Title: Visit Stenness: 2026 Travel Guide for Stenness, Stromness | Expedia.com

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# Stenness

## Travel Guide

![This is a photo of scheduled monument number](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975854823/9b70037c-3c5d-4a01-b153-6fe7638c75f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![This is a photo of scheduled monument number](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975854823/9b70037c-3c5d-4a01-b153-6fe7638c75f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![A ring of Neolithic standing stones on Orkney forming part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975854823/fbbff94d-06fa-40a3-9b6a-6e4224d8dc3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![A stone near the Standing Stones of Stenness on Orkney, but separate from the ring.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975854823/482c79a3-6e50-43fa-afb6-c20300cbd183.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Asentamiento de Barnhouse. Edad del Bronce. Islas Orcadas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975854823/737d2f8b-5139-48bd-b74a-14ed90cfc07c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Stenness

Things to do

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- 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)

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The Ayre Hotel

Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland

$90 nightly

$109 total

Feb 27 - Feb 28

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! (226 reviews)

Lovely saff, grear food, comfy room.

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

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![Albert Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2250000/2241300/2241210/6e6089a8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Albert Hotel

Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland

$133 nightly

$160 total

Feb 28 - Mar 1

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (266 reviews)

Clean room, welcoming staff and good food. Nice location in a beautiful part of Scotland.

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

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![The Shore](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4480000/4478300/4478238/2ec90656_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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The Shore

Shore Street Kirkwall Scotland

$131 nightly

$157 total

Feb 13 - Feb 14

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! (173 reviews)

Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Great Location. What more could you want.

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

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Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .

 St Margaret's Hope, Orkney Scotland

Stay at this cottage in South Ronaldsay. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Hoxa Tapestry Gallery and Sand of Wright are ...

10/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)

Well equipped and very cosy Near to the Post office/shop and pub.Well situated for journeys out to all the interesting areas of Orkney. Highly recommended and beautifully situated.

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

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![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)

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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 ...

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![Castleyards Apartment 12](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34090000/34080200/34080146/6e9b474c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Castleyards Apartment 12

12 Castleyards Kirkwall Scotland

Stay at this apartment in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and Netflix. Popular attractions Orkney Museum and Orkney Wireless Museum are located ...

9/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)

Great location in Kirkwall, close to the information centre, supermarkets, abs the cathedral. Clean as a whistle too!

Reviewed on May 27, 2023

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### Popular places to visit

![Skara Brae which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements](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 showing a monument and heritage elements as well as a small group of people](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)

![Maes Howe showing interior views and heritage elements](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.

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![Stromness which includes a sandy beach, tranquil scenes and a bay or harbor](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)

#### 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)

#### Stromness Museum

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Stromness Museum during your trip to Stromness. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Stromness-Museum-Stromness.d553248621533025274.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![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

$321

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/orkney-mainland-private-tour.a45645869.activity-details)

![Historic Orkney Private Odyssey Tour by a native Islander](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47109621/4b8b3712-3382-4c1d-ab0f-e75a49508e5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Historic Orkney Private Odyssey Tour by a native Islander

$718

per traveler

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/historic-orkney-private-odyssey-tour-by-a-native-islander.a47109621.activity-details)

![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

$875

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/orkney-islands-private-full-day-tour.a49582129.activity-details)

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## Cities near Stenness

![Stromness featuring a coastal town and a bay or harbor](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)
- [Ring of Brogdar ](https://expedia.com/Ring-Of-Brogdar-Stromness.d6089039.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Orkney Museum ](https://expedia.com/Orkney-Museum-Kirkwall.d6089053.Vacation-Attraction)
- [St. Magnus Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/St-Magnus-Cathedral-Kirkwall.d6089049.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Earl's Palace ](https://expedia.com/Earls-Palace-Kirkwall.d6089055.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Scapa Flow Visitor Centre ](https://expedia.com/Scapa-Flow-Visitor-Centre-Hoy-Island.d6089073.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Highland Park Distillery ](https://expedia.com/Highland-Park-Distillery-Kirkwall.d553248621533025468.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)
- [Orkney Wireless Museum ](https://expedia.com/Orkney-Wireless-Museum-Kirkwall.d553248621532495075.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Old Man of Hoy ](https://expedia.com/Old-Man-Of-Hoy-Hoy-Island.d6089067.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Dwarfie Stane ](https://expedia.com/Dwarfie-Stane-Hoy-Island.d6089065.Vacation-Attraction)
- [St. John's Head ](https://expedia.com/St-Johns-Head-Hoy-Island.d6089071.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Scapa Beach ](https://expedia.com/Scapa-Beach-Kirkwall.d553248635977468237.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Piers Art Centre ](https://expedia.com/Piers-Art-Centre-Stromness.d6089033.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Bay of Skaill ](https://expedia.com/Bay-Of-Skaill-Stromness.d553248635837536698.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Orkney Wine Company ](https://expedia.com/Orkney-Wine-Company-Holm.d553248621533025469.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Italian Chapel ](https://expedia.com/Italian-Chapel-Holm.d6089061.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve ](https://expedia.com/Marwick-Head-RSPB-Nature-Reserve-Birsay.d553248621532495167.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Orkney Brewery ](https://expedia.com/Orkney-Brewery-Shapinsay.d553248621533025471.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Churchill Barriers ](https://expedia.com/Churchill-Barriers-Holm.d6089059.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Orkneyinga Saga Centre ](https://expedia.com/Orkneyinga-Saga-Centre-Orphir.d553248621533025283.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre ](https://expedia.com/Orkney-Fossil-And-Heritage-Centre-Burray.d553248621532495069.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)

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