Title: Visit Stenness: 2026 Travel Guide for Stenness, Stromness | Expedia.com [Hotels in Stenness](https://expedia.com/Stenness-Hotels.d553248635975854823.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Stenness](https://expedia.com/Stenness-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635975854823.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Stenness](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Stenness.d553248635975854823.Car-Rental-Guide)[Stenness Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Stenness.d553248635975854823.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Stenness ## Travel Guide ![Stenness](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975854823/9b70037c-3c5d-4a01-b153-6fe7638c75f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975854823/9b70037c-3c5d-4a01-b153-6fe7638c75f4.jpg) by [Stevekeiretsu (page does not exist)](//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Stevekeiretsu&action=edit&redlink=1) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Stenness](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975854823/fbbff94d-06fa-40a3-9b6a-6e4224d8dc3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975854823/fbbff94d-06fa-40a3-9b6a-6e4224d8dc3f.jpg) by [Schwerdf](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Schwerdf) ([Creative Commons Attribution 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)) ![Stenness](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975854823/482c79a3-6e50-43fa-afb6-c20300cbd183.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975854823/482c79a3-6e50-43fa-afb6-c20300cbd183.jpg) by [Schwerdf](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Schwerdf) ([Creative Commons Attribution 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)) ![Stenness](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975854823/737d2f8b-5139-48bd-b74a-14ed90cfc07c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Stenness](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975854823/5d62b45d-8a87-4eba-a2bb-fb75013722d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Stenness Things to do - Stenness Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Stenness ![The Ayre Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14940000/14937100/14937099/17198405_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Ayre Hotel Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland $80 nightly $97 total Apr 9 - Apr 10 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (232 reviews) Comfortable room Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F9%2F2026&endDate=4%2F10%2F2026&selected=14937099&PinnedHotelID=14937099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975854823) ![The Stromness Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69810000/69805600/69805557/8d803f19_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Stromness Hotel The Pierhead Stromness Scotland Stay at this hotel in Stromness. Enjoy free WiFi, housekeeping, and a coffee shop/cafe. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 7/10 Good! (84 reviews) The hotel closed all food and beverage service. There was a notice on their website but no notice on Expedia. The surrounding town was largely closed too, so being without food options was not acceptable. The hotel emailed to confirm my reservation. I complained and asked for a cancellation and refund. ... Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F13%2F2026&endDate=4%2F14%2F2026&selected=69805557&PinnedHotelID=69805557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975854823) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F13%2F2026&endDate=4%2F14%2F2026&selected=69805557&PinnedHotelID=69805557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975854823) ![The Shore](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478300/4478238/28ce67ef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Shore Shore Street Kirkwall Scotland $127 nightly $152 total Apr 1 - Apr 2 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Orkney Wireless Museum and Orkney Museum ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (174 reviews) Functional and practical Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F1%2F2026&endDate=4%2F2%2F2026&selected=4478238&PinnedHotelID=4478238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975854823) [See all 82 properties in Stenness](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026®ionId=553248635975854823) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Cozy, Central & Clean-The Ideal Two-Bedroom Apartment for Your Next Gataway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125500000/125499000/125498938/21083c94_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy, Central & Clean-The Ideal Two-Bedroom Apartment for Your Next Gataway Kirkwall Scotland Stay at this apartment in Kirkwall. Enjoy a fitness center and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace are located nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Kirkwall-Hotels-Cozy.h125498938.Hotel-Information) ![Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121100000/121096900/121096893/39564a7d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cosy House in the heart of Kirkwall Kirkwall Scotland Stay at this vacation home in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Bishop's Palace and Orkney Museum ... [](https://expedia.com/Kirkwall-Hotels-Cosy-House-In-The-Heart-Of-Kirkwall.h121096893.Hotel-Information) ![Cosy Studio In The Heart Of Kirkwall](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95400000/95396800/95396775/efb4a4d3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cosy Studio In The Heart Of Kirkwall Kirkwall Stay at this apartment in Kirkwall. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace are located nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Kirkwall-Hotels-Cosy-Studio-In-The-Heart-Of-Kirkwall.h95396775.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Stenness](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975854823&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Stenness hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975854823&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31)[Mar 30 - Mar 31](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975854823&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975854823&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01)[Mar 31 - Apr 1](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975854823&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975854823&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026)[Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975854823&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975854823&startDate=4%2F10%2F2026&endDate=4%2F12%2F2026)[Apr 10 - Apr 12](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975854823&startDate=4%2F10%2F2026&endDate=4%2F12%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Skara Brae](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089041/3ec99c07-4ec5-4fe4-8aad-3ee5204b2b05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skara Brae 5/5(12 reviews) Discover the secrets of Orkney’s earliest inhabitants and find out what life was like during prehistoric times at this beautifully preserved ancient village. [](https://expedia.com/Skara-Brae-Stromness.d6089041.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ring of Brogdar](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089039/05a88827-4f12-4a0d-9cd9-914b14bb19fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ring of Brogdar 5/5(5 reviews) Delve into the mysteries of this prehistoric landmark, comprising a ring of standing stones set against the wild landscape of the Orkney Islands. [](https://expedia.com/Ring-Of-Brogdar-Stromness.d6089039.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bay of Skaill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635837536698/7e4b5e83-52ba-43c5-9c84-5244fff0480c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bay of Skaill 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. [](https://expedia.com/Bay-Of-Skaill-Stromness.d553248635837536698.Vacation-Attraction) ![Maes Howe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089035/d623b7c5-f805-4ff5-ad30-b7de1847964e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maes Howe 4.5/5(3 reviews) Part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, this fascinating chambered tomb predates the Egyptian pyramids. [](https://expedia.com/Maes-Howe-Stromness.d6089035.Vacation-Attraction) #### Stromness Ferry Terminal 4.5/5(5 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Stromness with a trip to Stromness Ferry Terminal. Discover the area's hot springs and countryside. [](https://expedia.com/Stromness-Ferry-Terminal-Stromness.d553248635930541862.Vacation-Attraction) #### Piers Art Centre 3/5(1 review) You can spend time studying the exhibits at Piers Art Centre in Stromness. Stroll along the marina or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.com/Piers-Art-Centre-Stromness.d6089033.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Skara brae](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49582129/3d4e8f3a-0339-4efa-babd-8760d7a3adc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Orkney Islands Private Full Day Tour $854 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/orkney-islands-private-full-day-tour.a49582129.activity-details) ![Orkney Mainland Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45645869/ee58cd6f-0332-4a84-a122-860613afae5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Orkney Mainland Private Tour $311 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/orkney-mainland-private-tour.a45645869.activity-details) ![Cliffs of Yesnaby](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46572993/13343afe-e304-4a69-807e-f6954f2ee054.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Tour Discover Orkney with Pick-Up $414 per traveler **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-discover-orkney-with-pick-up.a46572993.activity-details) [See all activities in Stenness](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Stenness.d553248635975854823.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Stenness ![Stromness](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055102/abb53a47-f69b-4134-830e-b51f5cfc3277.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Stromness - Cities near Stenness - Places of interest [Stromness](https://expedia.com/Stromness.dx6055102) - [Standing Stones of Stenness ](https://expedia.com/Standing-Stones-Of-Stenness-Scotland.d6089037.Vacation-Attraction) - [Maes Howe ](https://expedia.com/Maes-Howe-Stromness.d6089035.Vacation-Attraction) - [Skara Brae ](https://expedia.com/Skara-Brae-Stromness.d6089041.Vacation-Attraction) - [Stromness Ferry Terminal ](https://expedia.com/Stromness-Ferry-Terminal-Stromness.d553248635930541862.Vacation-Attraction) - [Balfour Castle ](https://expedia.com/Balfour-Castle-Shapinsay.d6089077.Vacation-Attraction) - [St. Magnus Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/St-Magnus-Cathedral-Kirkwall.d6089049.Vacation-Attraction) - [Highland Park Distillery ](https://expedia.com/Highland-Park-Distillery-Kirkwall.d553248621533025468.Vacation-Attraction) - [Earl's Palace ](https://expedia.com/Earls-Palace-Kirkwall.d6089055.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ring of Brogdar ](https://expedia.com/Ring-Of-Brogdar-Stromness.d6089039.Vacation-Attraction) - [Scapa Flow Visitor Centre ](https://expedia.com/Scapa-Flow-Visitor-Centre-Hoy-Island.d6089073.Vacation-Attraction) - [Orkney Museum ](https://expedia.com/Orkney-Museum-Kirkwall.d6089053.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bay of Skaill ](https://expedia.com/Bay-Of-Skaill-Stromness.d553248635837536698.Vacation-Attraction) - [Italian Chapel ](https://expedia.com/Italian-Chapel-Holm.d6089061.Vacation-Attraction) - [St. John's Head ](https://expedia.com/St-Johns-Head-Hoy-Island.d6089071.Vacation-Attraction) - [Old Man of Hoy ](https://expedia.com/Old-Man-Of-Hoy-Hoy-Island.d6089067.Vacation-Attraction) - [Scapa Distillery ](https://expedia.com/Scapa-Distillery-Kirkwall.d676704100233355264.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bishop's Palace ](https://expedia.com/Bishops-Palace-Kirkwall.d6089051.Vacation-Attraction) - [Trumland House ](https://expedia.com/Trumland-House-Rousay.d6089079.Vacation-Attraction) - [Piers Art Centre ](https://expedia.com/Piers-Art-Centre-Stromness.d6089033.Vacation-Attraction) - [Orkney Wine Company ](https://expedia.com/Orkney-Wine-Company-Holm.d553248621533025469.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ward Hill ](https://expedia.com/Ward-Hill-Hoy-Island.d6089069.Vacation-Attraction) - [Maes Howe ](https://expedia.com/Maes-Howe-Harray.d553248621533025285.Vacation-Attraction) - [Churchill Barriers ](https://expedia.com/Churchill-Barriers-Holm.d6089059.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dwarfie Stane ](https://expedia.com/Dwarfie-Stane-Hoy-Island.d6089065.Vacation-Attraction) - [Cubbie Roo's Castle ](https://expedia.com/Cubbie-Roos-Castle-Wyre.d6089085.Vacation-Attraction) - [Scapa Beach ](https://expedia.com/Scapa-Beach-Kirkwall.d553248635977468237.Vacation-Attraction) - [Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve ](https://expedia.com/Marwick-Head-RSPB-Nature-Reserve-Birsay.d553248621532495167.Vacation-Attraction) - [Orkney Wireless Museum ](https://expedia.com/Orkney-Wireless-Museum-Kirkwall.d553248621532495075.Vacation-Attraction)