, breakfast was cooked to order and was delicious No meals in the evening was the only downside but I was able to get evening meals without having to travel too far"

Rural apartment next to next with wonderful views

10/10 Excellent

"A very snug converted loft, very comfortable in a beautiful and quiet area on the Orkney mainland. We loved our stay."

Stromness Apartments

8/10 Good

"Family friendly and very quiet. Well positioned for visiting the main island. Would recommend."

The Royal Hotel Stromness

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was very convenient for a stay off the ferry from Scrabster. It was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was lovely. Staff were friendly and helpful."

Harbour Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely amazing location, and great host. All the appliances worked (and we cooked frequently in the kitchen that offered space enough for 2 to be comfortable). The bedrooms at the top of the stairs were compact but had a table and chair in each, for those who need laptop or writing space. The living room was cozy. (The toilet was a bit loud, but nothing egregious.) The LOCATION was fantastic. I was concerned that possibly there would be noise from the harbor across the street…nothing. Ships came and went. There’s a good bakery, amazing butcher shop, and at least one charity shop (and museum) within walking distance, let alone a Co-op for all basic necessities. Would be glad to stay here again! Much prettier than Kirkwall. "

Other attractions near Skara Brae

A coastal landscape with a beach, waves, and a distant village.

Bay of Skaill

9.0/10 (27 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bay of Skaill during your travels in Stromness. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.

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A stone standing upright in a grassy field with other standing stones in the background.

Ring of Brogdar

9.6/10 (54 reviews)

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

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A grassy hill with a stone staircase leading up to a door.

Maes Howe

9.4/10 (21 reviews)

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

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Three standing stones in a grassy field with a lake and hills in the background.

Standing Stones of Stenness

9.4/10 (108 reviews)

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

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Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Birsay. Discover the area's countryside and hot springs.

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Earl's Palace

7.8/10 (7 reviews)

Find out about the history of Birsay when you take a trip to Earl's Palace. Discover the area's hot springs and countryside.

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Barony Mills

Find out about the history of Birsay with a stop at Barony Mills. Discover the area's hot springs and countryside.

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Corrigall Farm Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Corrigall Farm Museum during your travels in Harray. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's hot springs.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Skara Brae?

Skara Brae is located in Stromness. You'll find 5 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Skara Brae?

Smithfield guesthouse is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this inn offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 4 mi (6.5 km) from Skara Brae. Other good options in the area include The Stromness Hotel and Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Skara Brae?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Skara Brae.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Skara Brae, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Skara Brae.

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Our top choices for Skara Brae hotels

1. The Ayre Hotel

2. Albert Hotel

3. The Royal Hotel Stromness

4. Ferry Inn Stromness

5. The Stromness Hotel

6. Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

7. Northern Sands Hotel

8. The Sands Hotel

9. Smithfield guesthouse

10. Murray Arms Hotel

11. The Shore

12. Graemeshall House

13. Burnside Cottage

14. The Orkney Hotel

15. Celtic Lodges

16. The Hawthorns Bed & Breakfast

17. The Ha Farmhouse – John O' Groats | Self-Catering Holiday Home | Holiday Cottage

18. Kirkwall Hotel

19. Garden House Rooms

20. Ayre Hotel

Top Skara Brae Hotel Reviews

The Shore

The Orkney Hotel

Ferry Inn Stromness

Lindisfarne Bed & Breakfast

Smithfield guesthouse

Rural apartment next to next with wonderful views

Stromness Apartments

The Royal Hotel Stromness

Harbour Cottage

Other attractions near Skara Brae

Bay of Skaill

Ring of Brogdar

Maes Howe

Standing Stones of Stenness

Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve

Earl's Palace

Barony Mills

Corrigall Farm Museum

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