Stenness
Travel Guide
Visit Stenness

The Ayre Hotel
Friendly and very helpful staff. Lovely clean rooms. Excellent location for Kirkwall shops.
Reviewed on May 8, 2026

The Shore
The ground floor is being renovated, so reception is at The Kirkwall Hotel next door. So there is investment here. That being said, hopefully the rooms and floors are next. The existing building is shabby, though my small, single room was functional at best. 5'x10', plus a small bathroom that could ...
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

Albert Hotel
Great location and access, though paid parking is a nuisance during an extended stay. Staff is friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean and comfortable if a bit oddly shaped, being squeezed into an older building. The breakfast cold buffet and full (hot) Scottish order process is more than adequate. ...
Reviewed on May 3, 2026

Stromness Apartments
Fantastic location, farmland but walking distance to town. Home-like.
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Unique Seaside Cottage in a picturesque village .
Amazing location, right on the sea. The waves lapping under the window. Amazing view; watching the sunrise and sunset from sitting in the window. The cottage is like a gallery. The amount and quality of the art work simply astonishing; including a Leila Thomson 'mini gallery' of her renowed tapestry-prints ...
Reviewed on May 5, 2026

Cozy, Central & Clean-The Ideal Two-Bedroom Apartment for Your Next Gataway
Popular places to visit

Skara Brae
Discover the secrets of Orkney’s earliest inhabitants and find out what life was like during prehistoric times at this beautifully preserved ancient village.

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

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

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.
Stromness Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Stromness Museum during your trip to Stromness. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Piers Art Centre
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Piers Art Centre in Stromness. Stroll along the marina or discover the area's hot springs.
Things to do

Orkney Day Trip: Meets the Scrabster - Stromness Ferry

Orkney Private Tour: Skara Brae & Ring of Brodgar

Private Tour Discover Orkney with Pick-Up
- Standing Stones of Stenness
- Maes Howe
- Skara Brae
- Stromness Ferry Terminal
- Highland Park Distillery
- Balfour Castle
- Scapa Flow Visitor Centre
- Orkney Museum
- St. Magnus Cathedral
- Ring of Brogdar
- Old Man of Hoy
- Trumland House
- St. John's Head
- Earl's Palace
- Ward Hill
- Bishop's Palace
- Bay of Skaill
- Orkneyinga Saga Centre
- Scapa Distillery
- Italian Chapel
- Scapa Beach
- Dwarfie Stane
- Piers Art Centre
- Hackness Martello Tower
- Orkney Wireless Museum
- Orkney Wine Company
- Cubbie Roo's Castle
- Maes Howe









