Stenness Travel Guide

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A ring of Neolithic standing stones on Orkney forming part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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A stone near the Standing Stones of Stenness on Orkney, but separate from the ring.
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Asentamiento de Barnhouse. Edad del Bronce. Islas Orcadas
The Ayre Hotel

The Ayre Hotel

3 out of 5
Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland
The price is 2.371.464 ₫ per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
2.371.464 ₫
2.845.757 ₫ total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (228 reviews)
Staff were excellent - on booking in we were moved to the apartments as there was a coach party in. Very friendly

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

The Ayre Hotel
Albert Hotel

Albert Hotel

3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland
The price is 3.557.196 ₫ per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
3.557.196 ₫
4.268.635 ₫ total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (266 reviews)
Clean room, welcoming staff and good food. Nice location in a beautiful part of Scotland.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Albert Hotel
The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

2 out of 5
The Pierhead Stromness Scotland
Stay at this hotel in Stromness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, housekeeping and a coffee shop/cafe. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their 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 16 Feb 2026

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Castleyards Apartment 12

Castleyards Apartment 12

3.5 out of 5
12 Castleyards Kirkwall Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Orkney Museum and Orkney Wireless Museum are located ...
Castleyards Apartment 12
Castleyards Apartment 1

Castleyards Apartment 1

3 out of 5
1 West Castle Street Kirkwall Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Kirkwall. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Orkney Museum and Orkney Wireless Museum are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Bedroom area is cramped otherwise an excellent little flat

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2024

Castleyards Apartment 1
Stromness Apartments

Stromness Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Milldam, Cauldhame Road, Orkney Stromness Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Stromness. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Stromness Ferry Terminal and Piers Art Centre are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
Rural but walk to city
Fantastic location, farmland but walking distance to town. Home-like.

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Stromness Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Skara Brae showing heritage architecture and heritage elements

Skara Brae

You can find out about the history of Stromness with a visit to Skara Brae. Discover the area's countryside and hot springs.

Skara Brae
Ring of Brogdar showing a monument and heritage elements as well as a small group of people

Ring of Brogdar

Find out about the history of Stromness when you spend time at Ring of Brogdar. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area.

Ring of Brogdar
Maes Howe showing heritage elements and interior views

Maes Howe

You can find out about the history of Stenness with a trip to Maes Howe. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area.

Maes Howe
Stromness showing a sandy beach, tranquil scenes and a bay or harbour

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.

Bay of Skaill

Stromness Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Stromness with a trip to Stromness Ferry Terminal. Discover the area's hot springs and countryside.

Stromness Ferry Terminal

Stromness Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Stromness Museum during your trip to Stromness. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Stromness Museum

Cities near Stenness

Stromness which includes a bay or harbour and a coastal town

Stromness