Stromness Travel Guide

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Stromness which includes a bay or harbour and a coastal town
Stromness which includes a bay or harbour and a coastal town
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Stromness showing a square or plaza and a 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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The Stromness Hotel
The Royal Hotel Stromness

The Royal Hotel Stromness

3 out of 5
55-57 Victoria St Stromness Scotland
The price is 4.025.388 ₫ per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
4.025.388 ₫
4.830.466 ₫ total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf inn in Stromness. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (79 reviews)
Friendly staff, nice pub, delicious breakfast. Clean and quiet rooms. Location near the ferry terminal.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

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Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness

3 out of 5
10 John Street, Orkney Stromness Scotland
Stay at this hotel in Stromness. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (173 reviews)
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

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Ferry Inn Stromness
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Withi-gill - Cottage - Bay of Ireland Views

Withi-gill - Cottage - Bay of Ireland Views

3 out of 5
Stromness Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Stromness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Stromness Ferry Terminal and Standing Stones of Stenness ...
Withi-gill - Cottage - Bay of Ireland Views
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

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Harbour Cottage

Harbour Cottage

3.5 out of 5
Ferry Road Stromness Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Stromness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Stromness Ferry Terminal and Piers Art Centre are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
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

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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

Reviews of Stromness

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Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

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Quaint Friendly Safe Scenic Historical

5/5 - Excellent

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Great base for exploring the area.

5/5 - Excellent

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Stromness is a beautiful town with unique architecture- buildings on the front are all on piers. Very worth a visit.

5/5 - Excellent

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Loved Stromness - characterful and beautiful.

4/5 - Good

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Much quieter than expected but perhaps it was the time of year . Folk very friendly and food great at The Ferry Inn .