Stromness Travel Guide
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The Royal Hotel Stromness
Friendly staff, nice pub, delicious breakfast. Clean and quiet rooms. Location near the ferry terminal.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
The Stromness Hotel
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
Ferry Inn Stromness
Staff were friendly and welcoming, the room was incredibly clean and so comfortable, and the restaurant was delicious! Perfect stay!
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Stromness Apartments
Fantastic location, farmland but walking distance to town. Home-like.
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025
Withi-gill - Cottage - Bay of Ireland Views
Harbour Cottage
Very clean and comfortable accom - great to arrive (very late!) to lights and warmth. Very good facilities, private parking (a little tight) and very convenient for ferry to Scrabster and Stromness main street.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stromness Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Stromness with a trip to Stromness Ferry Terminal. Discover the area's hot springs and countryside.
Piers Art Centre
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Piers Art Centre in Stromness. Stroll along the marina or discover the area's hot springs.
- Standing Stones of Stenness
- Ring of Brogdar
- Bay of Skaill
- Stromness Museum
- Dunnet Head Lighthouse
- Highland Park Distillery
- St. Magnus Cathedral
- Balfour Castle
- Mary-Ann's Cottage
- Italian Chapel
- Earl's Palace
- Old Man of Hoy
- Bishop's Palace
- Hackness Martello Tower
- Scapa Distillery
- Orkney Wine Company
- Corrigall Farm Museum
- Tomb of the Eagles
- Orkney Fossil & Vintage Centre
- Maes Howe
- Brough of Birsay
